insert_link Namibia New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential Economists and policy specialists have established the Institute for Economic Policy to tackle policy gaps that limit the impact of natural resources. Rowland Brown, a co-founder, told us that although resources and infrastructure are plentiful, they have so far failed to produce significant human development outcomes. today8 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein Photo: Grootfontein Municipality Grootfontein municipality has begun providing free prepaid water meters to residents as a measure to reduce outstanding debts and increase town revenue. Municipal official Luke Salomo reports that more than 600 residents applied for the meters since the programme started. today8 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia ECB and Stakeholders Meet to Shape Electricity Guidelines Photo: ECB The Electricity Control Board hosted a stakeholder workshop last Friday in Swakopmund to create national guidelines for domestic load modelling and maximum demand determination. The ECB’s CEO, Robert Kahimise, emphasized that collaboration and locally grounded data are key to developing fair and effective electricity planning standards. Stakeholders reviewed the draft report and contributed to refining its methodology. The final guidelines are set for further discussion and approval during an […] today8 December, 2025
APO International Dr. Rania Al-Mashat reviews Egypt’s efforts in implementing the first and second phases of the Universal Health Insurance System H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the 2025 High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage, as head of the Egyptian delegation, which included Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority, and Ms. Mai Farid, Executive Director of the General Authority for Universal Health Insurance. The forum is organized by the Government of Japan, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Liberia: Ministry of Health (MOH) Climaxes Health Sector Resource Mapping The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Health Financing Unit with support from the Global Fund and Last Mile Health, has concluded a three-day Health Sector Resource Mapping, Data Cleaning, and Report Writing Workshop in Gbarnga, Bong County. The exercise aimed to map existing health sector resources, validate and analyze data, and produce a comprehensive report to guide planning and decision-making for FY2026. The exercise sought to provide a […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the reported attack on civilians in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific reported attacks in Kalogi, South Kordofan, in which more than 100 civilians, including dozens of women and children in a pre-school, who were reportedly killed. The deliberate targeting of children, educators, medical personnel, and civilians seeking to assist the wounded, as reported in media accounts, represents a flagrant violation of […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Seychelles and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidents Commit to Deepened Bilateral Ties Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on his first international mission since assuming office. The official visit, extended at the invitation of the UAE President, marks a significant step in strengthening the robust friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting served to formally establish a strong personal […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation meets with the International Monetary Fund Mission to present developments in economic and structural reforms and the growth model under “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development” H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission visiting Egypt within the framework of the implementation of the 5th and 6th reviews of the Economic Reform Program. The meeting included a presentation on the most prominent developments in economic and structural reforms and the growth model under “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development,” in addition to the growth rates […] today6 December, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Technical Education Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting reviewed several ministry work files. The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on the execution status of teaching Programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the curricula for the first year […] today6 December, 2025