June 19, 2013
News in 'Agriculture' section
"Food crisis far from over," says World Bank
November 3, 2011In a new report, the World Bank says the poorest countries are hardest hit by continuing high food prices, which remain volatile.
The bank’s latest Food Price Watch, released ahead of the G-20 summit in France, says the high food prices is adding to strains on the global economy.Africa bleeding financially, despite huge wealth
November 1, 2011At the just ended African Economic Conference in Addis Ababa, the continent was urged to take the lead in developing solar and hydro energy, while at the same time Africa's huge wealth is streaming out at the detriment of its development.
Re-commitment to build green economy in Africa--ECA,AFDB,UNDP
October 30, 2011By Frank Sainworla, Jr/WADR, Addis Ababa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Development Bank Group, (AFDB) and the United Nations Development Programme, (UNDP) have re-committed themselves to help in building a green economy across Africa.
The pledged was made as the 6th African Economic Conference ended in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa over the weekend.
UNEP Official Says Why Africa Remains Underdeveloped
October 28, 2011“Africa still remains the victim of development strategies which do not improve the livelihood of its communities,” says the UN Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, Amina Mohamed.
Ethiopian PM Zenawi Wants Agriculture, Reforestation Prioritised
October 27, 2011The 6th African Economic Conference is underway in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, with the country’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi calling for agriculture and reforestation to be prioritized in Africa.
NEPAD Gets Pat At 10
October 12, 2011A decade since its creation, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) has helped African nations improve their agriculture, infrastructure and health sectors, top United Nations and regional officials said.
'Acute food crisis hit Western Ivory Coast'--UN
October 2, 2011The United Nations has warned that an acute food crisis was taking place in western Ivory Coast, the region that saw the most deadly violence in the postelection conflict.
Boost in rice production in southern Senegal
September 19, 2011For many years, rice growers in the district of Wasadu, south eastern Senegal experienced shortage of water for their rice fields.
Ivory Coast on agriculture reform, what to do about GMOs
September 16, 2011The new government of Alassane Ouattara government in the Ivory Coast has said it has begun efforts to reform the country’s agricultural sector.
Benin govt launches youth agriculture project
September 12, 2011In Benin, the government has launched a program to promote youth agricultural entrepreneurship.
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