The Africa Adaptation Acceleration program (AAAP) – a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation – recently showcased its initiative to harness the dynamism and leadership of Africa’s youth to drive climate adaption innovation.
The African Development Bank and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) held a three-day workshop to enhance in-country gender-responsive monitoring, evaluation and reporting capacity in Ghana’s forestry sector on 21-23 March 2023.
We asked the 32-year-old entrepreneur, who works as a commercial tailor, real estate agent and farmer, about her program training experience and how she plans to use her acquired knowledge and skills.
How did you hear about the program and how did it feel like to be selected?
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has told a high-level international conference in Berlin that urgent action is needed to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and harness Africa’s renewable energy sources.
Fintech Notes No 2023/003
“The Seychellois authorities and an IMF staff team reached a staff-level agreement on policies and reforms under a new 36-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement and a Resilience and Sustainability Faciity program, with a requested access of 185 percent of quota under the EFF (SDR 42.36 million) and 150 percent of quota under the RSF (SDR 34.35 million). The new EFF would support the authorities in their efforts to build on the progress in macroeconomic, fiscal, and financial reforms started under the EFF that was approved in July 2021. The RSF financing will help the authorities advance their efforts in building resilience against climate change. The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Management and Executive Board. Consideration by the Board is tentatively scheduled for May 2023.
Country Report No. 2023/129
It is very fitting for us to be here today. The Boao Forum for Asia is hosted by the home of Mulantou Lighthouse, the tallest in China, a beacon of light guiding ships to safe harbor — an inspiration for our discussions so they can guide global policymakers navigating very challenging times.
