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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DetailsGabon’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…
DetailsMany 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.…
DetailsGhana 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…
DetailsOn International Youth Day we celebrate young people — their courage, passion, optimism and their current and future contributions to our world. Today marks a day to reflect on what we have learned in the youth development community and where we are headed. One thing is for sure: It’s a young person’s world out…
DetailsREDUCING FOOD IMPORT BILLS: HOW CAN GHANA LEARN FROM THE JAMAICAN EXAMPLE? Both Ghana and Jamaica are developing countries that have substantial proportions of their populations relying on agriculture for subsistence. Whilst Ghana is still struggling to cut down on food imports, Jamaica has successfully reduced food imports by substantially increasing output in agriculture. On…
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DetailsCiti Business News can confirm customers of DKM Diamond Microfinance limited will begin receiving their locked up investments by the end of this month, September, 2016. The payment will be made by the Registrar-General’s Department which is the official liquidator of DKM. Over 70,000 customers have so far been validated to receive their locked up…
DetailsViolence has broken out in the Gabonese capital Libreville after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of Saturday’s presidential election.Opposition candidate Jean Ping said two people had been killed and many injured after security forces launched an attack on his party’s headquarters.The government said it was targeting “armed criminals” who had earlier set the parliament…
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