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13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting
The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) is set to take place from 21-23 August 2023 at the stunning Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, the Bahamas. This significant gathering will convene under the theme ‘Equality Toward a Common Future.’
As the host country, the Government of the Bahamas will lead the meeting, which serves as the primary decision-making platform for the Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/events/13th-commonwealth-womens-affairs-ministers-meeting
Collaboration is the only way forward, Commonwealth Secretary-General tells World Tourism Organization’s Africa Summit
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, underscored the pressing need for increased collaboration in order to foster a resilient and sustainable tourism sector that benefits people, prosperity, and the planet.
During her address at the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Commission for Africa meeting held in Mauritius, she shed light on the delicate vulnerability of the tourism industry and stressed the significance of collective action to address this issue.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/collaboration-only-way-forward-commonwealth-secretary-general-tells-world-tourism
A Nigerian student’s water app wins at the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge
In a world where saving money and planning groceries take precedence over conserving water, Prosper Ukachi, a talented innovator from Abuja, Nigeria, is set to revolutionise our perception of water conservation. His groundbreaking concept, recognised in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge, introduces the BlueHub app.
In collaboration with Gabriel Portas from Spain, Prosper’s team developed the prototype phone app, BlueHub, which holds the potential to transform our approach to water usage. The app allows users to calculate their water consumption and offers a plethora of strategies to reduce water usage, earn rewards, and connect with like-minded individuals who prioritise water conservation. With BlueHub, water consciousness may soon become a new global norm.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/a-nigerian-students-water-app-wins-at-the-xylem-ignite-global-student-innovation-challenge?lang=en
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