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FAO and BADEA agree MOU to advance African agriculture at Africa high-level dialogue on food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) signed a memorandum of understanding for future collaboration to promote agricultural infrastructure development and skills training for women and youth. The agreement would also advance climate-smart agriculture in Africa. FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu and BADEA Director-General Sidi Ould Tah signed the… Read More
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African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks and partners pledge over $17 billion to increase food security

Elwin Mandowa,
A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over $17 billion in financing to address rising hunger on the African continent, and to improve food security. These funds were pledged on the final day of a two-day high-level dialogue called Feeding Africa: leadership to scale up successful innovations. The African Development Bank and the UN’s International Fund… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Decades of health gains at risk in Brazil due to COVID-19

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With global attention and support focused this week on the severe crisis in India, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used his regular media briefing to highlight the situation in South America’s largest country.  Brazil has been among nations hardest hit by COVID-19.  More than 400,000 people have died from the disease, and over 14 million cases have been reported.  … Read More
Development Health Advice 

Address inequalities to end AIDS by 2030, UN chief says in new report

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Despite action and progress against HIV in some places and population groups, HIV epidemics continue to expand in others, the report revealed. It was launched just weeks ahead of a major UN General Assembly meeting on AIDS.  “It is imperative to break out of an increasingly costly and unsustainable cycle of achieving some progress against HIV but ultimately not enough… Read More
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Ethiopia: African Development Fund provides $31.2 million to boost nutrition and end child stunting

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $31.2 million to the Government of Ethiopia to increase access to multi-sectoral nutritional services for children under-five years, by boosting access to services for improved health, a more diverse and nutritious food,  and improving knowledge, attitude and practices on feeding, care and hygiene. The Multi-sectoral Approach… Read More
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African Development Bank, IFAD and partners redouble efforts to stop hunger in Africa and strengthen food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the CGIAR System Organization, today pledged to work closely with African leaders to address rising hunger on the continent and shore up adequate financing to transform and modernize Africa’s food production. The impact of climate change,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Increased cancer risk for petroleum industry workers and people living near plants: New UN study

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The findings add to increasing evidence of the health consequences of air pollution from petroleum extraction and refining. Types of cancer risk The review identified an increased risk of mesothelioma, skin melanoma, multiple myeloma, and cancers of the prostate and urinary bladder, and conversely, decreased risk of cancers of the oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, and pancreas. Offshore petroleum work was… Read More
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Côte d'Ivoire: Vulnerable households and small businesses find relief from government program to ease Covid-19 headaches

Elwin Mandowa,
For Hortense Koné, the manager of a small restaurant in Abobo Belleville, north of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital Abidjan, paying her water and electricity bills became a headache last year when Covid-19 lockdown restrictions hit her business. But a decision by the Ivorian government to cover water and electricity bills for households in the lower income brackets has finally brought… Read More
Development Health Advice 

COVID-19 cases rise for ninth consecutive week, variants continue spreading 

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Nearly 5.7 million new cases were reported in the last seven-day period, above previous highs, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest coronavirus update published late Tuesday.  The number of deaths from the virus also increased – now for the sixth consecutive week – with more than 87,000 confirmed victims.  Southeast Asia spike  All parts of the world reported falling numbers of infections, apart from Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions.  And… Read More
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African Economic Outlook 2021 for Asian Audiences

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar to discuss the African Economic Outlook 2021 for Asian audiences Who: African Development Bank When: Thursday, 20 May 2021, 08:00 to 10:00 GMT/ 13:30-15:30 (Delhi time) / 16:00-18:00 (Beijing time) / 17:00-19:00 (Seoul and Tokyo time) Where: Virtual     The Asia External Representation Office and Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting & Research Department of the African Development Bank will host… Read More
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