There is a pressing need to address the inequalities fueling the twin pandemics of HIV and COVID-19 including stronger support for community-led responses ABUJA, Nigeria, The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron variant, has continued to rage, with attendant consequences. The situation is posing an even greater strain on progress with ending AIDS, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment services,…
The projects are expected to start in February and March and develop activities in many regions and cities ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The AFD Board approved the funding of the Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF) On December 15, 2021. The program aims at strengthening the diversification and innovation of Ethiopian civil society, ensuring a pluralistic and democratic organizational sphere, novel and creative…
The projects are expected to start in February and March and develop activities in many regions and cities ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The AFD Board approved the funding of the Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF) On December 15, 2021. The program aims at strengthening the diversification and innovation of Ethiopian civil society, ensuring a pluralistic and democratic organizational sphere, novel and creative…
FAO knowledge exchange on extending social protection to rural households ACCRA, Ghana, We must not programme for farmers, but with farmers – this message was echoed by panelists and speakers throughout FAO’s recent Regional Knowledge Exchange webinar, Exploring the role of producer organizations in the extension of social protection to rural households (15 December 2021). The webinar was organized…
FAO knowledge exchange on extending social protection to rural households ACCRA, Ghana, We must not programme for farmers, but with farmers – this message was echoed by panelists and speakers throughout FAO’s recent Regional Knowledge Exchange webinar, Exploring the role of producer organizations in the extension of social protection to rural households (15 December 2021). The webinar was organized…
The 14th edition of the MEM, Addressing Macro and Gender Imbalances, highlights how Malawi’s economic growth for 2022 is projected to pick up to 3% LILONGWE, Malawi, Closing the wide gender gap in economic opportunities could lift more people out of poverty and unlock Malawi’s full inclusive growth potential, the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) shows. The…
The 14th edition of the MEM, Addressing Macro and Gender Imbalances, highlights how Malawi’s economic growth for 2022 is projected to pick up to 3% LILONGWE, Malawi, Closing the wide gender gap in economic opportunities could lift more people out of poverty and unlock Malawi’s full inclusive growth potential, the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) shows. The…
The Mozambican economy is recovering from a sharp contraction, following several years of economic shocks An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Alvaro Piris conducted discussions virtually in the context of the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Mozambique ended on December 16, 2021. At the end of the mission, Mr. Piris issued the following statement: The…
The Mozambican economy is recovering from a sharp contraction, following several years of economic shocks An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Alvaro Piris conducted discussions virtually in the context of the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Mozambique ended on December 16, 2021. At the end of the mission, Mr. Piris issued the following statement: The…
The groups were brought together for a three-day internal border conference by the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Aweil JUBA, South Sudan, A special committee involving representatives from nomadic groups and host communities has been set up to monitor the implementation of local agreements and help draft new laws governing resource management…