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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) Fosters Trade Development in Africa with the Signing of Two Key Agreements at Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023

Agreements aim to accelerate Economic Growth and Establish a Platform for the Exchange of Knowledge and Capacity-building in Africa

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program, a multi-donor, inter-regional program, has signed two agreements aimed at fostering sustainable growth and development on the sidelines of the Intra Africa Trade Fair 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, the CEO of ITFC, Acting CEO of ICD, and Secretary General of…

FIFA
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World Cotton Day: FIFA to turn “world’s spotlight” on African cotton producers

Last year, FIFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the WTO which, among other avenues, is exploring ways in which football's global appeal can be used to promote economic inclusion

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) signed an MoU with the World Trade Organization one year ago; Focus on improving access to football apparel value chain for Cotton 4 (plus) countries; Baseline study will be carried out by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. World Cotton Day, celebrated this year on 4 October, has…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Making cotton sustainable requires science, investment and governance

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses World Cotton Day 2023 event in Vienna

Global efforts to make cotton production more sustainable require innovative technologies, targeted investments and better governance through a systems approach that breaks down silos, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said today in his address to World Cotton Day 2023. World…

Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
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Ambassador hosted lunch for Deputy Director General of the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture and delegation

The Ambassador was briefed on the outcome of the said visit and exchanged views on promoting cooperation between Thailand and Egypt in sericulture and silk growing in the near future

On 9 August 2023, H.E. Mr. Puttaporn Ewtoksan, Ambassador of Thailand to Egypt, hosted lunch for Mr. Watcharapong Kaewhom, Deputy Director General of the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, and delegation in Cairo on the occasion of their visit to a silk growing project in Qena Governorate and a project…

Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, Egypt

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Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, Egypt |

Deputy Director General of the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, and delegation exchanged Thailand’s experience in cocoon and silk production

This said field visit takes place during 5 – 7 August 2023 as part of supporting Egypt’s efforts in reviving the silk industry in Upper Egypt

On 6 August 2023, Mr. Watcharapong Kaewhom, Deputy Director General of the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, and delegation visited the area for sericulture and silk production in Naqada District, Qena Governorate, as well as exchanged Thailand’s experience in cocoon and silk production…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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President Patrice Talon of Benin urged Sri Lankan investors to capitalize on the abundant cotton production in Benin and invest in yarn and textile mills

President Patrice Talon warmly welcomed Ambassador Kananathan and reciprocated by conveying his friendly greetings to his Sri Lankan counterpart

The Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Kenya, Veluppillai Kananathan, who is also concurrently accredited to the Republic of Benin, presented his letter of credence to the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, in Cotonou on June 13, 2023. The credentials ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace. Kananathan was the first…

Merck Foundation

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    • Watch the Episode 8 of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation
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Rasha Kelej focuses in “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program’s 8th episode on Sustainability being a Shared Responsibility

The fashion industry accounts for about 8-10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater

Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Eighth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO…

Raff Military Textile
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Raff Military Textile, expands influence in Africa's Armed Forces

Raff Military Textile strengthens its presence on the African continent

Turkey's expanding engagement with the African continent under its foreign policy vision is yielding positive results, with estimates indicating that Turkey's trade volume to Africa has exceeded $45 billion in 2022. In the textile industry, Raff Military Textile (https://www.Raff.com.tr/en/) has emerged as a prominent player, demonstrating notable prowess. With a…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Robert Masumbuko, African Development Bank Benin Country Manager, explained that the workshop aimed to help Beninese small and medium textile enterprises enhance their structure
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Benin: African Development Bank, government and stakeholders explore strategies to boost the textile sector

The aim was to understand the needs and expectations of the textile manufacturing ecosystem and to incorporate local actors into value chains for mass-production of textiles

The African Development Bank Group's (www.AfDB.org) country office in Benin held a workshop on the challenges facing the country’s textile industry and how to build the capacity of stakeholders to develop value chains. The workshop drew fabric producers, dyers, stylists, designers, embroiderers, seamstresses, consumers, support function professionals, and value chain…

The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt
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President El-Sisi Reviews Plans to Develop Egypt's Textile Industries Sector

President El-Sisi stressed the importance of optimizing the utilization of state-owned assets, in keeping with recent global developments in the areas of industry, marketing and management

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Public Business Sector Eng. Mahmoud Esmat, President’s Advisor for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed and President's Advisor for Financial Affairs Major General Mohamed Amin. The…