Developments in Israel’s food and agriculture sector.
Developments in Israel’s food and agriculture sector. read more
Accepting Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. Fellows will work one-on-one with a
Accepting Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. Fellows will work one-on-one with a
Launch of the Rwanda Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Action Agenda
The Honorable Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda, James Musoni, officially launched on November 1, 2016, the SE4All Action Agenda, during the iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum that gathered international stakeholders, financiers, industry experts, and Government representatives. During his speech, the Minister highlighted the commitment of
Technology, innovation needed to drive agricultural revolution in Africa
The African Development Bank’s agenda for transforming Africa’s agriculture was lauded at the 5th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference held in Seoul, South Korea’s capital.The Bank recognises the potential of Africa to become a global powerhouse in food and agribusiness, lifting millions out of poverty. For this
Role of private sector in driving economic growth takes centre stage at 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference
Korea’s exports to Africa represented just 1.5% of its total exports in 2015, while Africa’s exports to Korea accounted for only 1.2% of total imports. “A lot more can be done,” Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, told the gathering of business and
Geothermal energy can curb Africa’s energy shortage and more
Launched in 2012, the Menengai Geothermal Development Project seeks to develop a geothermal steam field meant to produce enough energy for 400 MW power generation facilities by the private sector and/or in partnership with Government. It aims at addressing Kenya’s increasing demand for power, at
Gold suffers largest one-day percentage loss in 5 weeks
Gold futures on Monday suffered their largest one-day percentage loss in about five weeks, as haven assets took a hit in the wake of news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it won’t bring charges against Hillary Clinton over a batch of newly discovered
Why gold will be the ‘only clear winner’ among commodities if Trump wins
An election win by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would fuel uncertainty in financial markets, but for commodities, the clear winner would be gold, according to Capital Economics… http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-gold-will-be-the-only-clear-winner-among-commodities-if-trump-wins-2016-11-02
Trump Surge Sends Investors to Gold
The yellow metal returned to the $1,300-an-ounce milestone for the first time since early October, closing Friday at $1,303.30 an ounce, a 2.2% weekly gain. The safe-haven investment has risen five of the last seven sessions and is closing in on a 52-week high of