#Kenya agriculture funding

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How the USAID Shutdown Threatens Kenya’s Agriculture Ahead of the Planting Season

The imminent shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this Friday threatens to derail Kenya’s agricultural sector just weeks before the crucial planting season, potentially affecting millions of farmers across the country who depend on various American-funded programmes. The shutdown, which will place all USAID direct hire personnel on administrative leave…

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IFAD is supporting Rural women.

With IFAD’s support, Tabitha's farm has stood strong in the face of Climate Change – now has 2,000 monthly orders! She grows coffee, trees, fruits and vegetables with her husband in Kenya.

International Day of Rural Women - 15 October.

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week #19

May 17-24 2024

President Biden wiped out the student loan debt of 160,000 more Americans. This debt cancellation of 7.7 billion dollars brings the total student loan debt relieved by the Biden Administration to $167 billion. The Administration has canceled student loan debt for 4.75 million Americans so far. The 160,000 borrowers forgiven this week owned an average of $35,000 each and are now debt free. The Administration announced plans last month to bring debt forgiveness to 30 million Americans with student loans coming this fall.

The Department of Justice announced it is suing Ticketmaster for being a monopoly. DoJ is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation for monopolistic practices. Ticketmaster controls 70% of the live show ticket market leading to skyrocketing prices, hidden fees and last minute cancellation. The Justice Department is seeking to break up Live Nation and help bring competition back into the market. This is one of a number of monopoly law suits brought by the Biden administration against Apple in March and Amazon in September 2023.

The EPA announced $225 million in new funding to improve drinking and wastewater for tribal communities. The money will go to tribes in the mainland US as well as Alaska Native Villages. It'll help with testing for forever chemicals, and replacing of lead pipes as well as sustainability projects.

The EPA announced $300 million in grants to clean up former industrial sites. Known as "Brownfield" sites these former industrial sites are to be cleaned and redeveloped into community assets. The money will fund 200 projects across 178 communities. One such project will transform a former oil station in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood, currently polluted with lead and other toxins into a waterfront bike trail.

The Department of Agriculture announced a historic expansion of its program to feed low income kids over the summer holidays. Since the 1960s the SUN Meals have served in person meals at schools and community centers during the summer holidays to low income children. This Year the Biden administration is rolling out SUN Bucks, a $120 per child grocery benefit. This benefit has been rejected by many Republican governors but in the states that will take part 21 million kids will benefit. Last year the Biden administration introduced SUN Meals To-Go, offering pick-up and delivery options expanding SUN's reach into rural communities. These expansions are part of the Biden administration's plan to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030.

Vice-President Harris builds on her work in Africa to announce a plan to give 80% of Africa internet access by 2030, up from just 40% today. This push builds off efforts Harris has spearheaded since her trip to Africa in 2023, including $7 billion in climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation, and $1 billion to empower women. The public-private partnership between the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard plans to bring internet access to 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria, before expanding to Uganda, Ethiopia, and Ghana, and then the rest of the continent, bring internet to 100 million people and businesses over the next 10 years. This is together with the work of Partnership for Digital Access in Africa which is hoping to bring internet access to 80% of Africans by 2030, up from 40% now, and just 30% of women on the continent. The Vice-President also announced $1 billion for the Women in the Digital Economy Fund to assure women in Africa have meaningful access to the internet and its economic opportunities.

The Senate approved Seth Aframe to be a Judge on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, it also approved Krissa Lanham, and Angela Martinez to district Judgeships in Arizona, as well as Dena Coggins to a district court seat in California. Bring the total number of judges appointed by President Biden to 201. Biden's Judges have been historically diverse. 64% of them are women and 62% of them are people of color. President Biden has appointed more black women to federal judgeships, more Hispanic judges and more Asian American judges and more LGBT judges than any other President, including Obama's full 8 years in office. President Biden has also focused on backgrounds appointing a record breaking number of former public defenders to judgeships, as well as labor and civil rights lawyers.

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RIP to Anastasios, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania

I was lucky to see him in service in the Orthdox Cathedral in Tirana during my trip to Albania.

Anastasios was born in Piraeus, Greece. He obtained a bachelor and a master with high honours in religious studies in Greece and Germany respectively. He studied various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, African religions, Islam.

After serving in Greece for a while as deacon and bishop, he went to Uganda. There he studied the local dialects while doing significant missionary and philanthropic work but had to leave after 10 years, after contracting a severe case of malaria.

He taught Greek language and literature in the University of Marburg, Germany. He was elected a Professor of History of Religions in the Athens University.

Once his health was restored, he returned to East Africa and continued his work there as Metropolitan Bishop of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Ten years later he was appointed Archbishop of Albania, where he completely restored and revived the church. He actively initiated and supported multiple projects in education, public health, social services, agriculture, culture and arts, and ecology. He funded and supported the construction of schools, roads, bridges, hydroelectric dams and more.

In 2000 he was a nominee for the Nobel Prize for Peace.

He died today aged 95 after a severe case of flu that was exacerbated by his old age.

He is widely acknowledged for his work, even by non-Christians.

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Neha Wadekar in Baringo county, Kenya

Susan Chomba glares out the window of the Prado Land Cruiser at dozens of motorcycles speeding in the opposite direction. Each motorcycle carries at least five bags of charcoal and for every bag, at least three medium-sized acacia trees must be chopped down and burned. Charcoal production is banned in Kenya, but is still widely used for domestic heat and cooking.

Chomba loves trees. She can rattle off the scientific and local names of countless species and detail their ideal growing conditions. She holds a PhD in forest governance and master’s degrees in agriculture development and agroforestry. She is director of food, land and water programs, continent-wide, at the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research non-profit. She manages a portfolio of $20m and a staff of 100.

She is a rarity.

Roughly 12% of the world’s top climate scientists are women and fewer than one percent are from Africa – a continent hard hit by climate change. ��If you look at the way the world operates, it’s almost blind to the fact that women bear the biggest burden and brunt of climate change,” Chomba says. That Chomba is an African woman in such a key role is potentially revolutionary, especially because she goes out of her way to solicit the views of those most affected and often most unheard – local farmers, community elders and, notably, women.

“The way climate is seen in the world, it’s seen very much from a masculine perspective,” Chomba says. For example, while male climate scientists focus heavily on developing renewable sources of energy to replace fossil fuels like oil and gas, Chomba believes they pay far less attention to the hundreds of millions of women worldwide who are burning wood for tasks like cooking. Incorporating the perspectives of women – particularly poor, rural women – would better ensure comprehensive solutions, she says.

Chomba is 40 years old but still remembers the hunger pangs she suffered as a child when the land failed to yield enough food for her family. More people, most likely women and children, will suffer the same fate, or worse, if wise and profound changes aren’t made soon.

Today, she is traveling with a team of WRI experts from Nairobi to Baringo county in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, home to mountainous forests that supply 75% of Kenya’s water. But the expansion of agriculture into previously natural environments, deforestation for charcoal and logging, urbanization and climate change have ravaged the land, leaving it thirsty and bare. Locals say they haven’t had a yield of maize or beans, their staple crops, in three years.

Chomba and her team visit a giant gully that has split the ground into two in the middle of the farmland. The area has been overharvested and overgrazed, with few natural grasses or indigenous trees left to hold the soil together. That, combined with climate change and an intense dry season, has left the earth looking like parched, cracked skin.

An elderly farmer points to a tree and says cooking oil can be extracted from the native species.

“How can we do this through the Terrafund?” Chomba asks her team, referring to the WRI’s lending program to support businesses addressing land degradation and restoration. “We have a muze [an elder] with knowledge, a fund that wants to invest and a place that needs seedlings.”

There’s an urgent need for community-driven ideas, but hasty, half-baked “solutions” can exacerbate harm, Chomba argues on the drive to Baringo county. At the end of last year, for example, Kenya’s newly-elected president, William Ruto, announced his intention to plant 15bn trees in Kenya by 2032. But Chomba says the plan fails to specify which species will be planted (native or foreign), where they will be planted (forest reserves or communal farms), why they will be planted (for timber, carbon, fruit, or soil fertility), and who will actually grow them.

“The devil is in the details, and that’s lacking,” Chomba says. “If you don’t address deforestation causes, forget about your tree planting. It’s useless.”

Chomba grew up in Kirinyaga county in central Kenya, where her mother cultivated a small plot of land owned by a step-uncle. Chomba’s mother grew capsicum and french beans and formed cooperatives with other farmers so they could pool their products for export. Because her mother was a single parent and was always working, Chomba was largely raised by her grandmother.

“She used to tell me that if she could have gone to school, she would have studied so much that knowledge would be smoking out of her nostrils,” Chomba says. “She made sure that I knew that education was my only path out of poverty, out of the life we had back then.”

When Chomba was nine, her mother wanted to send her to a local boarding school, but the admissions staff in Kirinyaga took one look at her shabby clothes and turned her down.

“I’m not ashamed of my childhood poverty,” Chomba says today. “It’s what propelled me back then and what makes me sensitive to-date.”

Instead, Chomba traveled alone on a bus to a different boarding school in Western Kenya. A few years later, when Chomba’s mother ran out of money, Chomba returned to the provincial high school in Kirinyaga. Each student was given their own small patch of land to farm, and Chomba grew cabbage because they thrived in Kirinyaga’s cold climate. She experimented with organic farming, opting to use garlic and blackjack instead of chemical pesticides.

Chomba flashes a broad smile: “My cabbages were absolutely massive.”

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Kenyans were pushing back against the dictator Daniel Arap Moi, Wangari Maathai was pressing for forest conservation and fighting for multiparty democracy. Maathai, the first African woman to win a Nobel peace prize, inspired a generation of young, female Kenyan environmentalists.

“We just admired Professor Wangari,” Chomba says. “She taught us that nature belongs to all of us.”

Chomba wanted to study law, but she missed the university cut off by a single point. Her second choice was agricultural economics, but by a strange twist of fate, she was placed in a forestry course. It wasn’t until her third year, when Chomba took an agroforestry class, that she realized she had found her calling.

“The gods chose my life for me,” she says.

While Maathai was protesting in the streets, Chomba chose another path more aligned to her strengths – research.

“I have a lot of respect for activism, I think we need activism,” Chomba says. But she opted instead for a job that relies on evidence-based data as the basis to change systemic structures.

Chomba joined the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) and led an eight-country land restoration program, called “Regreening Africa,” which restored one million hectares of Africa’s degraded lands. By now a single parent, Chomba had to leave her son at home with her mother to pursue dual master’s degrees in Europe.

“[S]he had to really fight,” says Tom Vandenbosch, one of Chomba’s first mentors at ICRAF. “Her having a young son when she had to move to Europe to finish her studies – that’s not something which is so easy to do.”

Chomba returned to ICRAF as a climate change researcher advising some of the brightest diplomatic minds in Africa convened to tackle climate change at the Conference of Peoples (COP). Chomba called it “the most humbling space I ever occupied as a young researcher,” and says the job “touched the social justice part of my soul.”

This experience convinced Chomba to get her PhD at the University of Copenhagen.

Chomba married her husband in 2009 and gave birth to their son in 2010. Both her sons seem interested in the environment, but “kids never do what their parents want them to do”, Chomba admits.

Chomba's team pulls up to the Baringo county government offices after a five-hour drive, enters a tiny office and crams around a table occupied by local officials. She will need their staff, resources and approval to operate in the county.

She strategically mentions budget numbers for Terrafund and as she utters the amount set aside for the Greater Rift Valley region – $6m – the officials straighten up, their interest piqued.

But challenges remain. Chomba broaches the issue of illegal charcoal production. One government official waives aside her concerns, citing Kenya’s struggling economy. “They are selling charcoal because they have no other option,” he says.

Chomba rolls her eyes.

The following morning, Chomba spends hours in the stifling heat speaking with women who are part of a grassroots gender-empowerment cooperative. Florence Lomariwo fled her home as a child to escape female genital cutting and child marriage and became a college-educated teacher. She describes how the drought is causing armed clashes between male herders, who are ranging farther from home to graze and water their livestock. Left alone, women are bearing the brunt of this.

“Most of the women are suffering deaths because of lack of water,” Lomariwo says. “For our family to survive, a woman [must] travel, even if it is 100km.”

Monicah Aluku, a 37-year-old widow, speaks up.

“Feel our pain,” she says. “There is no water. Women are walking so far to get water that they are miscarrying. There is no healthcare system. Kids are drinking dirty water and getting typhoid. We are really suffering.”

Chomba leans forward. She nods intently with a serious, steady gaze. Chomba and her team were scheduled to head back to Nairobi around 1pm, but they don’t leave until hours later. And only after Chomba has heard from every woman in the room.

This story was produced by the Fuller Project, a global newsroom dedicated to groundbreaking reporting that catalyzes positive change for women

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The thoroughly Technocratic “Digital Public Infrastructure” (DPI) originally slid in on the back of the global warming hoax. Unaccountable and unelected Bill Gates is rebranding the effort with his Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP).

On 1-3 October, the Global DPI Summit  2024 was held in Cairo, Egypt. The principal sponsor was a NGO called Co-Develop Fund, who promised to,

… bring together key stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors, including:

Countries: Countries that are seeking best-in-class approaches to digitization.

Bilateral and multilateral institutions: Institutions that support country governments in their digitization efforts.

Open-source digital public good providers: Providers of scalable digital solutions that can be used by countries to implement DPI.

Private sector companies: Companies with the expertise and capacity to help governments implement digital solutions at a population scale.

Civil society actors: Actors who are working to ensure that DPI is implemented in a way that is inclusive and protects the rights of all citizens.

Global DPI thought leaders: Experts on DPI who can provide valuable insights and guidance to countries on their DPI implementation journeys.

Domain-focused actors: Actors who are working to implement DPI solutions in specific sectors, such as education, healthcare, and agriculture.

⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is pushing governments to adopt the new global system for digital cash and ID that is backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Gates and his foundation are doubling down on support for s digital public infrastructure (DPI).

DPI supports both digital IDs and payments and is backed by the WEF, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN).

Gates is now pressuring governments around the world to begin incorporating DPI as the globalist groups push for payments and IDs to switch to a fully digital system on a global level.

The billionaire laid out his vision for global DPI in a new blog post.

The Silicon Valley oligarch is once again attempting to establish his reputation as a visionary on these matters.

Gates praised several third-world “developing countries” for allowing DPI to be tested on their citizens.

He revealed that the system has already been “trialed for the rest of the world” in India, Kenya, Brazil, and Togo.

One of the major criticisms leveled at digital IDs and payments is that they will lead to “enhanced,” digital government surveillance, and subsequent disenfranchisement of people.

Many have also raised concerns about the rush to usher in the technology.

Globalists have been pushing for DPI to be rolled out globally for large-scale adoption by 2030, ostensibly to fight “climate change.”

However, Gates does not share these concerns about the technology and is heavily pushing for DPI to be rolled out for the general public.

According to Gates, citizens should not be concerned about government surveillance because “a properly designed” DPI will in fact “enhance” privacy.

He claims DPI includes “safeguards” which he didn’t elaborate on.

Gates also touches on what he says are the benefits of using Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP).

MOSIP is a global digital ID tool backed by the Gates Foundation.

However, MOSIP is yet another point of contention from the privacy standpoint.

But MOSIP featured as a key participant during the recent Global DPI Summit 2024 held in Egypt.

At the event, those behind MOSIP, as well as the World Bank, the UN’s development agency UNDP, and the globalist Tony Blair Institute all took part.

The event provided another opportunity for these organizations to push for global adoption of DPI by 2030.

In addition, the organizations pledged to work on accelerating this process.

MOSIP demonstrated its identity platform at the summit.

At the same time, it stressed that the goal of digital ID and payments is to improve accessibility of identification, “particularly for developing nations.”

The platform is already in use in Ethiopia, Morocco, and Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, the World Bank announced that it is about to launch its own global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) program.

Read full story here…

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Dr. Calestous Juma (June 9, 1953 - December 15, 2017) was a Kenyan scientist and university scholar who focused on sustainable development. He served as a Professor of the Practice of International Development and Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at the Harvard Kennedy School. He served as the director for the Agricultural Innovation in Africa Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He was born in Busia village to John Kwada Juma and Clementina Nabwire and grew up in Port Victoria, Kenya. He attended Port Victoria Secondary School and Egoji Teachers’ Training College in Kenya. He taught science in Mombasa, Kenya, and wrote for the Daily Nation newspaper. He became the first full-time environment and science correspondent for the newspaper.

He became a researcher and editor for the Environment Liaison Centre. He enrolled at the University of Sussex with a full scholarship, receiving an MS in Science, Technology, and Industrialization and a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Policy.

He advocated for the use of technology and innovation for development. He established Africa’s first science policy think tank African Centre for Technology Studies. At ACTS, he led a study called Economic Reform and Environment in Africa. This research was highlighted in some of his first works Long-Run Economics: An Evolutionary Approach to Economic Growth and The Gene Hunters: Biotechnology and the Scramble for Seeds.

He moved to Montreal to serve as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity's first executive director. He moved to Harvard to continue his work. There he created a UN task force that developed ways in which the developing world can attain Millennium Development Goals through technology and science. He served at the US National Academy of Sciences as the Global Challenges and Biotechnology chair and served as co-chair of the African Union High-Level Panel on Modern Biotechnology. One of his last works, before he passed, was Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies.

He is survived by his wife Alison Field-Juma, and his son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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USA-Kenya Alliance!

George H. W. Bush to fund Kenya's infrastructure with $30 million to develop education, and create more job opportunities for citizens, and to start trade of agricultural products (coffee, vegetables, spices); in order to further turn Kenya into a more democratic state.

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DRILLING, REHABILITATION AND EQUIPPING OF BOREHOLES IN MARSABIT, NAKURU, BUNGOMA, SAMBURU AND BUSIA COUNTIES

STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK TENDER JANUARY 2025  INVITATION FOR BIDS Drilling, rehabilitation and Equipping of Boreholes in Marsabit, Nakuru, Bungoma, Samburu and Busia counties Reference number: MOA&LD/SDLD/KELCOP/NCB/03/2024-2025 1. The Government of Kenya (GoK) through the National Treasury has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and intends to…

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Emerging Markets and Frontier Investments

Emerging markets offer a unique environment for investments. These markets, like Pakistan, present both risks and rewards for those looking to diversify their portfolios. Islamic Fund of Savings UK Ltd are gaining interest as they focus on these growing economies.

What Are Emerging Markets?

Emerging markets are countries in transition from developing to developed status. They often feature rapidly growing economies, rising middle classes, and improving infrastructure. According to the World Bank, countries like Pakistan, India, and Brazil fall under this category. Investing in these markets can come with challenges. Such challenges may include political instability, currency fluctuations, and regulatory hurdles that can impact investment returns. But on the flip side, high growth potential can lead to attractive profits.

What Are Frontier Markets?

Frontier markets can be thought of as the next step beyond emerging markets. They are generally less developed and may feature smaller economies or less liquid markets. Countries such as Bangladesh, Kenya, and Vietnam are often classified under this umbrella. Investors consider frontier markets because they can provide significant returns with the right choices. However, they also come with higher volatility and greater investment risks. It’s essential to weigh these factors when looking to invest in frontier markets.

Why Invest in Emerging and Frontier Markets?

Investing in emerging and frontier markets can provide numerous advantages: - High Growth Potential: These economies often grow at a faster rate than more developed markets, leading to higher potential returns. - Diversification: Adding investments from different geographical areas can spread risk and reduce volatility in your portfolio. - Rising Middle Class: A growing middle class drives demand for various goods and services, benefiting investors who are strategically positioned to capitalize on this trend. - Undervalued Assets: Many emerging markets have stocks and assets that may be undervalued, presenting an opportunity for savvy investors.

Risks Involved

While the potential rewards are significant, investing in emerging and frontier markets also comes with risks: - Political and Economic Instability: Changes in government or economic downturns can jeopardize investments. - Currency Risks: Fluctuations in currency values can affect the returns on investment. - Regulatory Challenges: These markets might have varying levels of regulation, which can complicate investment processes. Understanding these risks is crucial for making informed decisions.

Pakistan: A Case Study

Pakistan is an excellent example of an emerging market that stretches the limits of potential investment. It has a young population and various opportunities across sectors like technology, agriculture, and energy. According to a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan's economy is projected to grow at a rate of 3% to 4% in the coming years. Investment Opportunities in Pakistan Investors might be particularly interested in several sectors: - Technology: The tech industry in Pakistan is booming, creating numerous start-ups and expanding job opportunities. - Agriculture: With abundant agricultural land, investment in farms and agri-tech companies are growing. - Renewable Energy: With issues surrounding energy security, there is a significant push for renewable investment. However, potential investors should not ignore the prevailing issues. Country-specific risks must be carefully weighed against potential rewards.

Islamic Fund of Savings UK Ltd

Islamic Fund is one option for those interested in investing across emerging markets. This fund focuses on Shariah-compliant investments, ensuring that investors do not compromise their values while capitalizing on growth opportunities. Recently, Islamic Fund of Savings has broadened its horizons to include diverse markets, particularly in South Asia. Investments into the Pakistani economy showcase the fund's commitment to championing high-growth sectors.

Strategies for Successful Investment

Below are some strategies to consider for successful investments in emerging and frontier markets: - Research: Understand the specific market, assets, and sectors before investing. - Diversification: Spread investments across various countries and sectors to mitigate risks. - Risk Assessment: Regularly evaluate and manage risks associated with your investments. - Local Partnerships: Partner with local companies who understand the market's landscape.

Emerging Markets and Frontier Investments

The Future of Emerging and Frontier Markets

As globalization continues, emerging markets like Pakistan will likely become critical players in the global economy. The demand for diverse and ethical investment avenues will rise. Savings UK Ltd signify a broader trend of combining ethical principles with investment passions. According to a report by Goldman Sachs, emerging markets are expected to account for 70% of global GDP growth by 2025. This growth trend offers a unique impetus for investors to keep their eyes on these developing regions.

Conclusion

Emerging markets, especially places like Pakistan, offer significant investment opportunities. Islamic Fund of Savings UK Ltd pave the way for potential returns coupled with ethical considerations. Therefore, whether you're new to investing or an experienced investor, digging into emerging markets could be a smart move for your portfolio. Happy investing! Read the full article

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[ad_1] Who would have thought that the moon one day would be added to the list of endangered heritage sites by the World Monuments Fund (WMF)? WMF is an organisation dedicated to protecting cultural heritage sites around the globe. Every year, it compiles a list of heritage sites it deems at risk and aims to build awareness about it. Now, you would assume all these heritage sites are on earth. But surprisingly, this year, it has included one particular site that’s out-of-the-wolrd. Literally! They have recently included the moon in their annual list of endangered sites. But Why Moon? Bénédicte de Montlaur, president and CEO of WMF, told The Art Newspaper that the moon was included because of “mounting risks amidst accelerating lunar activities” that lack proper preservation measures. She stressed the need to protect artefacts representing humanity’s first ventures beyond Earth, describing this as a “defining moment in our shared history.”  “For the first time, the Moon is included on the Watch to reflect the urgent need to recognize and preserve the artefacts that testify to humanity’s first steps beyond Earth—a defining moment in our shared history,” said WMF president and CEO Bénédicte de Montlaur in a statement. “The inclusion of the Moon underscores the universal need for proactive and cooperative strategies to protect heritage—whether on Earth or beyond—that reflect and safeguard our collective narrative,” de Montlaur added. What All Is Included In The List? WMF’s 2025 features 25 sites on Earth and space. Barotse Floodplain Cultural Landscape, Zambia Belfast Assembly Rooms, Northern Ireland, UK Bhuj Historic Water Systems, India Buddhist Grottoes of Maijishan and Yungang, China Chapel of the Sorbonne, France Chief Ogiamien’s House, Nigeria Cinema Studio Namibe, Angola Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery, Mongolia Gaza Historic Urban Fabric, Palestine Historic City of Antakya, Turkey Historic Lighthouses of Maine, US Jewish Heritage of Debdou, Morocco Kyiv Teacher’s House, Ukraine Monasteries of the Drino Valley, Albania Musi River Historic Buildings, India Hokuriku Region, Japan Noto Peninsula Heritage Sites, Japan Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System in South America Ruins of Old Belchite, Spain Serifos Historic Mining Landscape, Greece Swahili Coast Heritage Sites (Comoros, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania) Terracotta Sculptures of Alcobaça Monastery, Portugal The Great Trading Path, US The Moon Waru Waru Agricultural Fields, Peru Water Reservoirs of Tunis Medina, Tunisia   [ad_2] Source link

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Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Dairy Farming, Food Security and Livelihoods in Marsabit County

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, the University of Copenhagen, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Karare Women Dairy Cooperative, have launched a project to boost the dairy industry in Marsabit County. The multimillion-shilling initiative, titled ADAPTiVE, which has been…

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[ad_1] Who would have thought that the moon one day would be added to the list of endangered heritage sites by the World Monuments Fund (WMF)? WMF is an organisation dedicated to protecting cultural heritage sites around the globe. Every year, it compiles a list of heritage sites it deems at risk and aims to build awareness about it. Now, you would assume all these heritage sites are on earth. But surprisingly, this year, it has included one particular site that’s out-of-the-wolrd. Literally! They have recently included the moon in their annual list of endangered sites. But Why Moon? Bénédicte de Montlaur, president and CEO of WMF, told The Art Newspaper that the moon was included because of “mounting risks amidst accelerating lunar activities” that lack proper preservation measures. She stressed the need to protect artefacts representing humanity’s first ventures beyond Earth, describing this as a “defining moment in our shared history.”  “For the first time, the Moon is included on the Watch to reflect the urgent need to recognize and preserve the artefacts that testify to humanity’s first steps beyond Earth—a defining moment in our shared history,” said WMF president and CEO Bénédicte de Montlaur in a statement. “The inclusion of the Moon underscores the universal need for proactive and cooperative strategies to protect heritage—whether on Earth or beyond—that reflect and safeguard our collective narrative,” de Montlaur added. What All Is Included In The List? WMF’s 2025 features 25 sites on Earth and space. Barotse Floodplain Cultural Landscape, Zambia Belfast Assembly Rooms, Northern Ireland, UK Bhuj Historic Water Systems, India Buddhist Grottoes of Maijishan and Yungang, China Chapel of the Sorbonne, France Chief Ogiamien’s House, Nigeria Cinema Studio Namibe, Angola Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery, Mongolia Gaza Historic Urban Fabric, Palestine Historic City of Antakya, Turkey Historic Lighthouses of Maine, US Jewish Heritage of Debdou, Morocco Kyiv Teacher’s House, Ukraine Monasteries of the Drino Valley, Albania Musi River Historic Buildings, India Hokuriku Region, Japan Noto Peninsula Heritage Sites, Japan Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System in South America Ruins of Old Belchite, Spain Serifos Historic Mining Landscape, Greece Swahili Coast Heritage Sites (Comoros, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania) Terracotta Sculptures of Alcobaça Monastery, Portugal The Great Trading Path, US The Moon Waru Waru Agricultural Fields, Peru Water Reservoirs of Tunis Medina, Tunisia   [ad_2] Source link

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Broadening horizons: Connecting with Kenya's female farmers

In October, a group of 12 women including members of the UK farming community embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Kenya’s vibrant countryside. Cycling 75km over five days, they met with local female farmers, exchanging wisdom on regenerative agriculture while raising vital funds for the Grow for Good Challenge. See also: Farm Africa – a charity worth running for The challenge was…

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The Future of Cryptocurrency in Developing Countries

Cryptocurrency is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in developing countries, reshaping the financial landscape and driving economic growth. As traditional banking systems face challenges such as limited access, high transaction fees, and inefficiencies, digital currencies and blockchain technology are stepping in to bridge the gap.

In this article, we’ll explore how cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets is revolutionizing financial inclusion, boosting remittances, and empowering communities. We’ll also examine the role of blockchain technology in fostering transparency, reducing corruption, and driving sustainable development.

1. The Promise of Cryptocurrency in Emerging Markets

In developing countries, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked or underbanked, with limited access to traditional financial services. Cryptocurrency offers an alternative, enabling individuals to store, transfer, and grow wealth without needing a bank account.

Key Benefits:

Financial Inclusion: Crypto allows anyone with a smartphone to access financial tools.

Low Transaction Costs: Sending and receiving money via crypto is cheaper than traditional methods.

Speed and Efficiency: Blockchain transactions are faster and bypass traditional delays.

2. Cryptocurrency and Remittances

Remittances play a vital role in the economies of developing countries, yet traditional methods are often costly and slow. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins are revolutionizing this space by offering:

Lower Fees: Eliminating intermediaries reduces costs for families.

Instant Transfers: Funds can be sent and received in real-time.

Currency Stability: Stablecoins offer protection against local currency volatility.

Example: In countries like El Salvador and Nigeria, crypto adoption for remittances has grown exponentially due to these advantages.

3. Blockchain Technology: A Tool for Development

Beyond currency, blockchain technology has immense potential to address systemic issues in developing countries:

Transparency: Blockchain’s immutable ledger can reduce corruption in public projects.

Land Ownership: Secure digital records prevent land disputes and fraud.

Supply Chain: Blockchain ensures traceability in agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.

4. Challenges to Crypto Adoption in Developing Countries

Despite its potential, several hurdles remain:

Regulatory Uncertainty: Governments are still grappling with how to regulate crypto.

Infrastructure Gaps: Limited internet and smartphone access hinder adoption.

Education and Awareness: Many remain unaware of crypto’s benefits and risks.

Solutions: Public-private partnerships and educational initiatives can address these barriers, fostering wider adoption.

5. The Role of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets

Stablecoins, which are pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, play a unique role in developing countries:

Inflation Hedge: Protect savings from local currency devaluation.

Ease of Use: Simplify transactions for day-to-day needs.

Global Integration: Facilitate cross-border trade and payments.

6. Crypto and Small Businesses

Cryptocurrency empowers small businesses by:

Enabling Global Trade: Accepting crypto removes barriers to international markets.

Reducing Costs: No need for costly payment processors.

Enhancing Security: Blockchain minimizes fraud risks.

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7. Success Stories of Crypto Adoption in Developing Countries

El Salvador:

As the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador aims to boost financial inclusion and attract crypto investment.

Nigeria:

With one of the highest rates of crypto adoption globally, Nigerians are leveraging crypto for remittances and as a hedge against inflation.

Kenya:

Innovative blockchain projects in agriculture and healthcare are transforming Kenya’s economy.

8. The Future of Crypto Adoption in Developing Countries

The future of cryptocurrency in emerging markets looks promising as:

Infrastructure improves, making crypto more accessible.

Governments embrace regulations, fostering a safer environment.

Blockchain innovations address unique local challenges.

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Conclusion

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology hold the potential to redefine the financial systems of developing countries, empowering individuals, driving economic growth, and fostering transparency. While challenges remain, the rapid pace of innovation and increasing adoption suggest a bright future for crypto in emerging markets.

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