insert_link Namibia Call for youth to be given land for farming. In order to ensure food security in the country, farmers in the northern region of the country are busy ploughing their fields in anticipation of a good harvest. Local youth, Willem Amutenya, has though called on traditional authorities to allocate land to young individuals for farming purposes, saying that young people are capable of contributing to the agricultural sector if given the opportunity. Amutenya further encouraged his fellow youth to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 29
insert_link Videos Deputy Minister says access to information is important for governance Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus, shares her view on the importance of access to information: https://youtu.be/JhvY-031m0s todayJanuary 18, 2024 32
insert_link Environment Unmasking the environmental impact of tires By bhishyant Kidangoor and Sandy Watt via MongaBay Ever since tires were invented, they have rolled into our lives and changed the way we live. From cushioning wheels, one of humanity’s greatest inventions, to moving us around safely, tires have essentially reshaped how we function. The tremendous applications, however, come at an expense. Right from when raw materials are sourced to produce tires up until the time they end up in […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics IMF on G7 and the US debt ceiling https://youtu.be/WOlz3Uh8HCo The IMF warned of negative consequences to the global economy if US leadership is unable to resolve its political impasse over negotiations to extend the debt ceiling, spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters Thursday in Washington, DC. “We encourage all of the interested parties to come together, reach consensus to urgently resolve the matter. And of course, the reason that we're calling for this is because we are concerned about […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 17
insert_link Africa IMF working with several African countries https://youtu.be/c7ZwwF1-f84 The IMF is working with authorities in several African countries to provide help stabilizing their economies and financial situations spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters Thursday (March 23) in Washington, DC. Ghana is seeking funding from the Fund with The West African country, struggling with its worst economic crisis in a generation. Ghana secured a staff-level agreement with the IMF in December for a $3 billion loan, but approval is contingent […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 34
insert_link Business / Economics IMF forecasts a ‘soft landing’ https://youtu.be/jlI1BZ81K-w The IMF sees the global economy headed for a ‘soft landing’ scenario but warns that leaders should be preparing for future shocks and challenges, spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters Thursday in Washington, DC. (Jan. 11) “So we've had a relatively resilient global economy so far. We expect that resilience to continue into 2024. At the same time, inflation is coming down. Labor markets continue to be, uh, resilient. Of […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 17
insert_link Videos Access to Information in Namibia Watch this video with Chairperson of the ACTION Coalition, Frederico Links to find out why Access to Information is something all Namibians should be interested in. https://youtu.be/naX8qBOD5hM todayJanuary 8, 2024 54
insert_link 5 Environment Dubai climate talks a “COP of Hope” Climate mitigation talks in Dubai last week were a “COP of hope”, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said Thursday (Dec. 7) in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of journalists, policymakers, bankers and civil society organizations are gathered there for the UN’s 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC. https://youtu.be/tRZPACmuBm0 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attended the meeting, aimed at engaging governments around the world to curb climate change. […] todayDecember 12, 2023 11 5
insert_link Videos IMF Ukraine Zelenskiy Statements IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva offered words of support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his first visit to the Fund Monday (Dec. 11) in Washington, DC. “I’m incredibly happy to host President Zelenskiy here at the IMF. Especially given the exceptionally strong performance of the Ukrainian economy despite the war still going on in the country. We have worked very closely with the economic team of Ukraine over the last […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6