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SDGs

Economy 

Ethiopia set to host African youth summit

March 8, 2022 Business News Addis Ababa, African youth, Ethiopia, SDGs, sustainable development, UNECA

Ethiopia is set to host the 4th African Youth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit scheduled to take place from 09-11

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Economy 

Africa to build on progress towards Agenda 2063

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Business News Africa, Agenda 2063, SDGs, sustainable development

The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened with a reminder for Africa to acknowledge the progress the

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Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
Economy 

Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 NBE Africa, Agenda 2063, Kigali, regional forum, Rwanda, SDGs, sustainable development, UNECA

The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-8)

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Education 

Initiative to help entrepreneurs in Ethiopia get seed money

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 BEHAK funding, Generation Unlimited, SDGs, seed money, UNICEF, young entrepreneurs

A new global initiative, The Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge is set to help young entrepreneurs in Ethiopia get seed money

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Health 

Report finds stark disparities in COVID-19 impacts

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 BEHAK COVID-19 impacts, Goalkeepers, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched its fifth annual Goalkeepers Report, featuring an updated global dataset illustrating the

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Trade 

UNDP, ITC to raise African business opportunities

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 BEHAK AfCFTA, African businesses, International Trade Centre, ITC, SDGs, small businesses, UNDP, women, young entrepreneurs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) team up to empower African small businesses, women

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Environment 

Morocco, UN celebrate first-ever international Argan Tree Day

May 7, 2021 BEHAK Argan Tree Day, Morocco, SDGs, United Nations

Morocco and the United Nations will be marking the first-ever International Argan Tree Day on May 10th, 2021.

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Economy 

Africa’s economic downturn affects SDGs progress

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 BEHAK Africa, ECA, economic downturn, SDGs, sustainable development

Before the onset of the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Africa was recording positive growth rates but not enough to achieve

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Environment 

UN agency launches Africa green recovery report

March 2, 2021 BEHAK Africa, geothermal, green recovery, renewable energy, SDGs, Solar energy, wind energy

The Economic Commission for Africa on Monday launched the Building Forward for an African Green Recovery report which highlights the

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COVIS-19 stops 20 years progress of Sustainable Development Goals
Tragedy 

COVIS-19 stops 20 years progress of Sustainable Development Goals

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 NBE Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, COVID-19, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched its fourth annual Goalkeepers Report, featuring new data showing how the ripple

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Economy 

Zimbabwe to host sustainable development forum

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Business News Africa, SDGs, sustainable development forum, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is ready to host the Sixth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) that will be held in Victoria

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Tragedy 

Displaced populations secure support at Global Refugee Forum

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Business News African Development Bank, displaced populations, IDPs, Multilateral Development Banks, SDGs

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are stepping up their support for refugees and people affected by forced displacement, including hosting communities,

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UN report points how African governments boost revenue
Economy 

UN report points how African governments boost revenue

March 24, 2019April 9, 2019 NBE Africa, Economic Report on Africa 2019, Marrakech, Morocco, SDGs, UNECA

A new report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) points out how Africa government can boost their revenue

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Knowledgeable mayors drive change in Ethiopia’s cities
Construction 

Knowledgeable mayors drive change in Ethiopia’s cities

March 8, 2019April 23, 2019 Addis Ababa, City mayors, Ethiopia, SDGs, UNDP, Urban governance

A three-day multi-stakeholder capacity development meeting to support the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels of

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257 million people in Africa undernourished, UN says
Health 

257 million people in Africa undernourished, UN says

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 Addis Ababa, Africa, Africa undernourished, Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, food security, hunger, SDGs, UN report on nutrition, UNECA, Western Africa

A new UN report reveals 257 million Africans (20 percent of the population of the continent) are undernourished. The number

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Kenya’s 100,000 green homes initiative moves forward
Environment 

Kenya’s 100,000 green homes initiative moves forward

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 building materials, energy, green homes, Kenya, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, UNOPS, water

UNOPS landmark affordable housing agreement with the government of Kenya has taken a major step forward this week, following further

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Data revolution key to sustainable development in Africa
Economy 

Data revolution key to sustainable development in Africa

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Africa, data revolution, Ethiopia, SDGs

The success of the sustainable development agenda calls for a data revolution to support Africa’s developmental endeavors at all levels,

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Africa launches continental innovation award for SDGs
Technology 

Africa launches continental innovation award for SDGs

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 Africa, Ghana, innovations, SDGs

The President of Ghana and Co-Chair of the Group of Eminent Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nana Addo

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Ethiopia inaugurates model water, waste management project
Health 

Ethiopia inaugurates model water, waste management project

May 27, 2018May 28, 2018 Ethiopia, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, Tigray, UNICEF, WASH, waste management, water supply, Wukro

A model water supply, sanitation and waste management system is inaugurated today in Wukro town, Tigray Region of Ethiopia.

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Finance 

East African Ministers share African Development Bank’s vision for the continent

March 8, 2018September 6, 2018 African Development Bank, East African, President Akinwumi Adesina, SDGs

In a historic first, East African Governors of the African Development Bank met with the President Akinwumi Adesina and Executives

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Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity - OPINION
NBE Blog 

Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity

January 27, 2017September 6, 2018 NBE Africa, Empowering women, Politics, SDGs

By Amb. Amina Mohamed – Agenda 2063 calls for an Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its

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Investment

IGAD urges Ethiopia, Sudan to avoid war
Investment Tragedy 

IGAD urges Ethiopia, Sudan to stop war

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 NBE

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) urges Ethiopia and Sudan to refrain from further actions that will lead the two

Kazana Group of Ethiopia chairman joins 100 Changemakers List
Investment 

Kazana Group of Ethiopia chairman joins 100 Changemakers List

May 13, 2022 NBE
Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Investment 

Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans

April 29, 2022 NBE
Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future
Investment 

Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 NBE

Finance

Kehali organizes Ethiopian banking forum
Finance 

Kehali organizes its first Ethiopian banking forum

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 NBE

Kehali Strategic Advisory Services PLC, a recently established private companmy in Ethiopia, organized its first Ethiopian Banking forum in the

Ethiopia takes another step to establish security exchange
Finance 

Ethiopia takes another step to establish security exchange

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 NBE
Ethiopia tax income up 17 percent
Finance 

Ethiopia tax income up 17 percent

April 26, 2022 NBE
Ethiopia outstanding treasury bills up 500 percent
Finance 

Ethiopia outstanding treasury bills up 500 percent

April 4, 2022 NBE

Travel

Mobile usage for airlines booking increases, new survey
Travel 

Mobile usage for airlines booking increases, new survey

June 30, 2022 NBE

A new survey reveals an increase in passenger use of mobile devices for booking, on board the airplane, and for

Ethiopia's app-based taxi service provider enters Djibouti
Travel 

Ethiopia’s app-based taxi service provider enters Djibouti

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 NBE
Global airline industry losses reduced to $9.7 billion
Travel 

Global airline industry losses reduced to $9.7 billion

June 20, 2022June 21, 2022 NBE
Ethiopian Airlines wins Best Cabin Servics in Africa Award
Travel 

Ethiopian Airlines wins Best Cabin Servics in Africa Award

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 NBE

Environment

Ethiopia launches 4th Green Legacy program
Environment 

Ethiopia launches 4th Green Legacy program

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 NBE

The Government of Ethiopia today launched the 4th Green Legacy program, which targeted to plant 6 billion seedlings across the

Air transport passengers get most accurate CO2 emission calculator
Environment 

Air transport passengers get most accurate CO2 emission calculator

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 NBE
UN calls for more climate finance to support small-scale farmers
Agribusiness Environment 

UN calls for more climate finance to support small-scale farmers

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 NBE
Increase investment to build small-scale farmers' resilience to climate change, IFAD says
Environment 

Increase investment to build small-scale farmers’ resilience to climate change, IFAD says

May 9, 2022 NBE

Tragedy

IGAD urges Ethiopia, Sudan to avoid war
Investment Tragedy 

IGAD urges Ethiopia, Sudan to stop war

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 NBE

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) urges Ethiopia and Sudan to refrain from further actions that will lead the two

University students protest against Ethiopians massacre in Oromia
Tragedy 

University students protest against Ethiopians massacre in Oromia

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 NBE
Ethiopia accuses TPLF for blocking aid flights
Tragedy 

Ethiopia accuses TPLF for blocking aid flights

June 24, 2022 NBE
Tanzania bans donkey slaughter to stop risk of extinction
Tragedy 

Tanzania bans donkey slaughter to stop risk of extinction

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 NBE

Crime

Zimbabwe’s disappearing gold The case of Mazowe, Penhalonga
Crime 

Zimbabwe’s disappearing gold: The case of Mazowe, Penhalonga

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 NBE

By Simiso Mlevu– Illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the artisanal mining sector in Zimbabwe are responsible for leakages of an

Ethiopian Customs seizes 156 million Birr smuggled goods
Crime 

Ethiopian Customs seizes 156 million Birr smuggled goods

June 19, 2022 NBE
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Crime 

Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 NBE
Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world
Crime 

Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world

May 18, 2022 NBE

Perspectives

Attitudes to Islamic wealth management in Africa
NBE Blog 

Attitudes to Islamic wealth management in Africa

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 NBE

By Faizal Bhana – Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy individuals are

An Africa-G7 energy food and security grand bargain
NBE Blog 

An Africa-G7 energy food and security grand bargain

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 NBE
UN Secretary General’s message on World Environment Day
NBE Blog 

UN Secretary General’s message on World Environment Day

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 NBE
Facebook A necessary evil in an open internet
NBE Blog 

Facebook: A necessary evil in an open internet

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 NBE

Boortmalt to benefit 50,000 farmers in Ethiopia

https://youtu.be/wKnkayLxZLQ

EutelSat eyes introducing satellite Internet to Ethiopia

https://youtu.be/jAIBy5dgU4o

Ethiopian farmers adopt French chicken breeds

https://youtu.be/0gwN9UyeQlY

Besh Gebeya eyes creating 100,000 jobs

https://youtu.be/tBhKC1KffYA
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