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IDA Ghana President received leadership award

Tamale, 13 August – Alhaji Mohammerd Haroon, IDA Ghana president received leadership award. IDA Ghana continues to do a great job for the Country development and the IDA awareness.

Africa’s Women’s Day 2022

Windhoek, Namibia, 31 July – Africa’s Women’s Day commemorative activities kick off to honor African women and girls. High-level celebrations on 31 July, 2022 to be held in a hybrid form online and in-person in Windhoek, Namibia. 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organisation (PAWO), PAWO is Africa’s first collective women’s organization,

Agrifood Transformation and Women Empowerment in West Africa

Bruxelles, 22 June – Press release of June 22, 2022 Agrifood Transformation and Women Empowerment in West Africa. The congress was organized by the UCEE (Union of European Chamber of Experts) and the On. Gianna Gancia. The spekers to the press release are: On. Gianna Gancia – member of the European Parliament Dr. Andrea Giannetto

Bruxelles, 22 June – NourDign. Agrifood Transformation and Women Empowerment in West Africa. The spekers to the press release are: On. Gianna Gancia – member of the European Parliament Dr. Andrea Giannetto – Member of UCEE and President of IDA (African Development Initiative) Dr. Paolo Saba – President of UCEE Mr. Mohamed Orman Bangura –

Plenary meeting in EU Parliament

Bruxelles, 22 June – The theme of the congress is agri-food processing for the empowerment of women and young people in West Africa. The IDA (African Development Initiative) has decided to develop the NourDign project to help young people and women achieve economic and social independence. The project idea is to support the vision of

Ivory Coast in European Parliament

Bruxelles, 22 June – The Ivory Coast delegation has attended to the Plenary meeting for NourDign project. The theme of the congress is agri-food processing for the empowerment of women and young people in West Africa. The IDA (African Development Initiative) has decided to develop the NourDign project to help young people and women achieve

IDA Representative office in Dubai

Dubai, 30 June – Mr. Federico Maionchi is appointed as Strategic Business Advisor and IDA Representative in Dubai. Mr. Federico Maionchi met Mr. Abdulla Mohammad Ali Saleh Ali to discuss regarding the new initiatives for Africa.

The Africa Energy Forum 2022

Brussels, 21/24 June – The Africa Energy Forum 2022 of the 21 – 24 June in Brussels under the theme ‘Africa for Africa: Building Energy for the Just Transition’. Once again the participation has seen governments, utilities and regulators with development finance institutions, commercial banks, power developers, technology providers, EPCs and professional services. Over the

MoU between IDA and CUG

Accra, 22 June – Initiative for the Development of Africa (IDA) and Catholic University of Ghana (CUG), have signed a Partnership Agreement. The MoU defines the terms of collaboration that will facilitate cooperation between the two institutions in the area of ​​common interest for the economic and social development of Ghana. IDA and the CUG,

IDA Economic mission in Tanzania

Zanzibar, 29 June – IDA Economic mission in Tanzania. Mrs. Astou Danfakha IDA member meet H.E. Suleiman Masoud Makame, Minister of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar. The main discussion topic was the development of a new touristic port in Zanzibar. With a conference call Mr. Andrea Giannetto has supported the IDA delegation.

NourDign presentation to the EU Parliament

Bruxelles, 18 June – On the 22nd of June 2022 Andrea Giannetto will introduce to the European Parliament the NourDign Project for the women empowerment in West Africa. NourDign project (Food and Dignity): – The NourDign project is known in ECOWAS, European Union and United Nations; the project is also known by the Governments of

Twinning between Italy and Senegal

Sant’Angelo Le Fratte, 7 June – The twinning between the Municipalities of Sant’Angelo le Fratte, Savoia di Lucania, Satriano di Lucania, Sasso di Castalda and Brienza of the Basilicata Region and the Municipality of Dabia in the Matan Region Senegal was sanctioned on Saturday 21 May in the Municipality of Sant’Angelo Le fratte. The meeting

Testimonial

Aminata THIAO Social Media Manager and Coordinatrice Équipe Numérique IDA. Karsene MEMEVEGNI Digital Team strategy Manager and Deputy Coordinator Adjaratou SEYDOU Community Manager and member of IDA NUMÉRIQUE Yapi Ange Richard Adon référent digital et responsable section social média IDA NUMÉRIQUE Gabriel Deschanel TCHOMEGNE KOUAGUE Community Manager et membre IDA NUMÉRIQUE Robert Libasse FALL Digital

Davos 2022

Davos, 26 May – The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 convenes at the most consequential geopolitical and geo-economic moment of the past three decades and against the backdrop of a once-in-a-century pandemic. The meeting brings together over 2,000 leaders and experts from around the world, all committed to a “Davos Spirit” of improving the

International Migration Review Forum

New York, 17-20 May – The Forum, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 17-20 May 2022. The Forum has been hosted by the President of the UN General Assembly. It consists of: four interactive multi-stakeholder round-tables; a policy dialogue; and a plenary. It will result in an intergovernmental agreed Progress Declaration. An

MOU between IIS “G. Vallauri” and IDA

Fossano, 13 May 2022 – The Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “G. Vallauri” in Fossano and IDA have signed a MOU for the cooperation in Africa. Cooperation will be in any field involving the development of Africa, the good of the Planet and the primary values of the NourDign philosophy in the world, such as education

COP 15 Abidjan

Abidjan, 9 May 2022 – COP 15: SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THE ABIDJAN INITIATIVE  – Côte d’Ivoire hosted, from May 9 to 20, 2022, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which is opened on May 9 by a Summit of Heads of State and Government.

Young Leaders of the French-African Foundation

Dakar, 6 May – The Senegal President of Republic, H.E.M Macky Sall met the Young Leaders of the French-African Foundation at the Palace of the Republic. This presidential sequence reflected the richness of the Young Leaders’ 3-day learning expedition to Dakar, which made it possible to discuss, exchange and network around the key issues of

7th Annual Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation

Virtual, 5-6 May – IDA Virtual attendance. The 7th Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) has been held on 5-6 May 2022 under the theme “Science, technology and innovation for building back better from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The STI Forum was an opportunity for governments

32nd session of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights

Virtual, 5 May – Mr. Karsene Memevegni IDA member has attended in the name of the organization at the 32nd session of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights held in hybrid on May 5, 2022. The debates lasted one hour, articulated around the question of the participation of private companies in the animation

UN Secretary-General Visit Transit Centre in Borno State, Nigeria

Borno State (Nigeria), 03 May – Secretary-General António Guterres visits Bulumkutu Transit Centre in Borno State, accompanied by Mr. Bagagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State. Bulumkutu Interim Care Centre, which opened in June 2016, is a UN-supported reintegration centre for children who have been involved with armed groups, located in Maiduguri, the capital and

Africa – 2022 ECOSOC Youth Forum

New York, 19/20 April – The ECOSOC Youth Forum has been a platform for discussions on the situation regarding COVID-19 and its impacts in the various regions. Regional breakout sessions of the Youth Forum has been prepared by events and consultations organized by the regional commissions, together with regional youth entities and platforms. This has

CSW66 IDA participation

New York, 15/24 March – IDA Virtual attendance by the following IDA members: Mrs. Aicha Diop (Senegal), Mrs. Rose Deboussin (Ivory Coast), Mrs. Susanna Alluto (Italy), Mrs. Olivia Wetzels (USA), Mr. Karsene Memevegni (Benin), Mr. Omar Kounta (Nigeria), Mr. Andrea Giannetto (Italy). The IDA members have attended to the following CSW66 meetings: Civil Society Briefing,

8 March women’s day

Dakar, 8 March – Women are the source of life, without their smile, the world would be eternally dark. Andrea Giannetto

Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow

New York, 8 March – IDA Virtual attendance. The theme for the United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day 2022 (IWD 2022) is Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow. The year 2022 is pivotal for achieving gender equality in the context of climate change, and environmental and disaster risk reduction, which are some of

World March of Women

Grand Bassam, 3 March – Mrs. Maman Amehoum has attended to the World March of Women in Gran Bassam Ivory Coast. While the capital is pushing women, working classes, racialize populations, LGBTQ+, the peoples of the whole world into poverty with their policies of privatization, dispossession and war, neoliberalism seeks the keys to its crisis

Doctorate Honoris Causa to Dr. Andrea Giannetto

Libreville (Gabon), 18 February 2022 – The Virtual University of Gabon is honored to award the first honorary doctorate to Dr. Andrea Giannetto, President of IDA (Initiative for the Development of Africa) for the award and the remarkable work done in favor of children, disadvantaged women and young people. IDA is part of the NGO

European delegation on an official visit to Senegal

Dakar, 9 February – Mr. Sobel Aziz Ngom ADA Youth Affairs Officer, IDA member and President of the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal had the honor to welcome in its headquarters in Guédiawaye, the President of the European Commission Mrs. Ursula Von der Leyen, accompanied by the Vice-President Mrs. Margrethe Vestager and 4 Commissioners: Mrs. Jutta Urpilainen

European Union and Solidarité Active

Dakar, 9 February – Commissioner Urpilainen signed a partnership agreement with a group of women’s associations led by Ms. Mame Diarra Ndiaye, President of Solidarité Active. Mr. Sobel Aziz Ngom ADA Youth Affairs Officer, IDA member and President of the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal had the honor to welcome in its headquarters in Guédiawaye, the President

Investing in Young Business in Africa (IYBA)

Dakar, 9 February – Mr. Sobel Aziz Ngom ADA Youth Affairs Officer, IDA member and President of the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal had the honor to welcome in its headquarters in Guédiawaye, the President of the European Commission Mrs. Ursula Von der Leyen, accompanied by the Vice-President Mrs. Margrethe Vestager and 4 Commissioners: Mrs. Jutta Urpilainen

Mosaic of Peace in Dubai

Dubai, 8 February – Nino Calogero founder of the project Mosaic of Peace and IDA member promotes our structure and projects to the International Rotary Club. IDA integrate and share NourDign project in Mosaic of Peace, to consolidate the partnership.

CSW Methods of Work resolution

New York, 4 February 2022 – IDA Virtual attendance. The CSW Methods of Work, established by ECOSOC resolution 2015/6, determine what will be undertaken during each session of the Commission. The methods of work resolution was last negotiated in 2015 and will be negotiated again during CSW66. During the pandemic, civil society organizations and representatives

Black entrepreneur of the year 2021

Mississauga, 14 January – Mr. Mame Hamath William Diouf, International Manager for Agricultural Development of IDA, has been nominated Black entrepreneur of the year 2021 by CanadianSME. CanadianSME Business Magazine was created in Ontario Canada, through the passion and admiration for entrepreneurs. With SMEs playing such a crucial role in Canada’s business industry and contributing greatly

NourDign training in Ghana

Tamale, 3 January 2022 – IDA Ghana is working on NourDign project with several women and farmers. This is a training section that have had a total participation of 106 people with 42 women and 64 farmers. This is the second training session to proceed on NourDign awareness. IDA Ghana is doing a great job

Message de fin d’année du Président a l’Equipe numérique de l’IDA

Bonjour, Alors que l’année 2021 touche à sa fin, j’ai l’honneur de m’adresser à vous le 31 décembre et je suette à vous tous – Membres et Adhérents de l’équipe numérique de l’IDA – tous mes vœux pour une année 2022 très heureuse, très productive et placée sous le signe de la paix, la santé

Desmond Mpilo Tutu

Desmond Mpilo Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was the bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then the archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022

Dakar, 23 December 2021 – As we close the chapter on 2021, we would like to take this opportunity to convey our warm thanks to our members and IDA friens for following and supporting the Organisation work. We are honored and proud to have you with us and look forward to continuing our journey to

Virtual Informal Briefing to NGOs for CSW66

New York, 16 December – IDA virtual attendance. Virtual Informal Briefing to NGOs for CSW66 by CSW Chair H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini. The Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women will hold a virtual informal briefing in preparation for the sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The Chair

Ivory Coast in Dubai – Expo 2020

Dubai, 26 Novembre – Expo 2020. The Prime Minister Patrick Achi reaffirmed Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to continue its irreversible march towards a future full of hope and progress, this November 26, on the occasion of the National Day dedicated to Côte d’Ivoire. Ivory at the Universal Exhibition “Dubai Expo 2020”, in the United Arab Emirates.

NourDign training in Ghana

Tamale, 25 November – IDA Ghana is working on NourDign project with several farmers products. Total participants at the training are 40 women and 3 young men. Participants with ages 35 or less are 22 in number.