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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
SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its eighth a... |
| 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 | 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... |
| 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 | 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... |
| 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 | 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... |
| 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... |
| 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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VANCOUVER, B.C., September 11, 2024 /CNW/ (LUC – TSX, LUC – BSE, LUC – Nasdaq Stockholm)
Lucara Diamond Corp. (“Lucara” or th... |
| 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... |
| 09.09.2024 | NG-CARES disbursed $645 million to states, impacting over 9 million people | The Federal CARES Technical Committee has disbursed $645 million (approximately N1.062 trillion) to various states for the implementation of the NG-CARES initiative and has had a substantial impact on over 9 million people.
This announcemen... |
| 09.09.2024 | MAG joins Green Game Jam for the fifth consecutive year | MAG joins Green Game Jam for the fifth consecutive year
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In this year's Green Game Jam, an initiative from Playing for the Planet, MAG is launching special events to build awareness around the ... |
| 09.09.2024 | MIGA, ISA launch solar facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deep Industries wins Rs 14.02 billion ONGC contract for production boost
Why Public EV Chargers Rarely Deliver the Promised Fast Speeds
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The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have jointly launched the MIGA-ISA Sola... |
| 09.09.2024 | FG refutes reports of VAT increase to 10% | The federal government has debunked claims that it plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5% to 10%.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed this in a statement posted by the Sp... |
| 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... |
| 06.09.2024 | How local communities’ voices are shaping the future of cities | In The News 06 Sep 2024
As more cities worldwide have committed to net-zero targets, achieving these transformations will require thinking beyond conventional methods like adopting green technology and setting emission-reduction targets. Wh... |
| 06.09.2024 | The potential impact of China’s latest US$50 billion pledge to Africa | Listen to this article
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| 05.09.2024 | How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry | The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition.
But research has found that ... |
| 05.09.2024 | India, World Bank sign a $500 mn deal for Green National Highway Corridor
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The World Bank and the Indian government inked a deal for Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pr... |
| 05.09.2024 | SEB’s The Green Bond report: Investing in water | SEB’s The Green Bond report: Investing in water
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The latest issue of SEB’s The Green Bond report is focusing on how to ramp up investments in sustainable water management. We think that technol... |
| 04.09.2024 | China, Tanzania and Zambia sign initial agreement on key railway project | BEIJING: China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an initial agreement on a railway project aimed at improving the rail-sea intermodal transportation network in East Africa, Chinese state media said on Wednesday (Sep 4).
President Xi Jinping witne... |
| 04.09.2024 | Nigeria, China sign MoUs on Belt and Road Initiative, nuclear energy, others | Nigeria and China signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The agreements, signed on Tuesday, cover areas such as the Belt and Road Initiative... |
| 03.09.2024 | Urban Infrastructure and Economic Growth: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Developments in India | In the ever-evolving landscape of urban infrastructure and economic growth, recent developments in India highlight a significant shift towards sustainability and modernization. The recent surge in investments, innovative projects, and strat... |
| 03.09.2024 | Electrifying Africa: ISA to launch $100 million solar facility, insurance mechanism to accelerate solar power projects | The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will launch a $100 million fund, Global Solar Facility, that will help catalysing up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralised solar power capacities across the least developed countries in Af... |
| 03.09.2024 | Stockholm to Host Inaugural ‘Future of Innovation Districts Conference’ | Stockholm to Host Inaugural ‘Future of Innovation Districts Conference’
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Policymakers, industry leaders, academics, investors, and real estate developers from US an... |
| 03.09.2024 | Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise | DHAKA: The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Tuesday (Sep 3) with millions of people still stranded in devastated areas and increasing concern about outbreaks of waterborne disease as the inundation recedes.
The floods, tri... |
| 02.09.2024 | Debt servicing costs 64% of Nigeria’s $4.36 billion foreign payments in 2024 | Nigeria has spent $2.78 billion on servicing foreign debt in the first seven months of 2024, according to the international payment statistics of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
This amount is 64% of the total $4.36 billion official dollar pay... |
| 02.09.2024 | World Bank to support development of Haryana RRTS project
Ultratech secures $500 million sustainability-linked loan
GPT Infraprojects emerges lowest bidder for South Eastern rail project
Godrej Proper... | ECONOMY & POLICY World Bank to support development of Haryana RRTS project
02 Sep 2024 2 Min Read CW Team
The World Bank has announced its commitment to assist in the development of key Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects in H... |
| 02.09.2024 | Many Mobile Apps Aren't Aging Gracefully — Here How to Keep Your Apps Up to Date Apps should prioritize designing inclusive and user-friendly identity verification systems to enhance accessibility and... | I never considered the importance of app accessibility until I found myself struggling to zoom in on every app I was using. Whether I was reading the fine print in my banking app or verifying my identity for a flight, the lack of accessible... |
| 30.08.2024 | World Bank bans two Nigerians, one firm in March 2024 for corruption, fraud | The World Bank imposed bans on two Nigerian individuals and one Nigerian firm in March 2024 for engaging in corrupt and fraudulent activities.
This is according to data from the bank’s website on persons and firms debarred and ineligible to... |
| 29.08.2024 | Net Zero Technology Drives Green Competitiveness: AI Carbon Management Company Cedars Digital Joins Taiwan Net Zero Emission Association | SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Singapore-based AI carbon management company, Cedars Digital, joining the Taiwan Net Zero Emission Association (TNZEA) is a significant step forward in advancing carbon management and sustainabilit... |
| 28.08.2024 | Bangladesh's Economic Tightrope: Interest Rates on the Rise Amidst Political Turmoil | Bangladesh is at a crossroads. The central bank is set to raise interest rates to 9% in a bid to combat soaring inflation. This decision comes on the heels of political unrest that has sent shockwaves through the economy. Inflation has reac... |
| 26.08.2024 | Petronas sues South Sudan over local assets deal, Bloomberg news reports | A unit of Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional has sued South Sudan for allegedly blocking a $1.25 billion sale of its local assets and instead taking over the business, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
Petronas Internati... |
| 26.08.2024 | Nigeria receives only 16% of World Bank loans approved under President Bola Tinubu so far | Nigeria has received only about 16% of the total loan approved by the World Bank under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
According to an analysis of disbursement data from the website of the World Bank, the loans, which were appr... |
| 26.08.2024 | Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience | Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change.
Speaking during the Tokyo Investment Conference for African De... |
| 22.08.2024 | Bangladesh to hike interest rates to 9% in coming days to tame inflation, cbank chief tells BBC | Asian MarketsBangladesh to hike interest rates to 9% in coming days to tame inflation, cbank chief tells BBC
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| 21.08.2024 | Tensions Rise as Nigerian Labour Leader Faces Police Scrutiny | In Nigeria, the air is thick with tension. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, finds himself in the crosshairs of the police. The Nigeria Police Force has summoned him for questioning over alleged terrorism financing. T... |
| 21.08.2024 | Myanmar households crippled as currency tumbles to record low | Asian MarketsMyanmar households crippled as currency tumbles to record low
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| 21.08.2024 | World Bank Officials Visit Amaravati Region
Centralised Terminal Hubs Planned in Katra, Tirupati, Varanasi, Nagpur
Central Government Approves Thane Metro Project
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World Bank officials recently visited the Amaravati Capital Region in Andhra Pradesh, marking a critical step ahead of the anticipated clearance... |
| 20.08.2024 | Nigerian Police invites NLC President, Joe Ajaero to Abuja over alleged terrorism financing | The Nigeria Police Force has invited Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning on alleged involvement in terrorism-related activities.
According to a press release by the NLC, in a letter signed by ... |
| 17.08.2024 | Red Queen Therapeutics: A New Dawn in Antiviral Innovation | In the ever-evolving landscape of viral threats, Red Queen Therapeutics emerges as a beacon of hope. Armed with a $55 million Series A funding from Apple Tree Partners, this clinical-stage biotechnology company is on a mission to revolution... |
| 13.08.2024 | Navigating the Job Crisis and Food Inflation: A Tale of Two Nations | In a world where challenges loom large, two nations grapple with pressing issues: job security and food inflation. On one side, Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam steps into a global arena, co-chairing a new World Bank advisory co... |
| 13.08.2024 | CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide and Renowned Leadership Coach Co-Author Revolutionary Guidebook for Aspiring Leaders | BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplify Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders, a new book co-authored by the CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, ... |
| 13.08.2024 | China to build vast solar farm in Botswana | A group of Chinese companies led by China Harbour Engineering Co has won a contract to build a 100MW solar plant in Botswana, the country’s second utility-scale renewables facility.
China Harbour is partnering with China Water and Electric ... |
| 13.08.2024 | CM Eknath Shinde Launches World Bank-Aided Projects in Maharashtra
Union Bank to Auction Rs.Rs.2,316 Crore NPAs on August 23
Ministry of Coal Expands MDO Initiative to Boost Production
India's Electri... | ECONOMY & POLICY CM Eknath Shinde Launches World Bank-Aided Projects in Maharashtra
13 Aug 2024 1 Min Read CW Team
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has officially launched a series of World Bank-aided projects designed to signif... |
| 12.08.2024 | Navigating the Financial Landscape: New Leadership at Modulus Alternatives and Miscommunication in Nigerian Funding | In the ever-evolving world of finance, clarity is paramount. Recent developments in India and Nigeria highlight the importance of accurate information and strategic leadership. Modulus Alternatives, a key player in India’s private credit se... |
| 12.08.2024 | The New Business Landscape: Navigating Change with the B-Ready Index | The global business environment is evolving. The World Bank is stepping up to the plate with its new B-Ready index. This index aims to replace the outdated Doing Business index. It’s a bold move, reflecting the need for a fresh perspective ... |
| 12.08.2024 | President Tharman to co-chair World Bank's new advisory council on jobs | Listen to this article
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| 12.08.2024 | Modulus Alternatives Announces the Appointment of Two New Directors to its Board | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Modulus Alternatives, an established alternative asset manager in private credit, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alok Agarwal (former CFO, Reliance Industries) as a Non-Executive Director and Mr. Ra... |
| 09.08.2024 | FG never gave N570 billion to 36 States – Seyi Makinde counters President Tinubu | Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has countered claims by President Tinubu that the federal government granted N570 billion to the 36 states of the federation, stating that the information is not completely accurate.
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| 08.08.2024 | Bridging the Green Power Gap: A Call to Action for Energy Abundance | The world stands at a crossroads. The need for clean energy is urgent. The Rockefeller Foundation's recent report highlights a staggering 8,700 terawatt-hour (TWh) "Green Power Gap" across 72 countries. This gap is not just a stat... |
| 08.08.2024 | FG halts plan to sell 50kg rice for N40,000 to civil servants | The federal government has halted the plan to the sell subsidized 50-kilogram (kg) bags of rice to public servants priced at N40,000.
This is contained in a circular titled, “Withdrawal of internal circular on sale of subsidized rice to pub... |
| 07.08.2024 | Ras Al Khaimah's Al Hamra Makes Waves at Harrods: A Bold Move to Attract Global Investors | In a bold stroke of marketing genius, Al Hamra, a prominent lifestyle developer from Ras Al Khaimah, has set its sights on the UK market. This August, the company is taking over the fifth floor of Harrods, London’s iconic luxury department ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Rockefeller Foundation Green Power Gap: 8,700 Terawatt-Hours of Clean Energy Needed in 72 Countries | Green Power Gap estimates the renewable energy capacity that must be generated by 2050 for these countries to meet both global development and climate goals
Outlines four new pathways from energy poverty to close the gap for 3.8 billion peo... |
| 07.08.2024 | Commentary: Sarawak’s rising autonomy is hard to stop | Listen to this article
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| 06.08.2024 | World Bank Evaluates Bangladesh Events' Impact on Loans
Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management
Hilti India launches DDS platform for comprehensive tool mgmt
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The World Bank is currently evaluating the impact of recent developments in Bangladesh on its loan programs in the country. This ass... |
| 06.08.2024 | World Bank to issue B-Ready index; as primary measurement scale
ZF Develops Smart CV Technologies with Software
AAI Invests Rs.796 Crore in Airport Repairs
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India has begun the preparations for the World Bank's new B-Ready index, which will replace the Doing Business index as the ... |
| 05.08.2024 | RAS AL KHAIMAH'S AL HAMRA TARGETS OVERSEAS INVESTORS WITH A MONTH-LONG, SPECIAL ACTIVATION AT HARRODS IN LONDON | In another regional first, Ras Al Khaimah's leading lifestyle developer will be present throughout the month of August at Harrods, the world's leading luxury department store, showcasing its prestigious portfolio of developments to UK and G... |
| 03.08.2024 | President Tinubu to address Nigerians in Nationwide broadcast on Sunday | President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am.
This announcement, made in a State House Press Release, comes in the wake of the recent EndBadGovernance protest, which has garnered significant attention a... |
| 01.08.2024 | США предоставит Украине грант на $3,9 млрд | Как сообщается на сайте Министерства финансов, глава ведомства Сергей Марченко и региональный директор Всемирного банка по делам Восточной Европы Боб Сом подписали Соглашение, согласно которому государственный бюджет Украины в ближайшее вре... |
| 01.08.2024 | Zoetic Global and Verdana Join Forces to Tackle Urban Cooling Amid Climate Change Crisis | The escalating urban heatwave crisis underscores the urgent need for innovative energy and emissions management solutions
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the official launch of the Zoetic refrigerant plant in Youngstow... |
| 31.07.2024 | ADB's $200 Million Investment: A Game Changer for Nagpur's Transport Connectivity | The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stepped up to the plate with a significant $200 million loan aimed at transforming Nagpur's transport landscape. This investment is not just a financial boost; it’s a lifeline for a city grappling with r... |
| 31.07.2024 | Zoetic Global and Verdana Join Forces to Tackle Urban Cooling Amid Climate Change Crisis | The escalating urban heatwave crisis underscores the urgent need for innovative energy and emissions management solutions
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the official launch of the Zoetic refrigerant plant in Youngsto... |
| 31.07.2024 | FG inaugurates National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee, signs MoU on rural health transport scheme in Nigeria | The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC), alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Rural Emergency Service and Maternal Transport (RESMAT) scheme.
This anno... |
| 30.07.2024 | Nigeria's Tax Crime Challenge: A Call for Unity and Reform | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation grapples with a persistent issue: tax crimes. These crimes are not mere numbers on a ledger; they are a drain on resources, a thief in the night stealing from the public purse. The United Nations D... |
| 30.07.2024 | Ethiopia secures $3.4 billion IMF loan after floating currency | Ethiopia has secured a $3.4 billion loan from the IMF after floating its currency as part of the reforms to ease the country’s foreign currency shortages and attract foreign investments.
“The four-year financing package will support the aut... |
| 30.07.2024 | Acclime unveils new commercial leadership structure for next phase of growth | SINGAPORE, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclime, providing businesses with corporate, governance and advisory services globally, is proud to announce a new regional commercial leadership structure which sets the foundation for the next sta... |
| 29.07.2024 | India set to lead global labour supply, remittances to hit $160 billion by 2029: RBI | India is poised to be the world’s leading supplier of labour, which will propel remittances to around $160 billion in 2029 from $115 billion in 2023, according to RBI’s latest Report on Currency and Finance (RCF).
India is already the count... |
| 27.07.2024 | Bridging Borders: The Rise of Global Educational Initiatives | In a world where knowledge is power, education remains the key to unlocking potential. Yet, access to quality education is often a luxury. This is especially true in regions like Malaysia and Nigeria, where dedicated individuals are strivin... |
| 27.07.2024 | Yellen says $3 trillion needed annually for climate financing, far more than current level | Climate & EnergySustainable Markets
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| 26.07.2024 | DFCCIL announces DPRs for freight corridors to the Railway Board
India to reach 300 MT by 2030 in steel production; Deloitte & ISA
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Ravindra Kumar Jain, Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) has announced th... |
| 26.07.2024 | Legislative Elections in Uzbekistan: A Reformist Transformation? | Share
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| 25.07.2024 | The Digital Frontier: Unpacking Developer Trends and AI's Role in Software Evolution**
** | ** In the fast-paced world of technology, developers are the architects of our digital landscape. Their tools and methodologies shape the future. Recent insights from GitHub's Innovation Graph reveal significant trends among Australian deve... |
| 25.07.2024 | Rethinking Law and Design: Navigating Change in Education and Sustainability**
** | ** In a world where the ground beneath our feet shifts constantly, two fields stand at the forefront of transformation: legal education and sustainable design. Both are grappling with revolutionary changes that challenge traditional norms a... |
| 25.07.2024 | The TMJ Treatment Crisis: A Painful Divide in American Healthcare**
** | ** In the United States, a silent epidemic is gnawing at the jaws of millions. Temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ, affect an estimated 33 million Americans. This condition, which causes debilitating pain and stiffness in the jaw, oft... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Dual Edge of Progress: Intel's AI Innovations and Vietnam's Economic Struggles**
** | ** In the world of technology, Intel stands as a titan. Its recent partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) showcases a bold vision. The goal? To make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to developers and athletes alik... |
| 25.07.2024 | Mark Carney's Impossible Math and Hottest Day Hysteria Sow Climate Policy Confusion | An example of long-term temperature "stripes" showing earth to be in an overall cooling period. https://climatechangeandmusic.com/stripe-charts-temperature/
BBC is reporting that Mark Carney says household energy bills will drop b... |
| 24.07.2024 | TheraCann Secures Panama Land for Vertical Farm in $2.6M Deal, Merger Meeting Set for August 30, 2024 | TheraCann acquires 5 hectares in Panama for vertical farming, announces merger meeting with Sprout AI to gain momentum in urban food production
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| 23.07.2024 | CSIS Names Navin Girishankar President of Economic Security and Technology Department | Former Senior Commerce Department Official and World Bank, Bridgewater Associates Veteran to Lead Major New Initiative Prioritizing Economic and Technology Policies in U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cen... |
| 23.07.2024 | Sim Shagaya’s Miva Open University is Transforming Tertiary Education in Nigeria
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Dedicated, pe... | Tertiary education is a key lever for building thriving economies. According to the World Bank, Tertiary Education is instrumental in fostering growth, reducing poverty, and boosting shared prosperity. In 2017, a World Bank report, Sharing ... |
| 23.07.2024 | Africa, Technology and the Quest for Disruption and Opportunities | The current moment offers a leapfrogging opportunity for Africa to use technology in transforming traditional socio-economic sectors, argues Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen
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| 22.07.2024 | Why South Africans should reject higher taxes on Shein | The South African Revenue Service announced recently that it will impose a 45% import tax on goods that cost R500 or less, imported from China through online retailers such as Shein and Temu. Unions and businesses praise this as a “levellin... |
| 22.07.2024 | Таиланд запускает пилотную версию универсального базового дохода | Технологические достижения сокращают количество рабочих мест, а экономика пытается справиться с инфляцией. В результате многие лидеры, например, бывший кандидат в президенты США от демократической партии Эндрю Янг, призывают запустить прогр... |
| 20.07.2024 | How Udalice HD is changing the way we think about interior design | Someone once said, recycling is like magic; it turns one thing into another. This sentiment deeply resonates with Alice Ubodom, the visionary founder and creative director of Udalice HD, a Nigerian-based upcycling business. For upcyclers li... |
| 19.07.2024 | Commentary: Political upheaval in Vietnam is holding its economy back | SYDNEY: Vietnam in many ways seems the belle of the ball in Southeast Asia. Economically it has been amongst the top beneficiaries as multinational firms and supply chains look to diversify out of China.
And that’s because in part geo-strat... |
| 19.07.2024 | GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT | New data on Australian developer trends has been released by GitHub in its updated GitHub Innovation Graph for the first quarter of 2024.
Over the past four years, the Innovation Graph has provided significant insights, helping researchers ... |
| 18.07.2024 | Jeff App's Financial Inclusion Revolution: A Game-Changer in Emerging Markets | Jeff App, a dynamic Latvian startup, has recently achieved profitability and secured a substantial $2 million in late-seed financing to fuel its expansion into emerging markets, with a primary focus on India. This innovative platform operat... |
| 18.07.2024 | Mexico has 'sufficient arguments' to win Ganfeng lithium dispute, says president-elect | MEXICO CITY : Mexico President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday expressed confidence in her incoming government's ability to come out on top in a legal battle against Chinese miner Ganfeng and pledged to continue the current's governmen... |
| 18.07.2024 | EdHeroes Inaugurates its First Award at Global Forum 2024 in Singapore | SINGAPORE, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the heart of EdHeroes' mission is the belief that education is a guiding light leading to opportunity. Education has the extraordinary power to transform lives, empower individuals, and uplift ent... |
| 18.07.2024 | EdHeroes Hosts a 24-hour Streaming Forum Focusing on Cultural Heritage in Education | TRIESEN, Liechtenstein, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking initiative, EdHeroes—a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring access to quality education—hosts its first-ever 24-hour livestream, Global Forum 2024. This event, hel... |
| 17.07.2024 | Czech Presto Ventures Backs Jeff App in a Late-Seed Round | Czech Republic, Latvia ~
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In a Nutshell Presto Ventures, based in Prague, led a $2M late-seed round for Jeff App, data-driven financial marketplaces operator for the emerging world. The existing investors also participated, includin... |
| 17.07.2024 | Latvian startup Jeff App reaches profitability and raises $2M | Jeff App
, data-driven financial marketplaces operator for the emerging world, has secured $2M in late-seed financing round. With the new capital, startup will continue its commercial expansion into India and other emerging markets througho... |
| 17.07.2024 | IMF Lifts China's Economic Growth Forecast for This Year to 5% | (Yicai) July 17 -- The International Monetary Fund has raised its prediction for China's gross domestic product growth in 2024 to 5 percent, due to the strong rebound in consumption and exports in the first quarter, according to its latest ... |
| 17.07.2024 | CGTN: Why is deepening reform so important for China? | BEIJING, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the National Museum of China, there is a special collection of 109 official seals. The seals, which are from Binhai New Area in Tianjin Municipality, were scrapped in 2014 after the local government... |
| 16.07.2024 | Disrupting Africa's Technological Future: Terrence Taylor and the "I Am Because We Are" Philosophy | DI PRS 132
Join Karla Jo Helms on the Disruption Interruption™ podcast as she talks with Terrence Taylor, a visionary and former executive at Meta, as they discuss the African Institute of Future Technologies (AIFT) and the organization's a... |
