United States Rescinds Designation of Sudan as State Sponsor of Terrorism
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On December 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of State officially rescinded Sudan’s designation as an SST in light of Sudan’s actions to normalize relations with Israel and resolution of terrorism claims.
This action paves the way for the lifting of mandatory U.S. trade restrictions on business involving Sudan, the government of Sudan and Sudanese nationals that was based on Sudan’s previous SST listing.
Before embarking on any activity or transaction involving Sudan, companies should be diligent to assess the extent to which remaining federal and state restrictions, including state level divestment sanctions regarding Sudan, as well as contractual or other relevant restrictions regarding Sudan still in place, may affect new business opportunities.
World Bank Discusses Opportunities for Maldives to Build Back Better from COVID-19
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MALE , MALDIVES, December 9, 2020 - Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, completed his first visit to the Maldives last week. The purpose of this visit was to experience firsthand the country s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery efforts, as well as the progress and results of the World Bank-supported projects in the archipelago. Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, this was the Country Director s first visit to the Maldives in his new role. Hadad-Zervos was joined by Chiyo Kanda, the new Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka, based in Colombo.
UConn, Sea Grant’s Bob Pomeroy: Dedicated to Improving Marine Ecosystems Around the World
Bob Pomeroy, who recently retired from his post as an extension specialist and marine resource economist with Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn, has spent his career working on research and development projects with small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
An aquaculture worker in Vietnam. Many small aquaculture farmers raising snakehead fish in a pond like this one now use a soy-based formula Bob Pomeroy and several partners developed (Photo courtesy of Sylvain De Guise) Copy Link
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Fall-Winter 2020-21 issue of Wrack Lines, the magazine of the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, located at UConn Avery Point.]
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World Bank Country Director pays week-long visit to Maldives
Shahudha Mohamed
World Bank Country Manager to Maldives Faris Hadad-Zervos. PHOTO: CORPORATE MALDIVES
Shahudha Mohamed
10 December 2020, MVT 08:54
The World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, completed his first visit to Maldives last week.
According to the World Bank, the purpose of Hadad-Zervos’ visit was to experience firsthand the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery efforts, as well as the progress and results of the World Bank-supported projects in the archipelago.
“Maldives story has always been one of resilience. Time and again, we have seen the Maldives confront its vulnerabilities and external shocks, only to emerge stronger,” the Country Director said.