The proposed assistance will be channeled to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 2, 2020 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI IGAD at its inception in 1986 was dedicated only to issues of drought and desertification. In 1996 at the second foundation, the regional organization extended its mandate to act as a development agency with successful peace and security involvement. I believe IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP) is the start of […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI It is almost two decades since the term Economic Development Corridor (EDC) was coined. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was the first organization to use the term in 1998. Since then, EDC is known as an integrated network of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development. […]
The African Development Bank has signed an agreement with DAL Group, one of Sudan’s largest conglomerates, for the provision of up to $75 million to improve food security and household incomes in the country. The agreement is .. follow the link to AfDB website: Sudan: African Development Bank signs first private sector loan, DAL Group […]
The AUC-TI & GIZ Capacity Building Workshop lanched in Rabat. The workshop on Stakeholders Engagement on African Trade Policies and IGAD – UMA Regional Trade Policy Dialogue Forum. The workshop will take place from 25 – 27 September 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. L’Atelier de AUC-TI & GIZ de renforcement des capacités est lancé. L’atelier est […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI Could the endless search for peace be a trap? Yes, because “sustainable peace objectives with high standards of security and stability” is the bait that entices stakeholders to ignore the need for private sector development and regional economic integration until peace is achieved. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) appears to be totally trapped […]
Sudan: People still see the crisis as economic, not political, Poll Expert suggests government lift subsidies, pay “Shock Allowance” to survive the crisis. MC-Media Reports It seems that President Omar Al-Basher and the Sudanese government will be able to pass the strongest protests in its history if hard economic decisions are taken. The wave started in December […]
AllAfrica: Rwandan Engineer Recycles Glass to Make Eco-Friendly Bricks https://allafrica.com/stories/201808120004.html
,,,, Kampala meeting also directed the EAC states to expedite establishment of the proposed Monetary Institute and allied institutions so as to lay the ground for the envisaged East African Monetary Union. Click here
The Ethiopian Herald: Meat and Milk products’ export generated 77 million USD for Ethiopia. Assefa Sisay, Corporate Communication Director at the Ministry said that the export performance has shown a 40 million USD increment from same period last fiscal year. “Ethiopia generated over 240 million USD from manufacturing sector’s export over the past six months”, said Assefa Sisay. Click […]
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