The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced an additional $11.3 million in assistance for Zambia to strengthen democracy and governance and support small and medium sized agribusiness enterprises. In the two months since Zambia’s August 12 presidential election, USAID has programmed approximately $30 million in new U.S. Government funding for the Zambian people. Of the additional funds announced today, $7.4 million will bolster … [Read more...] about Zambia: USAID announces $11.3 million in additional funding
ADB launches Regional Flyway Initiative to preserve priority wetlands
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched the Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI), a program that aims to preserve wetlands across the region, which are critical for the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people as well as the annual migration of hundreds of species of birds in Asia and the Pacific. The initiative was launched at the Ecological Civilization Forum of the 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) in Kunming, the People’s Republic of … [Read more...] about ADB launches Regional Flyway Initiative to preserve priority wetlands
IFAD and Nepal to build resilience of rural communities
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Nepal recently launched a six-year programme to improve the livelihoods, climate resilience and nutrition of 120,000 smallholder farmers across 28 districts in provinces 2, 3 and 5. The Value Chains for Inclusive Transformation of Agriculture (VITA) Programme aims to build on successful and inclusive models of rural economic growth that increase smallholder farmers’ incomes. It advances best practices in part … [Read more...] about IFAD and Nepal to build resilience of rural communities
$26m in additional humanitarian aid to help people affected by ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia
The United States is airlifting relief supplies and providing more than $26 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. The U.S. is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia, providing more than $1 billion throughout the country over the last year, including more than $663 million in humanitarian assistance since the crisis began. Nearly eleven months of fighting have left an estimated 6-7 million people … [Read more...] about $26m in additional humanitarian aid to help people affected by ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia
UNICEF: The safety and wellbeing of children at high risk in detention centres in Libya
UNICEF warned that the safety and wellbeing of at least 1,000 women and children – including five unaccompanied children and at least 30 infants – held in detention centres in Tripoli, Libya, is at immediate risk, Around 751 women and 255 children were among the thousands of migrants and asylum seekers caught up in recent mass arrests. Ms. Cristina Brugiolo, acting UNICEF Special Representative to Libya, said: “Migrant and refugee children in Libya continue to face grave child rights … [Read more...] about UNICEF: The safety and wellbeing of children at high risk in detention centres in Libya
Act urgently to preserve biodiversity for sustainable future — ADB President
At the opening of a global event on biodiversity, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa said that the world must act urgently to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity for the sake of a sustainable future and prosperity. Mr. Asakawa stated: “The world is at a critical turning point. If we are to reverse the alarming decline in nature, we must respond with urgency and coordinated action. These efforts are needed to ensure the survival of our ecosystems, and for the sake of our … [Read more...] about Act urgently to preserve biodiversity for sustainable future — ADB President
Islamic Relief helps vulnerable families affected by Afghanistan’s food crisis
Islamic Relief provides desperately needed food assistance to thousands of vulnerable people in Afghanistan’s capital city. Afghanistan is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis triggered by drought, conflict, Covid-19, political change. With an economic crisis looming, conditions are expected to deteriorate still further. Many people do not know where their next meal is coming from. Food has been running out and food prices skyrocketing. Finding work is increasingly challenging. This has … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief helps vulnerable families affected by Afghanistan’s food crisis
Green Climate Fund invests $150m in AfDB’s Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility
The African Development Bank has received $150 million investment in its Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF approved the amount at its 30th Board meeting this week. Desert-to-Power is a flagship renewable energy and economic development initiative led by the African Development Bank. Its objective is to light up and power the Sahel region by building an electricity generation capacity of 10 gigawatts through photovoltaic solar systems via public, … [Read more...] about Green Climate Fund invests $150m in AfDB’s Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility
AfDB to boost for water security and socio-economic development in South Africa and Lesotho
The African Development Bank has approved financing of $86.72 million to co-finance the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The multi-phase project will provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and generate hydroelectricity for Lesotho. The project entails harnessing the waters of the Senqu/Orange River in the Lesotho highlands by constructing a series of dams for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, a state-owned entity … [Read more...] about AfDB to boost for water security and socio-economic development in South Africa and Lesotho
Sierra Leone receives first Swiss-donated doses, as part of 4 million dose pledge
The first shipment of a Swiss donation of 4 million doses has arrived in Sierra Leone, with 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine touching down in Freetown on 9 October 2021. Over 400,000 additional doses will be reaching a number of countries in Africa and Asia in the coming weeks. As the host country of Gavi, Switzerland has long been a strong supporter of Gavi's mission and vision. The Swiss federal government has scaled up its contribution to Gavi in recent years, pledging CHF 10 … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone receives first Swiss-donated doses, as part of 4 million dose pledge
