MCC

Togo has validated 14 out of 20 performance indicators for the MCC 2024

The score, which is the same as for the MCC 2023, was presented by the MCA-Togo Cell to the local press on November 8, in Lomé. In detail, the West African country validated 7 out of 8 indicators in the “economic freedom” category, 5 out of 6 in “governing justly” and 2 out of 6 at the level of “investment in human capital”; the same … Continue reading Togo has validated 14 out of 20 performance indicators for the MCC 2024

Global Gateway

Global Gateway: EU announces new EU Circular Economy Resource Centre and SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa programme to accelerate global transition

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT – 16 April 2024 – Directorate-General for International Partnerships During the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen announced two initiatives aimed at advancing circular economy globally. The establishment of the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre under the Global Gateway strategy will facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges and partnerships between EU and third-country stakeholders, fostering the uptake of sound circular economy policies … Continue reading Global Gateway: EU announces new EU Circular Economy Resource Centre and SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa programme to accelerate global transition

ATD

Togo’s Digital Transformation is on track for 2025 completion

The Togo Digital Agency (ATD) is working on a plan to accelerate the digitization of public services in Togo. Presented at a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday 09 April 2024, the plan aims to modernise public administrations by introducing innovative technological tools. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation, this initiative aims to bring citizens closer to … Continue reading Togo’s Digital Transformation is on track for 2025 completion

Merck Foundation

Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Awarded on International Women’s Day for Her Efforts Towards Women Empowerment and Supporting Girl Education

March 15, 2024 09:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Business Executive Group awarded Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, at their Global She Achievers Awards 2024, for her efforts to empower women in STEM, and girls in education, and building healthcare capacity in Africa and beyond. The awards ceremony took place recently in Dubai, UAE. “Firstly, Happy International Women’s Day to … Continue reading Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Awarded on International Women’s Day for Her Efforts Towards Women Empowerment and Supporting Girl Education

Djibouti

DP World Hits Back at Djibouti Share Purchase

DP World Hits Back at Djibouti Share Purchase DP World, in a statement released by the government of Dubai, has announced that it will continue to pursue all legal means in its dispute over the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), following what it calls “Djibouti’s blatant disregard for the rule of law”. The statement is in response to the Djiboutian government’s announcement, on September 10, that … Continue reading DP World Hits Back at Djibouti Share Purchase