The Daily IIJ

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Ruby Sandhu-Rojon has stressed the need for Ghana to move away from measuring national progress by the use of Gross Domestic Products (GDP) only. She argued that progress ought to be measured in terms of human development where long life among the people could mean that they have [...]

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The 4th Africa Carbon Forum (ACF), this year in Addis Ababa, opened its doors today to over 1,000 registered participants from across the globe to foster a discussion on climate change and carbon finance in Africa. The message resonating this year from Addis is that Africa represents a golden opportunity for a green future. “The [...]

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As plastic waste bags are becoming a major concern for the National Environment Agency (NEA), plans are underway to replace them with paper bags, Mr. Muhammud Jallom Jabang, Senior Programme Environment Quality Officer at NEA informed journalists during an interview at the sideline of the NEA organized forum with relevant stakeholders. The forum, held at [...]

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Il y a des opportunités d’affaires dans la production de l’anacarde au Bénin. Avec les chamboulements que connait le coton, l’anacarde est l’une des cultures pérennes porteuses actuellement en cours de promotion au Bénin.

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Global Unification, The Gambia better known as GU is a new nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet. 1% for planet is an alliance of over 1,380 member companies in 43 countries around the world, that give one percent of their revenues to environmental causes.

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Three top officials of Leadership for Environment and Development- LEAD, Francophone Africa, had visited the Gambia recently. The LEAD officials were Mr. Abdou Gueye, Acting Director of LEAD Francophone Africa, Mary Mah, LEAD Africa Communication and networking Officer, Dakar, Senegal, and Madam Marie Skraep, project manager LEAD . During their days visit, the LEAD Francophone [...]

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There are fears that the activities of radical Islamist group, Boko Haram, will make it difficult for the World Food Programme (WFP) to source its supply from Nigeria to affected areas in the Sahel region, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food has stated. Read more http://www.globalnewsreel.com/2012/02/un-on-food-security.html#more

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Action Aid The Gambia Policy and Advocacy Manager, Mr. Lamin Nyangado has told a group of Gambian journalists that accountability goes with effective communication. “When we talk about accountability, we are not only talking about money, but accurate information for the benefit of citizens especial the local communities.”

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MANILA — Where was President Benigno S. Aquino III on Sunday evening, as the people of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities and several other areas in Visayas and Mindanao grappled with the devastation of tropical storm Sendong? Apparently, partying with his security personnel in Malacanang, and laughing and exchanging jokes with actresses.

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Young people from across the world have today taken a stand, refusing to accept the prospect of a toothless treaty from leaders that claim to represent them. With their future under threat, young people are making their presence felt and their voices heard at the UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa. As climate talks [...]

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