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Africa: Responsible Mining and Power As a Catalyst for the Acceleration of West Africa’s Sustainable Development

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At the same time, it faces rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, infrastructure deficits, and increasing expectations for inclusive growth. In this context, responsible mining and sustainable power development are…

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Africa: Regionalism As a Tool of Global Governance and Development – the Case of a Divided Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago027 mins

Bola A. Akinterinwa Governance is the art of government. Government is the institution while governance is about how the institution functions. It is about system of rules, structures, especially decision-making, processes, accountability, management of resources and information to build public trust. In terms of typology, there are three main types: public sector governance, which deals…

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Africa: Angola Aligns Development Plan With AU Agenda 2063

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Luanda — Angola has aligned the objectives of the Long-Term Strategy “Angola 2050” and the National Development Plan with the goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, with priorities focused on human capital, economic diversification, energy transition and strengthening cross-border logistics infrastructure. This fact was expressed by Angola’s permanent representative to the African Union, Miguel…

Africa: How can the Global South chart its path to development by seizing the economic and financial opportunities of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, in light of the characteristics of Chinese diplomacy?

eriinfo.com2 months ago018 mins

My stay in China as part of the DongFang scholarship program at Peking University (PKU) allowed me to immerse in the heart of China’s institutional and administrative architecture, to meet high-ranking officials responsible for strategic departments, as well as distinguished academics. Visits to cutting-edge industrial sites gave me the opportunity to observe remarkable technological advances,…

Africa: ‘Water Is Lifeblood of Africa’s Development Aspirations’ – Mnangagwa

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has underscored the importance of access to water as a key enabler to unlocking the African continent’s potential to develop and industrialise. Delivering his commemorative statement on Africa Day, which falls today May 25, Mnangagwa said the continent’s future relies on it peoples’ ability to harness their knowledge and ingenuity, in line…

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Africa: Dear Mr President – to Succeed, South Africa Needs an Excellent Social Development Minister

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

The department can no longer be treated as peripheral – its new minister must have empathy and a deep knowledge of social welfare. Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa When a child is raped, neglected or abused and needs somewhere safe to go; when a woman and her children flee domestic violence in the middle of the…

MICT SETA, CHIETA renew skills development collab

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

MICT SETA and CHIETA recommit to cross-sector skills development. (Image source: 123RF) The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) and the Chemical Industries SETA (CHIETA) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at cross-sectoral skills development. Built on a partnership first established in November 2021, the renewed agreement…

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Africa: Call for Papers – Third Edition – AU Journal On Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (Pcrd) Theme: Maritime Security and Peacebuilding in Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

Introduction The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), invites submissions for the third edition of the AU Journal on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD). As a flagship platform for policy-relevant research and dialogue, the Journal contributes to advancing knowledge and strengthening peacebuilding practice across the continent. Building…

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Africa: Algeria, Angola Capable of Driving Major Development Across Africa, Says President Lourenço

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

Algiers — President of the Republic of Angola, Joao Lourenço, said Monday that Algeria and his country possess the capacity to contribute significantly to the development of the African continent, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors, and infrastructure development. In a joint press statement with the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the…

UCT, HyperionDev in tech skills development partnership

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

The initiative aims to unlock real career opportunities for learners. (Image source: 123RF) The University of Cape Town (UCT), in partnership with local edtech provider HyperionDev, plan to deliver career-focused online programmes designed to equip students with in-demand digital and leadership skills. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between higher education and industry, while…