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| 05.11.2024 | The Climate Paradox: Development Banks Fueling Factory Farming Amidst Global Warming Crisis | In a world grappling with climate change, a paradox unfolds. Development banks, tasked with fostering sustainable growth, are pouring billions into factory farming. In 2023, these institutions, including the World Bank and the UN Green Clim... |
| 05.11.2024 | World Bank, UN Climate Fund Among Public Banks That Invested $3.3B in Factory Farming in 2023 | 5 Mins Read Over a dozen development banks including the World Bank and the UN Green Climate Fund poured billions into animal agriculture last year, going against their own recommendations.
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| 04.11.2024 | Capsol Technologies establishes Advisory Board to support international expansion | Capsol Technologies establishes Advisory Board to support international expansion
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| 04.11.2024 | ‘The world is watching’: Why US election result could dictate global progress on climate action | Listen to this article
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| 04.11.2024 | Stagnant labor incomes drive 14 million more Nigerians into poverty – World Bank | Stagnant labor incomes have pushed an estimated 14 million more Nigerians into poverty in 2024.
This is according to the World Bank report titled Macro Poverty Outlook: Country-by-Country Analysis and Projections for the Developing World.
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| 01.11.2024 | Ekiti State pays N300 million compensation to 377 landowners for Airport project | The Ekiti State Government has disbursed a total of N300 million to 377 landowners affected by the land acquisition for the Ekiti State Agro-Allied Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti.
In a statement during the cheque disbursement ceremony held in A... |
| 30.10.2024 | Moldova heads for presidential runoff that could open door to closer Russia ties | LONDON: Moldova's pro-Western President Maia Sandu faces an uphill struggle to win a second term in an election runoff on Sunday (Nov 3)in which her defeat could allow Moscow to gain more influence in a diplomatic battleground between Russi... |
| 29.10.2024 | Kano Governor Yusuf approves N71,000 minimum wage for civil servants | Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a minimum wage of N71,000 for state civil servants.
This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
The new minimum w... |
| 29.10.2024 | For 12 years, what has the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City Forum told the world? | SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 28, the 12th session of the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City Forum was opened successfully.
"Shenzhen, international and low-carbon" - for 12 years, the forum has bee... |
| 29.10.2024 | OPEC Fund enhances global partnerships with substantial financing commitments at the 2024 World Bank meetings | Highlights:
New commitments close to half a billion US dollars with Benin, Bhutan, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Oman and a bank in Uzbekistan
Major cooperation and co-financing framework agreement with the World Bank Group with an operational foc... |
| 28.10.2024 | Global Times: China confident in achieving around 5% GDP growth for 2024, will strengthen counter-cyclical fiscal policies, says vice Minister of Finance | BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China is confident to achieve around 5-percent GDP growth target for 2024, and the country will step up counter-cyclical adjustments in fiscal policy in addition to monetary policy stimulus, China's Vi... |
| 28.10.2024 | BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom | Rates & BondsBOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom
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| 28.10.2024 | A proven Business Case | A proven Business Case
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| 28.10.2024 | BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom | WASHINGTON: Aside from the mixed policy signals dropped during his trip to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered a glimpse of how the central bank was doing some sou... |
| 26.10.2024 | India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: A Blueprint for Global Transformation | In the heart of New Delhi, a pivotal roundtable unfolded. Leaders from various sectors gathered to discuss a pressing issue: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This event, organized by iSPIRT and Primus Partners, highlighted India’s role ... |
| 26.10.2024 | Индекс цифровой эволюции как способ измерения уровня цифровизации экономики в разных странах | В последние годы цифровые технологии развиваются быстрыми темпами, появляются новые устройства и приложения, растет число интернет-пользователей. В связи с этим исследователи разрабатывают способы измерения уровня цифрового развития в разли... |
| 25.10.2024 | UK's Reeves to change debt target to boost public investment | WASHINGTON: British finance minister Rachel Reeves will change the measure of public debt that the government targets in next week's budget to allow billions of pounds of more borrowing for investment, she said on Thursday (Oct 24).
Reeves ... |
| 25.10.2024 | BRICS creates new opportunities for Africa | BEIJING, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
A view shows a banner with the logo of the annual BRICS summit next to the Kazan Kremlin in Kazan, Russia on Oct 22. [Photo/Agencies]
At the ongoing BRICS Summit i... |
| 25.10.2024 | Rand could be headed higher if policy reforms stick | Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
The rand has further room to strengthen if government pushes ahead with reforms and prudent policies, said South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
The currency has been a top emerging mar... |
| 25.10.2024 | Scaling Digital Public Infrastructure: iSPIRT and Primus Partners Lead Roundtable on Global DPI Expansion | New Delhi, Delhi, India
India has been at forefront, especially in the wake of the G20 India Presidency, where countries unanimously agreed to a common definition of Digital Public Infrastructure. India’s becoming the voice of the global so... |
| 25.10.2024 | Transforming African businesses: Sidebrief leads the charge for a unified compliance ecosystem | Ask any entrepreneur, one of the most challenging aspects of business growth across the continent is compliance. Sidebrief, a household name using innovation to tackle this problem, is on a mission to simplify the complex web of regulations... |
| 24.10.2024 | Morning Bid: Big Tech tanks, yen slide accelerates | Asian MarketsMorning Bid: Big Tech tanks, yen slide accelerates
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| 24.10.2024 | Consumer money transfer industry needs to cut send costs by 27% each year to reach G20 targets: FXC Intelligence analysis | Consumer money transfer industry needs to cut send costs by 27% each year to reach G20 targets: FXC Intelligence analysis
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| 23.10.2024 | HUDCO to lend Rs 110 billion for Amaravati greenfield project
ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs.56.86 Crore in Krrish Realtech Fraud Case
Centre approves 50 National Highway projects for Manipur
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The Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), a Navaratna public sector enterprise, has committed to lending Rs 1... |
| 23.10.2024 | Morning Bid: U.S. yield spike spooks investors | Asian MarketsMorning Bid: U.S. yield spike spooks investors
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| 23.10.2024 | It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says | “Once a ceasefire is reached, a return to the pre-October 2023 status quo would not put Gaza on the path needed for recovery and sustainable development,” the report said. “If the 2007–2022 growth trend returns, with an average growth rate ... |
| 23.10.2024 | Tinubu urges larger Commonwealth countries to priorities food importation from Africa | President Bola Tinubu has called on larger and more economically advanced members of the Commonwealth to prioritise food and material imports from African countries to boost trade relations in the Commonwealth.
In an Op-ed published by U.K.... |
| 22.10.2024 | IMF chief says higher prices are here to stay | MarketsIMF chief says higher prices are here to stay
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| 22.10.2024 | Tenpay Global & TerraPay to Enable International Money Transfers to more than one billion Weixin and WeChat Users | SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global leader in cross-border money movement, has announced a strategic partnership with Tenpay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform renowned for its innovative financial... |
| 22.10.2024 | World Bank to loan Argentina over $2 billion for social support | AmericasWorld Bank to loan Argentina over $2 billion for social support
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| 22.10.2024 | ASIA Yen-Nikkei link intensifies as US yields, dollar spike | Asian MarketsASIA Yen-Nikkei link intensifies as US yields, dollar spike
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| 21.10.2024 | Moldova president blames interference for potential EU referendum loss | CHISINAU: Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an "unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy" after partial election results on Sunday (Oct 20) showed a majority of Moldovans choosing "no" in a... |
| 20.10.2024 | Over 4 million households benefit from FG’s cash transfer, lowest in southeast – Report | A new report by the World Bank says that up to 4.41 million Nigerian households have benefited from the conditional cash transfer with households from the Southeast being the least beneficiaries at less than four hundred thousand of the tot... |
| 20.10.2024 | Floods destroy 1.1 million tonnes of rice in Bangladesh | DHAKA: Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tonnes of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices.
Floods brough... |
| 18.10.2024 | The Crossroads of Blockchain and Human Rights: A New Dawn at ETHSofia | In the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria, a revolution is brewing. It’s not just about cryptocurrencies or digital assets. It’s about something deeper—human rights. The recent ETHSofia conference, held from October 17 to 19, 2024, showcased the pote... |
| 18.10.2024 | Why World Bank will give Nigeria more loans – Country Director, Diop | The World Bank has explained why it will continue to approve loans for the Nigerian government.
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, shared this with newsmen on Thursday at the launch of the Nigeria Development Upda... |
| 17.10.2024 | The Crucial Crossroads: Biodiversity and Global Finance at COP16 | The world stands at a pivotal crossroads. The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024, is not just another conference. It’s a launchpad fo... |
| 17.10.2024 | Navigating the Storm: The Long Shadow of Hurricane Helene on Education | Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States, leaving chaos in its wake. Schools closed, families evacuated, and a sense of uncertainty loomed large. The storm was more than just wind and rain; it was a catalyst for a crisi... |
| 17.10.2024 | IMF's Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth | Asian MarketsIMF's Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth
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| 17.10.2024 | Leading the Charge on Blockchain for Human Rights and Policy at ETHSofia with Vyara Savova | Sofia, Bulgaria ~
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This month marks sixteen years since Satoshi Nakamoto’s white paper introduced the blockchain model. However, its origins date back to 1991 when Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta first described a cryptographica... |
| 17.10.2024 | Flour Mills to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over four years to expand production facility | Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, the country’s largest milling company, has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next four years to expand its operations.
The company’s Chairman, John Coumantaros, disclosed this during an intervie... |
| 16.10.2024 | Exclusive: World Bank acts to boost lending capacity by $30 bln over 10 years | WorldExclusive: World Bank acts to boost lending capacity by $30 bln over 10 years
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| 16.10.2024 | Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact | Even when schools reopen, educators worry the disruption could have profound effects on students’ learning and emotional well-being.
Children who experience natural disasters are more prone to acute illness and symptoms of depression and an... |
| 15.10.2024 | Nature and Economy: A Dual Path to Sustainability | In a world grappling with climate change and biodiversity loss, two narratives emerge: the urgent call for nature-positive investments and the economic resurgence in South Asia. These stories intertwine, revealing a landscape where financia... |
| 15.10.2024 | World Bank approves $500M grant for Nigeria’s post-COVID recovery | The World Bank has approved a $500 million grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This funding will be channeled through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimul... |
| 15.10.2024 | Indonesia's Prabowo asks Sri Mulyani to remain as finance minister | JAKARTA: Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati is set to become the first Indonesian to hold the role of finance minister under three different presidents, after she confirmed on Monday (Oct 14) that President-elect Prabowo Subianto had as... |
| 15.10.2024 | Edsby Selected by Georgian Ministry of Education for National Learning Platform Initiative | www.edsby.com
Country at intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia is introducing a national learning management system for its 600,000 K-12 learners
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edsby®, an innovative vendor of ... |
| 15.10.2024 | Q&A with Malaysia’s Second Finance Minister ahead of upcoming Budget | Listen to this article
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| 14.10.2024 | Key trends that will redefine India’s road infrastructure in coming years
Sathish Rajendren Triumphs at RICS South Asia Awards
Bengaluru civic body rejects 2,000 building plan applications
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| 14.10.2024 | Cathay Financial Holdings Marks Third Consecutive Year at World Biodiversity Summit During Climate Week NYC, in Conjunction with UNGA 79 | Taiwan's Sole Signatory of the 'Valuing Water Finance Initiative'
TAIPEI, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During Climate Week NYC, Sophia Cheng, the CIO of Cathay Financial Holdings, shared her insights at the iconic World Biodiversity Summit... |
| 10.10.2024 | New Database from Good Jobs First Tracks Regulatory Infringements by Multinational Corporations in 45 Countries | WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest corporations have paid US$700 billion in monetary penalties linked to regulatory infringements in 45 countries since 2010. Major banks, especially those based in the USA and Euro... |
| 10.10.2024 | World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand | NEW DELHI/LONDON : The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia to 6.4 per cent in 2024 from an earlier estimate of 6.0 per cent, citing the strength of domestic demand in India and quicker recoveries in crisis-hit countries suc... |
| 09.10.2024 | ASEAN must grow with less emissions, look to external partners to finance regional power grid: PM Wong | Listen to this article
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| 08.10.2024 | Understanding Gaza: Lessons for the "day after" and beyond | On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closur... |
| 07.10.2024 | Gaza is in ruins after Israel’s yearlong offensive. Rebuilding may take decades | FILE – Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)
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| 07.10.2024 | Shaping the Future: The AI Summit New York 2024 | The AI Summit New York, the most important event for commercially-applied AI, returns to the Javits Center December 11 – 12 with a bigger and better show. In its 9th edition, the conference convenes 4,000 forward-thinking technologists and ... |
| 05.10.2024 | With COP29 On the Horizon, A Landmark Climate Mitigation Fund Is Drying Up | 5 Mins Read Since rich countries promised $650 million to the so-called loss-and-damage fund last year, new pledges have dried up.
By Naveena Sadasivam
At the annual United Nations climate conference in Dubai last year, the world’s countrie... |
| 04.10.2024 | Understanding Gaza: A reflection on decades of failed policies and their lessons for the “day after” and beyond | On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closur... |
| 03.10.2024 | The Global Most Promising Cross-Border Payments Companies for 2024 | The Global Most Promising Cross-Border Payments Companies for 2024
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| 03.10.2024 | Set to face funding issues, Australian universities are in need of new strategies | Universities across Australia are facing growing financial pressures. These institutions face challenges like government funding cuts, rising costs, and competition from online providers, according to a report from Oliver Wyman.
Much like i... |
| 03.10.2024 | Vietnam plans US$67 billion high-speed railway with no foreign capital | HANOI: Vietnam plans to fund a US$67 billion high-speed railway entirely on its own in a demonstration of the Communist-run country's reluctance to accept foreign loans, though some experts said the goal may be unrealistic.
The railway from... |
| 03.10.2024 | Singapore International Agri-Food Week 2024 to Catalyse the Transition to Sustainable and Nutritious Food Systems in Asia | SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 22 November at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Asia's leading platform for knowledge e... |
| 02.10.2024 | Ecomondo 2024: A Green Beacon for Africa's Future | Ecomondo 2024 is set to be a pivotal event, shining a spotlight on sustainable development in Africa. From November 5th to 8th, Rimini, Italy, will host this leading trade show for green technologies. It’s a gathering of minds, a melting po... |
| 02.10.2024 | IFC mulls anchor investment in Asia Debt Opportunities Fund II | International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has proposed to invest up to $30 million to become the anchor investor in Japan-based GI Capital Management‘s (GICAM) Asia Debt Opportunities Fund II (ADOF II), acco... |
| 01.10.2024 | Ecomondo 2024: the Mattei Plan for sustainable development the focus of the "Africa Green Growth forum" | At Italian Exhibition Group's leading trade show for green technologies, from 5th to 8th November, in Rimini, Italy, focus on Africa and global environmental challenges.
More than 100 African representatives and delegations from 120 foreign... |
| 01.10.2024 | Countdown to COP29: Accelerating Action Together to Fulfill the UAE Consensus Promise | ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than 50 days, world leaders will convene at COP29 to deliver a reinvigorated vision to accelerate climate action. Over the past week, leaders from the UAE have been in the US for high-lev... |
| 30.09.2024 | World Bank's $1.57 Billion Lifeline for Nigeria: A Step Towards Resilience | The World Bank has thrown a lifeline to Nigeria, approving a substantial $1.57 billion for three pivotal projects. This funding, announced on September 26, 2024, aims to tackle pressing issues in governance, healthcare, and climate resilien... |
| 30.09.2024 | IFF Official Talks Geoeconomic Fragmentation at Inaugural Kazakh Economic Meeting | (Yicai) Sept. 30 -- Zhou Xin, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Finance Forum (IFF) and Director of the IFF Hong Kong Center, addressed a conference held in Kazakhstan’s capital of Astana on September 17. Zhou’s speech to the Fi... |
| 30.09.2024 | World Bank approves $1.57 billion for Nigeria’s three projects | The World Bank has approved three new projects for Nigeria, totalling $1.57 billion in financing.
According to a statement released on Monday by World Bank Nigeria, this new funding will support the country in addressing governance challeng... |
| 30.09.2024 | BREAKING: World Bank approves $1.57 billion for Nigeria for three projects | The World Bank has approved three new projects for Nigeria, totalling $1.57 billion in financing.
According to a statement released on Monday by World Bank Nigeria, this new funding will support the country in addressing governance challeng... |
| 29.09.2024 | Nigeria: World Bank Begins Education Programme On Generative Ai in Nigeria | Abuja — In one of the pioneering efforts to leverage free Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance educational outcomes in a context where it is most needed, the World Bank has commenced an experiment in Edo State.
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| 27.09.2024 | Transitioning Towards a Greener Future: The Role of Transition Credits and Collaborative Action in Asia | In the heart of New York City, the annual Climate Week NYC unfolded like a vibrant tapestry of ideas and innovation. This year, ACEN, a key player in the energy sector, took center stage. The company’s participation highlighted a crucial el... |
| 26.09.2024 | ACEN joins Climate Week NYC to highlight crucial role of transition credits in early coal retirement | NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACEN, the Ayala group's listed energy platform, joined this year's Climate Week NYC, the biggest annual climate event of its kind, with leaders from the world of business, tech, politics, academia an... |
| 26.09.2024 | AI TOOL LAUNCHED TO PROTECT NATURE DURING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT | SMI Nature Risk Tool uses data and AI to inform infrastructure projects, promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.
Can analyse land anywhere in the world, offering expert-reviewed descriptions of habitats and biomes.
I... |
| 26.09.2024 | Pakistan braces for 'transitional pain' as IMF approves $7 billion loan | ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday (Sep 26) it would have to go through "transitional pain" after the International Monetary Fund agreed to a new relief package of US$7 billion to bolster its faltering economy.
Although the Sout... |
| 25.09.2024 | Somalia: National Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Meeting Kicks Off to Implement Somalia's Emergency Telecom Plan | The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSMA, has officially launched the National Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the National... |
| 23.09.2024 | The Silk Road Expo: A Cultural Odyssey in Dunhuang | Dunhuang, a city steeped in history, recently hosted the 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo. This vibrant event unfolded from September 21 to 24, 2024, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural exchanges that define the Sil... |
| 23.09.2024 | Silk Road expo explores international cultural exchanges | BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:
The opening ceremony of the seventh Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, Gansu province.
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| 23.09.2024 | South Africa seeks to reform faltering BEE system | The head of South Africa’s flagship black economic empowerment commission plans to introduce additional incentives and potential fines to improve corporate participation and curb exploitation of the system meant to tackle the country’s ineq... |
| 23.09.2024 | OpenAI Academy launches with $1M in developer credits for devs in low- and middle-income countries | Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More
It’s not school, but the academy is designed to boost the skills and careers of local developers.
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| 20.09.2024 | Mission 300: the plan to bring electricity to 300 million people across Africa | A plan to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, backed by an initial pledge of US$30-billion (R525-billion) from the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has begun to be implemented with an assessment of the first poten... |
| 20.09.2024 | WeBank Awarded with SME Financier of the Year in the Global SME Finance Forum 2024 | SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and supported by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, the Global SME Forum 2024 was held in São Paulo, Brazil from September 16... |
| 19.09.2024 | Fears of wider Middle East conflict mount following deadly pager explosions in Lebanon | Listen to this article
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| 19.09.2024 | Электрификация разведки и добычи нефти и газа может сократить выбросы более чем на 80% | Нефте- и газодобывающие предприятия могут сократить сопутствующие выбросы более чем на 80%, перейдя на электроэнергию, вырабатываемую из возобновляемых источников или природного газа, предназначенного для сжигания, говорится в докладе иссле... |
| 19.09.2024 | World Bank climate finance reaches record $42.6 bln in fiscal 2024 | Climate & EnergyClimate Change
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| 18.09.2024 | Is 2025 the Year for Financing Food Fast? Ambassador Ertharin Cousin Weighs In | Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture and Executive Director of The Food Systems for the Future, Ertharin Cousin, joins CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, on The Plantbased Business Hour to discu... |
| 18.09.2024 | Smallholder farmer adoption of agtech ‘high but inconsistent,’ says new study from 60 Decibels w/ Gates Foundation | Impact measurement organization 60 Decibels has released what it says is the first-ever study of smallholder farmers’ experiences with digital tools and services for agriculture.
The study, entitled ‘Digital Farmer Services in Kenya: The Fa... |
| 17.09.2024 | The Silent Threat: Methane Emissions and Our Food System | Methane emissions are a ticking time bomb. They lurk in the shadows of our food system, quietly contributing to climate change. While carbon dioxide often steals the spotlight, methane is a potent player, packing a punch far greater than it... |
| 17.09.2024 | Gates Foundation Report Calls for Targeted Global Health Spending to Save Millions of Children from Malnutrition and Disease | New modeling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger's worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost health, spur economic growth
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| 17.09.2024 | Explained: How Methane Emissions Are Linked to the Food System, and What We Can Do About It | 8 Mins Read Methane has highly detrimental impacts on the planet, with the food system – particularly livestock – the main emitter of the gas. What can we do about it?
When we talk about greenhouse gas emissions, many of us are really just ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Revolutionizing Public Procurement: The Rise of GeM and the Power of ICT in Lesotho | In the digital age, public procurement is undergoing a seismic shift. The Government eMarketplace (GeM) in India and the Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RASME) initiative in Lesotho are two shining examples of how... |
| 16.09.2024 | How GeM is Transforming Public Procurement with Technology and Inclusion In 2024, it has grown to become one of the largest Business-to-government (B2G) procurement portals | Government eMarketplace (GeM) was established in 2016 with a modest gross merchandise value (GMV) of INR 422 crore. In 2024, it has grown to become one of the largest Business-to-government (B2G) procurement portals, transforming how the In... |
| 16.09.2024 | Second Edition of the Global Labor Market Conference to Take Place in January 2025 | Second edition of the annual event to be held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 29-30 January 2025, with the International Labor Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Developmen... |
| 16.09.2024 | Ghana: Latest Itu Global Cybersecurity Index - Ghana Ranked Tier 1 in 2024... Joins Role-Model Status With 46 Other Countries Worldwide, Becomes Benchmark for Other Nations | Ghanahas been ranked with a Tier 1 status in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The GCI is a critical benchmark used globally to evaluate countries' commitment to cybersecu... |
| 12.09.2024 | Lesotho Launches the ICT Initiative for Remote Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects (Rasme) | The African Development Bank and the government of Lesotho have jointly launched an innovative state-of-the-art initiative which uses the power of information and communications technology (ICT) to collect project data remotely in digital f... |
| 12.09.2024 | OPEC Fund approves close to US$1.2 billion new development funding | VIENNA, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is significantly stepping up its development support with nearly US$1.2 billion in new funding since June. The latest projects approved by th... |
| 12.09.2024 | OPEC Fund approves close to US$1.2 billion new development funding | VIENNA, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is significantly stepping up its development support with nearly US$1.2 billion in new funding since June. The latest projects approved by th... |
| 12.09.2024 | In An Open Letter, 100+ Organisations Ask Banks to Stop Funding the Livestock Sector | 5 Mins Read Activism groups are calling for a withdrawal of financial support for the livestock sector from banks including the Big Three, in light of the industry’s contribution to climate change.
Banks must stop financing meat and dairy p... |
| 11.09.2024 | Lucara Announces the Publication of Its 2023 Sustainability Report | Lucara Announces the Publication of Its 2023 Sustainability Report
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| 10.09.2024 | Cape Town promises an ‘open data’ revolution | Image of a digital Cape Town generated by OpenAI’s Dall-E
The City of Cape Town this week published a blueprint for how the metro aims to become a data-driven municipality.
Speaking at a launch event in Woodstock on Monday, mayor Geordin Hi... |
