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US criticised over increased private sector investment in Africa
New Alliance agriculture initiative risks prioritising profit over people and pushing poor farmers further into poverty
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Will Obama’s “New Africa” Deliver on Its Promises?
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 2014 (IPS) - As the three-day U.S- Africa Leaders Summit here drew to a close Wednesday, experts across the private, public and non-profit sectors continued to debate the opportunities and obstacles posed by the U.S’ expanding business partnership with Africa.
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Moving Health Commodities in Africa: Private sector transport for public health systems
Transporting health commodities in Africa is challenging on many fronts, and it makes sense for some ministries of health to utilize private firms to get the job done. VillageReach has researched the possibilities and developed a set of recommendations to help government entities prepare for outsourcing.
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Public-private partnerships: A ‘win-win’ for global health?
Forged partnerships between the public and private sectors are gaining prominence, raising questions about their transparency and precise impact in the world.
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World Economic Forum on Africa attracts N12.9 trillion investments – organiser
The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa has attracted over $68 billion(about N12.9 trillion) in investment to the African continent, Dr Philipp Rosler, the Managing Director of the Forum, said in a closing remarks on Friday in Abuja.
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Bangladesh Fights Off HIV
Strong political commitment, timely donor support and effective government-NGO collaboration are behind Bangladesh’s successes on this front.
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3 questions as GAVI approaches next replenishment
The GAVI Alliance is gearing up for a new replenishment, in which the organization plans to ask for more funds than it ever has before.
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Why Chevron is in the Business of Stopping HIV: Each year mother-to-child transmission of HIV affects 70,000 babies in Nigeria
Chevron has partnered with Pact, an international NGO, to help prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria. Deji Haastrup, a Chevron GM, explains: "While fighting AIDS is not our core business, it is core to the success of our business."
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