Download logoThe government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and development partners have congratulated the World Health Organization on its 75th anniversary, and further committed to the agenda of HEALTH FOR ALL. Speaking during a high-level event to commemorate World Health Day and WHO’s 75th anniversary in Manzini City on 13 April 2023, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of … [Read more...] about World Health Organization (WHO) 75th Anniversary: Eswatini Commits to the WHO Agenda of Improving Health for the People of Eswatini
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Chad picks a fight with Germany – what’s behind it and what the consequences are
Chad recently ordered the German ambassador to the country, Dr Gordon Kricke, to leave within 48 hours, accusing him of disrespectful behaviour and disregard for diplomatic protocol. In retaliation, Berlin expelled the Chadian ambassador to Germany. Helga Dickow, a political scientist and expert on Chad, explains the link between the diplomatic tit-for-tat and the now delayed … [Read more...] about Chad picks a fight with Germany – what’s behind it and what the consequences are
African Development Bank, ILX sign partnership to mobilize European institutional capital for sustainable projects across Africa
The new agreement will mobilize institutional investor capital in support of AfDB’s (www.AfDB.org) private sector loan operations focused on African countries; Partnership to support the UN SDGs and climate finance-related targets, enable investments in Africa for ILX’s European pension fund participants; AfDB is strongly committed to mobilizing more private … [Read more...] about African Development Bank, ILX sign partnership to mobilize European institutional capital for sustainable projects across Africa
Green spaces are good for people – but in South Africa many cannot access them
The benefits of experiencing nature for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little research that has been done in developing countries on the benefits of being in nature. Development and urban planning approaches in … [Read more...] about Green spaces are good for people – but in South Africa many cannot access them
The African Development Bank, Kenya’s power utility Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) hold workshop on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law
Download logoThe African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) recently hosted a workshop for stakeholders in Kenya’s energy sector to discuss the new Public-Private Partnership Act 2021 and how it can advance the country’s power industry. The 23 March to 24 March event was organized together with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), the country’s … [Read more...] about The African Development Bank, Kenya’s power utility Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) hold workshop on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law
