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Africa: Reforming the FCTC – A Rallying Cry for Transparency, Inclusiveness, and Science-Driven Decisions

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago013 mins

As the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) approaches, calls for reform are growing louder. Independent scientists, journalists, civil society groups, and the tobacco industry are all demanding a seat at the table. The conference, set for November in Geneva, is expected to reinforce restrictions in line…

Africa

Africa: Financing for Development – Reforming Global Financial Systems Must Center African Women

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) concluded in Seville, Spain in early July 2025, global leaders adopted the “Seville Commitment,” reaffirming the urgent need to reform the international financial architecture, expand fiscal space, and advance gender equality. These commitments are timely and necessary. But without actionable and enforceable reforms, African countries—and African women…