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Rwanda And South Africa Meet “Abuja Declaration” Goal
Only Rwanda and South Africa have met the “Abuja Declaration” goal adopted in April 2001 by the African Union (AU) heads of state establishing the annual budget for national health sector improvement at least at 15 per cent, United Nations sources...
Nigerian Government Pledges $15m Support to the International Fund for Agriculture Development
The Nigerian government has pledged $15 million as support to the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) in its quest to fight poverty and ensure adequate food security.
Pranab Sen Committee Reveals New Definition for Indian Slums
The Pranab Sen Committee has given a new definition for slums. It has defined a slum as “a compact settlement of at least 20 households with a collection of poorly built tenements, mostly of temporary nature, crowded together usually with inadequate...
New Millennium Development Goal to Tackle Unexploded Ordnance in Laos
In the world’s most heavily bombed country per capita, a specific Millennium Development Goal (MDG) has been adopted to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) and help survivors 37 years after the last US bomb fell on Lao People’s Democratic Republic...
Minister Reaffirms Lesotho’s Commitment to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mohlabi Tsekoa says Lesotho as a member of the United Nations system is committed to meeting the deadline of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
Egypt to Host African Congress for Scientific Research And Technology in November
Egypt will host the third African congress for scientific research and technology from November 2 to 4 2010, organizers said on Saturday.
South Africa Calls for Faster Action to Fulfill the Millennium Development Goals
South Africa has called for faster action to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially on the African continent.
Nigeria Endorses United Nation’s $40 Billion Health Fund
Nigeria has endorsed the launching by the United Nations of a $40 billion health initiative aimed at saving the lives of 16 million women and children over the next five years.
