Tag: Capacity Building
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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,…
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JKUAT to Drive Japan-Africa Science and Innovation Partnership for Food Value Chains
JKUAT Named Regional Hub for Food Value Chains under AJ-INSPIRE The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has been designated as the regional hub for research on food value chains under the Africa–Japan Initiative for Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership (AJ-INSPIRE). This designation marks a significant milestone in the Africa–Japan partnership, positioning Kenya’s…
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JKUAT Drives Japan-Africa Science and Innovation Partnership
JKUAT Named Regional Hub for Food Value Chains Research under AJ-INSPIRE Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a pivotal role in shaping the future of food systems in Africa. As the designated regional hub for research on food value chains under the Africa–Japan Initiative for Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership (AJ-INSPIRE),…
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BukSU Fortifies Extension Services Through Capacity-Building During 2025 Extension Week
Overview: A Strategic Push for Stronger Extension Services The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at Benguet State University (BukSU) recently led a focused capacity-building initiative aimed at sharpening how extension programs are documented, advocated for, and amplified across partner communities. The training, held on October 13 and 15, 2025 at the University Auditorium,…
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Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills to Deliver and Amplify Extension Services
Overview of the Extension Week Initiative The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at BukSU recently organized a focused capacity-building series to boost the visibility and effectiveness of its community outreach programs. Held on October 13 and 15, 2025, at the University Auditorium, the events were a core component of the Extension Week Celebration.…