The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative…
UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries
Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The third edition of the…
AfDB Approves $19.85M Grant for Emergency Aid to Most Vulnerable in Sudan’s Conflict Areas
This Bank crisis response operation, implemented in collaboration with the ICRC, goes beyond short-term humanitarian interventions to invest in long-term resilience and sustainable development The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.85 million grant…
IWD 2025: HEDA Reaffirms Commitment to Smallholder Women Farmers
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has commended women farmers for their tireless efforts in ensuring food security. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Sulaimon Arigbabu,…
NIES2025: Nigeria is Charting A Bold Path for Energy Growth, Investment and Economic Expansion – Oduwole
At the opening of the Nigeria International Energy Summit, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a robust and dynamic energy sector. Highlighting critical policy shifts, international engagements, and investment-friendly initiatives,…
200 Anambra Farmers Benefit From RHI Agricultural Support Programme
The Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has commenced the training and empowerment of 200 farmers under the Renewed Hope Initiative(RHI), Agriculture Support Programme, enhancing food production and security. The 200 farmers selected from the 21 Local Government…
World Food Programme (WFP) to Deliver 48,000 Tons of Maize to Malawi with World Bank Funding
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Malawi have signed an agreement to import 48,000 metric tons of maize, valued at US$ 35 million and funded by the World Bank Group, to help food-insecure communities affected…
US $910 Million Needed To Support Humanitarian Efforts in North-East Nigeria in 2025 – United Nations
Given declining global funding for humanitarian efforts, the 2025 Nigeria HNRP aims at strengthening efficiency in the delivery of aid A total of just over US$ 910 million is required to respond to the humanitarian needs of 3.6 million people…
Lebanon: Food Insecurity Deepens Following Conflict, New Report Reveals
Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of hostilities in late 2024, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released on Wednesday. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
