A recent ground-breaking series of reports in the science journal The Lancet unpacks what commercial determinants of health are, and how they affect public health. It uses a new, broader definition of the determinants: the systems, practices and pathways through which commercial actors drive health and equity. Some commercial entities contribute positively to health and … [Read more...] about Industries can harm health in many ways: here are 3 that aren’t so obvious
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United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Partners with Google to Accelerate the Growth and Resilience of Ethiopia’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Through Digitalization
Download logo"I have been struggling with digital marketing. Currently, I use Telegram, and I have not seen much impact. With this programme, I have a dedicated digital marketing specialist who will hand-hold me and provide technical support, so I am excited." Solome Kiflu, Owner of Shadez Wear, an e-commerce fashion store, said this during the launch of the UNCDF-Google MSME … [Read more...] about United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Partners with Google to Accelerate the Growth and Resilience of Ethiopia’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Through Digitalization
African Development Bank Approves $147 Million in Subordinated Debt to the Mauritius Commercial Bank to Bolster Capital Base and Drive Loan Portfolio Growth
The Board of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $147 million in subordinated debt to the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB) to enhance its capital base and mobilize loan growth in the renewables, manufacturing healthcare and other sectors, including SMEs. The debt will take the form of a Basel III Tier 2 compliant bond to be issued by MCB, a … [Read more...] about African Development Bank Approves $147 Million in Subordinated Debt to the Mauritius Commercial Bank to Bolster Capital Base and Drive Loan Portfolio Growth
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launches program to modernize statistical production processes in Africa
Download logoThe Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a program to support Member States in modernizing administrative data for statistical purposes. The program follows the road map for transformation and modernizing official statistics in Africa, which was approved by the ECA’s Conference of Ministers of Finance and Economic Planning … [Read more...] about The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launches program to modernize statistical production processes in Africa
President Buhari Hails President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 71
Download logoPresident Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) and President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 71, March 29, 2023, with history beckoning to lead the country from May 29th. The President joins members of the President-Elect’s family, especially his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, business partners and … [Read more...] about President Buhari Hails President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 71
