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Ghana gets USD 14 Million for the Restoration of Degraded Forests through Sustainable Forest Plantations
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a USD 14 million senior loan through its private sector window to Form Ghana Ltd for restoration of degraded forest reserves through sustainably managed forest plantations. The Board decision supports the Bank’s contribution to inclusive and green growth, and its commitment to providing and leveraging well-placed finance…
Abdoulkader Dileita Mohamed appointed as Executive Secretary – Head of the Administrative Tribunal of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Abdoulkader Dileita Mohamed as the Executive Secretary, Head of the Administrative Tribunal, with effect from 1st September 2016. The Bank made this known in a Press Release on Friday. Abdoulkader Dileita, a national of the Republic of Djibouti, is currently serving as the Secretary to…
AfDB facilitates digital financial inclusion of small-scale farmers in Togo
After its success in Liberia, the African Development Bank is supporting another digital payment project in line with its agriculture transformation agenda. “AGRIPME” (Agri Porte Monnaie Electronique) is a joint project of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Digital Economy in Togo aiming to provide subsidies to farmers through electronic wallets provided by…
Debate, discord mark UN Conference on Trade and Development
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development renewed its mandate at its annual summit, aiming to more closely align international trade policies and standards with the new global development agenda. But reaching consensus was not easy. Negotiations were marked by intense discussions and a debate persists about whether UNCTAD is giving enough of a…
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Vote rigging: How to spot the tell-tale signs
Gabon’s opposition says it was cheated of victory, after official results showed a turnout of 99.93% in President Ali Bongo’s home region, with 95% of votes in his favour. Elizabeth Blunt has witnessed many elections across Africa, as both a BBC journalist and election observer and looks at six signs of possible election rigging. Too…
Ghanaian Farmers Cash in on UDP Technology
Many rice farmers at the four major irrigation schemes in the Upper East and Northern regions of Ghana have embraced urea deep placement (UDP) technology and continue to make giant strides in their farming business. They are improving their household income level exponentially with assistance from IFDC’s Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture Technology Transfer project.…
Ghana loses nearly US$2.1 billion dollars to tax evasion and incentives annually
Ghana loses nearly US$2.1 billion dollars to tax evasion and incentives annually, reveals a study carried out by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), a civil society organisation. According to the study, which was conducted on behalf of the National Coordinating Council of the Public Services International (PSI), there was the loss of revenue in…