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COVID-19: Countries support ‘one-stop shop’ to share science and research

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They have signed up to support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP), a “one-stop shop” for sharing scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property in efforts to beat back the disease. A new #COVID19 Technology Access Pool to share data & intellectual property will give all countries & companies a chance to become a part of the solution for life-saving tools… Read More
Investments 

The “High 5s”: A strategic vision and results that are transforming Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
For the past ten years, Africa has recorded some of the world’s strongest rates of economic growth. At the same time, many African economies continue to function at well below their full potential. Structural transformation is needed to create more jobs, reduce poverty and accomplish sustainable development objectives. The African Development Bank’s High 5 priority areas are intended to support… Read More
Investments 

COVID-19 : la Banque africaine de développement mobilise 22 millions de dollars pour les pays à faible revenu de la zone CEDEAO

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, le 22 mai à Abidjan, un projet d’urgence en faveur des pays à faible revenu membres de la CEDEAO pour le renforcement des systèmes de santé de la Gambie, du Mali et du Niger, en réponse à la pandémie de COVID-19. A travers ce projet, la Banque met à… Read More
Investments 

COVID-19: African Development Bank mobilizes $22 million for low-income ECOWAS countries

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved an emergency project in support of three, low-income ECOWAS nations –  Gambia, Mali and Niger – to bolster their health systems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank is making $22.4 million available for the project, approved by the Board on May 22. Part of the funding, $9.55 million, will provide… Read More
Investments 

Egypte : la centrale d’Aïn Sokhna illumine le quotidien des populations

Elwin Mandowa,
Le soleil se couche sur Aïn Sokhna et le ciel de la côte ouest du golfe de Suez s’embrase pour se parer de lueurs couleur rouge orangé. Le regard tourné vers l’horizon, Ahmed Ali Mohamed prend sa pause pour contempler le spectacle au moment même où s’illumine la centrale électrique dans laquelle il travaille depuis des années. « Depuis le début… Read More
Investments 

Dans le Sud tunisien, les palmeraies exportent leurs productions et créent de l’emploi

Elwin Mandowa,
Avant le lever du jour, Karim Othmani est à pied d’œuvre. Dans un café de Salgou, village du Sud tunisien, à 300 kilomètres de la capitale Tunis, il retrouve ses employés autour d’un petit-déjeuner rapide. La cueillette commence tôt dans la palmeraie pour ces collecteurs de dattes. Marié, père de deux enfants, Karim travaille depuis cinq ans en tant que… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Nine in 10 smokers start before they are 18 years old, warns WHO

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Smoking suffocates the lungs and other organs, starving them of the oxygen they need to develop and function properly, the WHO warned in a statement. “Educating youth is vital because nearly nine out of 10 smokers start before age 18. We want to provide young people with the knowledge to speak out against tobacco industry manipulation”, said Ruediger Krech, Director… Read More
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Security Council: Paralysis and ‘political infighting’ must end, to boost COVID-19 fight: EU foreign affairs chief

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Josep Borrell said the novel coronavirus crisis – like climate change – shows the need for collective action and that the rules-based international order, with the UN at its core, must be upheld and strengthened. “At a time of global crisis, we need a Security Council able to take the necessary decisions and not one that is paralyzed by vetoes… Read More
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Yemen: Humanitarians seeking $2.41 billion to keep aid flowing amid COVID-19 pandemic

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The heads of 17 organizations representing the international humanitarian community issued a statement on Thursday, saying “we are running out of time” to keep operations in the war-torn country functioning through the end of the year. Yemen recorded its first case of COVID-19 in early April. Since then, there have been 260 cases and 54 deaths, according to latest figures… Read More
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