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USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat to discuss shared priorities and explore ways to pursue shared development goals. The meeting focused on addressing food security challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and USAID's support for Egypt's innovative solutions
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook has forecasted a slower pace of global economic growth due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, with the world economy expected to grow by 0.8 percentage points in 2022 and 0.2 percentage points in 2023. The conflict has led to higher
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Switzerland's Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, and Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington from April 21 to 22, 2022.
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The House of Representatives in [country's name] has unanimously approved two bills, Bill No. 81.21 and Bill No. 80.21, aimed at bolstering the national agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture, Mohamed Seddiqi, emphasized the significance of these bills in enhancing agricultural development, productivity, and governance. The
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President Muhammadu Buhari has given the approval for the release of 40,000 metric tons of assorted grains from the nation's Strategic Grains Reserve (SGR) to needy Nigerians. This move is aimed at cushioning the effect of high prices of commodities across the country and providing a little
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The governments of Indonesia and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the achievement of net-zero emission targets in various energy sectors through their joint work program, which will continue until 2023. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif signed an agreement with IEA director
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The Nigerian Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has emphasized the need for a skilled workforce to support the country's rapidly growing renewable energy and energy efficiency sector. The sector, which is one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries globally, requires a skilled workforce to meet the government's
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Education brought together educators and experts from various European institutions for a seminar on International Dual Diploma Programs. The two-day event saw officials from over 30 local universities, as well as international guests, learning about best practices in internationalization of higher education, competitiveness, and attracting
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Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait emphasized the government's priority in developing the health, education, and cultural sectors, stating that the coming period will witness significant measures to improve public services. These efforts will be propelled by strengthened cooperation with development partners, including Japan, within the framework of
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EU agriculture ministers met to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on global agricultural markets. The war has led to rising costs for raw materials, especially energy, feed, and fertilizers, which is affecting farmers worldwide. Key Takeaways: * Minister dr. Joe Podgorek of Slovenia expressed concern over the
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South African Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza, has announced that the country has sufficient food supplies to last the foreseeable future, despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This assurance is based on good harvests of various crops and fruits, as well as large imports of
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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the recovery of the aviation sector from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this effort, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced investments in the Thunder Bay International Airport to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers,
