Tag: Capacity Building
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NICRAT Empowers Nigerian Health Workers with AI Skills for Cancer Care
NICRAT Expands AI Competencies in Cancer Care Across Nigeria The National Institute for Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has taken a significant step to strengthen cancer care in Nigeria by equipping health workers in the South-West geopolitical zone with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The three-day training program focused on the application of AI in cancer…
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NICRAT Transforms Cancer Care in Nigeria’s South-West with AI Training for Health Workers
Empowering Health Workers with AI Skills In Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone, the National Institute for Research and Treatment (NICRAT) is driving a significant shift in cancer care by equipping health workers with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to bridge gaps in access to advanced cancer treatment and diagnostics by enabling frontline clinicians…
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Ghana Launches First National Carbon Market Masterclass to Build Local Expertise
Ghana Takes a Milestone Step into Global Carbon Markets In a move aimed at strengthening its participation in the rapidly expanding global carbon trading space, Ghana has launched its first national masterclass on carbon markets. Spearheaded by the Ghana Carbon Market Office, the program is designed to cultivate local expertise, deepen understanding of market mechanics,…
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Ghana Launches First National Carbon Market Masterclass: Building Local Expertise for a Global Market
Ghana Embarks on a Formal Education Path for Carbon Markets Ghana has taken a significant step toward shaping its role in the global carbon trading landscape by launching the country’s first national masterclass on carbon markets. The program, organized by the Ghana Carbon Market Office within the environmental and public policy framework, aims to develop…
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Tracing the backstory behind the U.S. Caribbean drug policy
What NPR reveals about a policy pivot Journalists and policymakers have long tracked how the United States approaches drug trafficking in the Caribbean. A recent NPR examination highlights a pivotal moment: during a February Justice Department conference, then-acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove signaled a shift in the Trump administration’s stance on maritime interdiction. The…
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Collaboration for Greater Impact: IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 Highlights
Strength in Collaboration: A Global Meeting in Cape Town The third International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) Global Partners Forum, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 27–29, 2025, brought together more than 270 scientists, policy-makers, funders, and public health experts from around the world. This gathering underscored a central truth in infectious disease surveillance:…
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Wetang’ula urges World Bank support to strengthen Auditor General’s office
Kenya’s Speaker Urges World Bank Backing for Auditors Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is pressing the World Bank to extend both technical and financial support to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The aim is to boost the capacity of Kenya’s supreme audit institution to scrutinize public bodies with greater rigor, transparency, and…
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ECOWAS Revisits MoU with Training Centers of Excellence to Strengthen Regional Capacity
Overview of the Strategic Review The ECOWAS Commission has initiated a strategic review of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Training Centers of Excellence (TCEs). The three-day working session, which began on October 28, brought together senior officials from member states, regulatory bodies, and the ECOWAS institutional sectors. The gathering underscores a shared commitment…
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ECOWAS Launches Strategic Review of MoU with Training Centers of Excellence
ECOWAS Kicks Off Strategic Review of MoU with Training Centers of Excellence The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated a comprehensive, three-day working session to review its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the region’s Training Centers of Excellence (TCEs). The meeting, which began on October 28 in Abidjan, signals a renewed commitment…
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JKUAT to Drive Japan-Africa Science and Innovation Partnership in Food Value Chains
JKUAT Named Regional Hub for Food Value Chain Research under AJ-INSPIRE The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has been designated as the regional hub for cutting-edge research on food value chains under the Africa–Japan Initiative for Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership (AJ-INSPIRE). This milestone underscores Kenya’s pivotal role in shaping an ambitious,…