In this issue
AUDA-NEPAD’s quest for a holistic approach to post conflict reconstruction and development
More than $20 billion is spent annually in the continent on military interventions. Over the last decade, Africa's cumulative GDP losses due to conflicts amounted to a staggering $788 billion!
These figures are too costly for the continent to lose, especially in the face of glaring developmental needs. These figures could be reduced, and the money diverted towards socio-economic developmental efforts, if the root causes for conflict are tackled in a holistic manner. READ MORE>
The Africa I Know, The Home I Understand! - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the OAU/AU
On May 25th, the AUDA-NEPAD family renewed its pledge to work collectively towards the aspirations of Agenda 2063. The African continent celebrated a diamond jubilee of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union on the day now popularly known as Africa Day. AUDA-NEPAD staff members hosted a commemoration event adorned in their traditional regalia and celebrated with their favourite African food. READ MORE>
Entrepreneurs speak volumes on the half-mark of the Land Accelerator Africa 2023 - Restoration. Land. Recovery
“As a start-up focusing on green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s extremely challenging for businesses on almost all fronts. However, Land Accelerator Africa’s quality business innovation training has breathed new life into my business. I have gained confidence in pitching my business model to investors” said Mojalefa Lefatle - founder of Environment Essential Projects and a Lesotho-based organization specializing in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and environmental services to promote economic growth and poverty reduction while preserving the environment in the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. READ MORE>
AUDA-NEPAD launches its’ MSMEs initiative in Benin
More than 200 Women Entrepreneurs trained on practical Business Management skills
Palais des Congrès in Cotonou was a hive of activity on May 25th and 26th in celebration of the second edition of the International Exhibition of the Digitalization of Education, vocational training and Trade (Sidefprom) and the commemoration of Africa Day. In a befitting diamond jubilee commemoration event attended by Representatives from different Ministries in Benin, Public and Private Sector representatives, Entrepreneurs, Women, and Youth the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD launched its 100K MSMEs in Benin with a Masterclass Digital and Networking Skills session in benefit of +200 women entrepreneurs in Cotonou. READ MORE>
AUDA-NEPAD CEO Participates in AfDB Annual Meetings’ Deliberations
The CEO of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas represented the Agency at the African Development Bank’s Annual Meeting which took place Sharm El Sheikh; Egypt on 22-26 May 2023. READ MORE>
Launch of Grand Challenges Rwanda
The AUDA-NEPAD, through its Office of Science, Technology and Innovation (OSTI) is supporting the establishment of national financing mechanisms such as National Grand Challenges across AU Member States to accelerate investments in Research and Development (R&D) to address development issues such as epidemics, poverty, food insecurity and economic and financial volatility which deter economic growth and development. READ MORE>
Genome Editing at center of discussions in Burkina Faso
The AUDA-NEPAD, through its Office of Science, Technology and Innovation (OSTI) is supporting the establishment of national financing mechanisms such as National Grand Challenges across AU Member States to accelerate investments in Research and Development (R&D) to address development issues such as epidemics, poverty, food insecurity and economic and financial volatility which deter economic growth and development. READ MORE>
How specialised trainings helped refine the CMP network modelling approaches
The Africa Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) modelling team has over the past few months successfully completed three specialized trainings by AUDA-NEPAD and GET.transform , providing a basis for completing the network studies for the CMP.
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD), which was mandated by the AU Energy ministers to lead the development of the CMP has organised a series of specialised trainings to support the African power pools in enhancing their transmission network planning capacity. The CMP is the blueprint of the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and is integral in analysing and solving Africa’s energy challenge. READ MORE>
Integrated Vector Management (IVM) Expert Consultation on the Advisory Panel
AUDA-NEPAD, through the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) programme held the first Expert Consultative meeting on the establishment of the Advisory Panel in Maputo, Mozambique from 30th to 31st March 2023. The meeting had Malaria Experts, Entomologists, Biosafety Experts, Scientists and the IVM Secretariat in attendance. READ MORE>
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