New York, U.S, April 1, 2020— The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres has established a dedicated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Response and Recovery Fund to support efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
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COVID-19 Lockdown Diary: Residents of Accra Observe Peaceful Lockdown
Accra, Ghana, March 30, 2020//-Residents of Accra metropolis and its surrounding communities today observed a peaceful lockdown announced by the government as parts of efforts aiming at containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.
African Dev’t Bank Launches Record Breaking $3 Billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, March 28, 2020/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies.
Nigeria: Ventures Platform Selects Start-ups to Help Fight COVID-19
Abuja, Nigeria. March 28, 2020: Seven successful startups have been selected by Ventures Platform and Lagos State Science and Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) to participate in the #COVID19InnovationChallenge, to develop solutions to mitigate the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
Africa Centre for Disease Control, Others Team up to Support Gov’ts to Flatten Covid-19
March 23, 2020//-The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Resolve to Save Lives and opinion and research company Ipsos have teamed up to support governments to help flatten the Covid-19 curve and minimise social and economic slowdown.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Named Best Islamic Financier
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2020//-The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has been named ‘Best Islamic Financier’ by the trade finance platform, Trade Finance Global, in cooperation with BAFT.
Why Ghana Needs Its Own ‘Dangotes,’ ‘Jack Mas’
Accra, Ghana, March 23, 2020//-The world has never been short of givers.
Which FDI Sectors Could Benefit from the Coronavirus Crisis?
March 20, 2020//-US president Donald Trump once again stirred controversy when rumours spread that he had offered roughly $1bn to a German biotech company to acquire the exclusive rights of a future vaccine against the coronavirus.
World Bank Increases COVID-19 Response to $14B To Help Sustain Economies
Washington, U.SA, March 20, 2020 — The World Bank and IFC’s Boards of Directors approved an increased $14 billion package of fast-track financing to assist companies and countries in their efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Michael Bloomberg Accelerates Fight Against Global COVID-19 Pandemic
New York, U.S, March 19, 2020//-Just days after Mike Bloomberg launched a program to help American mayors improve their coronavirus response, Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced additional actions and funding to combat the pandemic on a global scale.