Erratic water supplies mean women in urban Zimbabwean cities, like Bulawayo, need to fetch water from water points. Studies have shown that while water, sanitation and hygiene are a women’s domain, they are not involved in water management. Credit: Ignatius Banda/IPS By Ignatius BandaBulawayo, ZIMBABWE , Oct 19 2021 (IPS) […]
Read MoreEvent Post October 19, 2021 Economic workshop: Fostering China’s integrated urban-rural development Qiyun Huang The common prosperity policy offers opportunities to reduce poverty and boost human capital.
Read MoreCountry: Yemen Source: UN Children’s Fund UNICEF urgently needs more than US$235 million to continue its life-saving work in Yemen till mid-2022. Otherwise, it will be forced to scale down or stop its vital assistance for vulnerable children.
Read MoreDigital health technologies are revolutionizing the global health environment by advancing healthcare services, Big Data analytics and medical device development and innovation, expanding the reach, accessibility and effectiveness of healthcare beyond traditional models. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that digital health solutions, through increased use and scale, can […]
Read MoreAustin – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Chris Graff as a partner in the intellectual property (IP) procurement and portfolio management practice. Graff joins the firm’s Austin office from IP firm Pirkey Barber PLLC. Graff focuses on the areas of trademarks, brand management, false advertising, unfair competition, […]
Read MoreOct 13, 2021 In the News India Nigeria Is Recording success with genetically modified cowpea-Gidado (Von.Gov) Food Prices Trade Von.gov (Nigeria) published an article stating that it’s been over a year since Nigeria released the world’s first genetically modified cowpea – also known as the black-eyed pea – and the legume’s most […]
Read MoreCountry: Central African Republic Source: UN Secretary-General The Secretary‑General urges all parties to engage constructively through an inclusive political dialogue with a view to making tangible progress in the peace and reconciliation process.
Read MoreANTARA – Penurunan muka tanah di Kota Pekalongan, Jawa Tengah, menjadi persoalan serius. Menurut Walikota Pekalongan, Achmad Afzan Arslan Djunaid pada Senin 18 Oktober, Pemkot Pekalongan tengah melakukan berbagai upaya untuk …
Read MoreAt least 22 people have been killed and two remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in southern India.
Read MoreRas Bongo Wisely Tafari (far right) holds on to the CARICOM’s symbol of the reparatory justice movement, the reparations baton, in Castries, Saint Lucia. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS By Alison KentishDOMINICA, Oct 18 2021 (IPS) The Rastafarian organizations in the Caribbean are determined that the issue of slavery reparations will emerge […]
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