Development Health Advice 

Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns

Cautionary measures normally applied to any new technology are not being exercised consistently with regard to large language model (LLM) tools, which use AI for crunching data, creating content, and answering questions, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned. “Precipitous adoption of untested systems could lead to errors by healthcare workers, cause harm to patients, erode trust in AI, and thereby… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – Thematic Knowledge Event 3: Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development…

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Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – Thematic Knowledge Event 2: Harnessing natural capital to finance climate and green growth in…

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African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – Thematic Knowledge Event 1: Leveraging Innovative financing instruments to crowd-in private…

African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – Thematic Knowledge Event 1: Leveraging Innovative financing instruments to crowd-in private climate investments in Africa | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group 2023 Annual Meetings – Panel discussion on financing the Green Transition in Africa

What:      SIDE EVENT: AfDB-Absa Panel discussion on financing the Green Transition in Africa Who:       African Development Bank Group; Absa Corporate & Investment Bank, Annual Meetings delegates When:     Wednesday, 24 May 2023; 17:30-19:00 Egypt time (GMT+3) Where:   Fayrouz Room, The Capital, Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Center, Egypt Join the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Absa Corporate & Investment… Read More
Africa Investments 

Benin, Côte d’Ivoire to premier African Development Bank’s African Green Bank facilities

The African Development Bank is set to roll out the first green finance facilities in two public financial institutions in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire as part of its ground-breaking African Green Bank initiative. The host institutions are La Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin (CDC Benin) and the Ivorian National Investment Bank (BNI). As Africa’s premier development finance institution,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

WHO advises against use of artificial sweeteners

New guidelines from the UN health agency released on Monday have advised against using non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). The recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) is based on a review of available evidence which suggests that artificial sweeteners do not help control body mass or reduce the risk of weight-related illnesses. Common NSS include acesulfame K, aspartame, advantame, cyclamates, neotame, saccharin,… Read More
Africa Business World 

PARM’s response to Africa’s food and nutrition security challenges

The Platform for Agricultural Risk Management (PARM) actively participated in the 38th restricted meeting of the “Réseau pour la Prévention des Crises Alimentaires (RPCA)”. The conference was held from the 12th to 14th April 2023 in Paris, France. The event was a great opportunity for PARM to present its technical assistance at regional level with a special focus on West… Read More
Africa Investments 

Zimbabwe hosts fourth Structured Dialogue Platform on arrears clearance and debt resolution process

Zimbabwe has concluded a fourth Structured Dialogue Platform meeting on debt clearance with creditors and development partners. Government and development partners met Thursday 11 May, to review three draft policy reform matrices prepared by sector working groups on economic, governance and land tenure reforms. They also looked at compensation of former farm owners, and the resolution of Bilateral Investment Promotion… Read More
Africa Investments 

At IsDB Annual Meetings, African Development Bank head calls for stronger global partnerships to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

At IsDB Annual Meetings, African Development Bank head calls for stronger global partnerships to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Africa | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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