\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The eggs from the first swarm have hatched and the young locust generation is brooding on trees, grasses, and shrubs. Consequently, it is only a matter of days or weeks before their wings become hard enough for them to swarm and devour every green leaf on their path. Their voracious appetite is a threat to food security in the entire region. One user of the app, Christopher Achilo said to Reuters<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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ALSO READ: Help On The Way To Fight East Africa Locust Invasion But We Are Running Out Of Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eggs from the first swarm have hatched and the young locust generation is brooding on trees, grasses, and shrubs. Consequently, it is only a matter of days or weeks before their wings become hard enough for them to swarm and devour every green leaf on their path. Their voracious appetite is a threat to food security in the entire region. One user of the app, Christopher Achilo said to Reuters<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
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Every country in the world has been dealing with COVID-19 for months now. However, some have peculiar problems they don\u2019t share with the rest of the world. One of such countries in Africa is Kenya. The East African nation is battling to contain locust invasion\u2014and they are not winning the war. However, the country hopes to turn the tide with a new app called E-Locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Help On The Way To Fight East Africa Locust Invasion But We Are Running Out Of Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eggs from the first swarm have hatched and the young locust generation is brooding on trees, grasses, and shrubs. Consequently, it is only a matter of days or weeks before their wings become hard enough for them to swarm and devour every green leaf on their path. Their voracious appetite is a threat to food security in the entire region. One user of the app, Christopher Achilo said to Reuters<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every country in the world has been dealing with COVID-19 for months now. However, some have peculiar problems they don\u2019t share with the rest of the world. One of such countries in Africa is Kenya. The East African nation is battling to contain locust invasion\u2014and they are not winning the war. However, the country hopes to turn the tide with a new app called E-Locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Help On The Way To Fight East Africa Locust Invasion But We Are Running Out Of Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eggs from the first swarm have hatched and the young locust generation is brooding on trees, grasses, and shrubs. Consequently, it is only a matter of days or weeks before their wings become hard enough for them to swarm and devour every green leaf on their path. Their voracious appetite is a threat to food security in the entire region. One user of the app, Christopher Achilo said to Reuters<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
     <\/div>","post_title":"Nachtigal Project Gets $794.5m World Bank Approval","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-16 23:57:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/constructionreviewonline.com\/2018\/07\/world-bank-approves-us-794-5m-for-the-construction-of-nachtigal-dam-cameroon\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"Lucst<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every country in the world has been dealing with COVID-19 for months now. However, some have peculiar problems they don\u2019t share with the rest of the world. One of such countries in Africa is Kenya. The East African nation is battling to contain locust invasion\u2014and they are not winning the war. However, the country hopes to turn the tide with a new app called E-Locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Help On The Way To Fight East Africa Locust Invasion But We Are Running Out Of Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eggs from the first swarm have hatched and the young locust generation is brooding on trees, grasses, and shrubs. Consequently, it is only a matter of days or weeks before their wings become hard enough for them to swarm and devour every green leaf on their path. Their voracious appetite is a threat to food security in the entire region. One user of the app, Christopher Achilo said to Reuters<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cOne locust eats food equal to his weight (every day), so imagine having millions of locusts, if you cannot even see over the trees. Within some time, all the trees are just naked. Even they go inside the farms, they strip the farms, so it is a very big impact on food security.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What is E-Locust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"eLocust<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Locust serves as an early warning tool for Desert Locust. It has been proven to be effective in the recording and transmission of data for the monitoring of pests. Achilo is one of the scouts trained by aid group ACTED with the help of the United Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a> (FAO) and the Turkana County regional government. The work of Achilo and his team is to scout for locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: This Kenyan Entrepreneur Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sighting any locust population, the scouts take their pictures using E-Locust. The information is sent to a database in Lodwar, Turkana County\u2019s main town. Another team collects the information and deploys the right personnel to spray the insects with pesticides. This helps to prevent the forming of a swarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is not the only country suffering from the locust invasion. In fact, 19 frontline countries cut across Northwest, West, East, and Northeast Africa, Southwest Asia, and Arabia are affected. According to the World Bank, the locust swarm may cost Yemen and East Africa $8.5 billion this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Locust Invasion is a Serious Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Locusts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locust swarms are resilient and can travel 150 km (93 miles) a day with the help of the wind. A locust swarm of about one square kilometer can consume as much food as thirty-five thousand people. The FAO predicts the swarm formation in Kenya will continue until mid-July. Also, reports have it that with the help of E-Locust, officials treated about 30,830 hectares against locust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, the main problem with fighting locust invasions has been accessing real-time information. Until 1995, the FAO's Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) used paper and pencils to manage data. This method of data management always left authorities one step behind the formation and movement of locust swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the E-Locust app, authorities can now spot and kill the locusts before the formation of swam. However, the success depends on the expertise and dedication of the locust scouts. What other steps do you think the government can take to stop the locust invasion and ensure food security? Let us hear your opinion in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Kenya Has A Locust Invasion And Here Is How They Plan To Deal With It","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kenya-plan-to-defeat-locust-invasion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-28 06:50:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=251752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124352,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-23 09:32:51","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Liberia President Weah receiving a copy of PAPD from the Finance minister for Finance and Development Planning<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year strategic plan<\/a> for Liberia. Through the plan, there will be more emphasis on infrastructural development in the country. Good infrastructure will steer the country towards the right trajectory of development.\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Liberian Founder Acquires Essence Magazine from Time Inc<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n\n

Liberia\u2019s Pro-Poor Economic Growth<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah introduced\u00a0Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development<\/a> (PAPD) in 2018 with the aim to stimulate economic growth in a way that will benefit the poor.\n\nPAPD has a five-year agenda that covers 2018 to 2023. The Agenda seeks to strengthen people\u2019s capacities to prosper. In addition, it seeks to bring together all Liberians, whether at home or abroad, to participate in the national development process.\n\nPAPD has four important pillars that drive the development agenda. In addition, these pillars align with the country\u2019s Vision 2030.<\/a> The four PAPD pillars include:\n\n
    \n
  1. Power to the People - The first pillar aims to empower the citizens with tools to gain control of their lives.<\/li>\n
  2. Economy and Jobs - The goal of the second pillar is to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustaining the Peace -\u00a0The third pillar seeks to maintain peace in the country.<\/li>\n
  4. Governance and Transparency - The fourth pillar seeks to promote accountability in the public sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Country Partnership Framework<\/h2>\n\nThe support for pro-poor growth was affirmed by the signing of Country Partnership Framework<\/a>\u2014CPF. CPF is a six-year partnership plan with the World Bank that responds to Liberia\u2019s strategic priority, the PAPD.\n\nCPF focuses on intangible capital and human resource. In addition, the framework seeks to promote investments in infrastructure. Ultimately, the CPF aims to create an enabling environment for business, strengthen institutions, and boost private sector development.\n\nThrough the CPF and the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the World Bank has become an important partner to Liberia. Combined with the PAPD and the country\u2019s Vision 2030, the planned policies and framework will boost the country\u2019s economic growth.\n\n\n\n

    Step in the Right Direction<\/h2>\n\nPresident George Weah has prioritized the welfare of his people in his policies, as demonstrated in the pro-poor growth agenda. The strategic partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank will provide the much-needed aid to boost Liberia\u2019s infrastructure and economy.\n\nPresident George Weah<\/a> took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first elected female head of state and a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.","post_title":"Liberia's President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"liberias-president-weah-makes-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-to-support-pro-poor-agenda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-17 00:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=124352","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":403036,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-24 14:00:35","post_content":"\n\n\"Nachtigal\n\nCameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project.  A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package.\n\nAccording to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment<\/a> in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon\u2019s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction\u201d, She said.\n
    Country\u2019s electricity needs<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe plant is expected to provide up to one-third of the country\u2019s electricity needs. It will be located on the Sanaga River 65 km from the capital of Yaounde. Nacthigal Hydro Power Company has a 35-year lease to run the facility. Also, electricity will be transmitted to the capitol via a 50-km-long transmission line.\n\n READ MORE HERE >><\/a><\/strong>\n
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