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Published on Dec 20, 2020

African Development Bank’s Board of Directors approves the Bank’s borrowing program for 2021

Download logo The 2021 Borrowing Program of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has been approved by the Board of Directors for up to $10.4 billion to be raised from capital markets. This program will allow the Bank to raise funds in the debt …

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Published on Jun 4, 2020

Singer and activist Youssou N’Dour, Zambia’s Minister of Health, African Development Bank Vice President headline call ...

Download logo How can Africa build on the solidarity shown during the coronavirus pandemic to achieve the continent’s development goals in the post-COVID world? That was the question posed at a webinar hosted by the African Union’s Economic, Social and …

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Published on Feb 5, 2021

Outcomes and Next Steps from the Climate Adaptation Summit

The Netherlands hosted the Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) 2021, marking the first time world leaders gathered at a global event focused solely on adaptation and resilience. As a platform for new commitments and renewed affirmations, CAS served as a key …

Source: World Resources Institute - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2021

Survey suggests link between corruption, corona response

BERLIN — Countries with the least corruption have been best positioned to weather the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a closely-watched annual study released Thursday by an anti-graft organization. Transparency …

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Published on Jan 22, 2021

Obaseki reiterates commitment to boost agriculture sector

[FILES] Governor Godwin Obaseki PHOTO: TwitterGov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, says the focus of his administration is to attract investors into the oil palm and cassava sub-sectors for the manufacturing of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). Obaseki stated this …

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Published on Jan 21, 2021

How contributions support WHO’s work in ongoing fight of COVID-19 pandemic around the world

The FINANCIAL -- As the world marks a year of intense disruption by the COVID pandemic, many countries are facing the most difficult situations yet. The approval of new vaccines and their roll out are offering hope, but work remains to be done to support …

Source: The Financial - Neutral
Published on Oct 11, 2019

First WATT Renewables winners of Renewable Energy Forum 2019 co-organized by the African Development Bank

Download logo First WATT Renewables were winners of the 4th West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF) contest, held on Thursday 26 September in Abidjan and co-organized by the African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org …

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Published on Jan 6, 2021

Special Report: Explosive Documents Reveal BP Behind Toxic Mauritius Oil Spill

The Wakashio ran aground on July 25 and started spilling oil on August 6. It turns out that the ... [+] Wakashio was carrying oil from BP that was found to be faulty AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Newly released documents reveal that BP was behind the toxic oil …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2020

Movers, shakers of economy in 2020

Ibrahim APEKHADE YUSUF AS it would be expected, in early 2020, economic activities had not gained much traction before Nigeria fell to the ravaging coronavirus pandemic which was already causing major disruption of economy and commerce elsewhere a few …

Source: The Nation (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 22, 2020

AfDB's Board Approves 2021 Borrowing Program

Dec 22, 2020 (This Day/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- The 2021 Borrowing Program of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been approved by the Board of Directors for up to $10.4 billion to be raised from capital markets. This program will …

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Published on Dec 20, 2020

AfDB Board of Directors approves borrowing programme for 2021

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the Bank’s 2021 Borrowing Programme for up to US$10.4 billion to be raised from capital markets. A statement from the bank said the borrowing programme will allow the Bank to raise …

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Published on Dec 11, 2020

The Rise And Fall Of Japan Over The Deadly Mauritius Oil Spill

The Wakashio ran aground on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius in July, triggering an oil spill ... [+] and ecological catastrophe that has become a largely Japanese affair AFP via Getty Images Four months since the major oil spill disaster, the ghost of …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Dec 10, 2020

Cornell-led panel releases report on agri-food innovation

To deflect future world food crises created by climate change and growing consumer demand, a Cornell-led international team of economists, scientists and business experts has created a road map for global agricultural and food systems innovation, reform …

Source: Cornell Chronicle - New York - Neutral
Published on Dec 9, 2020

NEF-GG 2020 kicks off today! Here’s what you should know

KIGALI, Rwanda, December 8, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) kicked off the first-ever virtual edition of the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering (NEF-GG), Africa’s largest scientific …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Nov 7, 2018

African Development Bank, International Financial Institutions Launch First-ever Co-Guarantee Platform APO Group – ...

African Development Bank, International Financial Institutions Launch First-ever Co-Guarantee Platform The Bank and its partners created the Co-Guarantee Platform for Africa, an innovative and collective de-risking instrument, to address the perceived high …

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Published on Nov 7, 2018

African Development Bank, International Financial Institutions Launch First-ever Co-Guarantee Platform

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) alongside Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.com), African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) (www.ATI-ACA.org) and GuarantCo, on Wednesday entered …

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Published on Dec 4, 2020

10 Actions Climate Envoy John Kerry Can Take To Win The Climate War

24 Nov: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks after being introduced by ... [+] President-elect Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. A Getty Images One of incoming President Biden’s biggest policy priorities will be to combat the climate …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Global Rush Toward Renewables Faces Challenges

The global trend toward renewable energy is undeniable and commendable. In 2018, 10Power announced that it would work to create commercial-scale solar and energy storage solutions in Haiti. Earlier this year, Angola announced that it would invest $500 …

Source: Power Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 1, 2018

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mateus Magala as Vice President for ...

The African Development Bank Group (https://www.AfDB.org/en/) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mateus Magala as Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources, effective from September 1, 2018. Dr. Magala, a citizen …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 22:31 GMT

Nigeria: African Development Bank Group provides $400,000 grant for Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria to ...

Download logo The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today signed a $400,000 grant agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria to strengthen securities market regulation and broaden market instruments. The funds will go …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 16:26 GMT

Egypt: The African Development Bank signs agreements worth €109 million to transform sewage coverage in rural areas

Download logo The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has signed financing agreements of €109 million with the Government of Egypt to improve sanitation infrastructure and services for rural communities in Luxor Governorate in Egypt’s Upper Nile …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:11 GMT

Egypt: the African Development Bank approves a loan of over $27 million to establish Kom Ombo solar power plant

Download logo The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors (www.AfDB.org) today approved $27.2 million in loan financing for the design, construction and operation of a 200 MW photovoltaic solar power plant at Kom Ombo, in Upper Egypt on the river …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 21:09 GMT

Aswan Forum: Put healthcare, including vaccines, at the center of rebuilding Africa back better and more resilient - WHO,...

Download logo Africa must protect itself against future pandemics and other shocks through higher investment in primary healthcare and increased local manufacturing of key medical products, panelists at the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 23:30 GMT

Mauritius: JICA provides $289 million support to fight COVID-19 under initiative with African Development Bank

Download logo The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 20:14 GMT

COMESA Launches 30 Days of Women in Business Campaign to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs

The campaign will offer women in the region an opportunity to connect with their role models using the 50 Million African Women Speak platform NAIROBI, NAIROBI AREA, KENYA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COMESA Launches 30 Days of Women in …

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Published on February 10, 2021 - 23:31 GMT

African Development Bank President says vaccines and debt relief will be key to Africa’s recovery from COVID-19

The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has called for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africans and said debt relief would help African economies recover faster and better from the pandemic. Speaking on 8 …

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Published on February 9, 2021 - 16:49 GMT

African Development Bank assists West African countries to deliver carbon emission reductions and meet their Paris ...

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has extended financial support to a project that will strengthen the efforts of West African countries to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris climate accord …

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Published on March 6, 2021 - 17:54 GMT

Hy-Hybrid Energy Applauds the Most Remarkable Achievements of its CEO, Dr. Naveed Akhtar

Hy-Hybrid Energy is leading the first of its kind in Hungary- the fuel cell bus project, also proud to be the world's first in setting-up IHAC platform. GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hy-Hybrid Energy- Scotland …

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Published on March 6, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

Congressman Jamie Raskin Salutes Long Walk for Freedom

Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love today. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Cows Aboard Karim Allah to be Killed as Animal Equality Protests Live Animal Transport

Appeal for the Suspension of the Cows’ Slaughter Order Rejected by Spanish Authorities CARTAGENA, SPAIN, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The journey of the cows and calves aboard the Karim Allah has come to an end. After suffering for two …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 19:24 GMT

OCI expands global footprint by announcing the launch of its new office in the Malaysian capital.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opening of this new office in Kuala Lumpur gives OCI a direct and local presence to better meet the Asian market’s high demand for sourcing, logistics and flexible financing. OCI …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 18:30 GMT

GoodFirms Unlocks the List of Best Talent Management, Performance Appraisal and Recruiting Software for Organizations

Based on several qualitative and quantitative metrics, GoodFirms highlights varied software for businesses. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, every organization has a common goal that is to …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 16:47 GMT

Loro Parque Fundación Introduces More Lear’s Macaws Into Their Natural Habitat in Brazil

Lear's macaw is one of 10 species that LPF has managed to save from imminent extinction thanks to the funding of 'in situ' and 'ex-situ' conservation projects PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN, March 5, 2021 /⁨ …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

Urgent Need For Shipment Of Dangerous/Hazardous Goods Is Driving The Freight Chartered Air Transport Market

The Business Research Company’s Freight Chartered Air Transport Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

MIMO Systems Are A Growing Trend In The Military Radars Industry

The Business Research Company’s Military Radars Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, and …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 10:00 GMT

The Critical Role of Caregivers Around the World

Caregivers of elder family members worldwide face significant struggles and stress on careers, family life, income, education, socialization, and health. GOLDEN, CO, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caregiving is not limited by time zone …

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Published on March 5, 2021 - 07:09 GMT

WhiteHat Jr. CEO Karan Bajaj on the Evolution of Online Education

Digital Transformation Increasing the Need for More Tech Literacy in Education, Especially Coding SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With practically every industry moving to a digital format, there is a …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 15:38 GMT

The US Army to give an update on the next-generation combat vehicle at Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems 2021

SMi Group Reports: Brigadier General Richard Coffman of the US Army Futures Command will be giving a key briefing at the virtual conference in June. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Army is looking for …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

KMH Peace Foundation, Seoul with partners pledges PPE Equipment to the people of Afghanistan through Massoud Foundation

KMH Peace Foundation from South Korea along with its strategic Korean partners pledges PPE Equipment to the people of Afghanistan through Massoud Foundation NAMDAEMUN, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KMH Peace Foundation …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 13:09 GMT

Rail Transport Is The Most Sustainable Means Of Transporting Goods Over Land – This Drives The Intermodals Industry

The Business Research Company’s Intermodals Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, and strategies …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 13:09 GMT

Operating Systems Industry Grows With Increased Demand For Computer Systems

The Business Research Company’s Operating Systems Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, and …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 13:08 GMT

Partnerships And Collaborations Are Gaining Popularity In The Prepaid Card Market

The Business Research Company’s Prepaid Card Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, and strategies …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 11:43 GMT

On International Women’s Day, UNODC (Listen First) Call for Gender and Social Equity to Prevent Substance Use

On a day that celebrates women’s achievements, the United Nations Office on Drug & Crime’s ‘Listen First’ campaign is creating materials to help. PARIS, FRANCE, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The roots of International Women’s Day go …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 11:42 GMT

Journée internationale des femmes: l’ONUDC et Écoutez d’abord appellent à l’égalité des sexes et l’équité sociale

L’initiative Écoutez d’abord de l’Office des Nations unies contre la drogue & le crime célèbre la lutte des femmes pour la parité en créant de nouveaux outils. PARIS, LA FRANCE, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Journée internationale …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 10:00 GMT

GoMobile Tires Boost Mobile Service Globally

–GoMobile Tires, the fastest-growing mobile tire service in the US, accelerates the brand's strategy with an expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoMobile …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 07:10 GMT

DID YOU KNOW THAT OVER 209,000 BLACK SOLDIERS FOUGHT IN THE CIVIL WAR?

Youth for Human Rights holds discussion on the vital role of Black soldiers and Frederick Douglass in the Civil War, and the fight against modern-day slavery. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 20:28 GMT

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Welcomes Attorney Jason P. Jones to its Estate and Trust Practice in Florida

BOCA RATON , FLORIDA , USA, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Jason P. Jones has joined the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team as Senior Counsel in …

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