Africa: Over 650,000 Zambians Set to Benefit From World Bank Financing for Natural Resource Management and Forest Conservation

Africa: Over 650,000 Zambians Set to Benefit From World Bank Financing for Natural Resource Management and Forest Conservation

Lusaka — The World Bank is expanding support for Zambia’s watershed management and forest conservation, approving the second phase of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) project aimed to improve sustainable management of over 680,000 hectares of land and enhance livelihood resilience for over 650,000 people in targeted vulnerable communities of Zambia’s…

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Africa: Over 650,000 Zambians Set to Benefit From World Bank Financing for Natural Resource Management and Forest Conservation

Africa: ‘Improper Resource Use, Corruption Threaten Africa’s Development’

Arusha — The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda has warned that poor resource management, corruption and the mismanagement of public projects could continue to undermine Africa’s fight against poverty and hinder development. Speaking over the weekend in Arusha at the National Accountability Forum (YAIF), organised by the Wajibu Institute, Prof Mkenda…

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New online resource to gauge govt reform progress

New online resource to gauge govt reform progress

Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa. Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has introduced an online platform to monitor and assess the progress of key government reforms that impact business and economic growth. The BLSA is an independent association that represents the interests of major corporations in the country, engaging key players in South…

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