APO International

The National Union of Eritrean Women in the Central Region has reported commendable efforts undertaken in 2023 to strengthen the organizational capacity and overall development of women. Ms. Alem Belay, head of the union branch, highlighted that these efforts have led to significant achievements, notably in encouraging women to not only join the union but also to assume leadership roles, particularly among younger members. Ms. Alem pointed out that in […]

The Government is revamping Technical and Vocational Colleges to equip the youth with skills to drive the country’s development agenda. President William Ruto said the Government is equipping these institutions to enhance their capacity. He added that the Government is hiring 2,000 tutors to ensure TVETs have adequate trainers. He cited the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme as one of the projects that will require skilled manpower. “We want […]

The Gash Barka Regional Assembly convened its 21st regular meeting on 22 January in Barentu. During the meeting, Mr. Osman Mohammed Ali presented a report focused on the implementation of programs outlined by the Assembly. Mr. Osman emphasized that, following the resolutions adopted in the 20th meeting, the priority tasks for 2024 include soil and water conservation, strengthening organizational capacity, and contributing to national development programs. He also urged Assembly […]

In Gaberi village, Falwel Commune, rural Niger, Aissa Amarou now feeds her family with nutritious meat and has covered her children’s school costs for an entire year thanks to her new goat herd. Ms Amarou is one of hundreds of thousands of Nigeriens taking part in a UN Capital Development Fund initiative under the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, which channels grants to local governments for small-scale investments in individuals, […]

Burkina Faso is one of the Sahelian countries hardest hit by the effects of climate change, experiencing torrential rains and floods, as well as periods of insufficient rainfall.   To  help address these challenges, through adaptation, resilience and concerted, shared management of its water resources, Burkina Faso officially confirmed on 19 January 2024 its wish to accede to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, […]

FAO Malawi, USAID and Malawi Government launch initiative to strengthen Animal Health system, Prevent Zoonotic Diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance. The Food and Agriculture Organization, through its Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases program, marked a significant milestone with the launch of the "Enhancing Animal Health&One Health Capacities to Mitigate Zoonotic Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance Risks&Threats" project with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Malawi, and the Malawian Government. The […]

AfriCatalyst (www.AfriCatalyst.com), a leading Dakar-based global development advisory group, has urged African leaders to develop a framework for issuing African Methane Abatement Bonds (AMAB). This urgent appeal accompanied the launch of AfriCatalyst’s groundbreaking report (https://apo-opa.co/3ObUfOw) that sheds lights on the alarming surge in methane emissions across the continent and emphasizes the need for immediate global action to mobilize the resources needed to address this environmental crisis. The report reveals that […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS) with support from the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) and its Headquarters (HQ) in Italy, has embarked on strengthening technical capacities in managing OPIM modalities and ensure effective oversight and monitoring of the execution of vertical funds projects during their lifecycle. FAO vertical funds are trust funds which include the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) […]

The Philippines renewed its commitment to the Group of 77 (G77) and advancement of the interests of developing countries at the Third South Summit being held in Kampala, Uganda on 21-22 January 2024. Head of Philippine Delegation and Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John E. Uy stated that “a strong and effective G77 was needed more than ever” to respond to current international challenges, including continuing disparities between developed […]