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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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Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis
Join us for an enlightening fireside chat with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy on Sri Lanka’s Economic Road to Recovery in collaboration with RCS Sri Lanka. Dr. Coomaraswamy will provide crucial insights into Sri Lanka’s current economic standing and potential paths to recovery, drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Empowering Travel for All: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome | Webinar Recording
The webinar was a fireside chat with Simon Sansome, founder of Snowball Community, a global disability app that aims to make travel more inclusive.
The Ghana Story | Webinar Recording
Delve into the captivating world of Ghana, a vibrant nation at the heart of West Africa that proffers a myriad of opportunities for investors, businesses and partners.
The Commonwealth: Trade and Unity
The modern Commonwealth is an association of nations which’s shared values unite 2.5 billion people in 54 countries. Through its branches all over the world, the Royal Commonwealth Society tries to harness this soft power.
In conversation with Dr Muhammad Tahir Mansoori
Dr Mansoori is a well-known and highly respected scholar within the community of Islamic scholars in Pakistan. He is currently serving as a Resident Shari’ah Board member for the Pakistani commercial and retail bank, Askari Bank Ltd., and also as a Shari’ah Advisory...
Why do we need a Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in 2021?
The world is reeling from the impact of Covid-19. An estimated 4.6 million people have died. In 2020, Commonwealth countries suffered a loss of US$1.15 trillion and 84% fell into recession. Trade and shipping patterns face ongoing disruptions and uncertainties...