Energy and Transport Development Initiatives in Africa by EU Commission
EU Commission's initiatives in Africa focus on energy and transport development through strategic corridors, flagship projects like the Lobito railway corridor, and the Africa EU Green Energy Initiative. The aim is to enhance connectivity, promote green energy generation, and improve access to elect
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Overview of AFRIGIST's Capacity Building Activities
AFRIGIST, the African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology, aims to provide quality training and education in geospatial science to enhance sustainable development in Africa. Established under the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, AFRIGIST focuses on deve
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Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement Practices in South Africa
Explore the intricate process of procuring sustainable infrastructure in South Africa, highlighting the role of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and the Total Life-Cycle Cost of Infrastructure Ownership. Delve into the legal environment, procurement practices, and experiences from India to e
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Recruitment Agency in South Africa - Specialized Recruitment Services
A recruitment agency in South Africa offers specialized recruitment services that are crucial for navigating the complex and dynamic job market. With their in-depth knowledge of local industries, extensive candidate networks, and comprehensive recruitment solutions, these agencies provide invaluable
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Global Talent: How Overseas Recruitment Agencies in South Africa Are Bridging th
\"Global Talent: How Overseas Recruitment Agencies in South Africa Are Bridging the Gap\" explores how these agencies connect skilled South African professionals with international job opportunities. By leveraging their extensive networks and expertise, overseas recruitment agencies in South Africa
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Leveraging Digital Technology to Improve Agricultural Output and Food Security in Africa
In Africa, the challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition persists due to insufficient agricultural output and a poorly structured food environment. By embracing digital solutions, such as mobile technology and ICT-based innovations, the continent can enhance food systems, empower farmers, and wo
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Childhood Development and Child Rearing Practices in Africa
This comprehensive presentation covers the normal development of a child including areas of development, milestones, stages, and factors affecting development. It also delves into child rearing practices in Africa, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. The aim is to understand childhood d
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Africa Tech News Startups | Techbuild.africa
By visiting Techbuild.africa, you can remain informed about the most recent technology news and enterprises in Africa. To uncover innovative ideas and inspiring stories, investigate the tech landscape of the continent.
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Infrastructure Development: Driving Sustainable Growth in Africa
Introduction to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and its role in preparing, financing, and implementing infrastructure projects in Africa. DBSA focuses on advancing development impact by expanding access to development finance and integrating sustainable development solutions to suppor
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Empowering Women in Energy: SHE in Energy Africa Initiatives
SHE in Energy Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to narrowing gender disparities, addressing skills shortages, and maximizing socio-economic benefits in the energy sector through skills development and training for girls and women. They aim to empower women with relevant knowledge and ski
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Progress Update on Africa CDC Southern Africa RCC, April 2018
Update on the progress of the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) led by Dr. Victor Mukonka in Zambia. The RCC aims to coordinate public health activities among 10 member states, establish NPHIs, develop governance frameworks, identify priorities, and enhance collaboration
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Interactive Entertainment South Africa's Comments on Films and Publications Amendment Bill
Interactive Entertainment South Africa and Make Games South Africa present their views on the Films and Publications Amendment Bill. They highlight the importance of the gaming industry in South Africa, emphasize the potential for economic growth and job creation, and express concerns about potentia
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AfCFTA: Ratification Agreement & Trade Strategies
In November 2018, the Agreement establishing the AfCFTA Select Committee on Trade and International Relations was ratified, outlining potential threats, mitigation strategies, implementation steps, stakeholder consultations, and the strategic importance of the AfCFTA to South Africa. The presentatio
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Understanding Environmental Issues in Africa
Africa's geography and environmental challenges are explored in this content, covering key features like the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, rain forests, and rivers. The impact of water pollution, unequal access to water, deforestation, and desertification on Africa's environment is discussed, along with t
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Human Evolution: Out of Africa Hypothesis
The Out of Africa Hypothesis suggests that humans originated in Africa and then migrated to other parts of the world in two waves. The first migration occurred around 100,000 years ago, following the Nile River into the Middle East. The second migration, approximately 85,000 years ago, saw a group o
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Advancing Statistical Development in Africa: Initiatives and Progress
Over the past decade, Africa has made significant progress in statistical development through initiatives focusing on governance, harmonization, and coordination. Political commitment at the highest levels has led to the adoption of the African Charter on Statistics and the Strategy for the Harmoniz
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Exploring the Cultural and Geographical Diversity of Africa's Ethnic Groups
In this social studies lesson for 7th grade students, the focus is on understanding the history, environmental issues, population distribution, and cultural characteristics of Africa. Students will explore different forms of citizen participation in government, analyze economic systems, and delve in
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The Global Water Crisis and Transboundary Issues in Southern Africa
The global water crisis is a pressing issue affecting millions worldwide, with about 700 million people currently living below the water-stress threshold. By 2025, this number is projected to reach 3 billion. The increasing pressure on shared water resources in countries like Botswana, Namibia, and
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Strategies for Combating Air Pollution and Promoting Renewable Energy in Africa
This content discusses policies and strategies for combatting air pollution in Commonwealth countries and promoting the adoption of renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights initiatives such as clean energy corridors and electricity demand projections in different regions of Africa. The
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Closing the Gap Between Biorisk Policy and Implementation in Africa
This presentation by Dr. Louise Bezuidenhout from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, discusses the challenges and current developments in biosafety and biosecurity regulation in Africa. It outlines the research, funding, and policy landscape, focusing on the gap between policy formul
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African Monsoon Recent Evolution and Outlook Update by Justin Hicks
Highlights of the recent evolution and current status of the African Monsoon as of January 23, 2023. The update covers East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa, detailing above-average and below-average rainfall conditions in different regions. Week-1 and Week-2 outlooks provide
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Development Research and Policy Making in Africa: Reflections and Challenges
Reflecting on the role of development research in Africa's policy making, this article discusses the importance of homegrown expertise and strong research capacity for sustainable development. It highlights the need for rapid, sustained, and inclusive growth in Africa to address challenges such as p
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Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD): Overview and Themes
TICAD is a significant international conference initiated by Japan in 1993 to promote Africa's development through partnerships with global stakeholders. With a history of over 25 years, TICAD focuses on economic diversification, resilient health systems, and social stability in Africa. The conferen
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Universal Social Protection for Inclusive Development in Africa
Africa faces challenges with social protection, but efforts are underway to enhance inclusive development, peace, and security through initiatives like The African Protocol on Social Protection. With only 17% of the population covered by social protection, the protocol aims to raise basic human stan
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International Collaboration for Sustainable Development in Africa
Working towards sustainable development in Africa through collaboration between Europe and Africa, the working group aims to address common challenges, deploy resources in education, research, and service to society, and prioritize cooperation, inclusiveness, and joint responsibility. The action pla
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Ensuring Healthy Working Environments in Africa through Excellence in Occupational Hygiene - SAIOH President Report for SAIOH S.AGM. 2016
Synopsis of the SAIOH President's report presented at the SAIOH S.AGM. 2016 by N.W. Pieterse focuses on the current state of Occupational Hygiene in Southern Africa, challenges faced, achievements, and the way forward. It discusses the need for more occupational hygienists in South Africa and SADC c
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Challenges of Poverty and Inequality in Africa
Recent crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate change, have worsened poverty and inequality in Africa. The continent faces a perfect storm of overlapping crises, with appallingly high rates of poverty affecting millions. Concentrated in lower-middle-income countries,
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Highlights from the Eighth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
The eighth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development highlighted key challenges such as the climate crisis, COVID-19, and financial system issues. Despite some progress, there are concerns about lagging implementation of SDGs in Africa, particularly in areas like education, gen
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Addressing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A Multi-Staged Approach
This study focuses on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which remain unacceptably high. The research by Firoza Haffejee and Nokuthula Sibiya highlights the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary healthcare strategy to tackle the various factors con
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Child Online Protection Actions in Africa: Progress and Initiatives
The Child Online Protection (COP) actions in Africa involve a global framework that focuses on capacity building, project management, and national workshops for selecting projects to implement. Various countries in Central, Western, Southern, and Eastern Africa are actively participating and progres
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China-Africa Supply Chain Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities
China-Africa Supply Chain Cooperation presents both challenges and opportunities for development. The growth of China-Africa supply chain is crucial, considering Africa's participation in the global supply chain mainly focused on providing primary products. The strategic importance of this relations
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India's Partnership with Africa: A Path of Development and Collaboration
India's partnership with Africa has deep historical roots dating back to the early 20th century. Through initiatives like the India-Africa Forum Summits, capacity-building programs, and institutional engagements, both regions have fostered a consultative and responsive model of cooperation. This col
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The Next Frontier: Long-Term Finance in Africa
Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) initiative aims to drive private investments, economic growth, and employment creation by harmonizing financial sector development in Africa. Through partnerships with donors, African governments, and the private sector, MFW4A addresses the continent's financin
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African Monsoon: Recent Evolution and Current Status Update
The recent evolution and current conditions of the African monsoon reveal varied rainfall patterns across different regions, with both above-average and below-average precipitation observed. The outlook for the next weeks indicates a potential increase in below-average rainfall along the Gulf of Gui
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Facilitating Statistical Capacity Building Programmes in Africa
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) aims to leverage data and technology to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through initiatives like the Africa Regional Data Cube, analytically ready satellite data is made accessible for geospatial analysis i
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Africa Regional Integration Index Report 2019 Summary
The Africa Regional Integration Index Report 2019 presented at the Conference of Ministers in Marrakech, Morocco, highlights the framework, dimensions, indicators, and progress on regional integration in Africa. It focuses on aspects such as free movement of people, trade integration, infrastructura
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Perspectives on Public Resource Mobilization and Aid in Africa
Perspectives on economic development in Africa in 2010, focusing on the mobilization of public resources and aid. The analysis delves into the importance of resource mobilization, taxation in Africa, and policy options. It also highlights the annual thematic focuses on structural issues such as priv
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BRICS Influence on Development and Geopolitics in Southern Africa
This study explores the impact of BRICS nations on development outcomes in Africa with a focus on Zambia. It examines how BRICS engagement may create space for developmental states or reinforce neoliberal tendencies. Additionally, the analysis delves into the geopolitics of BRICS involvement, partic
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Update on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan for Africa by Dr. Djoudalbaye Benjamin
The update on pharmaceutical manufacturing plan for Africa discusses the TRIPS agreement, the inception of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan for Africa (PMPA), and the importance of promoting access to quality healthcare through local pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa.
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The Age of Imperialism in Africa: From Imperialism to Independence
The Age of Imperialism in Africa delves into the historical background of European domination, exploring factors such as European motives, societal impact, and the spread of Social Darwinism. It covers the transition from African trade in the 15th to 17th centuries to the eventual independence movem
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