Eight kilometers northwest of the Pyramids of Giza, the western bank of the Nile is home to the archaeological site of Abu Rawash. Just nearby is one of the world's largest wastewater treatment plants, a model of environmental sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Pakinam Mohamed has a degree in civil engineering from Ain Shams … [Read more...] about Egypt: the Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant, a model of sustainable development
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The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who’s died at 99
As the Ethiopian pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou approached the age of 100, fans and music critics from the US to Ethiopia, Israel to Europe have been eagerly rediscovering her work. But the Addis Ababa-born pianist, who has died at the age of 99, has been a source of fascination to connoisseurs. Especially after a disc in the iconic Ethiopiques series (issued by Buda … [Read more...] about The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who’s died at 99
Women in Kenya Enjoy Only 81% of the Legal Rights of Men
Download logoThe World Bank Group, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action, hosted today a workshop entitled Women, Business and the Law 2023: Legal Reforms and Programming for Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya to mark International Women’s Day. Bringing together key decision-makers, … [Read more...] about Women in Kenya Enjoy Only 81% of the Legal Rights of Men
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Seychelles on a Resilience Sustainability Fund (RSF) Program and a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement
Download logoIMF staff and the Seychellois authorities reached a staff-level agreement on a successor 36-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) program to support Seychelles’ economic policies and reforms. Seychelles is the second African country to reach a staff-level agreement to access the Resilience and Sustainability … [Read more...] about International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Seychelles on a Resilience Sustainability Fund (RSF) Program and a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement
Eco Nubia: a model for reviving Egypt’s heritage while preserving the environment
Located within a short distance from the famous Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, on the islet of Aguilkya, immerses visitors in the history of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the protective goddess Isis, its bas-reliefs and murals make it an exquisite sanctuary in the country. Aboard his small motorboat, Ahmed Yehia sails serenely towards this treasure of Egyptian heritage, … [Read more...] about Eco Nubia: a model for reviving Egypt’s heritage while preserving the environment
