africa Taking stock of national agricultural R&D capacity in Africa South of the Sahara By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:01:56 +0000 This report is a timely input into the ongoing development agenda for Africa South of the Sahara (SSA). The 2013 report on agriculture and food systems by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network released a set of post–2015 development goals, including recommendations that low- and middle-income countries increase their spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) by a minimum of 5 percent per year during 2015–2025, and that they allocate at least 1 percent of their agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) to public agricultural R&D. More recently, the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa was adopted at the African Heads of State Summit, necessitating the development of a continent-wide implementation plan. This report, which summarizes SSA’s recent progress in developing its national agricultural R&D systems, is intended to serve as an important input into, and potential benchmark for, the implementation of the science agenda in SSA and the broader development agenda for the region. The analysis is based on comprehensive primary datasets by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), the most recent of which was compiled during 2012–2013. PDF file: astiafricasynthesis.pdf(1.9MB) Full Article East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa West Africa English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Regional report Science & Technology
africa Achieving Food Security in Africa South of the Sahara Through Food Value Chains By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 19:34:27 +0000 Time: 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm EDT (Please join us for lunch beginning at 11:45 am); Live webcast coming up at the scheduled time. Presenter(s): Moderator: Rajul Pandya-Lorch, IFPRI | Welcome: Astrid Jakobs de Pádua, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany | Paul Mwafongo, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania | Speakers: Khamaldin Mutabazi, Sokoine University of Agriculture SUA in Morogoro, Tanzania | Ephraim Nkonya, IFPRI | Stefan Sieber, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research ZALF Contact/RSVP: RSVP to Simone Hill-Lee - s.hill-lee@cgiar.org, 202-862-8107. Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility This seminar will present findings of food and nutrition security research projects in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) funded by German federal ministries. The presentations will highlight results of the projects, share success stories of food value chains, and outline key policies required to achieve food and nutrition security through the value chain approach. Presentations Ephraim Nkonya Stefan Sieber Papers Trans-SEC Scientific Papers Trans-SEC QuickFinder Guide Stefan Sieber will present an overview of German research programs and related projects conducted in SSA. Khamaldin Mutabazi and Ephraim Nkonya will present empirical evidence of both success stories and challenges of the value chain approach in Tanzania, as well as discuss policies that enhance or pose challenges for market development in SSA. Full Article East Africa Southern Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Country & Regional Programs Infrastructure and Trade Poverty Poverty and Trade Program Evaluation Global Issues Hunger Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction Public Policy & Investment
africa Agriculture in Africa -- Telling Facts from Myths By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 20:08:25 +0000 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Live streaming video by Ustream Presenter(s): Keynote Speakers: Chris Barrett, Cornell University | Gero Carletto, World Bank, Living Standards Measurement Study | Luc Christiaensen, World Bank | Klaus Deininger, World Bank | Makhtar Diop, World Bank Africa Region | Shenggen Fan, IFPRI | Francisco Ferreira, World Bank | Ethel Sennhauser, World Bank | Stan Wood, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Contact/RSVP: Simone Hill-Lee, s.hill-lee@cgiar.org; 202-862-8107 Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility • Are women in Africa doing all the farming? • Can Africa’s postharvest loss really be that high? • Is input use still dismally low? Is land still abundantly available and land rental non-existent? • Are Africa’s youth exiting agriculture en masse? More information For presentations, video and other related materials please visit the World Bank project page Come and join us at an IFPRI-World Bank conference featuring 15 revealing Ignite-style presentations. The panel discussions are based on research conducted by an international consortium of universities and international organizations led by the Chief Economist Office of the Africa Region of the World Bank, and are intended to scrutinize conventional wisdom about African agriculture. Co-hosts Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, and Makhtar Diop, Vice President of the Africa Region of the World Bank, will make opening remarks, and the expert panels will reflect on the research findings and their implications. Registration for this event is now closed. Conference will be streamed in its entirety on this page. PreviewAttachmentSize June2015EventAgendaFinal.pdf34.63 KB Full Article East Africa Southern Africa West Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Agriculture and Health Crop Technology Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction
africa East Africa: Ethiopia's Tourism Taking Great Leap With New Destinations By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:21:31 GMT [Ethiopian Herald] In step with global tourism trends, Ethiopia is revising its tourism policy and expanding destinations to unlock its vast potential and generate significant income, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The government plans to invest heavily in infrastructure and amend restrictive policies to fully realize the sector's promise. Full Article East Africa Ethiopia Travel and Tourism
africa South Africa Partially Reopens Mozambique Border After Unrest By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:29:52 GMT Full Article
africa News24 | Property laundromat: Prominent African families used SA properties to wash dirty money - report By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 09:32:40 An investigation by NPO Open Secrets has accused heavyweight South African estate agents and law firms of facilitating money laundering - allegedly helping African kleptocrats use dirty money to acquire luxury properties in the country. Full Article
africa Sport | Botswana Football Association backs South African coach Morena Ramoreboli to take Zebras to Afcon By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 11:53:21 Botswana FA's president, Tariq Babitseng, is confident that South African coach Morena Ramoreboli will guide the Zebras back to the Africa Cup of Nations, where they have been absent for 12 years. Full Article
africa "Mrs And Mrs": Celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia Gets Married In An Intimate Ceremony In South Africa By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:51:22 +0530 Chef Ritu Dalmia, one of India's most celebrated chefs, tied the knot on November 5, 2024. Full Article
africa 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Ton Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:51:33 +0530 Tilak Varma's fabulous maiden T20I hundred formed the fulcrum of India's narrow 11-run victory over South Africa in the third match in Centurion on Wednesday. Full Article
africa Is South Africa One of the Most Politically Polarised Countries in the World? No, It's Not - Sociologist By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:58:32 GMT [The Conversation Africa] A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years of democracy. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance South Africa Southern Africa
africa South Africa Calls for Calm Amid Post-Election Tensions in Mozambique By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:38:06 GMT [SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has reiterated its call for calm and restraint following post-election protests in Mozambique. Full Article Governance Mozambique South Africa Southern Africa
africa South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:43:03 GMT [Parliament of South Africa] The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Full Article Environment Governance South Africa Southern Africa Water and Sanitation
africa Why Africa needs clinical trials — Researchers By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:06:48 +0000 Leading health researchers have urged Africans to embrace clinical trials, emphasising their vital role in addressing local health challenges and boosting economic opportunities. Ahead of the 2024 Impact Africa Summit in Lagos, the group of experts highlighted the need to create a robust and sustainable clinical trial ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa. They noted that this Read More Full Article News
africa Experts push contract farming to boost Africa food systems, farmers’ income By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:09:54 -0500 Nairobi — As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance. About 400 people attended the International Conference on Contract Farming in Nairobi this week to learn more about the practice. Peris Wanjiku, the conference director, said such agreements can help solve the challenges that many smallholder farmers face in Africa. "It's always important to farm with a plan. I believe it's not enough to simply plant a crop, whatever it is, without knowing where it will end up," Wanjiku said. "Farmers should know beforehand what to grow and where to sell. This is why contract farming is so important, as it provides the framework for certainty and sustainability. "But it's not only about the traditional farmer. I believe we can extend the benefit of contract farming to those who may not be farmers themselves right now, but they own a piece of land." Experts say the growing interest in contract farming is associated with increasingly complicated systems in food production, marketing and distribution, which has made it difficult for farmers to meet consumers' demands. Contract farming, experts say, is an instrument that manages and reduces production risks for both parties. Wilson Milito Ole-Rampei, a vegetable farmer in Kenya, is attending the conference and is optimistic that the practice would help him. "I will benefit because if, for example, I am growing vegetables, we will arrange with them to get a market. They will give me their technical advice, then our arid land will be used. Because of [a] shortage of rain, we will do irrigation. I would have knowledge of what I am growing," Ole-Rampei said. An economist for the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Lan Li, said contract farming is often a good deal for small-scale farmers. "It sets the agreements on what products to produce, quantity, and price," Li said. "As such, it helps secure more stable income and better production planning for producers. It can improve access to inputs for small-scale holder farmers, technical assistance training, and financing solutions." African farmers have seen reduced harvests due to global warming and drought. For many, a lack of knowledge and skills also contributes to low food production. In areas where farmers can produce enough food, they sometimes face obstacles such as bad roads or insecurity that prevent them from getting to market. Carole Kariuki, head of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, said the private and public sectors need to collaborate to improve the agriculture sector. "The private sector is doing its best. It's filling that gap where it can, but we cannot do it all, and we need the government to be able to go back and say we can get agriculture extension officers helping out small farmers and all the farmers in the country. Contract farming holds immense potential to transform African agriculture,” she said. Contract farming can have drawbacks, such as making farmers less able to sell to alternative buyers when produce prices increase. In addition, there are environmental risks from growing only one crop for a long time. Buyers, meanwhile, can face high transaction costs from contracting with many farmers. But Kariuki believes the benefits outweigh the risks. She called contract farming a model to lift up small-scale farmers, boost food production, and drive sustainable growth. Full Article Africa
africa My fellow South Africans: President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to address the nation on food poisoning deaths By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:52:06 GMT Full Article
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africa HONOR’s impressive growth and insights from industry leaders at Africa Tech Festival 2024 By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:54:53 GMT Full Article
africa South Africa's unemployment rate drops to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024 By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:31:01 GMT Full Article
africa Former Sri Lankan refugee pleads for South African citizenship after over 20 years of legal struggles By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:07:56 GMT Full Article
africa He’s fantastic – Rohr names player to win African Footballer of the Year By dailypost.ng Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:28:18 +0000 Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr has tipped Super Eagles forward, Lookman Ademola to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. The 71-year-old German described Lookman as a fantastic player. Rohr spoke ahead of Benin’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier with Nigeria on Thursday in Abidjan. “For me, Lookman is the best […] He’s fantastic – Rohr names player to win African Footballer of the Year Full Article Sport African footballer of the year Rohr
africa East Africa: Conflicts, Delayed Financial Remittance Hinder EAC, EALA Progress By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:43:06 GMT [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken helm of the Bureau of East Africa Community Speaker amidst challenges facing the region bloc which include underfunding and perennial conflict. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Kenya
africa Africa: MultiChoice Profits Dive As Subscriptions Shrink By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:58:33 GMT [Business Day Africa] Africa's biggest pay-television company Multichoice Group has reported a 99 percent dip in half-year profits on the back of subscriber decline and foreign exchange volatility in the operating environment. Full Article Africa Economy Business and Finance Company News
africa West Africa: 'We Are Here to Seek Clarity' - Ecowas Delegation Says By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:28:18 GMT [Liberian Observer] A six-member ECOWAS delegation visiting Liberia yesterday concluded a consultative meeting with the leadership of the Liberian Senate, with the Speaker assuring Senators that the delegation was here to seek clarity, and facilitate mediation. Full Article Governance Liberia West Africa
africa Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:53 GMT [VOA] Nairobi -- As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance. Full Article Africa Food and Agriculture Economy Business and Finance
africa Africa: Ruto Says Africa's Resources Position It to Lead Global Climate Solutions By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:42:59 GMT [Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond participation. Full Article Africa Economy Business and Finance Climate East Africa Environment Kenya
africa Africa: Peer Power - How Youth-Led Outreach Can Transform PrEP Access in Tanzania #HIVR4P2024 By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:40:26 GMT [allAfrica] Margareth Mwakilasa, an assistant research fellow at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania and a PhD student in Global Health at University College Dublin, presented her research findings at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (#HIVR4P2024) in Lima, Peru. Her study, titled ''They are Not HIV Treatment Drugs; They are Preventive Drugs (PrEP): Experiences of Using PrEP Among Vulnerable Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Tanzania,'' was part of the Oral Abstract Full Article Africa HIV-Aids and STDs East Africa Education External Relations Health and Medicine Innovation International Organizations and Africa Science and Biotechnology Tanzania
africa South Africa: 'Smoke Them Out' Remark at Illegal Miners Sparks Outrage - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2024 By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:28:26 GMT [allAfrica] Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance Health and Medicine Human Rights Legal and Judicial Affairs Mining South Africa Southern Africa
africa Africa's elephant population declines by 70 per cent over past 50 years: study By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:02 +0530 Full Article
africa Africa's policymakers, educators seek ways to end learning poverty on continent By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:38:02 +0530 Full Article
africa South Africa expects G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:14:01 +0530 Full Article
africa Four-day Africa Tech Festival 2024 kicks off in Cape Town By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:02 +0530 Full Article
africa Tilak’s maiden ton, Abhishek’s 50 fire India to 219/6 against South Africa in 3rd T20I By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:34:36 +0530 Tilak Varma got ample backing from Abhishek Sharma who made a brisk 50 after SA skipper Aiden Markram invited the visitors to bat first. Full Article Cricket
africa African swine fever: culling of pigs complete at Kottiyur in Kannur By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:42:15 +0530 A 48-member rapid response team led by District Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. V. Prasanth and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. P. Biju oversaw the culling of 193 pigs across three farms Full Article Kerala
africa South Africa declares National Disaster after floods, storms By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:56:21 +0530 Disruptive rains, floods, strong winds and hail from Oct. 22 to Oct. 29 affected the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo, North-West, Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, Elias Sithole, head of the National Disaster Management Centre Full Article World
africa SA vs IND: Tilak Varma scripts history with maiden century in 3rd T20I against South Africa By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:31:00 GMT Despite the early dismissals of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh, Tilak continued his onslaught and ensured India posted a formidable total of 219 runs on the board. Full Article Sports Cricket
africa IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma's maiden T20I century guides India to 11-run win over South Africa, lead series 2-1 By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:22:00 GMT Tilak Varma showcased his talent by scoring his maiden T20I century, leading India to a formidable total of 219/6 in 20 overs against South Africa. Full Article Sports Cricket
africa African Americans and Orthodox Christianity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-26T02:45:59+00:00 Fr. Moses Berry joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy as the great grandson of a slave. What does Orthodox Christianity offer to the African American today? Learn more about Fr. Moses and a documentary film being produced called Hard Promise to Keep. Full Article
africa African Elephants Face Severe Decline Over Past Half-Century By www.newswise.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:24 EST A groundbreaking study released today reveals the alarming state of African elephant populations over the last 50 years. Both forest and savanna elephant species have experienced widespread declines due to overexploitation and habitat loss, mirroring the global trend affecting large-bodied animals. Full Article
africa Teaching Reading to African American Children: When Home and School Language Differ By www.readingrockets.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:31:28 EST Reading depends on spoken language. This is a simple statement with profound consequences for children whose spoken language differs from the language they are expected to read. For most children, the language skills they bring to school will support learning to read, which is mainly learning to understand their spoken language in a new form: print. However, some children’s language skills differ in important ways from the classroom language variety, and teachers rarely receive sound guidance on how to enhance their literacy instruction to meet these children’s needs. Full Article
africa Protecting the women and girls of South Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:28:42 +0000 HIV and AIDS can be prevented. It just takes you. Full Article
africa The Link in South Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:15:18 +0000 Five OM entities based in South Africa previously working in three separate offices throughout Pretoria have recently united under one roof. Full Article
africa OM South Africa appoints new leader By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 22:42:44 +0000 On 23 January 2015, OM South Africa celebrated Pranesh Anandlal’s leadership as director since 2008 and welcomed his successor, Andrè van der Bergh. Full Article
africa Loving youth through sports in South Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:04:21 +0000 OMer Jan Willem Otten uses basketball as a way to keep kids off the streets and put them in touch with the gospel Full Article
africa From Argentina to Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 17:05:31 +0000 Belen, 20, discovers she doesn't need to wait to serve God in missions when He sends her to Africa for six weeks. Full Article
africa North Africans prepare to go to Iraq By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:36:26 +0000 The OM Near East Field church planting school prepares students to cross cultural and religious boundaries. Full Article
africa Anti-human trafficking training in South Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:24:25 +0000 In the summer of 2013, a South African member of OM Czech Republic returned to her home country to lead anti-trafficking training and awareness seminars. Full Article
africa India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:34:09 +0530 Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of India vs South Africa 3rd T20I - Full Article
africa From KKR To India: Ramandeep Singh Debuts For National Team In South Africa By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:43:18 +0530 Before the toss ahead of the 3rd India vs South Africa T20I, Hardik Pandya handed the India cap to the debutant Ramandeep Singh Full Article
africa Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:06:22 +0530 India vs South Africa: Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 107-run knock from 56 balls at a strike rate of 191.07 Full Article
africa Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. - NDTV Sports By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:35:11 GMT Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. NDTV SportsPlayer match highlights - South Africa vs India, 3rd T20I, Today, India tour of South Africa, 2024 CricbuzzTilak Varma takes down South Africa, breaks world record with maiden T20I century, hits 7 sixes in Centurion Hindustan TimesIndia-South Africa T20I halted due to flying ants | To follow the match | Inshorts InshortsPig, Mouse, Snake, Flying Ants: Creatures Who Invaded Cricket Field During International Matches News18 Full Article