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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) |

Professor Asutay Wins 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics

Professor Asutay was selected in recognition of his novel work on Islamic moral economy and the articulation of Islamic finance

Professor Mehmet Asutay has been selected as the first-place winner of the 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics (www.IsDBInstitute.org) for his significant and influential contributions to the field of Islamic economics and finance. The prize laureate is a Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Political…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Driving efficiency and productivity in Africa’s agriculture sectors requires strategic partnerships, greater investments, and the power of digital technologies

33rd Session of the FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for Africa opens in Morocco

Hunger levels in Africa have increased in the past two years, due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, the climate crisis and economic shocks, but the continent’s possibilities are vast and optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead is in order, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food…

GE Healthcare

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Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and GE HealthCare bring Advanced Mammography Technology to Tanzania to Improve Access and help Address Breast Cancer Mortality Rate

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, affecting both developed and developing countries

Radiologists at Muhimbili National Hospital, part of the Muhimbili University of Health and Sciences and the largest public hospital in Tanzania, will receive the latest mammography technology and advanced imaging training to help clinicians improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the country; the project aims to help lower…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Towards a certified electronic signature in West Africa

The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and concerted approach to the digital economy and society, including e-commerce and e-government

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the European Union through the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, is exploring with its Member States best practices and experiences in certified electronic signatures. The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) endorse quota system for student loan scheme

The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting

There is hope for learners in rural schools to benefit from the higher education students’ loan scheme after Parliament adopted a recommendation introducing the district quota system.  The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 17 April…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Plant trees in memory of fallen Ex - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Boss, Among urges public

In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded all Ugandans to plant at least five trees in his honour

Speaker Anita Among has paid homage to the fallen former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr Tom Okurut, who died after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital, Kampala on Sunday, 14 April 2024. In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism receives $7.3 million to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder farmers’ income

Funding targets food production and income growth for 800,000 smallholder farmers

Global Affairs Canada (https://apo-opa.co/3UlInNr) has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa. The financing will aid the Mechanism in replicating its credit guarantee programs, enabling fertilizer importers and aggregators to access…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Government presents proposal to borrow US$117.6 million for Kitgum-Kidepo Road

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (Planning), Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, tabled the request during the plenary sitting on Thursday, April 18, 2024

Government has tabled a loan request of US$117.26 million (Shs446.7 billion) to be borrowed from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo road. The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (Planning), Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, tabled the request during the plenary sitting on Thursday, April…

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Ernst & Young Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor

Ernst & Young (EY) leverages its experience in global markets to offer data- and technology-driven services to Angola’s oil and gas industry

Angola Oil & Gas returns for its fifth edition from October 2-4 under the theme, Driving Exploration and Development Towards Increased Production in Angola. Consulting company EY has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – scheduled for October 2-4 in Luanda – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship…

President of the Republic of Kenya

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We are Committed to Enhancing Road Safety, President Ruto

President Ruto made the remarks during the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028

Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. The President said road negligence must stop and road safety measures enhanced, including the adoption of modern technologies to enhance monitoring of traffic violations and the introduction of instant…