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Anger at NBSSI as Trade Ministry privatizes Business Advisory Centers

Business News of Saturday, 17 August 2019 Source: mynewsgh.com 2019-08-17 Minister for Trade and Industries, Alan Kyeremanten There is currently an uneasy calm among staff of the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) as reports suggest plans by …

Source: Ghana MMA
Published on Aug 12, 2019

IFAD Partners Bangladesh on Infrastructure

More than 342,000 people in southeast Bangladesh living on coastal chars created by silt deposits will benefit from new financing for a project to reduce poverty and hunger and develop rural livelihoods. People living on chars are often hardest hit by …

Source: This Day
Published on Aug 8, 2019

DTI, IFAD launch program to link farmers to food manufacturers

DTI, IFAD launch program to link farmers to food manufacturers By DTI-OSEC-PRU May 27, 2019 PASAY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a joint program to link farmers to food …

Source: Samar News
Published on Aug 8, 2019

IFAD, Bangladesh join hands for $54.8m anti-poverty programme

Rome, Aug 8 (IANS/AKI) A $54.8 million dollar investment will help over 342,000 impoverished people living on coastal sand islands (chars) in southeast Bangladesh, who are often the worst hit by climate change, the United Nations International Fund for …

Source: Can India News
Published on Aug 14, 2019

The Harm In Female Genital Mutilation

In 2016, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, made public the CBN’s and commercial bank’s initiative to grant N300 billion loan to the agricultural sector of the economy. Good news, isn’t it? His explanation suggested that …

Source: Tide
Published on Aug 14, 2019

Women Pastoralists Feel Heat of Climate Change

Africa, Africa Climate Wire, Aid, Climate Change, Environment, Gender, Globalisation, Headlines, Population Climate Change Members of the Samburu tribe in Kenya. Samburu women pastoralists are affected by climate change. NAIROBI, Aug 14 2019 (IPS) - For …

Source: International Youth Leadership Network
Published on Aug 6, 2019

IFAD-VCDP distributes 10 power tilling machines to Benue farmers

The International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has distributed 10 power tilling machines to farmers in Benue. Dr Timothy Ijir, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources made the presentation …

Source: News Diary Online
Published on Jul 29, 2019

Ifad to give $70M agriculture loan

The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad) said it will provide a $70 million loan to the government for an agricultural investment project, said its president Gilbert F Houngbo. During a field visit to a vegetable farm in Kandal …

Source: Phnompenh Post
Published on Aug 9, 2019

Sorghum ‘tea’ a new sensation

By PIUS MAUNDU More by this Author Tucked in a man-made forest, Christine Mutindi’s farmland resembles any other on the outskirts of Mbumbuni township in Makueni County. The farm hosts sorghum, a crop that has turned out to be the new gold in semi-arid …

Source: Nation
Published on Jul 25, 2019

Ifad president set to meet government officials in visit

The president of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad) will meet government officials during a three-day visit to Cambodia and discuss investments in the agricultural sector, according to a press release obtained by The Post on …

Source: Phnompenh Post
Published on Aug 9, 2019

$54.8m deal signed to improve infrastructure in coastal chars

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Netherlands, the government of Bangladesh will provide USD54.8 million to Bangladesh for livelihood development of 57,000 poor small and marginal farmers under Char Development and Settlement …

Source: Daily Star
Published on Aug 9, 2019

Italy announces $22.9mln soft loan for economic initiatives

Italy announces $22.9mln soft loan for economic initiatives ISLAMABAD: Italian government on Thursday pledged 20.5 million Euro ($22.9 million) worth of soft loan to support the economic transformation initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan. Secretary Economic …

Source: The News International
Published on Aug 8, 2019

Africa's Key Development Partners formalize their commitment to work jointly to help address food and nutrition security ...

Download logo In partnership with the African Union, leaders of four multilateral agencies - The African Development Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the …

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Published on Aug 7, 2019

World: Africa’s Key Development Partners Formalize Their Commitment to Work Jointly to Help Address Food and Nutrition ...

KIGALI, August 6, 2019 – In partnership with the African Union, leaders of four multilateral agencies – The African Development Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development ( …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Aug 7, 2019

Africa: Food Security Tops Kigali Talks As Groups Rally On Ogoni Clean-up

At a high-level Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue hosted by the Government of Rwanda in Kigali, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International …

Source: News Chronicle
Published on Aug 7, 2019

African farmers need help to cope with climate change threats – FAO

THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has solicited the assistance to African farmers to enable them to cope with the threats of climate change. In a statement on Tuesday, FAO specifically recommended national policies “that protect them and make …

Source: Realnews
Published on Aug 6, 2019

Help African farmers cope with climate change threats, UN food agency urges

In a statement released on Tuesday, at the conclusion of the high-level Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, the FAO stated that building resilience is one of the agency’s priorities in Africa, and is key to meeting the …

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Published on Aug 6, 2019

Greater resilience needed for African food security in the face of climate change

Resilience must be boosted in Africa in response to climate change, according to participants at the high-level Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue hosted by the Government of Rwanda in Kigali (5-6 August), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture …

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Published on Aug 6, 2019

World: Greater resilience needed for African food security in the face of climate change

FAO at the Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue 6 August 2019, Kigali - Resilience must be boosted in Africa in response to climate change, according to participants at the high-level Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue hosted by the Government of …

Source: Relief Web

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 07:59 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green Travels to Africa and the Middle East

Download logo U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel, and Nigeria August 16-August 24, 2019. The Administrator will meet with government and civil-society …

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Published on August 17, 2019 - 15:24 GMT

SADC Chairman points out political progress

Luanda, ANGOLA, August 17 - The acting Chairman of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) , Hage Geingob, said Saturday that one of the northworthy achievements in the 27 years of the existence of the regional economic bloc was the consolidation …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 19:28 GMT

Minister recommends speedup in poverty fight

Quiuaba Nzoji, ANGOLA, August 16 - Angolan minister of Social Action, Family and Women's Promotion Faustina Alves Friday directed the municipal administrators of the northern Malanje province to speed up the implementation process of poverty fight …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 14:49 GMT

All set for eighth conference on climate change & development in Africa, says Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s ...

Download logo All is set for the Eighth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA VIII) which will be held in Addis Ababa from 28-30 August under the theme; ‘Stepping Up Climate Action for Resilient Economies in Africa’. Mr. James …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 08:47 GMT

Global Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market Size, Trends & Forecasts Report 2019-2023

Dublin, Aug. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2019-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Hyper-Converged Infrastructure ( …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 07:59 GMT

Irish Aid support to Young Scientists Kenya

The competition is closely modelled on the Irish BT Young Scientists and Technology Exhibition and was introduced to Kenya by the Embassy of Ireland in partnership with the Government of Kenya. This year some 460 students produced 220 innovative science …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 06:58 GMT

Basketball Africa League Names John Manyo-Plange Vice President & Head of Strategy and Operations

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin play in March 2020, today named NBA (https://in.NBA.com) Africa Head of Business Operations and Ghana-native John Manyo- …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 16:23 GMT

Breast Cancer Testing Market 2019 Global Industry Key Players, Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2025

Breast Cancer Testing Market –Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breast Cancer Testing Market 2019 Wiseguyreports.Com adds “ …

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Published on August 17, 2019 - 14:30 GMT

AMCD Praises Senator Blackburn and Rep. Perry for Federal Bill Banning FGM

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy applauds Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) who have introduced bicameral legislation (S. 2017 and H.R. …

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Published on August 17, 2019 - 16:34 GMT

Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0 on Saturday in Johannesburg during the ...

On Saturday, the Springbok Women played against the Lionesses during the 2019 Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) Women's Cup, a qualifier for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup. In an enthralling game, South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0. The Springbok …

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Published on August 17, 2019 - 14:59 GMT

Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Uganda drew 15-15 with Madagascar on Saturday in Johannesburg during the ...

On Saturday, the Lady Cranes played against the Makis during the 2019 Rugby Africa Women's Cup, a qualifier for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup. In an evenly matched game, Uganda and Madagascar played to a 15-15 stalemate. The Makis got off to a …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 10:03 GMT

Digital Adoption Platforms Market 2019 Global Trends, Share, Growth, Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2025

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary: A new market study, titled “Discover Global Digital Adoption Platforms Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 21:58 GMT

Corrections Officer Who Struck Rhode Island Protesters with Pickup Truck Resigns

A senior corrections officer at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island has resigned after being placed on administrative leave for driving his pickup truck into a crowd of peaceful protestors on Wednesday night. The attack left one man, 64-year-old …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 19:14 GMT

More actors and funding urgently needed to curb deadly measles outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Download logo A measles epidemic officially declared on June 10 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,758 people and infected 145,000, the deadliest outbreak that the country has witnessed since 2011. Despite the scale of the epidemic, …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 17:03 GMT

Displaced by DR Congo violence, survivors’ testimonies highlight brutality of armed militia

Briefing journalists in Geneva, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Spokesperson Babar Baloch, said that staff had heard numerous testimonies from people whose family members had been killed in Ituri province. Severe underfunding for aid work and insecurity …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 15:57 GMT

Tackling child malnutrition (by Islamane Abdou)

Download logo Malnutrition is a major threat to children’s health and development in Niger. More than 4 out of 10 children under 5 are stunted, robbing them of their full potential. Global acute malnutrition is consistently above the 10 per cent ‘alert’ …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 09:52 GMT

Two months on, fear and squalor prevail in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ituri Province

Download logo Two months on since violence forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern province of Ituri, severe underfunding and growing insecurity mean rising numbers are in need of …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 20:58 GMT

T-SHIRTS HONOR THE MEMORY OF FALLEN DETECTIVE RAFAEL RAMOS PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE DETECTIVE RAFAEL RAMOS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK , NY , USA , August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As New York City and law enforcement nationwide prepare to mark the 5 year anniversary of the death of Detective Rafael Ramos, a new t-shirt is designed to remember the NYPD hero and …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 07:59 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green Travels to Africa and the Middle East

Download logo U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel, and Nigeria August 16-August 24, 2019. The Administrator will meet with government and civil-society …

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Published on August 16, 2019 - 06:58 GMT

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deplores the ever-increasing attacks on Airports available for use by ...

Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deplores the ever-increasing and systemic attacks on airports in western Libya, including Zuwara and Mitiga. These attacks have endangered the lives of thousands of civilian travelers, …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 18:56 GMT

Dr. Dawn McClelland and Patti Miller of the Midwest Center for Trauma to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Engaging patients who have suffered unspeakable trauma, requires a safe space for graciousness and connection with clinicians who are competent and vulnerable at the same …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 18:54 GMT

Minneapolis/St. Paul Ranks #1 in Nation for Producing AmeriCorps Members

New data shows more AmeriCorps members come from the Twin Cities than any other American city. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When it comes to enrolling in AmeriCorps, Minneapolis/St. Paul residents rank first …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 17:13 GMT

From Employee to Advocate: Dominic Barber Opens New Pages for Disability Community through NTI@Home

Seeking a work at home job while on disability, Barber discovered the NTI@Home program. After participating, he has risen to become a manager and an advocate. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Dominic Barber, …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 21:38 GMT

The Challenges of Breastfeeding as a Black Person

The fight to protect individual choices about reproductive care, including breastfeeding, is an ongoing battle. The central lesson of the reproductive justice movement is that choice means little without access. That lesson applies equally to breastfeeding …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 08:28 GMT

Family Matters of Greater Washington will Celebrate its 137th Anniversary Gala

The John Theban Award goes to Ruth Watson Lubic WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The historic Mayflower Hotel, located at 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, will be the site of the …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 17:20 GMT

SRSG Ghassan Salame strongly condemns Attacks against health facilities and workers

Download logo Since the beginning of the offensive on Tripoli in early April, more than 37 attacks have been registered against health workers and facilities, including hospitals, field hospitals and civilian and military ambulances. These deplorable …

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Published on August 15, 2019 - 17:20 GMT

Bangladeshi peacekeepers take free medical services to residents of Bazia-Jedid

Download logo About 300 people mostly women, children and elderly have turned up for a free medical service in Wau. The campaign that targeted returnees at Bazia-Jedid residence in Wau was organized by which is Bangladesh peacekeepers in Wau. Bazia-Jedid …

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Published on August 14, 2019 - 21:56 GMT

Youth for Human Rights raises awareness at National Night Out to help the police combat human trafficking

Washington, DC, leads the country in human trafficking cases per capita. WASHINGTON , DC, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, DC, has the highest rate of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline per capita of any city …

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