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Samoa Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the essential role that fathers and father figures play within the family and society. While it is observed on different dates worldwide, its significance lies in recognising fathers’ love, sacrifices, and contributions to family life and the broader community.
Samoa is distinctive in making Father’s Day a public holiday since 2005, underscoring the Pacific nation’s profound respect for family values and parental honour. Over time, this celebration has evolved beyond a simple acknowledgement to become a significant cultural event. It not only honours traditional paternal roles as providers but also recognises the modern father’s active participation in child-rearing and domestic responsibilities. This shift reflects broader societal changes in the understanding of fatherhood, where emotional support and involvement in daily family life are increasingly valued alongside economic provision.
AFC reports US$50B GDP impact and 7M jobs created through scalable infrastructure model
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual Development Impact Report, showcasing significant achievements across 36 African countries. The report reveals that AFC-backed projects have contributed over US$50 billion to GDP and created 7 million jobs through 166 projects.
A standout achievement is the establishment of Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy platform, which currently delivers 1.4 GW of clean electricity and plans to reach 3 GW by 2030. The platform demonstrates AFC’s commitment to leading Africa’s energy transition.
Notable projects include the Lobito Rail Corridor linking Angola, DRC, and Zambia, which has reduced export timelines from 45 to 7 days, and the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine, contributing 6% to DRC’s GDP. The organisation’s success in blending strategic development with commercial viability offers a blueprint for accelerating Africa’s infrastructure development.
Read the original article here: https://africafinancecorporation.africa-newsroom.com/press/africa-finance-corporation-reports-us50-billion-gdp-impact-and-7-million-jobs-created-through-scalable-infrastructure-model?lang=en
Singapore’s SixSense raises $8.5M to bring AI intelligence to chip manufacturing
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Webinar on Commonwealth Youth Driving Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in Fiji | 16th Feb 2023 Recording
During the online discussion, Rinesh talks at length about how his experience with lack of access to nutritious food during his childhood and subsequently the devastating effects of COVID-19 spurred him into action to create a sustainable and affordable means of food cultivation for Fijians struggling with the effects of the downturned economy.
Metaverse Use Cases And Benefits
Metaverse Use Cases And BenefitsThe Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to an all new collaboration with the Meta Intelligence Group and Rave.Space Asia for a webinar on the exciting new realms of the Metaverse! By 2028, the global market for...
Commonwealth Pathways for Tackling Climate Change- the Fiji Story
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present to you an all new and unprecedented event on the Commonwealth Pathways for Tackling Climate Change- the Fiji Story.