Tag: Projects
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30+ Grant Programs for African Projects ending in May – There’s still a Chance to Apply!
The Pulitzer Center is calling for passionate educators and researchers to turn their innovative ideas on the issues of climate and environment into reality! The 2024 ISF focuses on a range of topics, including rainforests, oceans, and climate change, with a particular emphasis on its interconnectedness with workers and vulnerable communities…[more] Call for LOIs: Addressing ... -
Nigeria Secures ¥15bn To Boost Agricultural Scheme Projects
The federal government has said it has received the sum of ¥15 billion from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency to support the nation’s National Agricultural scheme project . The minister of Finance and the coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun made this known on Monday after the federal executive Council Meeting presided over by ... -
New Project Aims to Leverage Green Carbon Finance for Improved Agronomy in Smallholder Coffee Systems in Uganda
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), along with OCP-Foundation, both of Morocco, launched the project “Green Carbon, Livelihoods and Resilience in Ugandan Smallholder Coffee Systems”. The project relies on the active involvement of several partners such as Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Ankole Coffee Producers Co-operative Union Limited – ACPCU Ltd., ... -
Nigeria To Expand Rural Access And Agriculture Project To 36 States
The Nigerian Government says it plans to expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP, to the 36 states of the federation. The National Project Coordinator of RAAMP, Mr Aminu Mohammed said this during the Agency’s Annual retreat and training of staff in Calabar, Cross River State. The aim of RAAMP is to provide ... -
Valmont secures $85m agreement for agricultural development projects in Africa
The agreement will utilise the solutions of its Valley Irrigation company, to help meet demands “for more efficient and reliable food production”. Valley Irrigation will also support national investments in agriculture to feed growing populations and address ongoing food security concerns. Josh Dixon, Valley Irrigation president, said: “This new engagement is a testament to our ... -
Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa
A range of projects have been started recently to improve food safety in Africa. Involved groups are the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Finance Corporation. The FAO has begun to assess and improve the food control system in Seychelles. A ...
