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| 24.10.2024 | Nigeria's Textile Sector: A Diamond in the Rough | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a lifeline, but many are unaware of its potential. The U.S. program, designed to boost trade between America and sub-Saharan Africa, is a golden ticket. Yet, N... |
| 24.10.2024 | Nigeria’s textile and apparel sector accounts for just 0.01% of AGOA imports in 2023 | Shaquana Teasley, Founder and CEO of Agate Solutions LLC, stated that Nigeria’s textile and apparel sector contributed only 0.01% of imports to the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2023.
She revealed this... |
| 24.10.2024 | Why the US presidential election outcome is growing more crucial for Africa | Listen to this article
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| 24.10.2024 | Detained Cambodian journalist seeks bail | PHNOM PENH: An award-winning Cambodian journalist, arrested over social media posts, applied for bail on Thursday (Oct 24) after pro-government media released a prison video showing him apologising to the country's leaders.
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| 23.10.2024 | Nigeria’s textile and apparel sector accounts for just 0.01% of AGOA imports in 2023 | USAID Mission Director, Melissa Jones stated that Nigeria’s textile and apparel sector contributed only 0.01% of imports to the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2023.
This was disclosed at the AGOA traini... |
| 23.10.2024 | Nigeria seeks extension of U.S. AGOA policy beyond 2025 | The Nigerian government has called for an extension of the United State’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beyond its 2025 deadline.
The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abass, made the call on Tuesda... |
| 21.10.2024 | Revealed: The Taxpayer-Funded Campaign to Discredit Pesticides’ Climate Risks | 7 Mins Read A new investigation led by Lighthouse Reports has uncovered a covert campaign partly funded by American taxpayers to downplay the risk of pesticides and discredit climate experts in Africa, Europe and North America. Food and cli... |
| 19.10.2024 | Empowering Growth: UGRO Capital and Sakcable Lead the Charge in Economic Development | In a world where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies, two companies are stepping up to make a difference. UGRO Capital and Sakcable are not just players in their respective fields; they are champions of e... |
| 19.10.2024 | Government of Karnataka Partners with J-PAL South Asia to Accelerate and Scale Policy Innovations in School Education | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
The Government of Karnataka has partnered with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia to set up a “learning lab” to solve some of the biggest challenges in school education through science a... |
| 17.10.2024 | "Sakcable's" Solar Cable Receives International TUV NORD Quality Certification | The Solar cable produced by Sakcable has been awarded international quality certification by TUV NORD, confirming its safety and reliability. Sakcable introduced its Solar cable to customers a few months ago, adhering to international stand... |
| 17.10.2024 | UGRO Capital Secures USD 40 Mn Loan from DFC to Empower MSMEs UGRO Capital intends to allocate around 70% of the funding to qualifying businesses led by women, with a commitment to directing at least ... | UGRO Capital, a leading player in MSME lending, has signed a commitment letter with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a substantial USD 40 million loan.
This pivotal transaction is further supported b... |
| 14.10.2024 | McDonald's Philippines Marks First Batch of YouthWorks PH Graduates with USAID | United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay L. Carlson takes a groufie with the first batch of graduates of YouthWorks PH.
Graduation Day! (Standing, left) McDonald's PH President Kenneth Yang, USAID Education Director Michelle Chen... |
| 08.10.2024 | Water and Wellness: A Dual Approach to Resilience in Ukraine and Nigeria | In a world where challenges loom large, two nations are carving paths toward resilience. Ukraine and Nigeria, though worlds apart, share a common thread: the pursuit of sustainable solutions. Ukraine’s Suziria Group is making waves in the p... |
| 07.10.2024 | «Ощадбанк» выделяет более $4,5 млн. Suziria Group для развития производства в Ивано-Франковской области | Ощадбанк заключил инвестиционное кредитное соглашение с Suziria Group на сумму, превышающую 4,5 млн. долларов США в эквиваленте. Компания направит средства на строительство новой линии производства влажных кормов для домашних животных в Кал... |
| 06.10.2024 | Lagos eyes 240 million gallon daily water solution with USAID refurbishing 5 waterworks | The Lagos State Government has announced its plan to meet the state’s daily water supply need of 240 million gallons, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) refurbishing five mini and micro waterworks as part of... |
| 30.09.2024 | Deputy Under Secretary Farrell to Travel to Australia, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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| 30.09.2024 | Moldova Wins Two Gold Medals at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge Robotics Olympiad | Moldova Wins Two Gold Medals at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge Robotics Olympiad
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The Republic of Moldova continues its outstanding success in robotics, securing two gold medals at the FIRST G... |
| 30.09.2024 | US to announce over US$300 million in aid for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank | WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday (Sep 30) will announce nearly US$336 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a US Agency for International Development statement seen by ... |
| 29.09.2024 | Flooding: FG approves N350 billion to support dams, irrigation facilities – Atiku Bagudu | The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has announced that the Federal Government, through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, has approved over N350 billion for the development of dams and the expansion of faci... |
| 27.09.2024 | Gates Foundation pledges $5.6 million to Nigeria for flood relief, agric sector, others | The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a plan to donate $5.6 million to Nigeria for flood relief, agricultural reforms as well as the health sector.
This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of Vice President Kasim S... |
| 21.09.2024 | FG donates 100 trailers of rice, other food items to flood victims in Borno | President Bola Tinubu has graciously donated assorted food items to flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State, including 100 trailers of milled rice, among other items.
This is revealed in a statement by the Minister of Agriculture, Senator A... |
| 18.09.2024 | Commentary: The whole world risks losing from the US-China rivalry | LONDON: American and Chinese foreign policy sometimes feel like mirror images. The Americans are obsessed by containing Chinese power. The Chinese are obsessed by containing American power.
But the mirroring stops when it comes to how these... |
| 13.09.2024 | A Nigerian bank’s ₦204 billion push for food securit | As of the first quarter of 2024, agriculture has emerged as a significant player in Nigeria’s economy, contributing 17.89% to the GDP. This is a notable increase from 17.47% in Q1 2023 and 16.66% in Q4 2023. However, the country is grapplin... |
| 10.09.2024 | Maiduguri hit by worst flood in 30 years after dam break | Maiduguri is facing its most severe flooding since 1994, with residents in Borno on high alert as rising waters have submerged numerous homes.
The flood is reportedly due to the overflow of the Alau Dam, which has been filled to capacity fo... |
| 07.09.2024 | U.S. provides over $6.5 million to support flood relief efforts in Nigeria | The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed over $6.5 million to aid flood-related humanitarian efforts in Nigeria.
This is according to a press statement by USAID, which was seen by Naira... |
| 05.09.2024 | BG Titan Group Announces Strategic MOU Partnership for Tamakoshi 3 Hydropower Project | BG Titan Logo
BG Titan Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BB Holding to develop the Tamakoshi 3 Hydropower Project, a 650 MW renewable energy initiative in Nepal. This project, part of BG Titan's pledge with ... |
| 01.09.2024 | Business Benefits of The Dominican Republic | The Dominican Republic is much more than just a tropical holiday destination. Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the nation has developed an extremely attractive infrastructure for innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for busine... |
| 26.08.2024 | На Житомирщине мощности альтернативной энергетики увеличатся на 53 МВт | Глава областной военной администрации Житомирской области Виталий Бунечко сообщил, что до конца текущего года планируется увеличение таких мощностей: когенерационные станции – 30 МВт, ветровая генерация – 3 МВт и солнечная – 20 МВт
По его с... |
| 23.08.2024 | The United States and India Strengthen Health Cooperation through Localization | New Delhi, Delhi, India
The United States and Government of India are applying insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance health outcomes in communities across India. Recently in New Delhi, the United States Agency for Internatio... |
| 21.08.2024 | The Nigerian bank with a heart for financial inclusion | The percentage of adult Nigerians with formal financial services – including bank accounts, insurance, and mobile money – rose to 64% in 2023 from 56% in 2020, according to EFInA, a UK government-backed firm working to deepen financial incl... |
| 21.08.2024 | ТК-Домашний текстиль при поддержке USAID будет изготавливать вязанные изделия | Один из крупнейших производителей и продавцов текстиля, компания «Текстиль-Контакт» Александра Соколовского, подписала грантовое соглашение по программе USAID и получила возможность укомплектовать целый вязальный цех и закупить современное ... |
| 09.08.2024 | TechVillage 2024: What makes a startup event worth your time and energy? (Sponsored) | Imagine today’s dynamic startup ecosystem, constantly fueled by relentless innovation, change, and nerve. Now, contrast that with a rural setting—a village where life moves slowly, and time seems to stand still. What if we combined these tw... |
| 08.08.2024 | CIPACA to expand 24/7 ICU services nationwide through a franchise model | CIPACA (P) Ltd, a leading provider of rural ICU services, has announced the next phase of its expansion, aiming to establish and operate 24/7 ICU & emergency care facilities in semi-urban and rural hospitals across the country by partne... |
| 05.08.2024 | Liberia: Global Strategies Group Proposes Establishment of International Tech Institution in Liberia | Global Strategies for Group LLC (GSG), a leading research and public relations firm, has announced its intention to establish an international technology institution in Liberia.
This revelation came during a one-day meeting held on July 30 ... |
| 31.07.2024 | Russia vs Ukraine: The biggest war of the fake news era | KHARKIV, Ukraine: In early April, some residents of Kharkiv received a series of chilling text messages from government officials telling them to flee the city before Russian forces surrounded it.
"Due to the threat of enemy encircleme... |
| 28.07.2024 | Battling Dengue: A Collaborative Approach to Climate-Driven Health Challenges | In the face of rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns, dengue fever looms as a growing threat. The recent partnership between USAID and Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India is a beacon of hope. Their campaign, "Haarega Dengu... |
| 28.07.2024 | Bridging the Gap: Tech for Jobs Initiative in Jordan | In the heart of the Middle East, Jordan stands at a crossroads. The nation grapples with economic challenges, yet it possesses a wealth of untapped potential. Enter the "Tech for Jobs" initiative, a groundbreaking program designed... |
| 26.07.2024 | Climate Chaos: Protests and Disasters in a Warming World | The world is on fire, both literally and metaphorically. Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present-day crisis. From the tarmac of Frankfurt airport to the mudslides of Ethiopia, the impacts of our warming planet are unfol... |
| 26.07.2024 | USAID and Takeda Launch Dengue Prevention Campaign | New Delhi, Delhi, India
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited (formerly Baxalta Bioscience India Private Limited) have launched a new campaign called "Haarega... |
| 25.07.2024 | Correlation One Launches USAID-Funded "Tech for Jobs," the Largest Training-to-Jobs Program in Jordan | AMMAN, Jordan, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Correlation One, a global workforce development platform that prepares people for the jobs of the future, has launched the "Tech for Jobs" program, a first-of-its-kind training-to-jobs ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Limits of Biden’s Middle East Diplomacy: An Assessment of US Policy, April-July 2024 | Supporting Israel’s Self-Defense, Including Eliminating the Security Threat Posed by Hamas
The Biden administration continued to provide extraordinary support to Israel’s self-defense and its goal of eliminating the security threat posed by... |
| 24.07.2024 | Search goes on after Ethiopia landslides kill 229 | ADDIS ABABA: Rescuers aided by drones were continuing a desperate search on Wednesday (Jul 24) for possible survivors of devastating landslides in an isolated area of southern Ethiopia that have killed 229 people and affected thousands more... |
| 18.07.2024 | US taps IBM for 5-year contract to boost European, Eurasian allies’ cyber posture | The U.S. government’s lead development and humanitarian assistance agency locked in a five-year contract with IBM to head a project focused on bolstering cybersecurity support for a slew of allied European and Eurasian countries.
The U.S. A... |
| 08.07.2024 | ASU graphic design students lead the way in national disaster relief PSA contest | Arizona State University graphic design students are set to have their creations broadcast nationally after dominating the annual PSAid contest, a nationwide public service announcement design competition for college students.
The USAID Cen... |
| 27.06.2024 | Coalition of Leaders Praises House Action to Advance U.S. Leadership in Fight against Global Child Malnutrition | WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A broad coalition of global food security leaders, nutrition advocates, former senior government officials, national security leaders, farmers, suppliers, and producers have issued the following sta... |
| 24.06.2024 | USAID and Amazon Web Services Announce TALENTA Accelerator 2024 Program | JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leading cloud services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS), and IT managed services provider Elitery announced the launch... |
| 15.06.2024 | US announces US$1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine at peace summit in Switzerland | LUCERNE, Switzerland: US Vice President Kamala Harris announced more than US$1.5 billion in aid in part for Ukraine's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of Russia's 27-month invasion of Ukraine.
The announcement was ma... |
| 13.06.2024 | VIAC SYMPOSIUM 2024: CROSS-BORDER TRADE & INVESTMENT IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY: DISPUTES & ARBITRATION | Hanoi, Vietnam | 26 & 27 June 2024
HANOI, Vietnam, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 26 and 27, 2024, the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), with technical support from the United States Agency for International Develo... |
| 11.06.2024 | NASA Invites Media for Launch of New Disaster Response System | WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA invites media to an event at the agency's headquarters at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 13, to learn about a new Disaster Response Coordination System that will provide communities and organization... |
| 10.06.2024 | 67 Businesses to Start for Under $10,000 Need new inspiration for a business you can start with $10,000? Here are more than 60 profitable business ideas you can run with now. | You know you want to start something for yourself. You just need to funnel your ambition and time into an idea that'll earn extra cash, make you proud and (hopefully) lead to a full-time venture and good money. Even better will be that amaz... |
| 08.06.2024 | A Financing Perspective on Tailoring WMO Technical Assistance to Members’ Needs | By John Harding, CREWS Secretariat and Lina Sjaavik and Jean-Baptiste Migraine, WMO Secretariat
The WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 envisions “a world where all nations, especially the most vulnerable, are more resilient to the socioeconomic c... |
| 07.06.2024 | USDA, FDA & EPA Renew Agreement for Programme to Reduce Food Loss & Waste | 4 Mins Read US government departments have signed an agreement to renew their collaborative efforts to reduce food waste and loss in the country.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental ... |
| 07.06.2024 | One in every ten children in South Sudan die before their fifth birthday. This program is working to change that. | South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has been embroiled in intermittent conflict since its inception.
Despite the signing of a peace agreement in 2018, localized conflicts continue to plague the nation, jeopardizing stability and exace... |
| 06.06.2024 | One in every ten children in South Sudan die before their fifth birthday. This program is working to change that. | South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has been embroiled in intermittent conflict since its inception.
Despite the signing of a peace agreement in 2018, localized conflicts continue to plague the nation, jeopardizing stability and exace... |
| 05.06.2024 | Scoop: Maldives faces fight with Congress over Israeli ban | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
U.S. lawmakers are crafting legislation aimed at stopping the Maldives from banning Israeli passport holders from entering the country, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: The tiny, Muslim-majority arc... |
| 31.05.2024 | Mental health is another battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian war | At one day care center in Dnipro, Ukraine, children may only attend a nearby primary school in person for two to three hours at a time to protect their safety. Then, they must return to the church-run center to finish their studies so anoth... |
| 29.05.2024 | The US-built pier in Gaza broke apart. Here’s how we got here and what might be next | It’s “a side-show,” said Bob Kitchen, a top official of the International Rescue Committee.
The Biden administration has said from the start that the pier wasn’t meant to be a total solution and that any amount of aid helps.
“Nobody said at... |
| 28.05.2024 | ‘We have nothing.’ As Israel attacks Rafah, Palestinians are living in tents and searching for food | Abu Radwan fled Rafah soon after the Israeli assault on the city began on May 6 as bombardment neared the house where he was sheltering. He and three other families paid $1,000 for donkey carts to take them to the outskirts of Khan Younis, ... |
| 24.05.2024 | AECOM pushes back on USAID award to Amentum | AECOM has filed an objection to a $53 million award that went to its former subsidiary Amentum to support projects in Ukraine.
The U.S. Agency for International Development created the contract to support efforts at restoring Ukraine's crit... |
| 24.05.2024 | Knowledge and relevant data crucial to ensuring water security, says UN | Listen to this article
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| 22.05.2024 | GlobalID paves new way for humanitarian aid |
"In many of the contexts in which we operate, lack of access to healthcare, conflict or instability, and forced displacement can make it virtually impossible to accurately track participants' identification and medical records," ... |
| 22.05.2024 | How to help after international disasters: Award-winning student designs explain why 'Cash is Best' | Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag.
(BPT) - It can be heartbreaking to watch news of international disasters, especially when you feel powerless to help. Your immediate impulse might be to send food, water, medicine or o... |
| 21.05.2024 | Moldovan Team Sirius from Socrate High School Wins 1st Place in Robot Design at FIRST LEGO League Open European Championship in Bodo, Norway | Moldovan Team Sirius from Socrate High School Wins 1st Place in Robot Design at FIRST LEGO League Open European Championship in Bodo, Norway
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| 20.05.2024 | Whisper Teaches Young Girls - Periods ka Matlab Healthy hai Aap | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
India’s leading feminine-care brand Whisper, from the house of Procter & Gamble, is raising awareness about - the early onset of menstruation among young girls - as part of the fifth edition of its #KeepGirlsI... |
| 16.05.2024 | Gaza pier ready to receive humanitarian aid shipments, U.S. military says | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The U.S. military said on Thursday it completed construction of a temporary floating pier in Gaza that will allow for the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
Why it matters: The pie... |
| 16.05.2024 | Startup Moldova Foundation Releases 2023 Annual Report | Startup Moldova Foundation Releases 2023 Annual Report
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Chisinau, Moldova – May 16, 2024 – The Startup Moldova Foundation has released its Annual Report for 2023, showcasing a year marked by si... |
| 11.05.2024 | USAID and SA’s Grindstone collaborate on two-year program to support startups | A special two-year program to “redefine startup and scale-up support in South Africa” has been launched by South African accelerator Grindstone in collaboration with USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment.
Founded in 2013, Grindstone i... |
| 11.05.2024 | Flooding Displaces More than 200,000 in Kenya, Fueling Hunger | May 10, 2024
Kenya
Population: 45.5 million
People in Need: 3.5 million
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People Helped Last Year: 923,516
Our Team: 39 employees
Program Start: 2002 Action Against Hunger is Responding to Urgent Needs
Deadly flooding in Kenya has ... |
| 10.05.2024 | Flooding Displaces More than 200,000 in Kenya, Fueling Hunger | May 10, 2024
Kenya
Population: 45.5 million
People in Need: 3.5 million
Our Impact
People Helped Last Year: 923,516
Our Team: 39 employees
Program Start: 2002 Action Against Hunger is Responding to Urgent Needs
Deadly flooding in Kenya has ... |
| 10.05.2024 | Blinken report expected to criticize Israel, but say it isn't breaking weapons terms | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to submit to Congress as soon as Friday a highly critical report about Israel's conduct in Gaza that stops short of concluding it has violated the terms f... |
| 06.05.2024 | Украинские аграрии получат более $250 млн в рамках новой программы USAID Harvest | Минагрополитики сообщило, что Агентство США по международному развитию USAID запускает новую программу USAID Harvest, нацеленную на инвестирование в будущее аграрного сектора Украины. Программа предполагает инвестиции более чем $250 млн в в... |
| 05.05.2024 | German national nabbed for human trafficking at OR Tambo airport | A 56-year-old man was arrested at OR Tambo Airport for human trafficking. Image: Pixabay.
A German national has appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates court facing charges of human trafficking after police rescued two Madagascan women he ... |
| 29.04.2024 | Travel | Guatemala becoming tourism hot spot for young travelers | Adventurous travelers seeking beauty and budget thrills should look no further than Guatemala: a friendly country that remains largely unexplored by many Americans.
A question I fielded several times before my late February trip: Why Guatem... |
| 16.04.2024 | США выделили Украине $23 млрд бюджетной помощи с начала СВО | - |
| 16.04.2024 | Solomon Islanders cast votes in election that will shape relations with China | AAP IMAGE VIA AP
A voter casts his ballot during the Solomon Islands’ elections in the capital Honiara.
HONIARA, Solomon Islands >> Voting has closed across Solomon Islands on Wednesday in the South Pacific nation’s first general elec... |
| 11.04.2024 | StarNews Business competition invites applications from Nigerian startups | The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) and African video streaming platform StarNews Mobile have announced a call for applications for the StarNews Business Competition.
The initiative, which is being carried out by StarNews Mobile and GBEF... |
| 03.04.2024 | Zimbabwe announces drought disaster amid El Nino-induced hunger crisis | Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster on Wednesday over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa, with the country's president saying it needs $2 billion for humanitarian assistance.
The declaration was widely ex... |
| 15.03.2024 | African Diaspora Network (ADN) Announces Pivotal Partnership with Prosper Africa to Strengthen Economic Ties Between Africa and the USA | Prosper Africa and ADN collaboration will debut at the upcoming African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24)
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — African Diaspora Network (ADN) announces a pivotal partnership with P... |
| 13.03.2024 | Bridging the Gender Digital Divide: WiDEF Launches to Empower Women in the Digital Economy | In a world where connectivity is key, the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) emerges as a beacon of hope, aiming to bridge the gender digital gap and empower women globally. Launched by USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,... |
| 13.03.2024 | UNRWA says Israeli strike hit Gaza food aid center, killing 1 staffer and wounding 22 others | Gaza Strip — The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees on Wednesday said at least one of its staff members was killed in an Israeli strike on a food distribution center in war-torn Gaza.
"At least one UNRWA staff member was ki... |
| 12.03.2024 | Women in the Digital Economy Fund: USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Partners Launch WiDEF | - |
| 12.03.2024 | Women in the Digital Economy Fund: USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Partners Launch WiDEF | NEW YORK, N.Y., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a five-year $60.5 million investment to accelerate progress on closing the global gender digital divide, announces its first call for applicat... |
| 09.03.2024 | Lay's Salutes the Unsung Heroes of Agriculture, Women Farmers with Project Farm Equal on International Women's Day | New Delhi, Delhi, India
“Project Farm Equal” is a special project empowering the women farmers from Uttar Pradesh
Introduced as part of PepsiCo’s partnership with USAID through the Global Development Alliance Project (GDA)
PepsiCo India’s i... |
| 08.03.2024 | Hawaii’s last Pearl Harbor survivor laid to rest | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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The family of Sterling Cale watched Thursday as his casket was carried by U.S. Army pallbearers at the Hawaii State Veterans Cem... |
| 07.03.2024 | Record funding in women-led healthtech startups sets agenda for founders | Women-led healthtech companies in Africa saw a significant bump in funding from investors in 2023, according to a new report by Salient Advisory.
Rwandan-based startup Kasha, Kenya’s Maisha Meds, and Egypt-based startups Dawi Clinics and Ch... |
| 27.02.2024 | 300,000 tons of grain and counting: Nigeria’s ThriveAgric aims for year-round food production for Africa’s smallholders | “Africa needs profitable farmers to achieve food security. That is the network we are building.”
Oshone Anavhe is speaking about ThriveAgric, the Nigerian agtech startup where he works as VP of operations.
Founded in 2017 by Uka Eje and Ayo... |
| 02.02.2024 | USAID improves the investment legislation in Kazakhstan | Astana, Kazakhstan, February 2, 2024 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a joint Investment Forum and Chairman of the Supreme Court Mergaliyev, and US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum, aim... |
| 29.12.2023 | 5 Nigerian consumer trends we noticed in 2023 | Businesses don’t exist without consumers. Without them, ventures are, at best, funded ideas. In Nigeria, the consumer demographic is complex and dynamic. And that has a two-edged meaning for businesses seeking scale: they are hard to unders... |
| 19.12.2023 | Ukraine’s e-government app Diia attracts growing international attention with US support | The Diia e-government platform continues to develop amid the war, making life easier to “over 19 million Ukrainians” and attracting attention from abroad. The Dia Summit, which was held online on December 19, provided fresh insights.
Diia w... |
| 04.12.2023 | The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets | The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets
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| 29.11.2023 | Data snapshot: Farmtech funding continues its upward climb in Southeast Asia ‘irrespective of the external financial climate’ | Data snapshot is a regular AgFunderNews feature in which we analyze agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
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| 14.08.2023 | Can Tinubu boost consumer spending in Nigeria? | From lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty to turning Nigeria into a trillion-dollar economy, President Bola Tinubu has declared several ambitious plans since he assumed office. However, his first 73 days in office have been difficul... |
| 25.07.2023 | RSF envoy urges peace in Sudan and Darfur | After nearly three months of war between rivals in Sudan, the air strike is the latest incident to provoke outrage. Image by flickr.com
A top envoy to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday said it was “time for peace” in Sudan... |
| 24.07.2023 | Experts discuss digital transformation opportunities in Indonesia at Let’s Chuhai Talks event | Over 140 attendees participated in the inaugural Let’s Chuhai Talks event, held at the Pijar Foundation’s office in Jakarta, Indonesia, either in-person or virtually.
Centered on the theme of “Digital Transformation Opportunities in Indones... |
| 23.06.2023 | Finding the business opportunities in Nigeria’s economic problems | Japa Syndrome in Nigeria dates back more than three decades ago when the country began to record an increase in migration of its health workers to Europe and America. But the term Japa wasn’t associated with migration until early 2020 when ... |
| 09.06.2023 | Safe Water Network and USAID Supported Water ATMs Improve Health and Prosperity of Families and Communities in India | New Delhi, Delhi, India
Safe Water Network (SWN), in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today, released a report on the success of their Sustainable Enterprises for Water and Health initiative (SEWAH),... |
| 17.04.2023 | Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa | The problem
770 million people in the world don’t have access to electricity. Many of them are on the African continent.
In rural Africa there are at least two reasons for this: lack of disposable income and lack of infrastructure. Of the f... |
| 15.04.2023 | ‘Women Are Economic Engines Of Growth’ Melinda Gates At Mastercard Inclusive Growth Summit | Maria Kumar, Melinda Gates & Trevor Noah - Mastercard Global Inclusive Growth Summit 4-13-2023 Joan Michelson |
| 06.04.2023 | In a world of synthetic biology, publishing virus DNA sequences may mean perishing | The wholly synthetic mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 saved nearly 20 million lives in just their first year of use, according to data published in 2022 by The Lancet. That success stands as the most prominent example of the power of synthetic bi... |
| 03.04.2023 | Robust Consumer Protection Can Support a Rights-Respecting Digital Future | The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace released a report on March 13 on cyber vulnerabilities across Africa and the potential harm these can cause for underserved communities. It shared the experience of a woman in Nigeria whose rel... |
