Development
Malawi is likely to achieve only four of the eight MDGs namely: Reduce child mortality; Combat HIV, malaria and other diseases; Ensure environmental sustainability; and Develop global partnerships for development. However, close scrutiny point to alarming statistics: Rural poverty in Malawi remains widespread.
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DR Congo: Senior UN rights official calls on authorities to stop ‘appalling’ violence
A top UN human rights official called on authorities in the Democratic…
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Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life
Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national…
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Water and Sanitation Conference: Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation
The 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition, and the 7th…
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African leaders urge continent to strengthen political will toward achieving continental nutrition targets
Heads of African Union member states have called for more commitment and…
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Zimbabwe’s Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting
What: Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting – a forum for discussion…
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Local elections chance to advance peace in Central African Republic: UN envoy
Upcoming local elections represent a “significant opportunity” to advance the peace and…
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Mali: Three UN peacekeepers killed in explosive attack
Three peacekeepers in Mali were killed and five others seriously injured when…
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African Development Bank partners with African Hidden Champions Initiative of AFG and DEG to further regional industrialization
The African Development Bank will partner with African Hidden Champions in support…
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Mauritius: African Development Bank assessment report paves the way for further reforms to public procurement system
Mauritius has enhanced its public procurement system recently and is working with…
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African Development Bank Group and Japan sign exchange of notes for $350 million private sector assistance loan to finance Bank’s private sector…
Japan’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire Katsuya Ikkatai and AfDB Senior Vice President,…
