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New $15 million iInitiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin
UN Environmental Program
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May 29, 2025
New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises...
DG Okonjo-Iweala at World Food Forum: Trade is vital for ensuring food security
World Trade Organization
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October 14, 2024
The Director-General recalled the strengthened partnership between the WTO and the FAO in the areas of food and agriculture. She highlighted the WTO's ongoing efforts to update trade rules, stressing that the multilateral trading system must be...
DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes 2025 cohort of WTO Young Professionals
World Trade Organization
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January 31, 2025
A key initiative to enhance diversity and strengthen WTO membership representation at the professional level within the Secretariat, the YPP has supported the development of trade expertise among young professionals from developing economies and...
UNITAR, The Atlantic Centre, and IMO Announce Conference on Maritime Security “Innovations and Partnerships for The Future” In Cabo Verde
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 3, 2024
2 October 2024, Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Atlantic Centre, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are pleased to announce a major forthcoming event called...
Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The city of Kazan in Russia recently hosted the 9th Forum of Young Diplomats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), coinciding with the 16th Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum, a major event aimed at boosting economic cooperation...
Participants in the Netherlands Trainee Programme make study visit to The Hague
World Trade Organization
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October 25, 2024
The participants were accompanied on the study trip by Willie Chatsika, Head of the English-speaking Africa Regional Desk in the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). The NTP is a joint initiative of the WTO and the...
Protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Morocco
UN Volunteers
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August 14, 2024
Desiree Gertrude Etobe and Margaux Gruaz are UN Volunteers with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Morocco. Belonging to opposite parts of the world, Cameroon and Switzerland, what ties them together is volunteering to protect the rights and...
General Council Chair welcomes “significant progress” in dispute settlement reform talks
World Trade Organization
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December 17, 2024
The General Council Chair noted the significant amount of work done during the last six months, which included approximately 170 hours of plenary technical meetings. Summarizing the progress made thus far, he said members have now a draft...
California Nonprofit Helps Menstruating Girls in India
EIN Presswire
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May 28, 2025
Opens Center to Sew Menstrual Kits LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) just opened a sewing center in the Indian state of Andrah Pradesh. The center will produce its Save a Girl™...
Texas Hosts Vice President Vance, Federal Officials In Eagle Pass
Office of the Texas Governor
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March 7, 2025
TEXAS, March 7 - March 7, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the...
FALANA AND JEUNE LIO SET TO PERFORM AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
EIN Presswire
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October 2, 2024
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falana and Jeune Lio are set to perform at...
UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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May 9, 2025
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...
DG Okonjo-Iweala celebrates contributions of 2024 cohort of WTO Young Professionals
World Trade Organization
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December 13, 2024
The eighth cohort of the Young Professional Programme (YPP) joined the WTO Secretariat in January 2024. Over the past 12 months, they have actively engaged in the work of 13 divisions across the organization, gaining hands-on experience on the...
In Memoriam: UNESCO Pays Tribute to Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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February 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that UNESCO has learned of the passing of Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié. He passed away on January 15, 2025. Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié was an eminent researcher and an ardent defender of Africa's tangible and...
Programme on subsidies notifications for government officials completes first phase
World Trade Organization
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December 12, 2024
The programme aims to enhance members' compliance with subsidy notification obligations under the WTO’s Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, thereby strengthening transparency in global trade. Building on the success of a 2023 pilot...
WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness
World Trade Organization
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November 8, 2024
Under Article 71.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, the TRIPS Council is required to conduct a review of the implementation of the Agreement after two years and at periodic intervals thereafter. However, the initial review in 1999 was never completed and...
U.S. Nonprofit Celebrates Major Milestone
EIN Presswire
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November 8, 2024
The Global Uplift Project passes 3 million mark of people helped LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. nonprofit, The Global Uplift Project (TGUP), just announced a major milestone in its efforts to uplift...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 30th Anniversary of World Trade Organisation
South African Government
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April 10, 2025
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, The World Trade Organisation is integral to the multilateral system and to advancing economic progress. Over the past thirty years, the WTO has worked to ensure a level playing field in global trade...
BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY COMING TO ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
EIN Presswire
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September 12, 2024
Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural...
ST Digital Achieves DC OIX-2 Certification for its Data Center Operations
EIN Presswire
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September 11, 2024
New DC Certification Builds on Existing On-Premises IX with OIX-1 Certification, Further Raises the Bar for Data Center Interconnection in Central Africa NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ST DIGITAL group, an...