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New York, 11 to 22 March – The sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women, take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 11 to 22 March 2019. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC accredited non governamental organisations (NGOs) from all regions of the world have attended
Rome, 7 March – Dr. Kean Biorou Jean President of MU.DE.CA and IDA member meet Mr. Gian Marco Centinaio the Italian Agriculture Minister in Rome. They have discussed about NourDign project for the rice and cassava processing to help the women empowerment in Ivory Coast and reduce the migration process from Ivory Coast and Europe.
Pretoria, 11 February – Ensuring that the children of Africa are adequately prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, as defined by its fast-paced social, economic and technological change, requires the re-thinking and re-imagining of traditional approaches to learning. An education system that supports the development of skills such as problem solving, critical
Abidjan, 10 February – Dr. Kean Biorou Jean President of MU.DE.CA and IDA member meet Mrs. Anne Désirée Ouloto in Abidjan. Mrs. Anne Désirée Ouloto is the Minister of Health, Environment and Sustainable Development and Deputy Spokesperson of the Government. Dr. Kean and the Minister have discussed about NourDign project for the rice and cassava
Rome, 29 January – A major focus on boosting the agricultural sectors and promoting rural development in Africa was needed to ensure a better future for the continent’s youth who, can be the drivers of development, said FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva at the ceremony. Several ministers from African countries attended the inauguration. Cardinal
Rome, 28 January – Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has opened a new centre here set up by the government in partnership with the UN to fight climate change and boost sustainable development in Africa. “The African continent represents a pillar of Italy’s foreign policy and this government considers it a priority,” Conte said on
Davos, 24 January – Key members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including from India and South Korea, will meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum summit in Davos to discuss reform measures of the multilateral body, an official said. The meeting move assumes significance in the backdrop of growing protectionism in the
Dakar, 11 December – ARCHIPELAGO is a 4-year European program, funded by the European Union in the framework of the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF). The main objective is to improve the employability of young people through targeted vocational training and entrepreneurial capacity building of SME managers in 12 countries in the
Katowice, 4/10 December – Climate Change Conference, December 2018 (COP 24). One of the most important tasks of the 24th Session of the of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24) will be to work out and adopt a package of decisions ensuring the full implementation of
Geneva, 28 November – Andrea Giannetto IDA President has done a presentation at the UN in Geneva regarding the NourDign Project and Human Rights. The UN Forum is the world’s largest annual gathering on business and human rights with more than 3,000 participants from government, business, community groups and civil society, law firms, investor organisations,
Geneva, 27 November – Andrea Giannetto was one of the main pannelist regarding the topic: Developing a gender lens to business and human rights. The challenges: Widening gender economic gap: Given the continued widening of the economic gender gap, it will now not be closed for another 217 years. Gendered divisionof labor discourages women from
Geneva, 27 November – Andrea Giannetto and Angelo Orsini, have done a technical presentation on the Economic inclusion and empowerment of women, during the 7th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva.
Geneva, 26 November – Trieste United is an international non-profit, non-government organization, whose scopes are Human and Civil Rights, Economic Development and Anti Drug/ Crime Prevention. During the 7th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva, IDa and Trieste United INGO have discussed regarding the NourDign project and Human Rights.
Geneva, 26 October – The UNCTAD World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development. The Forum devises strategies and solutions for global investment and development challenges. It facilitates multi-stakeholder collective action to stimulate investment in development. The Forum offers a unique opportunity to influence investment-related policymaking, shape the global investment environment,
Rome, 16 October – At the Ministry of the Environment in Rome the Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Lake Chad Basin Commission. It is a particularly important event because for many years there has not been a mutual agreement of collaboration and Lake Chad is currently particularly reduced risking the drainage, if no
Geneva, 6 October – Linking trade and environment policies closer together can deliver benefits for prosperity and sustainability around the world, panellists said at a high-level session hosted by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and UN Environment Executive Director Erik Solheim during the WTO’s Public Forum on 2 October. Key leaders from business, government and civil
Dakar, 24 september – IDA representatives meet the Top management of UBA (Union African Banks) to find a way to finance projects in the continent. The two teams are working around international guaranties.
Kigali, 8 september – The AGRF is considered the world’s most important and impactful forum for African agriculture, pulling together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African agriculture forward. In a region challenged by climate change, rapidly growing urban populations, and an urgent need for jobs, agriculture
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.