South Africa : On 28 June 2006, the European Commission published a communication entitled ‘‘Towards an EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership’‘; this proposes a long-term framework for political cooperation between South Africa and the EU http://ec.europa.eu/comm/development/body/tmp_docs/com_2006_347_en.pdf#zoom=100
The upswing in African cell phone usage is impressive. Yet for Africa to fully reap the benefits of information and communication technologies (ICT), investment in broadband Internet and other robust technology is also necessary. Should African governments focus on expanding low-cost technologies that are easily adopted in both rural and urban areas, such as mobile … Weiterlesen
The Report, which is entitled “Good governance means fair play“, shows what good governance means to people in development cooperation and how it is actually implemented. http://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/EN_Home/KfW_Entwicklungsbank/News/Annual_Report.jsp
German Development Cooperation Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul wants to streamline the country’s institutional structure in order to make cooperation more efficient, flexible, and manageable. The Minister now published a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers on models for joining the technical cooperation agency GTZ with the Development Bank KfW. A decision on the merger will be taken later this … Weiterlesen
One year after the Gleneagles G8-Summit the German Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul strikes a balance which is basically positive: ‘‘2005 has been a key year for the international fight against poverty. The EU adopted a Plan for achieving the international 0.7 % target and a multilateral debt remission was granted for the poorest highly indebted … Weiterlesen
A World Bank report says 2005 was a landmark year in globaldevelopment finance. The Global Development Finance 2006 report says net private capital flows to developing countries reached a record high of US$491 billion in 2005. The report shows capital flows between developing countries are now growing more rapidly than those between developed and developing … Weiterlesen
In a new analysis designed to stimulate debate on emerging trends and challenges in the world of work, the International Labour Office (ILO) says today’s labour market is marked by a widening gap between unprecedented opportunity for some and growing uncertainty for many. The report, entitled „Changing patterns in the world of work“ and presented … Weiterlesen
Across the world, millions of people are on the move – doing jobs ranging from manual labour such as harvesting to high-skilled computer programming. Combined, their numbers with their dependents would equal the fifth most populous country on the planet. And their numbers are likely to increase, according to the ILO. Its Governing Body recently … Weiterlesen
ECDPM participated in an institutional, organisational and functional audit of the CEMAC at the request of the CEMAC Heads of State to assess the situation of the Community at the end of its first phase of integration (1999-2004) and pinpoint the areas that still needed to be improved. The audit was approved by CEMAC Member … Weiterlesen
Home cooking goes down a treat in Tanzania, and more and more women are turning their culinary skills into profit. But many lack the managerial skills to improve and grow their businesses. UNIDO with DFID funding set up training programmes in six Tanzanian provinces, including Arusha and Dar Es Salaam, through its Tanzanian counterpart, the … Weiterlesen