Tag: Development

UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access
Asia, Europe

UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on May 6 announced the conclusion of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention, marking a significant step forward in bilateral ties. The agreement is expected to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by easing trade barriers, promoting investment, and creating a more predictable business environment. PM Modi said the … Continue reading UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access

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Deepening Ties to Drive Renewable Energy Transformation
Africa

Deepening Ties to Drive Renewable Energy Transformation

In a courtesy meeting held at the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) office, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Liberia’s renewable energy sector through an enhanced partnership with the agency.  Mr. Aliou M. Dia, Resident Representative of UNDP Liberia, and Mr. Samuel B. Nagbe, Executive Director of RREA, engaged in a strategic dialogue on scaling up renewable energy initiatives … Continue reading Deepening Ties to Drive Renewable Energy Transformation

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How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa
Africa

How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

In Nairobi’s Westlands tech hub, an AI engineer squints at his computer screen, awaiting a shipment of GPUs ordered four months ago from Shenzhen, China. With each passing week, the container’s journey across trade bottlenecks feels less like a logistical hiccup and more like a casualty of geopolitical conflict. Around him, the hum of ambition is increasingly muffled by something Africa didn’t start—but must now … Continue reading How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

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GKSD
Europe

GKSD Announces Landmark Agreement with Albania to Enhance Healthcare and Education

Rome, Italy – Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 – GKSD Holding, a leading global organization, today announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Albanian government to bolster healthcare and education in Albania.  The agreement, signed by GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi and GSD Vice President Paolo Rotelli, alongside Albanian Prime Minister H.E. Edi Rama, the Italian Ambassador, and the Albanian Minister of Health, marks … Continue reading GKSD Announces Landmark Agreement with Albania to Enhance Healthcare and Education

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Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Action on Climate Resilience and Early Warning Systems
Asia

Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Action on Climate Resilience and Early Warning Systems

Press Release – Bishkek, 11 April 2025 – The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Food Programme, and key development partners, convened an International Scientific and Practical Conference on Monitoring and Forecasting Climate-Related Natural Disasters focused on improving the monitoring and forecasting of climate-related natural disasters.  In … Continue reading Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Action on Climate Resilience and Early Warning Systems

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Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management
Global

Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management

Press Release – 21 February 2025 – Sustainable land management & restoration Bonn, 21 February 2025 – The Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed an agreement paving the way for the 17th session of the Convention’s Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar in 2026. COP17 will bring together UNCCD’s 197 Parties in a crucial global forum to accelerate … Continue reading Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management

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GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation
Africa

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

Press Release – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | January 28, 2025 ― During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11 African countries and across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa. The projects are funded through … Continue reading GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

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Abbyy
United States

ABBYY Unveils New Innovative Capabilities for Purpose-Built AI

Newest AI capabilities accelerate business outcomes for document-specific processes Press Release – October 30, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – ABBYY today previewed a suite of new innovative capabilities for purpose-built AI that empower businesses to simplify success and accelerate ROI in their automation initiatives. These include Phoenix, a multi-modal approach to zero-shot learning leveraging small language models andpurpose-built for document tasks, a Secure Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway, and enterprise-ready … Continue reading ABBYY Unveils New Innovative Capabilities for Purpose-Built AI

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DFC
Asia, United States

DFC Announces $70 Million in New Investments in India to Advance Shared Priorities in Health Systems, Affordable Housing, and Small Business Support

NEW DELHI, INDIA – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation today announced several new investments in India’s private sector designed to advance top priorities of the U.S. and Indian Governments, including advancing health systems––particularly vaccines––expanding access to affordable housing, and broadening support for small businesses. “Our partnership with India is both local and global,” said DFC Deputy CEO Nisha Biswal said during a visit to India. “DFC is … Continue reading DFC Announces $70 Million in New Investments in India to Advance Shared Priorities in Health Systems, Affordable Housing, and Small Business Support

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