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World Bank & Ministry Partner on Parca Project Integration

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 27, 2025

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Chad Education Ministry, World Bank discuss PARCA Project Integration

N’DJAMENA — April 27, 2025 —

In N’Djamena, Chad, the Education Ministry and the World Bank convened to address the pivotal *PARCA project* integration. the discussions, held on April 25, 2025, centered on how to incorporate PARCA schools into the existing Chadian education system. Attended by key figures, the meeting aimed to bolster Chad’s educational infrastructure, promising improved outcomes. Read on to learn more about the outcomes of these discussions.

chad Education Ministry and World Bank Discuss PARCA Project Integration

Discussions focus on integrating refugee support project schools into the national education system.

World Bank & Ministry Partner on Parca Project Integration

High-Level Meeting

N’DJAMENA – On Friday, April 25, 2025, Dr. Aboubakar Assidick Choroma, the Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, along with Secretary of State Mr. Ahmat Youssouf Tahir, welcomed a World Bank delegation to thier ministry. Mr. Boubacar Sidiki Walbani, the deputy resident representative of the financial institution, headed the delegation.

Key Discussion Points

The primary focus of the meeting was the integration of the refugee support project and reception communities, known as PARCA, with a particular emphasis on its educational components. Participants centered their discussions on two critical aspects to ensure the project’s sustainability and impact:

Integration of PARCA Schools: How to seamlessly incorporate schools built under the PARCA project into the existing Chadian education system. This aims to ensure a smooth and lasting transition of educational infrastructure into the national education framework.
Management of Schools: Exploring effective management methods for these schools, focusing on mechanisms and responsibilities to guarantee proper functioning, maintenance, and high-quality education.

Did you know? The PARCA project aims to support both refugees and the communities that host them, recognizing the importance of education in fostering stability and advancement.

Ensuring Sustainability

The discussions underscored the importance of a collaborative approach to ensure that the educational infrastructure and practices established by the PARCA project are sustainable in the long term. This includes not only the physical integration of schools but also the adoption of effective management strategies.

Pro Tip: Prosperous integration requires ongoing communication and collaboration between the Ministry of Education, local communities, and international partners like the World Bank.

Looking Ahead

The meeting represents a significant step toward strengthening Chad’s education system and providing quality education to all children, including those in refugee and host communities. the outcomes of these discussions are expected to inform future policies and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the PARCA project?

The PARCA project is a refugee support initiative focused on reception communities,with a significant emphasis on education.

What were the main topics discussed?

The discussions centered on integrating schools built under the PARCA project into the Chadian education system and establishing effective management methods for these schools.

Who participated in the meeting?

The meeting included Dr. Aboubakar Assidick Choroma, the Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, Secretary of State mr. Ahmat Youssouf Tahir,and a World Bank delegation led by Mr. Boubacar Sidiki Walbani.

April 27, 2025 0 comments

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The University of Johannesburg is the new number 1 in Times Higher Education 2024

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 27, 2024

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South Africa is also in tenth place with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a new establishment.

Somalia joins the top 10 with SIMAD University in seventh place. Rwanda boasts being the best newcomer with the University of Rwanda going straight into the top 10 at sixth place. The highest ranked Rwandan institution is UGHE – University of Global Health Equity, which moves from eighth to fourth place.

Ghana has two universities in the top 10: the University of Ghana, which moves from 17th to 5th place, and Ashesi University, which is in 9th place (no change). Uganda also holds a place in the top 10, with Makerere University in eighth place, up from five.

Five new countries have joined the ranking: Namibia, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde and Eswatini. Namibia leads the newcomers with the University of Namibia in 13th place. Ivory Coast is represented by four institutions, while each of the other starting countries has one ranked institution.

Nigeria impresses with its representation and its presence in the top 50 of the elite

Nigeria stands out in terms of representation, with 41 universities ranked, up from 37 last year. This is more than double what we find in other sub-Saharan African countries. The highest ranked university in Nigeria is the American University of Nigeria, which ranks 12th. Kenya has 15 ranked institutions and Ghana follows with 11. Somalia and South Africa each have 10 universities in the table.

Nigeria is the most represented country at the top of the table with 13 universities in the top 50, followed by South Africa with eight and Ghana with seven. In total, 15 of the sub-Saharan African countries ranked have at least one establishment in the top 50.

Nigeria is the country with the highest number of newly classified establishments, with 15 new entrants, followed by Kenya with 10 new entrants.

South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria and Mozambique all excel in different areas

THE SSA University Rankings 2024 is calculated on the basis of five pillars, each of which consists of several parameters with variable weighting. These pillars are: resources and finances; access and equity; student engagement; ethical leadership; and impact on Africa.

South Africa comes first for the “resources and finance” and “access and equity” pillars. The University of Pretoria leads for resources and finance with a score of 86.4, while the University of South Africa comes first for access and equity with a score of 84.

When it comes to student engagement, Rwanda comes out on top with UGHE – University of Global Health Equity, scoring 97.4. For the ethical leadership pillar, Landmark University in Nigeria came out on top with a score of 96.8. Finally, when it comes to impact on Africa, Mozambique takes first place with Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, which scores 81.8.

Addressing the challenges of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa through methodology

The sub-Saharan African university rankings were developed specifically to address the challenges facing higher education institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, as part of a project initiated by a consortium of education organizations and companies African and international higher education institutions. The 2024 ranking is the second edition of the SSA ranking.

In November 2023, we announced improvements to the methodology. New measures on leadership, ethics and African heritage have been added and, to take them into account, the general structure of the methodology has been modified. These are substantial changes which mean that the results of the 2024 ranking cannot be directly compared to those of the 2023 edition.

Phil Baty, Head of International Affairs at THE, said: “The Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings are different from other international rankings because they focus not on parameters developed according to major institutions and university priorities. northern hemisphere, but on parameters that matter most for the development of nations south of the Sahara, including access and inclusion, economic growth, sustainability and impact on Africa.

“Times Higher Education is proud to have developed this ranking in close partnership with African institutions and organizations themselves, to provide a set of benchmarks with real and targeted impact.

November 27, 2024 0 comments

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Afreximbank Ranks Number One in Bloomberg Africa Capital Markets League Tables

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 4, 2024

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been ranked number one in all three categories in the latest Bloomberg Africa Capital Markets Rankings [Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables Report]. Afreximbank is ranked number one as mandated lead arranger, bookrunner and administrative agent for loans to borrowers in Sub-Saharan Africa. These rankings recognize the leading role played by the Bank in facilitating capital from within and outside the continent, from a diverse range of investors and stakeholders, to meet financing needs Member States and African organizations.

Topping these prestigious rankings in all three categories simultaneously, for the first time in its 30-year history, is a testament to the Bank’s remarkable growth, its systemic importance on the continent and its leadership position in African loan markets. Despite the challenges that the African syndicated loan market faced in 2023, with relatively low volumes at US$32 billion and a total of only 82 loans closed during the year, the rankings reflect the unwavering commitment of Afreximbank to fulfill its mandate.

In particular, the Bank has almost doubled its market share in the Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and Bookrunner categories, from 8% and 9% in 2022 to an impressive 19% and 14% in 2023, respectively. In the Loan Agency category, Afreximbank retained a significant market share of 15%, while achieving a remarkable milestone by securing the position of number one facility agent for the very first time. The Bank’s specialist team is committed to increasing the provision of security agency and trustee services for these loans and is actively managing some of the continent’s largest loans.

These statistics reflect Afreximbank’s central role in proactively intervening to address the financing gap in various industrial sectors and recognize the Bank’s continued leadership in mobilizing and leveraging African capital from within and international investors from outside the continent from a diverse range of investors and stakeholders to meet the financing needs of African borrowers.

Afreximbank’s increase in market share is particularly notable in the challenging oil and gas and sovereign financing sectors. Key financings facilitated by the Bank in 2023 include the US$1.3 billion Gleam project for the Angolan Ministry of Finance, the largest “green loan” in Africa to date; the partial pre-financing of the US$2.7 billion multi-source financing for the Tanzania Ministry of Finance and Planning, which supports the development of Lots 3 and 4 of the Eastern Highway. The partial pre-financing of the US$2.7 billion multi-source financing for the development of Lots 3-4 of the standard gauge railway supported by the Ministry of Finance and Planning of Tanzania; the US$1.3 billion annual facility for Angolan national oil company Sonangol; and an initial commitment of US$2.25 billion from the US$3.3 billion Crude Oil Prepayment Facility to the Nigerian National Oil Company (NNPC).

Professor Benedict Oramah, Chairman of Afreximbank and the Bank’s Board of Directors, commented on these results:

“These exceptional rankings in Bloomberg’s league tables underscore Afreximbank’s commitment to driving economic growth and facilitating capital flows across the African continent, while reflecting our resilience and ability to weather challenging conditions. difficult market. The success of our rankings is a testament to the hard work and commitment of my colleagues and reinforces our position as a trusted financial partner for African organizations. We look forward to meeting their financing needs for years to come.”

Bloomberg Capital Markets Leaderboards feature the leading arrangers, bookrunners and advisors for a wide range of transaction types in the financial sector, including loans, bonds, equities and M&A transactions .

2024-03-04 18:47:46
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March 4, 2024 0 comments

Business

International Coalition Formed to Restore Stability and Security in Haiti

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com September 29, 2023

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If the mission is authorized by the United Nations, it will include Kenya, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Spain, Mongolia, Senegal, Belize, Suriname, Guatemala and Peru.

As a reminder, the Kenyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alfred Mutua, declared that his country, at the request of the group of Friends of Haiti, “had agreed to positively consider taking the lead of a multinational force in Haiti. Kenya commits to deploy a contingent of 1,000 police officers to help train and assist the Haitian police in restoring normality in the country and protecting strategic installations.

UN organizations on site also report a deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti after the assassination on the night of July 7 to 8, 2021 of President Jovenel Moïse, followed by an earthquake that occurred in August 2021, which claimed more than 2,200 lives. According to the Tele Sur television channel, criminal groups control more than 80% of the capital and are strengthening in other regions of the country.

2023-09-29 09:18:01
#International #police #operation #Haiti #countries #ready #participate

September 29, 2023 0 comments

Business

The UN Secretary General Allegedly Obstructs Niger’s Participation in the UN General Assembly

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com September 23, 2023

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The UN Secretary General allegedly obstructed Niger’s full participation in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, in violation of the United Nations Charter and the statutory rules for accreditation of a permanent representative to the the UN. Antonio Guterres would not only have refused to recognize the official list of Nigerien delegates to this session, but would also have acceded to a request for the dismissal of Niger’s permanent representative to the UN.

Niger strongly rejects and condemns this obvious interference on the part of Mr. Guterres in the internal affairs of a sovereign State. “This maneuver is considered an attempt to privatize diplomatic relations, going against the interests of Niger and its people”according to the press release.

The Nigerien authorities add that: concerning France, it is suggested that it seeks to delegitimize and isolate the Government of Niger by preventing its worthy representatives from speaking at this world forum. The aim would be to raise awareness among the international community of concerns regarding ongoing neo-colonialism in Niger, with the collaboration of former members of the deposed regime. In addition, it is alleged that France actively supports terrorist groups threatening the security of Niger and the Sahel.

It is suggested that Mr. Guterres would support his long-time Nigerien friends, members of the Socialist International, in coordination with the actions of France and the European Union to punish Niger and its people for their patriotic choices.

As for former ministers Hassoumi Massoudou and Alkache Alhada, they are seeking a pretext and international support to escape Nigerien justice, before which they will have to answer for their crimes and acts of high treason, indicate the new Nigerien authorities.

2023-09-23 05:36:44
#Niger #denounces #alleged #interference #internal #affairs

September 23, 2023 0 comments

Health

Special PPCB Royalty Treatment for Lac Breeders: Meet Chad

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 30, 2023

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Lac herders were recommended to pay a fee of 50 FCFA for CBPP. The Center and West health delegation, under the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production, through the regional support project for pastoralism in the Sahel (PRAPS), financed by the World Bank, announced this decision during of his visit to Bol, capital of the Lac province, on March 27.

The delegation clarified that the breeders of the Lac benefit from a special treatment in terms of royalties, with an amount of 50 FCFA compared to the other provinces affected by contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP).

Some breeders have expressed reservations about this decision. This is why the regional support project for pastoralism in the Sahel (PRAPS) and the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production, with the financial support of the World Bank, organized a mass awareness campaign on marking sheep and goats, in the areas of provincial teams.

Team number 2 of the eight Central and Western provinces is responsible for following the evolution of the marking of small ruminants, with the aim of drawing the attention of breeders to the most frequent and most formidable pathologies in small ruminants, and to make them aware of the importance of branding, in order to differentiate them for next year’s vaccination from other unvaccinated ruminants.

The message carrier, Dr. Nodjimadji Rirabe, Deputy Secretary General, told breeders that the marking of small ruminant animals is done on the right ear, towards the tip, without causing bleeding, and leaves a mark in the shape of of U. The choice of the pliers used for the marking was made by mutual agreement with the professional organizations of breeders during a meeting at the ministry.

The Deputy Secretary General added that tagging will make it easier to reach the target and will reduce the costs of organizing the vaccination campaign from year to year. According to her, the marking of small ruminants remains the key and fundamental element to obtain the desired result.

In conclusion, the head of mission launched a strong appeal to the breeders’ representatives and to the breeders themselves to allow the vaccination teams to mark their animals, in order to better identify those who have already been vaccinated.

March 30, 2023 0 comments