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Bridging Africa’s Great Gender-Financing DivideJan 22, 2020 11:45 AM ET Jan 22, 2020 - By Miriam Gathigah Soi Cate Chelang, a self-taught palette seat designer and carpenter, hard at work. She says that even after a decade of running her business she is unable to get bank credit to expand. Her situation is not a unique one in Africa. Credit: Miriam Gathigah/IPS NAIROBI, Jan 22 2020 (IPS) – What stands between Soi Cate Chelang and her dream of turning her small pallet-making. Read More |
Product Design & Development Services Market Size Worth $17.1 Billion by 2026: Grand View Research, Inc.Jan 22, 2020 10:55 AM ET Jan 22, 2020 - SAN FRANCISCO,The global product design and development services market size is expected to reach USD 17.1 billion by the end of 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.9% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. Low product cost, short time-to-market, and demand for advanced technologies are some of the factors boosting the growth. Medical and life sciences companies face extreme cost pressures to develop new innovative products in shorter. Read More |
How Consumer Habits Are Changing in The Food SectorJan 21, 2020 2:35 PM ET Jan 21, 2020 - In the past few years, the food industry has seen some significant changes in how people shop for everyday groceries. These trends are starting to shape the industry as we head into the new decade. It’s not just modern diets or eating habits that are driving this change. There is also a need for transparency and trust in what shoppers are consuming. Sustainability is also a hot topic of. Read More |
Top Ways To Boost Productivity in Your Business in 2020Jan 17, 2020 12:40 PM ET Jan 17, 2020 - It’s the start of a new decade, and there’s never been a better time to take your business to the next level. One of the best ways to ensure you stay on the right path and boost your company is to revisit how productive your operations are. Productivity can often slip, and in most cases, there are some quick fixes to help you get back on track. However, if you’re. Read More |
JinkoSolar Breaks World Record for P-type PERC and N-type HOT Bifacial Modules Conversion EfficiencyJan 17, 2020 7:35 AM ET Jan 17, 2020 - SHANGHAI,– JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that the maximum conversion efficiency of its P-type PERC and N-type HOT bifacial solar modules reached 21.82% and 22.49%, respectively, breaking the previous world record and setting a new industry standard for solar cell efficiency. These results were verified during testing conducted by TÜV Rheinland, an. Read More |
How to Save Money in the World of BusinessJan 16, 2020 7:05 PM ET Jan 16, 2020 - You might be well versed at turning over a profit, but you need to consolidate the money that you make if you’re to stand a chance of taking your business to the next level. Only when you look after your cash and stop wasting it can you invest it into the ongoing growth of your organisation. It is absolutely vital, then, that you heed the advice laid out below and. Read More |
India and Japan’s MPs Act Quickly to Implement Sexual and Reproductive Health Plans after ICPD25Jan 10, 2020 2:05 PM ET Jan 10, 2020 - By Mantoe Phakathi Parliamentarians from India and Japan are already discussing how to implement plants on sexual and reproductive health and rights soon after the recent Nairobi Summit on International Conference on Population Development (ICPD25). Credit : Jaideep Hardikar/IPS MBABANE , Jan 10 2020 (IPS) – Parliamentarians from India and Japan have hit the ground running by acting soon after the recent Nairobi Summit on International Conference on. Read More |
Does Africa’s Food Future Really Lie with Young Farmers?Jan 9, 2020 7:30 PM ET Jan 9, 2020 - By Busani Bafana Young farmers and brothers Prosper and Prince Chikwara are using precision farming techniques at their horticulture farm, outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Experts say that unless Africa promotes new and innovative farmers, the continent will be at the mercy of other nations for its food security. Credit: Busani Bafana/ IPS IBADAN, Nigeria, Jan 9 2020 (IPS) – Africa will starve or survive on expensive food imports because. Read More |
ADAMA and Tel Aviv University Collaborate to Establish a First-of-a-Kind Research and Teaching Center for the Development of Innovative Crop Protection Solutions sJan 9, 2020 9:35 AM ET Jan 9, 2020 - BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel,– ADAMA Ltd. (the “Company”) (SZSE: 000553), leading global crop protection company and Tel Aviv University (“TAU”) launched a unique research and teaching program on active substance delivery and formulation, an innovation and growth driver in the worlds of agriculture and crop protection. The innovative study program will be taught at The ADAMA Center for Novel Crop Protection Delivery Systems at Tel Aviv University. The collaboration between ADAMA and TAU will combine the. Read More |
Top 7 Popular Adult Onesie(2020)Jan 8, 2020 1:35 PM ET Jan 8, 2020 - Onesies are the most significant source that adds fun and entertainment to your celebrations and festivals. A couple of years earlier, it was a usual notion that onesie is clothing just for kids, but now it has shown equally incorrect. Onesie is a favorite as well as comfortable attire alike for youngsters and also grownups, and by using these grown-up onesie pajamas, you can restore the pleasure of your childhood. Read More |
African Politicians Asked to Develop Legal Instruments to Fight Climate ChangeJan 7, 2020 7:05 PM ET Jan 7, 2020 - By Isaiah Esipisu Dr Mithika Mwenda of PACJA (right) and Professor Seth Osafo (left), one of the negotiators at the climate talks currently being held in Spain. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS MADRID, Dec 6 2019 (IPS) – African legislators have been challenged to come up with legal frameworks for climate change to enable countries avoid catastrophes and reactionary emergencies that eat up their budgets. “African countries are spending up. Read More |
Tips for Not Falling Foul of IR35Jan 3, 2020 2:10 PM ET Jan 3, 2020 - IR35 is not anything new; it has been around for years. However, there is now new guidance and a few changes to the legislation relating to it, and it is something that all companies that use contractors need to be aware of. IR35 is mainly about the difference between employees and freelancers, and under the new rules, it will be up to the user of services to ensure that they. Read More |
7 Ways To Make Your Business More Environmentally-FriendlyDec 27, 2019 5:35 PM ET Dec 27, 2019 - Environmental impact is something that every business needs to consider in today’s day and age. There is constant media attention on the damage being done to the environment with lots of blame being placed on businesses. While it is true that some industries are worse than others, it is the responsibility of every business owner to look at their operation and identify ways in which they could reduce their impact.. Read More |
The End of Paper Cash? Explore the Transition to the Digital Dollar at the Digital Money Forum at CES 2020Dec 24, 2019 10:50 AM ET Dec 24, 2019 - LAS VEGAS,– The future of money is now – and it’s digital. While you might not carry a wad of cash in your pocket any longer what’s replacing it is open for debate. For some it’s a credit card, others a mobile payment device, others a subscription service like Uber where payments happen effortlessly. For others, the new “cash” is a bunch of digital codes that represent something of value.. Read More |
Sénégal : la Banque africaine de développement soutient pour 43,1 millions d’euros le Projet agropole Sud en CasamanceDec 24, 2019 1:45 AM ET Dec 24, 2019 - African Development Bank Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), le 18 décembre 2019 – Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé 43,1 millions d’euros en faveur du Projet de zone de transformation agro-industrielle (PZTA-Sud ou Agropole Sud). Le projet Agropole Sud est situé dans la région naturelle de Casamance (Ziguinchor, Sédhiou et Kolda), au Sud du Sénégal et qui recèle d’importantes potentialités agro-industrielles. Le PZTA-Sud est un. Read More |
COP 25: African Development Bank urges African nations to persist with climate change ambitions as marathon talks end in MadridDec 24, 2019 1:15 AM ET Dec 24, 2019 - MADRID, Dec 16 2019 – The African Development Bank has urged the continent’s nations to stay the course on climate action, after a marathon session of talks at the twenty-fifth Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 25) in Madrid. The conference was scheduled to run from 2 to 13 December, but only concluded business on Sunday, two days after the official programme. Read More |
African Development Bank joins forces with international organisations to help developing countries build resilience to extreme weatherDec 24, 2019 12:55 AM ET Dec 24, 2019 - MADRID, Dec 13 2019 – The African Development Bank has joined forces with 11 other international organizations to assist developing countries to build resilience against the impact of natural disasters caused by extreme weather. Following a series of deadly weather events that have caused widespread destruction, especially in Africa, the institutions came together at the COP 25 climate change conference in Madrid on Tuesday to launch the Alliance for Hydromet. Read More |
ECOWAS endorses Adesina for second term as President of the African Development BankDec 23, 2019 11:25 PM ET Dec 23, 2019 - Dec 23 2019 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the institution. The decision was announced at the end of the fifty-sixth ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, held on Saturday in Abuja, Nigeria. “In recognition of the sterling performance. Read More |
AUDIO: “We Cannot Achieve Zero-Leprosy by 2030 Without a Vaccine” – WHO Team LeaderDec 23, 2019 10:50 PM ET Dec 23, 2019 - By Stella Paul DHAKA, Dec 13 2019 (IPS) – Dr Erwin Cooreman is the Team Leader of WHO’s Global Leprosy Programme. This week, he is in Dhaka to attend the National Conference on Leprosy, which was inaugurated by the prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. In her speech, she reiterated her commitment to make the country Zero-Leprosy by 2030. On the sidelines of the conference, IPS interviewed Cooreman to ask him his. Read More |
AUDIO: If We Are to Achieve Zero-leprosy by 2030, This Is the Best Time and OpportunityDec 23, 2019 10:50 PM ET Dec 23, 2019 - By Stella Paul DHAKA, Bangladesh, Dec 13 2019 (IPS) – Dr Rahat Chawdhury is the Deputy Program Manager at the National Leprosy Program of Bangladesh. His is the umbrella organization of hundreds of doctors, technical experts, counsellors, strategists, health advocates, field workers and thousands of leprosy-affected people as the beneficiaries. In Dhaka, the past two days, Chowdhury has been busy organizing and coordinating the National Congress on Leprosy. The. Read More |