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African Development Bank Commits $125.3 Million to Expand Water Resources and Boost Climate Resilience in Dodoma
The program aims to improve water supply for multi-purpose use by developing water resources for Dodoma City and the three towns.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change
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175 Countries Agree to First-Of-Its-Kind Plastic Waste Treaty
The United Nations said that representatives of 175 countries have agreed to develop a first-of-its-kind global treaty to restrict plastic waste.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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- circular economy, waste
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Press Release: DFC and USADF Launch New Initiative to Help Accelerate Small Businesses in Africa
The ASBC seeks to support SMEs in four countries – Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda – focused in key sectors including agriculture and food security, education, healthcare, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
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- Agriculture, WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ethiopia Switches on Controversial Dam
Ethiopia has generated its first electricity from the Grand Renaissance Dam in defiance of Egypt and Sudan who fear it will decrease their access to Nile water.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: 9% Of Global Plastic Waste Is Recycled While 22% Is ‘Mismanaged’ – OECD
The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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Digital, Circular Economy Can Earn Thailand $3.4 Billion a Year Extra – World Bank
Digital and disruptive technologies and development of a circular economy can earn Thailand up to $3.4 billion each year in additional investments, savings and revenue, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
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- Technology, WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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Analysis: Mongolia Plans Ruinous Water Infrastructure Glut
Mongolia markets its Blue Horse programme as adaption to climate change and is securing climate funding on that basis; this rides roughshod over biodiversity hotspots
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- WASH
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Trade Hub Backs Senegalese Companies West Africa Water SA, Delta SA Seeking to Provide Clean Drinking Water
Senegal has made rapid progress over the last 10 years in expanding access to safe water and sanitation for its citizens.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa