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Beaten and Tortured for a Ransom, Lured by the Promise of a LivelihoodNov 28, 2019 12:10 PM ET Nov 28, 2019 - By Rafiqul Islam This is part of a series of features from across the globe on human trafficking. IPS coverage is supported by the Riana Group. The International Organisation for Migration says that in Bangladesh victims of human trafficking are either abducted or lured with promises of a better life. Credit: Rafiqul Islam Sarker/IPS DHAKA, Oct 17 2019 (IPS) – After his father passed away two years ago, the. Read More |
Agro-tech Offers Answers for African Farmers at Iowa MeetNov 28, 2019 12:10 PM ET Nov 28, 2019 - By James Reinl Female subsistence farmers, who according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa form more than 70 percent of farmers in Africa. Last week USAID announced $70 million of investment into research for new seeds and methods to reduce the impact of droughts and disease on crops across the developing world. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS DES MOINES, United States , Oct 21 2019 (IPS) – Experts. Read More |
Africa’s Investment Drive Gathers PaceNov 28, 2019 12:10 PM ET Nov 28, 2019 - By Farhana Haque Rahman Africa Investment Forum 2018 ROME, Oct 18 2019 (IPS) – Headwinds are blowing amid IMF warnings of a “synchronised slowdown” in global economic growth, yet Africa’s investment drive is still gathering pace, supported by intense international competition in development finance. Despite the global slowdown, 19 sub-Saharan countries are among nearly 40 emerging markets and developing economies forecast by the IMF to maintain. Read More |
Callon Provides Update Regarding Carrizo TransactionNov 28, 2019 12:10 PM ET Nov 28, 2019 - HOUSTON,Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) (“Callon” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement regarding its previously announced pending all-stock acquisition of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRZO) (“Carrizo”). Yesterday, Callon filed an investor presentation highlighting the benefits of the Carrizo transaction. The presentation is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.callon.com/ as well as on https://www.sec.gov/. As the presentation makes clear, Callon is led by an experienced Board. Read More |
Starting a Pharmaceutal Business? Here’s What You Need.Nov 28, 2019 12:10 PM ET Nov 28, 2019 - The pharmaceutical industry is ever-evolving, and while established drug companies dominate the market, there is also room for entrepreneurs who want to start their own pharmaceutical business. This is perfect for those who have a great mind for research and development, and want to venture into the medical market. It can seem daunting to know where to begin when starting out in such a huge industry, so here’s what you. Read More |
2019 Global Gender Summit marks concrete gains and actionable goals to surge ahead on gender equalityNov 28, 2019 9:50 AM ET Nov 28, 2019 - By PRESS RELEASE Highlights of the Summit include the launch of: • AFAWA risk-sharing facility to de-risk lending to women • 50 Million African Women Speak, a Pan-African networking platform • Joint UNECA-African Development bank Gender index KIGALI, Rwanda, Nov 28 2019 – “We’ve known it from the beginning that equality and women’s empowerment is the true way for sustainable development,” Rwanda’s Minister of Gender and Family Promotion,. Read More |
How to Stay Safe when Remote WorkingNov 28, 2019 12:05 AM ET Nov 28, 2019 - If you’ve decided that the traditional office space does nothing for your productivity throughout the working day, then you’ve probably already made the transition to remote working. As a person that works from home, you are granted more control over your schedule, you don’t have to contend with tedious workplace politics, and you don’t have your boss breathing down your neck from 9am to 5pm. These are just some. Read More |
Papua New Guinea Air Services Limited Signs Agreement To Deploy Aireon’s Space-Based Technology In PNG And Contribute To A Safer Sky In The Asia PacificNov 27, 2019 7:35 AM ET Nov 27, 2019 - NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea Air Services Limited (PNGASL) announced it has signed an agreement to deploy Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance service in the Port Moresby Flight Information Region (FIR). This announcement will enable the near-term deployment of 100 percent, real-time air traffic surveillance of all ADS-B equipped aircraft. Since its operations commenced in 2008, PNGASL has relied on ground-based infrastructure for its surveillance capabilities. However,. Read More |
When African Women are Financially Included, an Entire Continent WinsNov 26, 2019 8:35 PM ET Nov 26, 2019 - By Emmanuel Hitimana The Global Gender Summit, hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), and which is currently taking place from Nov. 25 to 27 in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Credit: Plasir Muzogeye/IPS KIGALI, Nov 26 2019 (IPS) – When Rwandan-born, Senegalese-raised entrepreneur and businesswoman Kristine Ngiriye was 18 she had a brilliant idea that she wanted to translate into a business. But when she went to her local bank. Read More |
Global Gender Summit 2019: African leaders take on the responsibility to urgently close the gender gap.Nov 26, 2019 8:15 PM ET Nov 26, 2019 - By PRESS RELEASE ‘There is no template to follow…we (women) can deliver but we can deliver differently” – President Sahle-Work Zewde, President of Ethiopia ‘We are making sure that narrowing this gender gap is everyone’s responsibility,’ President Paul Kagame of Rwanda ‘This discrimination is political, economic and social; it is politically incorrect, unjustifiable socially.’ – Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat ‘A smarter world must invest. Read More |
Winning the ‘No Food Loss’ Battle: The Case of JapanNov 26, 2019 8:00 PM ET Nov 26, 2019 - By Veena S. Kulkarni Veena S. Kulkarni, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, Sociology and Geography, Arkansas State University, USA ARKANSAS, Nov 20 2019 (IPS) – Humankind since almost the time that there is recorded history has grappled with the question of ‘how many is too many?’ The response is expectedly complex as it varies across time and space. The pace of population growth was slow till about. Read More |
Salt-Free Softeners are Becoming California’s Savior Against Hard Water While Being Eco-FriendlyNov 26, 2019 5:00 PM ET Nov 26, 2019 - California bans salt-based water softeners due to their environmental and economic impacts and supports salt-free water softeners as a strong alternative. California, November 26, 2019 – Homeowners in California have long depended on conventional salt-based water softeners to remove “hardness” from their water supplies. However, these systems have come under fire due to the negative impact they have on the environment and the economy. Salt-based water softeners use “ion-exchange” to. Read More |
First ladies panel seeks urgent policies to translate Africa’s demographic dividend into viable potentialNov 26, 2019 11:20 AM ET Nov 26, 2019 - By PRESS RELEASE “What a man can do, a woman can do just as well,” Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda “History will judge us if we don’t work together to take action now,” Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu KIGALI, Rwanda, Nov 26 2019 – “Investments in gender equality are critical to realizing demographic dividend, but we need to ensure that women have the. Read More |
Net Food Importer Turkey Grapples with Challenges of Food Self-sufficiencyNov 18, 2019 10:20 PM ET Nov 18, 2019 - By Ed Holt Turkey’s farmers struggle with the effects of climate change, land degradation and other barriers to sustainable agriculture. Mark Nesbitt/CC by 2.0 VIENNA, Nov 18 2019 (IPS) – Despite latest research showing Turkey lagging in overall food sustainability, progress in sustainable agriculture appears to be a bright spot in the country’s troubled agriculture industry. But local farming groups, NGOs and international bodies, while welcoming government efforts to promote. Read More |
Why Quality Needs to Be a Priority in Home ImprovementNov 18, 2019 7:45 PM ET Nov 18, 2019 - When you’re improving your home, you’ll no doubt be thinking about the finished look and how much you’ll end up spending, but the main thing you should focus on is quality. Focusing on quality has a number of advantages, some of which are listed below, and can give your home the luxury finish you’ve dreamed of. It Can Increase Your Home’s Value Good quality renovations can make a big difference. Read More |
KBR Awarded First Commercial License for Vinyl Acetate Monomer TechnologyNov 18, 2019 11:35 AM ET Nov 18, 2019 - HOUSTON, — KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been awarded a contract for Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) technology by Shenghong Refining Petrochemical (Lian Yun Gang) Co. Ltd., China. This is the first commercial VAM technology license secured under an alliance agreement between KBR and Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) to commercialize SDK’s VAM technology. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide License and Basic Engineering Design for a 300 KTA VAM unit to be. Read More |
Empower Young People to Sustain Our Planet, and Let Peace and Prosperity ThriveNov 17, 2019 8:40 PM ET Nov 17, 2019 - By Crystal Orderson We need to empower young people to sustain our planet, and let peace and prosperity thrive says UN’s Resident Co-ordinator in Kenya, Siddharth Chatterjee speaks to IPS on reflections on the ICPD25 Summit. Young people at ICPD25 youth session. Credit: Mantoe Phakathi / IPS NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 2019 (IPS) – Q: At ICPD25 we heard that women and girls are still waiting for the unmet. Read More |
Art Helping Women to Highlight Gender-based Violence at ICPD25Nov 17, 2019 8:10 PM ET Nov 17, 2019 - By Mantoe Phakathi Ann Kihii (25) spends time with other young women from poor communities in Nairobi and use embroidery to create images that tell a story about the daily challenges they face. They also get a chance to discuss the issues among themselves in a safe space. Credit: Mantoe Phakathi / IPS NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 2019 (IPS) – While women find it hard to talk about. Read More |
This Time Around ICPD25 Commitments Will Be Met Says UNFPA …Nov 17, 2019 8:00 PM ET Nov 17, 2019 - By Crystal Orderson Bettina Maas / UNFPA Ethiopia. Credit: Crystal Orderson / IPS NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 2019 (IPS) – The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA Ethiopia country representative, Bettina Maas speaks to IPS at the ICPD25 Nairobi Summit and she says she is optimistic that this time around that the three critical commitments; bringing preventable maternal deaths, gender based violence and harmful practices, as well as unmet. Read More |
Young People at ICPD25: ‘ We Have the Right to Sexual and Reproductive Rights’Nov 17, 2019 7:55 PM ET Nov 17, 2019 - By Joyce Chimbi ICPD25 Youth delegates: Michele Simon (left) and Botho Mahlunge. Credit: Joyce Chimbi / IPS NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 2019 (IPS) – Every day in developing countries it is estimated that 20,000 girls under the age of 18 give birth. This amounts to 7.3 million births a year. Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are still the leading cause of death among adolescent girls, according to the. Read More |