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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan in Abuja

The new Framework is designed to guide Member States in strengthening and expanding social protection systems, improving access to essential services, and promoting social inclusion across the region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the European Union, and other partners, has launched the ECOWAS Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan at a High-Level Advocacy…

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre

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    • The research findings were presented by the HSE BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre during the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference held in Cape Town (1)
    • The research findings were presented by the HSE BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre during the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference held in Cape Town (2)
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Source: BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre |

Grain under pressure: the Bunge-Viterra merger could cost farmers and consumers $2,5 billion a year

The merger of Bunge and Viterra in one of the world's most competitive agricultural markets

Researchers warn of critical losses for grain producers and price increases for consumers worldwide. According to the study “From Farm to Futures: Competition, Financialization, and Digitalization in Global Grain Value Chains” prepared by a group of experts, total losses are estimated at no less than $2.5 billion per year for…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi EXIM Bank, and OPEC Fund Sign US$ 100 Million Syndicated Financing to Support Fertilizer Imports for Bangladesh
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Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) |

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi EXIM Bank, and OPEC Fund Sign US$ 100 Million Syndicated Financing to Support Fertilizer Imports for Bangladesh

The plan aims to support energy and food security for Bangladesh, providing funding for the supply of critical commodities, including petroleum products, LNG, and fertilizers

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership with Saudi EXIM Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), announced the signing of a landmark US$100 million Murabaha Financing Facility in favor of the People’s Republic of…

The World Bank Group
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Embracing Climate-Smart Growth is a Net Win for Uganda

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, published by the World Bank Group and launched today in Kampala, examines the country’s vulnerability to climate change and outlines interventions to mitigate its impacts

Without strong action, climate change could cut Uganda's economic growth by up to 3.1% by 2050, pushing more than 613,000 people into poverty and turning 12 million more into internal migrants. The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, published by the World Bank Group and launched today in Kampala,…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda

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    • China: Ambassador GAO Wenqi Meets Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Rwanda
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China: Ambassador GAO Wenqi Meets Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Rwanda

They exchanged views on the agriculture cooperation between China and Rwanda, and expressed commitment to further expanding trade in agriculture

On September 9, Amb. GAO Wenqi called on Hon. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Rwanda. They exchanged views on the agriculture cooperation between China and Rwanda, and expressed commitment to further expanding trade in agriculture, enhancing cooperation in technology, promoting business exchanges,and building China-Rwanda community with…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

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    • To help reduce tensions and improve livelihoods, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers are conducting veterinary camps in Jonglei State to treat diseases, provide preventive care and free medicines as well as building the capacity of community members to be animal health workers (Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS)
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South Sudan: Indian veterinarian peacekeepers help protect cattle and communities in conflict-affected Jonglei

With tens of millions of cattle in the country, providing and receiving proper medical care for all animals is a challenge for the people and for UNMISS

At the sprawling Tibek Cattle Camp on the outskirts of Bor, the mid-morning air is rancid with the smell of dung and thousands of cattle, jostling against each other. Small calves, some dun-colored and some white, prance and parry, as the women of the camp prod them along with a…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: US$99.6 million livestock loan to benefit 55 districts

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, presented the loan request during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts. The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon.…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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African Ministers Commit to Livestock Transformation as Cornerstone of Food Security and Growth

Key commitments included scaling up genetic improvement programs, establishing feed banks, promoting youth entrepreneurship, and strengthening crop-livestock integration

At the African Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, thirteen African countries convened for the first-ever ministerial deep dive on livestock, co-hosted by ILRI, AU-IBAR, and GIZ. The session placed livestock firmly at the centre of Africa’s food systems agenda, recognizing its potential to transform food security, livelihoods, and economic…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Ms. Fanta Njifondjou Oumarou, fish farmer in Limbé, happy to have received clarias broodstock
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Cameroon: Fish farming makes a difference in the fight to improve living standards

This transformation has been driven by a strain of the African catfish (clarias), which has the advantages of rapid growth, low fat content, and low mortality

Along the coast and in south-western regions of Cameroon, fish ponds have become not only centres of production but also hubs of opportunity and economic transformation. A new dynamic is bringing hope to fish farmers, including young people and women, thanks to the Livestock and Fish Farming Value Chain Development…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Egypt: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Reviews Targets for the Agriculture and Irrigation Sector in the Financial Year (FY) 2025/2026 Plan

Regarding agricultural output, the plan aims for the sector's production to reach approximately 3.7 trillion EGP in 2025/2026, up from an estimated 3.3 trillion EGP in 2024/2025

Agriculture and Irrigation are key pillars for enhancing food and water security and supporting sustainable economic development efforts. 144.8 billion EGP in total targeted investments for the agriculture and irrigation sectors in the FY 2025/2026 plan. Continue expanding agricultural land reclamation programs, improving crop yield per feddan, and increasing water…