Climate change will affect hydropower in Africa
7 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPhoto: Pixabay/Justasurferdude Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation […]
Read MoreIRC calls for urgent action following a sharp surge in cases of malnutrition amongst displaced people in Sudan
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Sudan Source: International Rescue Committee During the ongoing fighting, more than 4 million people have fled their homes and are suffering the consequences of the interruption of access to essential services.
Read MoreAfrican trade agreements should include environmental provisions to drive sustainable agricultural growth, finds new analysis
6 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe flagship Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) calls for the diversification of import sources to mitigate the adverse effects of the Ukraine crisis. DAR ES SALAAM: African trade agreements can boost agricultural imports and exports and curb the adverse effects of climate change by including actionable provisions, according to the latest […]
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African Startups Mull Home-Grown Solutions to Combat Climate Change
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentDelegates outside the Climate Action Innovation Hub on the frontlines of the Africa Climate Summit. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa By Aimable TwahirwaNAIROBI, Sep 6 2023 (IPS) A group of young African startups made their presence known at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, hoping to play a big role in […]
Read MoreFY24 National Defense Authorization Act Provisions Aim to Increase Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and Contracting Opportunities
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentOverview Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of political discourse, renewing bipartisan support for the United States’ global technological edge. As Congress and the Department of Defense (DOD) seek to increase US AI capabilities, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—legislation authorizing policy and funding for US military operations and […]
Read MoreNew study demonstrates positive impact of school-based nutrition education on adolescent girls’ diets in Ethiopia
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentSeptember 5, 2023, Washington, DC: A comprehensive package of nutrition education interventions delivered through public primary schools can significantly improve dietary practices among adolescents, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.
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NDB Spotlight: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Who Benefits?
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentFarmer in Lesotho. Credit: Angelo Moleele By Marianne Buenaventura Goldman and Reitumetse Nkoti MabulaMASERU, Lesotho , Sep 5 2023 (IPS) The Role of the New Development Bank in Monitoring Project Impacts on Communities The 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa this month has once again put the spotlight […]
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Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentTia-Alexi Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2023-09/IMG_0250%20%281%29.JPG agnes Tue, 09/05/2023 – 13:00 Staff/Board Category Staff Tia-Alexi Roberts (Narragansett), Communications and Editorial Assistant, is an enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Nation and is a multi-talented individual who actively promotes her Indigenous culture. Holding the title of Miss New Hampshire Sweetheart 2023, she uses […]
Read MoreInternal displacement in Sudan nearly doubles since onset of conflict
5 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration Nearly 7.1 million people are displaced within Sudan, of whom 3.8 million are newly displaced due to the violence that erupted mid-April between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Force.
Read MoreK&L Gates Welcomes Hong Kong Technology Partner
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentHong Kong – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Paul Haswell as a partner in its Hong Kong office. Haswell joins K&L Gates from Seyfarth Shaw (Hong Kong), where he was head of their regional Technology practice, handling both contentious and non-contentious technology matters. Haswell has been practicing in […]
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