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Heroes; Recognising those in our communities who have made an impact!!!!
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In every society we have those kind of people who go out on a limb to do something that leaves a major impact in our lives, as well as provoking us into action. Well in my community we have that kind…Continue
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Anthony Karanja posted a videoAfrica 2011 - Timothy Flynn
Timothy Flynn, Chairman of KPMG, looks forward to the World Economic Forum on Africa 2011 and shares his insight on Africa's...
Anthony Karanja posted a blog postSouth-south co-operaton at the Durban climate change talk.
At the World Economic Forum on Africa, the leaders of South Africa, Gabon and Kenya pledged to work together and take a united stance at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, in November. “The question for us leaders is how committed we are to be a little less selfish and to think of the community as a whole,” said Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in a session on the second day of the meeting. “It is…See More
Anthony Karanja joined Khalil Hamdani's group
South Business Forum
South-South trade and investment tripled in the past decade. What are the benefits of South Business and how can these be enhanced?
Anthony Karanja posted a blog postA Bank lends a hand
The agricultural sector in Tajikistan – the cotton sector in particular – is the largest employer and a critical part of the country’s economy. However, its development has been hindered by outdated agribusiness management skills, poor sector organization, and limited access to financial services. Cotton farmers remain poor and heavily indebted to private loan companies that provide financial packages through ginneries at high interest rates. In order to increase its share of lending to the…See More
Anthony Karanja posted a videoFrom Crisis to Cooperation
We live in an increasingly globalized world. The economic and financial linkages which bind us together have brought substantial benefits to people around th...
Anthony Karanja might attend Nils-Sjard Schulz's eventLaunch of the Africa Platform for Development Effectiveness, Addis Ababa at Addis Ababa
March 27, 2011 all day
More info here (agenda, background, etc.):http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/Launch-of-the-Africa-Platform-for.htmlSee More
Anthony Karanja commented on Anthony Karanja's blog post NERICA"@Catherine............at least it has opened up avenues to discuss about food security-especially when future conflicts will be resource based(food and water) due to climate change-Technology based farming is slowly being embraced as apprehensive…"
Cathrine Machingauta commented on Anthony Karanja's blog post NERICA"It's interesting to see how this idea is progressing. One of my professors worked with IRI and always used to talk about NERICA and increasing rice production in Africa. I hope it spreads further down south."
Anthony Karanja posted a blog postEducation Counts
The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual report by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) that looks at global development from a more holistic approach than just the rise and fall of national incomes. Rather, it looks at all the factors that enlarge people’s choices and opportunities, and enable them to lead full, productive lives. 2010 marked the 20th anniversary of the report, which takes a look back at the…See More
Anthony Karanja posted a videoTread Lightly
Tread Lightly is a climate change education initiative offered by TakingITGlobal with the generous support of the Staples Foundation for Learning. The first Tread Lightly project, "Staples® and Students Together for a Smaller Footprint,"…
Anthony Karanja's blog post was featuredEconomics of dependency and the rise of revolutions.
Co-dependency among the unemployed constitutes an economic burden to the employed. The current dependency rate in developing nation is about 84%,this has the effect of depressing savings and consequently,investments. Without active investment from the working populace the economy will not grow well enough so as to absorb the unemployed. Slow economic growth will be experienced leading to a shrinked economy that will probably bring social tension and unrest among the citizen resulting to a full…See More
Anthony Karanja posted a blog postEconomics of dependency and the rise of revolutions.
Co-dependency among the unemployed constitutes an economic burden to the employed. The current dependency rate in developing nation is about 84%,this has the effect of depressing savings and consequently,investments. Without active investment from the working populace the economy will not grow well enough so as to absorb the unemployed. Slow economic growth will be experienced leading to a shrinked economy that will probably bring social tension and unrest among the citizen resulting to a full…See More
Anthony Karanja posted a videoCGI Stories: Katie Couric (2010)
Katie Couric talks about why it's so important to empower and invest in girls and women. Watch her CGI 2010 plenary: http://www.youtube.com/cgivideos#p/u/6/n...
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South-south co-operaton at the Durban climate change talk.
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 5:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
At the World Economic Forum on Africa, the leaders of South Africa, Gabon and Kenya pledged to work together and take a united stance at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, in November. “The question for us leaders is how committed we are to be a little less selfish and to think of the community as a whole,” said Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in a session on the second day of the meeting. “It is… Continue
A Bank lends a hand
Posted on April 7, 2011 at 3:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The agricultural sector in Tajikistan – the cotton sector in particular – is the largest employer and a critical part of the country’s economy. However, its development has been hindered by outdated agribusiness management skills, poor sector organization, and limited access to financial services. Cotton farmers remain poor and heavily indebted to private loan companies that provide financial packages through ginneries at high interest… Continue
Education Counts
Posted on March 17, 2011 at 4:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual report by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) that looks at global development from a more holistic approach than just the rise and fall of national incomes. Rather, it looks at all the factors that enlarge people’s choices and opportunities, and enable them to lead full, productive lives.
2010 marked the 20th anniversary of the report, which takes a look…
Continue Economics of dependency and the rise of revolutions.
Posted on March 8, 2011 at 12:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Co-dependency among the unemployed constitutes an economic burden to the employed. The current dependency rate in developing nation is about 84%,this has the effect of depressing savings and consequently,investments. Without active investment from the working populace the economy will not grow well enough so as to absorb the unemployed.…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:10am on January 24, 2011,
Gotto Danny said… Dear Anthony,
I have been following your writings on various topics. Notable in the one on water management and also the MDG-Education the missing link. I would like to urge you to post more. Hope to react to your blog post soon.
Kind regards
Danny
- At 10:06am on January 18, 2011,
Gregory Otieno said… - Thanks so much for the welcome. I am looking forward to working hand in hand with you.
- At 7:05am on January 18, 2011,
Ivone Alves de Oliveira Lopes said… - Thanks Karanja!!
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