Jessica Abrahams is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom. She specializes in covering topics around gender, global development and international affairs.

Devex Pro Insider: Humanitarian burnout, UNGA — and a brand new look!

16 Sept 2024  |  Devex  |  English  |  Asian Development Bank

The article discusses the revamp of Devex's Pro Insider newsletter and highlights key topics such as humanitarian burnout, the upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA), and the race for the next Asian Development Bank (ADB) president. It explores the potential nomination of Masato Kanda as ADB president and the geopolitical implications of China's possible involvement. The article also addresses the issue of burnout in humanitarian organizations, citing oppressive workloads and toxic cultures as contributing factors. Additionally, it mentions the creation of a chief AI officer role at PATH and the closure of Crown Agents, with former employees finding new positions. The UNGA's agenda, including antimicrobial resistance and rising sea levels, is also covered, along with the Summit of the Future initiative by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Samuel Ajala is a journalist based in Enugu, Nigeria.

In Enugu, Water Scarcity Force Residents to Depend on Polluted Water Sources

01 Oct 2023  |  www.dataphyte.com  |  English  |  Environmental Issues

Residents of Enugu, Nigeria, face severe water scarcity, forcing them to rely on polluted streams for their daily needs. Despite significant investments from both the state government and international organizations, clean water remains inaccessible for many. The Enugu State Water Corporation struggles with outdated infrastructure, contributing to the ongoing crisis. Personal stories highlight the dire conditions and health risks associated with using contaminated water. Efforts by organizations like WaterAid Nigeria and the Coca Cola Foundation have provided some relief, but the overall situation remains critical.

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Gabriela Barzallo is a journalist based in New York, United States of America.

Can the bioeconomy replace oil extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon?

22 Jun 2023  |  EL PAÍS English  |  English  |  Sustainable Development

In the Ecuadorian Amazon, indigenous communities like the Sapara are turning to the bioeconomy as a sustainable alternative to oil extraction. Projects such as Naku, an ecotourism center, and the cultivation of high-value crops like vanilla and guayusa are generating economic resources while preserving the environment. Despite the significant profits from oil, its benefits have not reached local communities, and the industry has caused environmental damage. Experts and organizations advocate for a transition to sustainable practices, though challenges remain due to limited institutional support and competition from extraction companies. The bioeconomy shows promise but has yet to match the economic scale of oil.

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Journalist, reporter working for radio, TV, digital media and print magazines. 
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Since 2006, I've worked with France24, AFP, BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle, Reuters, Think Africa Press, TV5, Le ...

Nigerian Businesses Court French Investors During Tinubu's Landmark Visit

29 Nov 2024  |  allAfrica.com  |  English  |  Economic Development

President Bola Tinubu's visit to France aims to strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and France, with a focus on attracting foreign investment to Nigeria's economy. Accompanied by a delegation of Nigerian business leaders, Tinubu's visit includes meetings with French officials and entrepreneurs. The visit highlights Nigeria's potential for investment, particularly in the energy and creative industries, and reflects France's interest in diversifying its economic partnerships in Africa. Key figures such as Kolawole Osinowo and Uchenna Pedro emphasize the importance of sustainable growth and cultural collaboration between the two nations.

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Achref Chibani is a journalist based in Tataouine, Tunisia.

Green power politics in North African countries: Continuity or change?

01 Mar 2023  |  Trade Finance Global  |  English  |  Climate Change

Environmental and climate issues are increasingly central to the policy agenda in the Middle East and North Africa, with significant developments in renewable energy projects in Morocco and Egypt. Morocco's Noor Ouarzazate solar project and Egypt's ambitions to become a regional energy hub highlight the region's growing influence in global climate politics. However, these projects also raise concerns about local social and political dynamics, including potential environmental colonialism. The article explores how renewable energy is reshaping regional geopolitics, reinforcing existing hierarchies, and fostering new international alliances.

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I'm based in South Africa since september 2013 , where I cover the current affairs for Radio France Internationale, Radio France (France Inter, France Info, France Culture). I also write for the french newspaper Le Point.


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Pursuing poachers, and tourism, to boost Mozambique's conservation

28 Jun 2018  |  sg.news.yahoo.com  |  English  |  Tourism

Massingir, a town in southwestern Mozambique, is known as a local poaching hub threatening the wildlife of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier conservation area. Despite this, the Mozambican government prioritizes wildlife conservation, and recent anti-poaching cooperation with South Africa has shown progress. The French Development Agency supports these efforts, and the Peace Parks Foundation promotes conservation cooperation. Mozambique's Limpopo National Park, part of the Great Limpopo, is seeing a return of wildlife but faces challenges in developing tourism and relocating villages within the park. Some local resistance exists, but the relocation includes compensation and benefits from tourism profits. The presence of rangers and reduced human-animal conflicts signal a positive change for the area.

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Andualem Sisay Gessesse (Mr.) launched **** in November 2009. He is an Award-winning Ethiopian journalist with over fifteen years of experience in journalism, communications consultancy and research. Currently he is working as Managing Director of BEHAK Multimedia PLC, and Managing Editor of ****. 
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Chinese company to set up Kenya-Ethiopia power link

21 Jun 2015  |  nation.africa  |  English  |  Infrastructure

Ethiopian Electric Power has signed a $119.3 million contract with China Electric Power & Equipment Technology Company to construct the Ethiopia–Kenya power transmission line. The project, with a total length of 1,045 kilometres, is financed by the African Development Bank and the French development agency, with an estimated overall cost of $1.26 billion. The Ethiopian side of the project is expected to be completed within 26 months.

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David Hutt is a political journalist based between the Czech Republic and Britain. He focuses on European foreign policy, Central European politics, and relations between Europe and Asia. He is also an expert on Southeast ...

Can Southeast Asia Stop Using Coal-Fired Power Plants?

28 Dec 2023  |  www.dw.com  |  Indonesian  |  Climate Change

Indonesia and Vietnam are advancing their energy transition plans with significant financial backing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and international partners. Indonesia aims to increase its renewable energy share to 44% by 2030, while Vietnam has set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges remain, including the reliance on loans rather than grants and the exclusion of certain coal-fired power plants from Indonesia's targets. The European Commission has praised Vietnam's efforts, but environmentalists express concerns over the sustainability of these plans.

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Patricia Khoder is a highly experienced journalist. She is passionate about the everyday stories of real people caught up in the events of the Middle East and complex interrelationship between local and international institutions and politics that impact on their lives. 
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Devastated by the Beirut explosion, the Sursock Museum comes back to life

24 May 2023  |  www.arabnews.fr  |  French  |  Cultural Heritage

The Sursock Museum in Beirut, an architectural gem of the 19th century and the first modern art museum in the Arab world, is set to reopen on May 26 after being heavily damaged in the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020. The restoration cost over $2.5 million and took more than two and a half years. Dr. Tarek Mitri, president of the museum's general committee, emphasizes the need for future sustainability. The museum's reconstruction was supported by various donors, including the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (Aliph), the French Ministry of Culture, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation under UNESCO's Li Beirut initiative. Lebanese and foreign patrons, architects, engineers, artists, and artisans, including Maya Husseini, contributed to the restoration efforts. Notable artworks by Kees Van Dongen and Paul Guiragossian were restored at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, while others were restored on-site.

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Kamilia Lahrichi is a freelance video journalist and producer based in Morocco. She covers current and international affairs in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Kamilia Lahrichi has worked with The Guardian, CNN International, Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, VICE News, ...

SDRs: France & African Leaders Unite in Call for $100 Billion for Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery by October

18 May 2021  |  www.globalcitizen.org  |  English  |  International Aid

France, alongside African and European leaders, is advocating for the reallocation of $100 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to Africa by October to aid COVID-19 recovery. The Sustainable Financing for Africa summit in Paris emphasized the need for global financial support to ensure Africa's economic recovery. French President Emmanuel Macron and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the importance of reallocating SDRs and increasing vaccine production in Africa. Despite the IMF's allocation of $650 billion in SDRs, African nations face a significant financing gap, necessitating further international support.

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Daniel Lippman is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.

Chamber stocks up on GOP aides

03 Sept 2024  |  www.politico.com  |  English  |  Republican Party

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its lobbying team by hiring former GOP aides, including those who worked with Rodney Davis and Kevin McCarthy. This move aims to improve relations with congressional Republicans amid ongoing tax negotiations. Meanwhile, the AI lobbying software LobbyMatic, linked to far-right figures Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, has been gaining attention, with clients like Toyota and Lantheus. The article also highlights various lobbying and political appointments, including Democratic aides joining K Street and crypto executives supporting Kamala Harris's campaign. Additionally, Viktor Orbán's influence efforts in the U.S. and Europe are noted, alongside new lobbying registrations and terminations.

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Lorna Parkes is a journalist based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Could Türkiye’s first carbon-neutral hotel chain help kick-start its sustainable tourism revolution?

04 Jul 2022  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  Environmental Initiatives

In Istanbul, The Stay Hotels, Türkiye’s first carbon-neutral hotel chain, is setting a new standard for sustainable tourism. Founded in 2017, the chain emphasizes sustainability in all aspects of its operations, from using recycled materials to investing in green-energy projects. Certified as carbon neutral by the French Bureau Veritas, The Stay aims to achieve zero-waste status by the end of 2022. This initiative aligns with Türkiye's broader push for sustainable tourism, including its membership in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and new certification programs for bike-friendly accommodations. However, challenges remain, particularly in moving away from all-inclusive resorts that dominate the coastal regions and often fail to support local economies year-round. Advocates like Justin Francis of Responsible Travel see potential in these changes but stress the need for practical policies and government support to ensure long-term success.

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Labaan Shabaan is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Covers news on current affairs, Health, Science and Agriculture.

Kibra's bio centres turning human waste into clean energy

05 Oct 2023  |  Nation  |  English  |  Community Development

Kibra, Kenya's largest informal settlement, is experiencing a significant sanitation transformation through bio centres that convert human waste into biogas for cooking. Supported by Umande Trust and the French Development Agency, these centres improve sanitation, generate income, and reduce disease. Despite the success, challenges like water scarcity persist, impacting the operation of these centres. Community members and stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, are involved in this innovative approach to enhance sanitation and living conditions.

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Clarisse Sih is an award winning backpack mobile journalist who has been trained in Cameroon and Europe. She currently works as backpack reporter with Cameroon's national radio and television and also writes articles for the International Sports Press Association.

Defending Human Rights Is a Crime in Some Countries and a Deadly Activity in Others

27 Apr 2023  |  www.globalissues.org  |  English  |  Social Justice

The article highlights the challenges faced by human rights defenders globally, with a focus on Bolivia, where state and oil company interests threaten environmental and community rights. It discusses the efforts of UNITAS and other organizations to document and raise awareness of these issues, emphasizing the need for global support and protection for human rights defenders. The Danish Institute for Human Rights has developed a tool to monitor the environment for human rights defenders, while campaigns in Central and West Africa aim to protect civic space. The article underscores the ongoing struggle and risks faced by human rights advocates worldwide.

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Suhelis Tejero Puntes is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain.

For the last 20 years she has worked in Venezuela and Dominican Republic as a staff journalist for El Universal (Venezuela) and Diario Libre (Dominican Republic), and also as stringer/correspondent for AFP, El Comercio (Ecuador), ...

Review of tax exemptions must be 'top priority' for the Dominican Republic

01 Sept 2021  |  www.diariolibre.com  |  Spanish  |  Economic Reform

The World Bank and the French Development Agency have highlighted the complexity and uneven application of the Dominican Republic's tax code, which has given large or established companies unfair advantages and weakened the efficiency and progressivity of the country's tax structure. They recommend prioritizing tax expenditure reform, noting that the current system of exemptions and incentives favors established businesses and that eliminating these policies would boost revenue and promote competition. Tax exemptions, particularly benefiting free zones, the electric sector, tourism, and mining, are governed by 39 different tax regulations. Antonio Ciriaco, vice-dean of the Faculty of Economics at UASD, recalls that these exemptions began in 1996 under Leonel Fernández's government and have since drained potential state tax revenues. The report suggests that the country's economic recovery provides an opportunity to mobilize additional fiscal revenues through tax reform that would also increase the system's neutrality regarding savings, investment, and labor decisions.

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Kudzayi Zvinavashe is a journalist/ photojournalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He has contributed content to various local and international publications. His bylines can be found at ****** ****** ****** ****** among many other platforms.

Preservation Project Set for Great Zimbabwe

01 Oct 2023  |  www.voaafrica.com  |  English  |  Tourism Development

The Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is undergoing a preservation project supported by the French Development Agency and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The project aims to enhance sustainable tourism and cultural heritage management in Zimbabwe. Key efforts include using 3D technology to monitor and restore the ancient stone structures and building new facilities to improve visitor experience. The project, which began in June, is expected to be completed in three years, with collaboration from local tourism authorities to market Masvingo as a tourism destination.

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