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Torino, 24 July – IDA, UCEE and ADN have had a meeting in Torino to discuss regarding the development of Ivory Coast. The first project that the 3 organisation will manage is the project for the african women empowerment, NourDign.
Dakar, 22 July – Benoît Ngom included in the register of human rights the need to have water, electricity, latrines. He was the guest of the Grand Jury in Dakar. The President of ” AJA ” Association of African Jurists ” and ADA ” African Diplomatic Academy ”, clearly says ” we can not talk
Bruxelles, 11 July – A ‘mini expo’ dedicated to SME that want to expand their business even outside Europe. The event, which will take place in parallel with the Dubai Expo 2020, was presented on July the 11 in the European Parliament in front of 28 entrepreneurs from all over Italy. Organized by Expertise House
Cascais, 10 July – The first edition of the EurAfrican forum held under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic and the Government of Portugal, is a one-day exclusive High-Level Forum. With the theme “Crafting Coalitions for Change, this action-oriented platform aims to foster stronger collaboration between Europe and Africa in order
London, 8 June – The World Oceans Day hosting the first edition of the Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF). Recognising Blue Economy as a major source of wealth and prosperity for the continent, the forum bring together government officials as well as high-level experts, investors, businesses, policy leaders, international organisations, civil society, public institutions and other
Bruxelles, 6 June – Digital Transformation: an opportunity for women in Africa, how new technologies can contribute to boost female entrepreneurship. The digital transformation of the African continent is a fast-growing source of new opportunities for women. However, the digital gender gap remains significant: only 36% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa owned a mobile phone
Torino, 27 May – The “Panafricando Association”, organizer of the Pan-African Festival, is made up of people, communities and associations of African descent and not only, united by the desire to fight stereotypes and prejudices thanks to the spread of African Culture and to the humanity that is rediscovered in sharing of moments of joy
Toronto, 10/11 May – Women’s Forum Canada has been a unique opportunity to generate concrete ideas to inform and influence the agenda of the G7 Summit. It was addressed a range of global issues, including gender equality, by unlocking the transformative potential of women’s leadership. To do so, it was focused on topics such as the role of the private sector in fostering
Dakar, 2 April – Andrea Giannetto meet in Dakar HE Mr. Ibraima Sanò the Guinea Bissau Ambassador in Senegal to discuss regarding the NourDign project in Bissau. NourDign (Nourish and Dignity) is a Pan African project for the women empowerment, well recognised around the world and by the main international institutions.
Dakar, 31 March – On Saturday March 31st in Dakar ADA (African Diplomatic Academy) has organised “The conference on the thought of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba”. The ADA President Benoit Ngom, Andrea Giannetto IDA President , Mohamed H’Midouche Executive ADA Vice President and others, have done their contribution in front of 300 people and the main
Dakar, 29 March – UNACOIS, in collaboration with USAID, Africa Lead and Feed Future, has organised a meeting to discuss regarding the Contract role in the agriculture field. Andrea Giannetto IDA President , has done his contribution expressing his international experience on the theme.
Dakar, 28 March –Andrea Giannetto IDA President meet a women group in Dakar, to discuss regarding NourDign project. NourDign (Nourish and Dignity) is a Pan African project for the women empowerment, well recognised around the world and by the main international institutions.
New York, 17 March – Andrea Giannetto IDA President has introduced the NourDign project to the General Assembly during the UN-Women initiative CSW62, dedicated to the women empowerment in the rural areas. More than 3.000 delegate worldwide, have attended to this important event from March the 12th to March the 23rd
New York, 17 March – Andrea Giannetto IDA President meet the Senegal women Minister H.E. Ndèye Sali Diop Dieng for the follow up on the MOU signed for the development of NourDign project. The meeting was held during the UN-Women initiative CSW62, dedicated to the women empowerment in the rural areas. More than 3.000 delegate
New York, 15 March – Andrea Giannetto IDA President meet the Ghana women Minister H.E. Otiko Afisa Djaba Ghana for the follow up on the MOU signed with the Ghana Northen Region for the development of NourDign project. The meeting was held during the UN-Women initiative CSW62, dedicated to the women empowerment in the rural
Brasilia, 18 March – Gerard Scerb IDA Brazilian representative, meet in Brasilia the Senegalese Prime Minister Mahammad Boune Abdallah Dionne, during the Senegalese mission in Brazil.
Brasilia, 18 March – Gerard Scerb IDA Brazilian representative, meet in Brasilia Mr. Sidiki Kaba External Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, during the Senegalese mission in Brazil.
New York, 12 March – During the CSW62 Mrs. Nafy Diagne, at the presence of H.E. Ndèye Sali Diop Dieng Women Minister of Senegal, Andrea Giannetto IDA President, Bineta Diop, Special Envoy on Women, Peace and security, Isatou Touray Gambia Trade Minister, and others; has introduced AWALEBIZ. AwaleBiz is the world’s number one online marketplace
Freetown, 6 March – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the people of the West African nation to conduct peaceful and credible polls. (L-R) Former President Jonathan and head of Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA); former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe and and head of the
New York, 5 March – Mr. Jean Bosco Butera the African Union Chief of Staff, meet in New York Andrea Giannetto IDA President to discuss regarding NourDign project.
Dakar, 3 March – Mrs. Rosa Teixeira Goudiaby Vaz, First Lady of Guinea-Bissau meet an IDA delegation in Dakar to discuss regarding NourDign project in Guinea Bissau. The Africa women empowerment is the main IDA social project.
Bujumbura, 28 February – Maura Bulga an IDA member has organised an humanitarian mission in Burundi and Uganda to help the refugees children.
Turin, 26 February – Andrea Giannetto IDA President meet in Turin Cheikhouna Falilou MBACKE, CSAA (Certified Sharia Advisor) Expert on Islamic Finance to discuss regarding several Projects for the Liberia development.
Dakar, 27 January – the ADA President Benoit NGom and the PUMA Nationa Coordinator Moussa Sow, have signed an MOU to develop several project in the border areas of Senegal. PUMA is the Emergency Program for the Modernization of Border Axes and territories and the agreement with ADA is to develop a collaboration for: border
Davos, 26 January 2018 – Women’s role in both society and the workplace were one of the key themes in Davos this year. Nobel Prize winner Malala spoke about the importance of education for girls, Oxfam’s Winnie Byanyima explained the need for women to acquire power whilst Justin Trudeau was empassioned about equality. IDA attendance.
Dakar, 24 January 2018 – Ceremony Launch of the 2nd phase of the project “FAEEJ” Action Training for the Employability of Emigrants and Youth. The project aims to combat unemployment and poverty by promoting self-employment and employability of migrants, women and young people. The project is leaded by GTR Group that is a strategic partner
Freetown, 16 January 2018 – Fifty two (52) houses were commissioned at 6 Mile by President Koroma, a testament to the fact that what was promised by Gento Group of Companies, Pavi Fort and SeCoN (SL) Ltd working under the name Gento Alimu & Parpah (GAP) in addressing the housing problems in the aftermath of
Dakar, 21 December – ADA and the Ministry of African Integration, NEPAD and Francophonie have find an agreement to collaborate for the social, cultural and economic development of the Senegal. The Minister Mbagnick NDIAYE and the ADA President Benoit NGom have signed the MOU.
Torino, 10 December – Marguerite Barankitse, Nobel prize for children, is a Burundian humanitarian with a big heart and is a woman of exception A real feminine “Mandela”, the person we call Maggy is giving her body and soul to ensure a future for her country. She has received various distinctions: The prize for the
Collegno, 9 December – The Friendship Day among Peoples for the Human Rights of Burundian gens, sow the participation of Marguerite Barankitse Nobel prize for children. Andrea Giannetto has done the NourDign presentation for the women empowerment. The event organized in collaboration with Novapangea have seen the special participation of Alessandra Campia, Andrè Ndereyimana, Marta
Fiumicello, 8 December – Luisa and Fernando married on December the 8th. Fernando Clemente, IDA representative, and Luisa Folli have a strong commitment for the Human Rigths and they have dedicated the wedding to NourDign and Amnesty International (Giulio Regeni for the truth).
Torino, 6 December – In the offices of the “Regione Piemonte” we have done a press conference to introduce “The Friendship Day among Peoples for the Human Rights of Burundian gens”. Andrea Giannetto has done the NourDign presentation for the women empowerment. The press conference organized in collaboration with Novapangea have seen the participation of
Abidjan, 29-30 November – President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, attending the fifth African Union – European Union (AU-EU) summit took place on 29-30 November 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The AU-EU summit brought together EU and African leaders to define the future direction for cooperation between the two continents. IDA attendance.
Torino, 25 November – 1st National Conference AIPEC entitled “People and Businesses in the Services of the Common wealth”. Andrea Giannetto IDA President have introduced, in front of 500 social enterprises, the project for the women empowerment.
The fourth edition of the World Forum of Local Economic Development, which started in 2011, took place from October 17 to 20 in Praia, the Cabo Verdean capital, and was attended by the highest officials of the Cabo Verdean Government, the United Nations and its Agencies and dozens of Mayors, Presidents of Regions and Ministers
Abidjan, 18 October – At the conference against violence, trafficking, exploitation and child labor, 17 First Ladies from West Africa and Sahel have attended to the meeting in Abidjan. This conference was complemented by a launching ceremony of the regional communication campaign for social and behavioral change on the project “Empowerment of women and the
Ixelles, 6 October – In its efforts to accelerate the emergence of the African continent, the Rebranding Africa Forum this year will devote itself in exploring a better coordination between African demography, sometimes considered as its main asset, and at times as its major constraint and the financial systems, regularly accused of not playing adequately
Freetown, 2 October – IDA wish happy birthday to the man who transformed Sierra Leone from a stone age to a modern nation—PRESIDENT ERNEST BAI KOROMA. Dr. Koroma is 64 today. Picture by Cocoriko.
Tamale, 15 September – Andrea Giannetto and IDA Ghana Staff meet H.E. Salifu Sa-eed, Minister of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council of Ghana, to discuss regarding the Region development.
Sheshegu, 14 September – Andrea Giannetto meet a young girls group to explain the “Dignity” importance.