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USA, MN: KENYA DIASPORA DEVELOPMENT FORUM PLANNING A POLITICAL PARTIES’ TOWN HALL MEETING

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Kenya Diaspora Development Forum

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Vision: to be a leading community organization and a partner in Kenya’s Development

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KENYA DIASPORA DEVELOPMENT FORUM PLANNING A POLITICAL PARTIES’ TOWN HALL MEETING

Diaspora wants parties to level with them on plans and policies reflecting their aspirations

The Kenya Diaspora Development Forum of Minnesota has planned and scheduled an all-political parties town hall fo- rum to enable Kenya’s parties to introduce and explain their respective positions on a broad range of key national issues in the run up to the upcoming national elections. Party officials and leaders have been invited to gather in Minneapolis on December 3, 2012 for a discussion with the Diaspora community and to introduce their party positions on policies and plans for the role of the Diaspora in national development. Parties are expected to explain their visions and their commitment to taking action to increase opportunities for greater roles for the Kenya Diaspora community in national development.

The invitation letter sent to all political parties’ secretariats describes the all-political parties’ town hall meeting as an opportunity to present and discuss party positions and commitment to developing policies and measures to mainstream the Kenya Diaspora issues in the national policy agenda. Under the theme, Road Map to Diaspora Engagement in National Development: Parties’ Elections Campaign Positions, the forum’s aim is to mainstream and maximize support for the Diaspora’s agenda in national development. “Our aim is to offer the Diaspora community the opportunity to call for action to address laws, policies and practices that will further the Diaspora agenda” said forum chairman Idris Abdi.

According to the hosting committee, a panel of Diaspora community leaders, advocates and experts will present political parties seeking to form the next government with views on creating policies conducive for diaspora engagement. Key dimensions of this discussion include exploring measures towards increasing the formal participation of the Diaspora in policymaking and greater political inclusion. “It is self-evident that members of the Diaspora have been instrumental in channeling development resources to Kenya without the benefit of formal “diaspora and development” programs” said Idris Abdi, chairman of the KDDF-MN the hosting organization. “These spontaneous efforts and connections have been driven by a wide range of motivations, from the purely altruistic to the investment oriented. However, these efforts have shared one thing in common: they happen with little or no government intervention” he added. The Diaspora identifies proactive engagement with political parties as a means to secure support towards Diaspora- friendly policies and legislation.

A statement released by the planning committee about the forum read, in part, “It is our goal to engage the diverse segments of Kenya’s institutions in broadening the Diaspora’s voice through these engagements and calling upon the home country institutions to play a greater role in creating opportunities through the enactment of concrete pro-Diaspora policies. To this end, the Diaspora community’s political choices should be guided by the extent that the respective political parties and their presidential candidates demonstrate commitment to accommodations for the Diaspora agenda”.

Kenya Diaspora organizations in all parts of the world recognize that they have been marginalized for a long time. They take the position that remaining passive as an under-represented group is no longer acceptable and the time has come to take action. The Diaspora communities are, therefore, joining forces to bring their agenda and inclusion issues to the forefront through securing clear and unequivocal commitment to their affairs by political parties.

The majority of Diaspora Kenyans share the experience of pursuing various development activities, altruistic and family goals in Kenya. These efforts aim at self-improvement, at supporting families and communities, and, improving life conditions for all. However, because these efforts are fragmented and lack structured collaboration with the government, development organizations and communities, their outcomes are not fully realized to the extent possible. The Kenya Diaspora Development Forum of Minnesota, a Diaspora community non-profit organization committed to building progressive communities, is contributing to efforts aimed at organizing and mobilizing Diaspora Kenyans to take steps to mainstream and entrench Diaspora agenda in the national political and policy discourse.

Through town hall meetings and other local activities, the KDDF-MN and like-minded Kenya Diaspora organizations are bringing the messages and goals of Road Map to Diaspora Engagement in National Development to political parties to take action through their 2013 elections platforms to increase opportunities for the inclusion of the Kenya Diaspora in national affairs. To learn more about Road Map to Diaspora Engagement in National Development, contact the Kenya Diaspora Development Forum of Minnesota.

The organizing committee is asking parties to indicate their participation at this forum by the Friday November 16, 2012.

PRESS CONTACT: For more information and further details, please contact:
Benson Metho, Secretary, Kenya Diaspora Development Forum of Minnesota at: kddfmn@gmail.com

Road Map to Diaspora Engagement in National Development is a statement of the principle that all Kenyans have a right to inclusion, representation and participation in national affairs. It is a framework principle for discussions and activities that are aimed at furthering the short, medium and long-term interests and aspirations of the Kenya Diaspora community in the con- text of Kenya’s development. We call on all Diaspora Kenyans, parties and individuals seeking elective office to take action to build progressive Diaspora policies that will support the millions of Kenyans living in the Diaspora, their efforts and pursuits.

Disclosure: Kenya Diaspora Development Forum (KDDF) is a non-partisan organization whose main focus is promoting the progress through expanding collaboration between the Kenya Diaspora community, national and transnational partners. KDDF-MN is neither a subsidiary of any organization nor an extension of any political organization.

Opportunities in Energy, Agribusiness, Technology and Capital Access

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We are now approaching the charter conference for the NBCC’s International Division, PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference. There will be participants from Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, Trinidad, Zambia, Surinam, Nigeria and France among others. Meet us in Houston at the Four Seasons Hotel during November 15 – 18, 2012.

There is still time to register and reserve your “seat at the table”. As of yesterday the Hotel is still accepting the conference nightly rate. Come and match your products and services with potential clients and partners. Those who rely on our domestic market only are denying their own potential for maximizing revenue. There is a very big world out there!

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African Economic Conference 2012: African leaders, academics to debate economic transformation and empowerment at African Economic Conference 2012

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From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
Date: 2012/10/25
From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)

PRESS RELEASE

African leaders, academics to debate economic transformation and empowerment at African Economic Conference 2012

The conference is the most comprehensive event held each year on Africa’s economy and development

KIGALI, Rwanda, October 25, 2012/ — Hundreds of leaders and scholars from Africa and around the world will gather in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30 to November 2 to debate the continent’s prospects for sustainable and inclusive growth in the context of the international economic crisis.

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Organized each year by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the 7th annual African Economic Conference (http://www.africaneconomicconference.org) will be held in Kigali under the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable Development in an Age of Economic Uncertainty.”

The conference is the most comprehensive event held each year on Africa’s economy and development, discussing macroeconomic prospects, as well as trade and finance and development policy in a global context.

Africa has grown strongly over the past decade. Having weathered the economic crisis, the continent’s average growth is expected to rebound to 4.8 percent in 2013.

The region now faces the challenge of translating that growth into effective poverty reduction and sustainable human development, through employment creation, the establishment of quality social services, and expanding opportunities for political and economic participation.

The conference will examine the possibility of pursuing these objectives in the face of a worsening international economic environment, volatile food and fuel markets, and falling levels of exports, remittances and official aid.

“African policy-makers are by and large continuing to realize their quest for growth and improved well-being in their countries,” said Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank. “However, in a difficult international environment, the question is how to meet the investment requirements to continue to forge ahead.”

Participants will examine the key drivers of growth in Africa. With a growing number of countries on the continent producing or exploring for oil, the conference will look at the possibility of using profits from extractive industries to spur economic diversification and investments in social capital and human development.

“Africa’s vast natural wealth can create opportunities to accelerate human development,” said Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. “It can provide the basis for infrastructure development, economic diversification, new jobs and businesses, and the domestic resources to fund quality services and social protection.”

Trade with developed and emerging economies presents additional opportunities for growth and so does regional integration, which can unleash the full potential of Africa’s investment and business environment. To that end, the participants will look at how barriers can be removed and regulations improved to allow people to benefit from trade.

With the number of youth in Africa set to double by 2045, and 27 percent of them currently unemployed, the conference will also look at the potential behind Africa’s present and future workforce.

“Creating employment for young people isn’t just crucial for social cohesion and stability. It creates a virtuous cycle of productivity, innovation, economic growth and fulfillment,” said ECA Executive Secretary Carlos Lopes.

The African Economic Conference is organized as a series of open thematic debates, combined with sessions that review policy research from across the continent. The conference provides a will provide a uniquely open forum for political leaders, academics and emerging talents from the continent to discuss solutions to Africa’s most pressing development challenges.

Media access

Media representatives are welcome to attend the press conference taking place on Tuesday, October 30, from 18:45-19:15, at the Serena Hotel, Boulevard de la Révolution, Kigali, Rwanda.

The event will be officially opened at 14:30 on Tuesday October 30 by HE Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; UNDP Administrator Helen Clark; Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank; and Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of UNECA.

The full event programme is available at: http://www.africaneconomicconference.org. The opening will be live-streamed on the website.

Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank.

About the African Economic Conference: The main objective of the Conference is to provide a platform for experts on Africa, both within and outside the continent, to reflect and discussnew directions for growth policy on the continent in order to determine the best approaches to attain the Millennium Development Goals, achieve the objectives of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), and accelerate Africa’s sustainable development. For more information: http://www.africaneconomicconference.org.

Media contacts:

United Nations Development Programme: Nausicaa Habimana Kantengwa: nausicaa.kantengwa@undp.org Cell: +250 (0) 783 010 571

African Development Bank: Magatte Wade, m.wade@afdb.org +216.98.343.734

Economic Commission for Africa: Yinka Adeyemi, yadeyemi@uneca.org +251 911 201798

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Capital Access – To a New Level

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Washington, DC – The PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference takes place in Houston, TX on November 15-18, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Its mission is to create an arena for entrepreneurs and business people within the Black Diaspora to come meet and further business connections. Also, to suggest policy improvement and issue awareness that will benefit the status of black entrepreneurs internationally.

The importance of Capital Access is at the forefront of the agenda. Several speakers will address this issue and provide some traditional and innovative ideas.

Prosper Adabla – New Capital Holdings, Accra, Ghana

Innovative Financing in the Global Market
Over the years NCH has developed and fine-tuned its flagship product of sourcing funds from international sources for its clients. The company’s successes in this area are unsurpassed. NCH has developed relationships with international financial organizations for the sole purpose of assisting businesses in Africa access funds from them. Its clientele includes multinational companies, small and medium scale enterprises and brokerage firms.

NCH is also actively engaged in helping governments of African countries source funds from international credit, insurance and guarantee agencies of foreign governments under sovereign guaranty repayment regimes. Funds under this program are borrowed for developmental projects such as schools, hospitals, roads, mass real estate and other improvement infrastructure.

Wanda F. Felton – Vice Chair and First Vice President, Export Import Bank, Washington, DC

Ex-Im Bank in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is a priority region for Ex-Im Bank. Since 1999, Ex-Im Bank has supported over $5 billion in transactions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, Ex-Im Bank supported 177 transactions totaling $1.4 billion in 20 sub-Saharan countries. Click here to view our Country Limitation Schedule to see where Ex-Im Bank can support you.

If you are a lender or U.S. exporter: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) provides U.S. exporters with the financing tools they need to successfully compete for business in Africa. Ex-Im Bank’s products and initiatives help U.S. exporters in all regions of Africa, including high-risk and emerging markets.

Robert H. Hines & Jeffrey D. Powell – The Capital Maverick Group, Houston, TX

Investing – Foreign Capital Investing & Advisory
We facilitate the connection between reputable domestic project operators and foreign investors utilizing the EB-5 Visa program. We identify project operators, review and qualify the projects and facilitate the investment and immigration process through our Regional Center affiliation. In addition, we work with direct foreign investors seeking to diversify their global investment portfolios by investing in US real estate and US businesses.

Lending – Domestic Capital Lending & Advisory
We facilitate the connection between issuers and users of domestic commercial real estate capital. Our primary objective is to provide the most reliable and efficient means of sourcing and placing the debt for our domestic commercial real estate clients. Funding deals $2 million and above.

Houston Urban Investment Fund (Impact Investing)
The Houston Urban Investment Fund was created to bring capital and capacity to Houston, TX. Our unique business model marries capital and opportunity to assist local stakeholders operating in Houston urban districts.

The Fund is currently raising private and public capital and will close in November 2013 with a target goal of $25 million.

Afsane Jetha – Director & Portfolio Manager, Africa Private Equity, Duet Group, London (Invited)

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Business to Business Meetings

Business to Business Meetings will occur Friday and Saturday of the PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference. These meetings will be between you and any of the attendees that you deem as possible business partners. Things to bring: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), bring it in hand, also have it on your mobile device to send to new contacts instantaneously. Request for Proposal (RFP)

Kenya: Money, tribe and impunity driving our politics

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From: odhiambo okecth

Friends,

In the recent past, I have been involved with several Community Groups, the Councils and the University Students in Kenya in championing for safer waste disposal and environmental management.

I was invited to a workshop on Green Economy at Kenyatta University on the 3rd Oct and I attended. And on the 12th-16th November, they will be hosting World University Students in Nairobi on the same topic; Green Economy.

Having read the posting and suggestions from a friend from Cameroon Mr. Ohiri Ubomah, I want to make some open follow-up on the same. Can the University Students in Africa unite to create a move that will change the course of action in Africa?

Yes they can.

Mr. Ohiri leaves and works in the United States of America and him and other colleagues are keen on making Health Education be incorporated in the Education Curriculum in Africa. We could add Environmental Management to this as well.

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Africa is celebrating 50 years of their Independence during this time in History. And as we celebrate those years, they are definitely lost years. We have seen no tangible development across Africa that we can take to the bank. And it is is with this in mind that as we celebrate our 50 years on Independence in Kenya next year, on the 1st June 2013 to be specific, we must pause, think and re-group.

Will it be business as usual? No. Not this time.

We will also be going for a General Election in Kenya next year, and with this comes an opportunity to entrench impunity, tribalism and to unleash stolen money on the electorate. We can stop this if we unite forces and mobilize the University Students to step forward and help make change take place.

For how long will we be saddled with inept leadership hinged on stolen money and tribe as the driving attributes to power and more wealth. And not to National Development?

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I firmly believe that University Students in Africa have the ability to isolate issues and stay with the facts. I also firmly believe that University Students can be the change agents that will catapult Africa to new Leadership. They can withstand any financial onslaught from the Politicians and help make all and sundry understand the issues upon which Elections ought to be won.

If our Politicians cannot understand this, then someone MUST make them understand this. And the University Students across Africa stand a better chance stepping forward now to help drive the change agenda.

These are issues close to my heart.

Oto

Kenya & Rwanda: FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE MRS PHANICE AYAKO MUHANDO (Mama Vio)

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From: AKR|Association of Kenyans Living in Rwanda

Dear Fellow Kenyan,

This is a kind reminder from the organising committee handling the above. The last meeting will be held today Thursday 11th Oct 2012 at 6 pm in Carwash. Kindly attend and offer your support.

Carol

Invitation to participate in the 7th African Economic Conference

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From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)

PRESS RELEASE

Invitation to participate in the 7th African Economic Conference

TUNIS, Tunisia, October 11, 2012/ — The seventh annual African Economic Conference (http://www.africaneconomicconference.org) takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30 to November 2, 2012 under the theme Inclusive and Sustainable Development in an Age of Economic Uncertainty. The Conference is organized jointly by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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This year’s conference will bring together top policy-makers, including several former heads of state, leading researchers and experienced development practitioners from Africa and around the world to discuss critical issues in African development. The Conference will also provide a unique forum for in-depth presentations of policy-oriented research by both established academics and emerging talents from the continent. The Conference will be opened by HE Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Helen Clark, Administrator of UNDP; Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank; and Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of ECA.

We are pleased to extend to you this personal invitation to this year’s Conference. We would be delighted if you would be available to attend, as we know that your thoughtful coverage and unique insight in the region would enrich reporting of the conference. We also hope that your publication would be interested in featuring discussions and presentations on some of the most pressing challenges in Africa.

Some of the topics to be discussed are related to inclusive growth, climate change and youth employment, economic development in Africa during the global crisis and beyond, etc.

For more details, please go to: http://www.africaneconomicconference.org or http://www.afdb.org.

To confirm your attendance, a reply is strongly encouraged by October 15th to a.a.diallo@afdb.org or o.ndong-obiang@afdb.org.

Best regards,

Magatte Wade

Ag Head – External Relations and Communication Unit, African Development Bank

Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank.

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SOF-DI transforming lives in WEstern Kenya

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From: odhiambo okecth

Friends,

One of the Key Partners of The Clean Kenya Campaign is A Better World/SOF-DI.

Today, I want to share with you in pictorials the great work Ms Frey and the Frey Family is doing for our people in Western Kenya.

A true Friend is he who impacts you with knowledge for self reliance as he betters your life. This is what the Frey Family is doing in Kenya.

On the 12th of October 2012, they will be planting 20,000 trees from their seed bed around Kwishero. This is besides the 8 Springs they are protecting every month at their cost.

They have now introduced what they are calling Community Conversation, as a way to impacting and sharing agricultural knowledge with the people and the Government.

We at The Clean Kenya Campaign are happy to have A Better World/SOF-Di, and especially Ms Brigitte Frey as our Key Partner in our Journey of Hope across Kenya.

Please check the photos below my sign off.

Let us all work for a Clean Kenya as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn 50.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC
Tel; 0724 365 557
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KENYA & RWANDA: END OF TERM FOR CURRENT AKR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MASHUJAA DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

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From: AKR|Association of Kenyans Living in Rwanda

Dear Fellow Kenyan,

In line with the AKR Constitution, be advised that, AKR elections are due. You will soon receive further communication from the AKR Patron, our High Commissioner on this matter.

From the entire Executive Committee, we indeed enjoyed serving you over the last one year and would urge all to come out in large numbers to vote for their candidate of choice once elections are called.

Meanwhile, be notified that, we are planning for Mashujaa day extravaganza on saturday the 20th October 2012. Further details will be communicated to you in due course.

Carol.

USA: Fight suppression, register to vote

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From: Anna Galland, MoveOn.org Civic Action

Dear MoveOn member,

In 2008, 6 million people didn’t vote because they missed a deadline or didn’t know how to register.1 With voter registration deadlines coming up in many states, let’s make sure those voices get heard in 2012.

Hundreds of civic groups, like the League of Women Voters and Voto Latino, have organized hundreds of events on Tuesday, September 25—National Voter Registration Day. All over the country, volunteers and celebrities will hit the streets for a single day of coordinated outreach to register voters.

Our allies are planning hundreds of simple and fun events. The more people who participate, the more people we’ll actually register. Can you sign up to help register voters and raise awareness on Tuesday?
Click here to RSVP for a National Voter Registration Day event near Dayton.

http://events.nationalvoterregistrationday.org/events

With voting rights under attack, it’s more important than ever to get registered to vote. By joining together on the same day, integrating field and online technology, we’ll help make sure voters know how, when, and where they can register to vote.

On Tuesday, we’ll register voters where they work, travel, and play—at main transportation hubs, shopping malls, concerts, and sporting events. We’re making it as easy as possible to make sure everyone has the information they need to vote this November.

There’s a National Voter Registration event near you. Can you stop by and help register voters and promote awareness?

I want more information on how to register to vote.
http://civic.moveon.org/vote/?id=52466-21095459-a8hjShx&t=4

Thanks for all you do.
–Anna, Julia, Eric, Emily, and the rest of the team

Source:
1. FAQs page, National Voter Registration Day, accessed September 21, 2012
http://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/faqs

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Tuesday, Sept. 25, is National Voter Registration Day! Hundreds of groups are joining together to get people registered and promote democracy. To find and RSVP for an event near you, click here:

Find an Event!

http://events.nationalvoterregistrationday.org/events

3rd International ICT for Development Conference-26-28th October, Kericho

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From: International Youth Council Kenya

Hello all,

Kindly find information about the upcoming ICT event for your interest and circulation.There are three levels of participation in this event i.e

– Individuals participation

-Corporate/organizational (exhibition) and

-Conference Branding

Kindly get back with any questions on participation as soon as possible.

Kind regards

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Make it a great day!
Willice O.Onyango
Chairperson -IYC Kenya

Facebook Website Twitter Linkedin Skype:willice.okoth

In 2007, the International Youth Council (IYC) was founded at the 4th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, New York. IYC Kenya is a nonprofit civil society dedicated to building a national platform on which all young people can develop a unified voice and take collective action towards promoting sustainable development, social equity, environmental quality, and economic viability-through cross-cultural, inter generational partnerships and initiatives with the United Nations, government departments, NGOs and IGOs.

Peace House 1st Floor Haille Sallesie Ave.P.O. Box 6465-00610, Nairobi Kenya
Cell: 254-723 976 654 E-mail:internationalyouthcouncilkenya@gmail.com
www.internationalyouthcouncil.com

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THIRD INTERNATIONAL ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN RURAL KENYA

26-28 October 2012

Background Information
IT Skills 4 Rural Kenya in conjunction with Model I.T.U, International Youth Council – Kenya Chapter and Kibugat ICT Centre have hosted two International Conferences in the village of Kibugat, Bureti District in the Rift Valley on a wide variety of themes over the last two years. The Conference, which is undoubtedly first and ground breaking in rural Kenya, has attracted a lot of interest from among others, Governments agencies in Kenya and the United Kingdom, Policy makers, educationalists, Community activists, Academia, young people and diverse NGOs from across the UK and Kenya.

During the last Conference in October 2011 under the theme “Community first before technology” participants felt the need to model the 3rd Conference (October 26th – 28th) on outreach work and with the issue of peace and mutual coexistence between tribes across Kenya and, especially as a lead up year to the presidential elections. The participants, all collectively formed an association called the Kenya Digital Village Network which is a platform for interactive engagement for information sharing, collaboration and creation of a value based network (localized community informatics model) for ICT actors.

The Conference this year will therefore seek to use a mix of practical training workshops; participatory learning, workshop used last year on Community Networks & Networking and presentations on how ICTs in the broadest sense can be appropriated to promote peace and celebrate cultural diversity. The conference this year is earmarked to have the following theme “Technology and Peace for Diverse Little Voices”.

ICT4D Conference
ICT4D Kenya targets communities and schools, with the aim of building the capacity of youth, men and women through community ICT resource centers to introduce them to new ways of learning. The objectives of the conference include:

? To show applications of basic ICTs as stimulants and tools for crises awareness and mapping and peace building

? To demonstrate use of basic multimedia technology, films and picture in harnessing cultural divergence for tolerance and peace

? To advocate for responsible and effective use of social and mainstream media for a peaceful and prosperous Kenya

? To understand the role of citizen journalism and its potential in monitoring hate speech.

The Conference this year will therefore seek to use a mix of practical training workshops; participatory learning, workshop used last year on Community Networks & Networking and presentations on how ICTs in the broadest sense can be appropriated to promote peace and celebrate cultural diversity.

Conference program
? Relevant brief Key Note Address that will touch on all the aspects of the conference, the principle of information and role of ICT in Peace and Development;

? Participatory Learning Workshop; Scenario Based Approach: Participatory interactive Workshop led by resourceful persons to set the tone for the conference and create curiosity and come up with relevant scenarios;

? Interactive Panelists’ Presentations by experts and resourceful persons that will dwell on the traditional and modern technologies and emerging technologies , use of case studies and reports and their relations to peace and development;

? Group and focused discussions to encourage knowledge, success stories and experiences sharing in application of ICTs in peace building, community resource management and networking.

Conference outcomes
? Acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge in community and social media for community mobilization and peace building and proactive exploitation of social capital

? Promotion of digital villages and community resources centers as initiatives for capacity building, knowledge sharing, information dissemination and e-government services

? Development of mechanisms, platforms and networks for strengthening the Kenyan Digital Village Networks and creation of an avenue for continued engagements, partnerships, exchanges and cross cultural dialogues in Kenya and beyond.

? Participants will understand the use of technologies such as frontline SMS to broadcast peace messages to various communities.

? Build the capacity of participants in use of social media.

? Broaden the capacity and understanding of citizen journalism.

? Impart participants with knowledge and information on role of ICTs in peace building.
Last year’s pic can be viewed at http://kenya.dotrust.org/blog/gallery/ict-4-development-conference-at-kibugat-village-ke/dsc05729jpg

Contact details and participation inquiry:

Phone: 0723 976654(Willice)
Email:owillice@yahoo.com
Or Michael.asudi@gmail.com

www.ict.go.ke

Kenya: Nairobi the Headquarters of UNEP

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From: odhiambo okecth

Friends,

This is a preview of Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya, and the Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme- UNEP.

During The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management, courtesy of the Public Service Transformation Department at the OPM, A Better World/SOF-DI, Mugumo Communications Ltd and Akiba Uhaki Foundation, we will share The Documentary of the State of Nairobi and what the people are saying.

We cannot afford to live like this 50 Years after Independence. We must hence join hands to help make a difference.

Let us all work for a Clean Kenya as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn 50.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC
Tel; 0724 365 557
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Blogspot; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Website; www.kcdnkenya.org
Facebook; Odhiambo T Oketch
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Mailing Group; friendsofkcdn@yahoogroups.com
The Clean Kenya Campaign is an Initiative of The KCDN Kenya.

China AIDS: Our next Migration project steering committee meeting will held on 18 September 2012 from 10am to 2pm

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From: Kun Chang

–From: mpom
Date: 2012/8/10
Subject: ?China AIDS:7464? Our next Migration project steering committee meeting will held on 18 September 2012 from 10am to 2pm .

Dear colleagues ,steering committee members, peer educators and sex workers,

Hi ! I am Mon ,the migration project officer from Scarlet alliance Australian sex worker Association.

Our next Migration project steering committee meeting will held on 18 September 2012 from 10am to 2pm . ( Chinese ,Thai, Korean migrant sex workers ,peer educators are welcome).*sex workers only space*
I am so exciting to share our information ,resources ,listen to the voices and support develop our social networking among migrant sex workers community and peer educators and sex workers organisation nationally and internationally over teleconference.

However ,some of you might miss out the opportunity to join our committee meeting for any reason .I am encourage you to give us some respond if you have any questions ,contribute ideas ,articles or just something to says.

Please feel free to email me on mpom@scarletalliance.org.au
Or add me and drop me message on Facebook (Red umbrella) http://www.facebook.com/#!/red.umberlla

*For peer educators :*
Please let us know if you need any support to fill the gap to work with migrant sex workers .
Do you have any suggestion that can improve our services ?
We experienced to work with migrant sex workers and our steering committee members are mainly come from Thai, Chinese and Korean background. We able to give you advise to break the barrier when you work with them .
How about understanding of the migrant sex workers culture diversity? Migrant sex workers culture are varies and can be completely different then Australia sex working culture .which might affect how we work with migrant sex workers.
If you have any question please feel free to contact me and we can discuss further.
Comment ,advise are welcome

Please email me on mpom@sarletalliance.org.au
Add me or drop me message on facebook (red umbrella) http://www.facebook.com/#!/red.umberlla

Or please let me know if you can join in our steering committee ,thanks!

Na Mon
Migration Project Officer-multilingual
Scarlet Alliance,Australian Sex Worker Association
PO Box 2167, Strawberry Hills, NSW,2012
Phone no: +61 2 9690 0551
Fax no: +61 2 9690 1013
A Guide to Your Rights and Responsibilities when dealing with police, immigration or taxation officers in your workplace.

in English http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/library/rights_eng2010/

in Thai Download and handout on outreach and have on the shelf in your offices
http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/library/rights_responsibilities_pdf
put a link on your website to
http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/thai/rights_responsibilities/view
http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/library/pdf_rightsresponsibilities
put a link on your website to

in Chinese Download and print out

the HTML http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/chinese/rightsresponsibility/view

in Korean Download the PDF and print it out for outreach here http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/library/rights_responsibilitiesk_pdf
Link to this in your website here
http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/korean/rights_responsibilitiesk/view

Kenya: Moving towards 28th August 2012

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from: odhiambo okecth

Friends,

We are moving towards The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management on the 28th August 2012 at the KICC where our focus will be on Making Practical Steps towards the Process of Separation of Waste at Source, and to make this happen, we hosted the 2nd Planning Session at the NEMA Nairobi offices this morning.

Our National Focus is on Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri. And as we do all this, we will have an Award System for three Categories on the 6th December 2012 again at the KICC;

The Cleanest Town
The Cleanest Estates- three from each Town, and
The Cleanest Colleges and Institutions of Higher Learning

Today’s meeting was attended by;

Ms Anne Theuri- NEMA Nairobi- she flagged off the meeting and left for another asignment.
Ms Sarah Muthoni- NEMA Nairobi
Mr. Mario Kainga- Assistant Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi
Mr. Kepha Rinsyi Bikwati- CEO Institute of Packaging of Kenya
Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku- Policy Officer Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources,
Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch- Executive Director TCKC- Chairing.

Seated; Mr. Mario Kainga from the City Council of Nairobi and Ms Sarah Muthoni from Nema. Standing L-R; Mr. Kepha Rinsyi from the IOPK, Odhiambo T Oketch- TCKC and Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku from the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.

We had apologies from;

Mr. Titus Simiyu- Provincial Director of Environment Nairobi- He was well represented,
Ms Tracey Masinde- Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister- She telephoned and gave her report
Ms Susan Wanjohi- Ministry of Education-
Mr. Simon Kimani- Kenya Medical Training College
Ms Beatrice Kithinji- Kenya Association of Manufacturers- She called and gave her report
Ms Doreen Ivy- Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources

We are moving strategically towards the 2nd Forum and as we continue with the planning process, I must appreciate the commitment that we have seen from our Partners. We are really thankful to the following Institutions;

1] Key Partners;

The Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister
The National Environment Management Authority

2] Strategic Partners;

The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
Ministry of Local Government
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
Ministry of Education- Strategic Partners
Ministry of State for Special Programmes
Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
The City Council of Nairobi
The City Council of Mombasa
The City Council of Kisumu
The Municipal Council of Eldoret
The Municipal Council of Nyeri
A Better World
The Institute of Packaging of Kenya,
Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
and all Friends who believe in a Clean Kenya

We are reaching out for more partnerships in this Campaign. It has not been easy, and I can confirm,it needs a lot of resilience and commitment to manage this process. This is why I have forever remained indebted to the small team of Friends who have consistently supported our logistics, administration and reach outs. I will publish the list of this small Team on Friday for posterity.

Lastly, as we approach the 28th August, I am happy to report that the following Teams have indicated their wish to particpate during The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management at the KICC;

The Public Service Transformation Department
The National Environment Management Authority
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
The Ministry of Local Government
The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
The Ministry of Education
The Ministry of State for Special Programmes
The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
The City Council of Nairobi,
The Institute of Packaging of Kenya
Disaster and Environment Management Association- Masinde Muliro University
Chepkoilel Environment Association- CUESA
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Kayole Waste Management Association
PYGRON- Pumwani Youths Group Association
Fountain Youth Initiative
International Youth Council of Kenya
Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

We will be accrediting two participants from the Groups that would like to participate.

This will be a Forum with a difference and your active participation, engagement and support is hereby invited.

As we move The Clean Kenya Campaign across Kenya, we want to continue appreciating our Key Partners- The Public Service Transformation Department and the National Environment Management Authority, and all our Strategic Partners for their continued support.

Let us all work for a Clean Kenya as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn 50.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC
Tel; 0724 365 557
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Blogspot; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Website; www.kcdnkenya.org
Facebook; Odhiambo T Oketch
Facebook; Monthly Nationwide Clean up Campaign
Mailing Group; friendsofkcdn@yahoogroups.com

The Clean Kenya Campaign is an Initiative of The KCDN Kenya.

Kenya: The Port City of Asmara

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From: odhiambo okecth

Friends,

As I make this posting, my heart is with my kid Sister who has just lost her Husband. May the almighty God rest his soul in peace and give my Sister the strength to bear the loss.

Now, The East Africa Youth Forum 2012 was hosted in the Port City of Asmara from the 7th July 2012. The Forum was attended by several Youth Leaders from across the whole of East Africa.

[image] the University of Nairobi- Chiromo Campus.

One thing that surprised all the participants was how clean Asmara is. I am told, they did not see any single dirt. And yet, Eritrea is only 21 Years into their Independence.

One thing that stood out for the Youths was the resolve by the Public Officers to do their work. They make it so easy for the general populace to fall in place and maintain Law and Order.

I bet we must do something in Kenya.

I am happy to report that The Clean Kenya Campaign has taken root and the Government Agencies concerned are working with us to ensure that as we celebrate 50 Years into our Independence next year, a Clean Kenya shall have been achieved.

This is a deliberate deliverable initiative and on the 28th August 2012, we will be hosting The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management at the KICC where we will look at Practical Steps that we must make in the Process of Separation of Waste at Source. A Strategic Planning Session for this will be hosted on the 31st July and all those whom have been invited are very key to the success of this Campaign.

A Clean Kenya at 50 is very possible. Eritrea has achieved it. Rwanda has achieved it. Why can we not achieve the same?

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC
Tel; 0724 365 557

PEACE AND DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL IN KISUMU

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FROM: OBAT MASIRA
KISUMU KENYA

MISANGO ARTS ENSEMBLE

P.O.BOX 3599-40100, KISUMU KENYA
Email: obatmasira@yahoo.com. TEL: +254 726164954
http/misangoarts.blogspot.com

16th July 2012
PRESS RELEASE

THE PEACE EDUCATION, PEACE BUILDING AND DEMOCRATIZATION ARTS FESTIVAL IN KISUMU.

The Misango Arts Ensemble is Kenya’s vibrant education and developmental theatre. A theatre that its purpose is to create space where all people have the possibility and the right to be heard. It brings the people together to openly discuss a problem and encourage participation and self-expression, especially from those who often go unheard.
THEME: ADVANCING DEMOCRACY: ARTS FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE BUILDING AND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION.

The organization seeks to use the medium of arts in the quest for the national cohesion, reconciliation and healing. The festival will solidly address the challenges of a holistic peaceful transformation and therefore easily provide accessible and creative platform for peace education, peace building and democratization process in Kenya.
The peace education, peace building and democratization arts festival will therefore provide a rich forum for peace reflection. It will be a proactive learning process to reduce political tension and tribal animosity in the region, therefore promoting democratization and peace. Drama is the most exciting method of message dissemination. People learn better while they are happy.
The Western Kenya region, so to speak, is usually a politically charged area in Kenya, and with the impending general election there is need to arrest the situation. The festival will therefore, enhance regional debates on the devolution, peace and democracy. The festival is dubbed ‘’THE VICTOR OGOLLA NYANGORE PEACE ARTS FESTIVAL’’ ,to be held in Kisumu City as from the 7th_8th December 2012 at the Kisumu Social Centre, a centre that propelled Victor to fame in artistic world.

The festival will feature performing and visual arts, symposia(paper presentations on democracy and peace building)films and photo exhibitions.

The late Victor Ogolla Nyangore was greatly involved in peace building initiative and peace education through the medium of arts both in Kenya and in Sudan. He participated in various peace education in creative arts performances and training in Mount Kenya District during land clashes supported by Action Aid Kenya.(1994_1995)He was part of the Kenya delegation sponsored by UNESCO to Sudan for interactive workshop and the launch of the Africa Association of Drama for Peace(A.A.D.P),an organization which focuses on the use of drama/theatre and peace education/peace building and seeking sustainable reconciliation amongst all peoples in Africa.

The Misango Arts Ensemble therefore seeks the national and international development partners interested in a holistic peaceful transformation through the medium of arts to promote democratization process. The festival therefore will be a forum for actively engaging the community in a unique, creative, stimulating, memorable and thought provocative way.

We hereby appeal to well wishers and development partners to support THE VICTOR OGOLLA NYANGORE PEACE ARTS FESTIVAL.

AKECH OBAT MASIRA
DIRECTOR.

Election of Kenyan Diaspora Leadership Assembly Heats Up as New Candidate Intake Deadline Looms

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From: Comfort Mwangi

JACKSONVILLE, FL–JULY 9–The Kenyan Diaspora is about to have its first elected global decision-making assembly. According to the Election Coordinators, candidates from over 31 jurisdictions in USA, Canada, Europe, Africa and Middle East have already expressed interest in representing their states, provinces or countries of residence.

Previously scheduled for July 7, the Election of the first Kenya Diaspora Leadership Assembly is now rescheduled for July 13-14, 2012. The new deadline for registering as a contestant is 11:59 pm, Wednesday July 11th, 2012 at the candidate intake page http://kenyadiasporadev.org/kenya-diaspora-leadership-assembly. Any Kenyan in the Diaspora, aged 18 years or above is free to contest.

Kenyans in the Diaspora have not been able to participate significantly in Kenya’s development in spite of their economic , intellectual and entrepreneurial strength. This has been caused by lack of a unifying authority that can produce spokespeople and thought leaders.

Self-appointed “leaders” with no authority to speak for the Diaspora have used this leadership vacuum to peddle their personal agendas . An elected representative body is a major step forward in strengthening Diaspora cohesion and empowerment in the development of Kenya.

“An elected member of the DLA would represent a region/country or a sector” the meeting ruled. An elected official shall be known as MDLA –short for Member of ( Kenya) Diaspora Leadership Assembly . The Assembly will consist of three types of representatives: 1. Those representing states/countries 2. Those representing sectors 3. Those representing larger regions/subcontinents to constitute Board of Trustees. The list of contest areas/sectors can be found at http://kenyadiasporadev.org/kenya-diaspora-leadership-assembly .
The elected officials will then meet and elect an Executive Governing Council from among them, also designating Chair, Secretary, Finance Director etc.

Diaspora leaders of organizations, businesses, churches, mosques, media etc are requested to help publicize the election to their members: They may endorse the election and publicly declare their commitment to assist the Diaspora at http://www.causes.com/actions/1664006.
For any questions, please send an email to info@Kenyadiasporadev.org or call +1-904-418-2608

USA, MD: ODM USA RELOADED CARAVAN – SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2012

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From: ODM USA CHAPTER

Dear Party Member,

The ODM USA CHAPTER’S reloaded caravan starts IN THE DMV area this Saturday June 23, 2012 at Fairland Regional Park
3928 Greencastle Road, Fairland, MD 20904 (See attached flier). We expect to be joined by ODM Organizing Secretary Hon. Ali Hassan Joho, MP for Kisauni Constituency. You are welcome to join and be part of the movement. All are encouraged to be in their ODM attire. Thereafter, we will participate in other planned community events including a funeral fundraiser to help Mr. Sammy Osano following the death of his son. The venue for the fundraiser is yet to be announced.

Orange Democratic Movement – A Movement of the People
ODM.pdf

Together, we’re building a great future

ODM FAMILY PICNIC & RECRUITMENT DRIVE

With Music & Food Fairland Regional Park3928 Greencastle Road, Fairland, MD 20904 On SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2012 from 1:00 pm

Join The Party With An Agenda For The People Of Kenya Register As A Member

The party that is ready to deal with issues such as ;

– Corruption
– Education
– Food Security
– Marginalization
– National Economy
– Gender Equality
– Infrustructure
– National Security
– Poverty & Disease
– Tribalism
– Unemployment

USA, DC: ODM FAMILY DAY PICNIC & RECRUITMENT

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From: Odm Usa

Dear Party Member,

Following the postponement of our annual party picnic that was to be held on June 9, 2012, we would like to inform you that the ODM Party Picnic will now be held on June 23, 2012. The attached flyer has the necessary information. Please come ready to register as a party member in readiness for the upcoming general election. Other regions have embarked on party activities including mobilizing party members and bringing awareness as to how important this coming general election will be.

Our party is counting on it’s members in the diaspora in order to achieve a resounding victory and take control of the Executive Branch of Government, Parliament and The Senate.

Use Twitter and Facebook to spread the word.

Sincerely
ODM – DC Chapter

– – – – – – – – – –

Together, we’re building a great future.

ODM FAMILY PICNIC & RECRUITMENT DRIVE With Music & Food Fairland Regional Park3928 Greencastle Road, Fairland, MD 20904 On SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2012 from 1:00 pm The party that is ready to deal with issues such as ; ??Corruption ??Education ??Food Security ??Marginalization??National Economy??Gender Equality ??Infrustructure ??National Security ??Poverty & Disease ??Tribalism ??Unemployment Together, we’re building a great future.Join The Party With An Agenda For The People Of Kenya Register As A Member

The Africa CEO Forum launched at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Arusha

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From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)

ARUSHA, Tanzania, June 7, 2012/ — The Africa CEO forum (ACF) was officially launched by Tim Turner, AfDB private sector operations Director, and Amir Ben Yahmed, Vice President of Groupe Jeune Afrique and founder and executive producer of the event, at the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Africa CEO Forum is the first international conference dedicated to top African companies, and breaks the mould of typical sector-focused events and run-of-the-mill academic forums. On 20 and 21 November 2012 in Geneva, it will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, financial decision-makers, and policy-makers to promote the success of the African private sector, providing a platform for public-private dialogue and high-level strategic solutions to support the development of companies and their African markets.

For the AfDB, co-organizer of the event, the Africa CEO Forum fits perfectly into the AfDB’s mission, which is to foster an environment conducive to business and private sector development for the transformation and a more inclusive growth of the African economy. “It will showcase the initiatives and the success stories of African entrepreneurship, allow entrepreneurs to share their experiences, and promote regional and intra-African trade,” said Tim Turner.

“As an annual gathering of Francophone and Anglophone Africa’s most brilliant CEO’s and major African and international decision makers, the ACF will be a unique platform dedicated to supporting private sector-led growth in Africa. In an increasingly connected world economy, it will also promote the rise of leading African companies”, concluded Amir Ben Yahmed, Vice President of Groupe Jeune Afrique.

Several heads of Africa’s most prominent companies have already confirmed their attendance. Among them feature Aliko Dangote, CEO of Nigeria’s largest industrial conglomerate, Jean-Louis Billon, president of Sifca, Cote d’Ivoire’s biggest private employer, Issad Rebrad, CEO of Cevital, the leading private group in Algeria, Terrab Mostafa, CEO of the Moroccan company OCP, the world’s major phosphates exporter, and Mark Cutifani, who heads South African mining group, AngloGold Ashanti. Other major international company chiefs who have announced their attendance at the Geneva meeting include Tidjane Thiam, CEO of top British insurance group, Prudential, and Sunny Verghese, CEO of Olam, the agribusiness multinational based in Singapore.

Interested companies may register and receive regular updates on the conference website: www.theafricaceoforum.com

Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank.

The AFRICA CEO FORUM is organised by Groupe Jeune Afrique, a leading international news group and publisher of Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, Africa’s best-selling international magazines, and by the Swiss company Rainbow Unlimited, specialist business event organiser with an emphasis on Euro-African trade, and manager of the SABC Swiss-African business circle.

For more information , please contact :

African Development Bank – Press office – Pénélope Pontet, p.pontetdefouquieres@afdb.org – Tel: +216 71 10 12 50/Mobile: +216 24 66 36 96

Groupe Jeune Afrique – Vanessa RALLI, v.ralli@jeuneafrique.com

Press Relations – Partnerships – Tel: +33 1 44 30 19 65/Mobile: +33 6 61 18 06 52

SOURCE
African Development Bank (AfDB)