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United Kingdom (UK) boosts African mining investments in lead-up to African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
African Development Bank and Invest in Africa sign $850,000 grant agreement to boost inclusive green jobs in Ghana
The African Development Bank has partnered with Invest in Africa (IIA) to launch MicroGREEN, a $850,000 initiative that creates sustainable employment opportunities in Ghana and Senegal. The project aims to create 500 green jobs, with a particular focus on targeting women, youth, and individuals with disabilities in agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation.
The initiative is funded through the Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), complementing an existing $1 million grant from the Bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The two-year project will focus on developing climate-resilient employment opportunities in sectors requiring ecosystem management and green technology expertise.
MicroGREEN addresses the underrepresentation of women and youth in Africa’s sustainable growth sectors by providing entrepreneurship training, business development services, and mentorship programs. The project specifically targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and Senegal, where access to business development resources is often limited, particularly for women- and youth-led ventures.
Read the original article here: https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-development-bank-and-invest-in-africa-sign-850000-grant-agreement-to-boost-inclusive-green-jobs-in-ghana-and-senegal?lang=en
NBA and FIBA to host first Basketball Without Borders camp in East Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced that the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp will take place in Kigali, Rwanda. Set for 23-26 August at the Petit Stade, this marks the programme’s first venture into East Africa, following previous successful editions in Angola, Egypt, Senegal and South Africa.
The prestigious camp will welcome 60 of Africa’s most promising young basketball players, both male and female, aged 18 and under. Participants will receive expert coaching from current and former NBA, WNBA, and FIBA professionals, alongside comprehensive life skills and leadership training.
FIBA’s Head of Players Unit, Kimberley Gaucher, highlighted Rwanda’s growing significance in African basketball, citing recent achievements, including hosting the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying tournament and multiple Basketball Africa League events.
Nike, BWB’s global partner since 2002, will provide participants with athletic apparel and footwear.
Read the original article here: https://nba.africa-newsroom.com/press/the-national-basketball-association-nba-and-the-international-basketball-federation-fiba-to-host-first-basketball-without-borders-camp-in-east-africa?lang=en
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Pacific Leadership in a Global Context: A Conversation with John Loau
We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming webinar featuring distinguished Pacific leader John Loau, Chair of the Pacific Blues, who will share invaluable insights on Pacific leadership in today’s global landscape.
Sierra Leone’s Fashion Heritage and the Rise of Eco-Conscious Design | Webinar Recording
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an engaging and insightful webinar, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sierra Leone’s fashion industry and its remarkable evolution towards sustainability.
Sierra Leone’s Fashion Heritage and the Rise of Eco-Conscious Design
The Commonwealth Chamber is delighted to present its inaugural webinar of 2025, focusing on women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship in emerging economies.
New nations on the bloc: Togo and Gabon join the Commonwealth of Nations
On 25 June 2022, during the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 (CHOGM), at the closing session, the nations of Togo and Gabon were officially inducted into the Commonwealth as the 55th and 56th members of the bloc.
Reigniting Old Flames: The Liberalisation of Trade in Environmental Goods and Services (EGS)
On 8 June 2022, the Commonwealth Secretariat (hereby referred to as ‘the Secretariat’) published a study jointly conducted by the Secretariat’s Economic Adviser on Multilateral Trade, Collin Zhuawu, and Assistant Research Officer, Kimonique Powell.
Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic Prospects in the Emerging Asian-European Supply Chain 2022
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic Prospects in the Emerging Asian-European Supply Chain”
Tackling Fundamental Gaps in the Bangladeshi Legal Education System
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How to solve the skills gap dilemma among Bangladesh’s youth
In this interview with our correspondent Fatema Antara, Shahariar Sadat discusses whether the current education system of Bangladesh equips students with the necessary skills needed to compete in the local and global job markets.
HM The Queen
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, will be devoted to your service”. A declaration by Her Majesty which without a doubt came true! On 8 September 2022, Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away at Balmoral...