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UNICEF receives contribution from Japan to support conflict-affected Niger The funding provided will also help UNICEF and its partners strengthen existing real-time data collection and analysis systems in the Tillabery region. UNICEF | Niamey | Updated: 27-05-2021 16:21 IST | Created: 27-05-2021 16:21 IST “We are deeply grateful for this additional support from Japan, which came at a critical time for the survival, development and protection of children in Niger” concludes Aboubacry Tall....

An analysis of data available on the CoWin app shows that vaccination in the rural belts of most states is lagging behind urban centres. 

Funding for implementation of RMS reform Environment Minister David Parker said the reform is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish a resource management system that is fit for purpose.Devdiscourse News Desk | Wellington | Updated: 20-05-2021 09:54 IST | Created: 20-05-2021 09:54 IST David Parker said there was broad consensus that the RMA had not adequately protected the environment or enabled development where needed. Image Credit: Wikimedia Budget 2021 provides significant fund...

AIM-ICDK concludes global finals of Water Innovation Challenge The challenge saw innovation submission from 400+ applicants and eventually identified a total of 10 Indian teams including 6 Student teams and 4 startup teams from across the country.Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 19-05-2021 16:44 IST | Created: 19-05-2021 16:44 IST The teams submitted their final innovation submission on 30th April 2021, after a three-month-long development phase from February-April 2021. Image C...

This financing is in line with the “Restore” initiative of IsDB Group’s “3R” strategy aimed at supporting member countries in their recovery from the adverse socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On 15 May 2021, WhatsApp will require users to accept new terms and conditions for using the app.

New Workforce Development Councils established to graduate people The Councils are a keystone change of the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) programme and will help to build a workforce with the skills needed to aid in our recovery from COVID-19.Devdiscourse News Desk | Wellington | Updated: 13-05-2021 15:40 IST | Created: 13-05-2021 15:40 IST “I’m excited to see this next major milestone in what is the biggest reform of vocational education in a generation,” Chris Hipkins said. ...

Indian and Mongolian Ministers discuss issues under Cultural Exchange Program Shri Patel explained the steps taken by the Govt of India to facilitate the visa and travel of Buddhist monks from Mongolia within India.Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-05-2021 18:30 IST | Created: 13-05-2021 18:30 IST Shri Patel thanked Ms Nomin for the special prayers conducted by some of the leading monasteries in Ulaanbaatar for India during the pandemic. Image Credit: Twitter(@prahladspatel) A...

Routine testing for HIV, TB patients to address COVID-19 interruptions The Deputy President said this when he responded to oral questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday.Devdiscourse News Desk | Pretoria | Updated: 13-05-2021 17:40 IST | Created: 13-05-2021 17:40 IST “This is what we refer to as active case finding which is done to make sure that the spread of the disease is minimised at the community level,” he said. Image Credit: (Health.mil) Deputy President David Mabuza says the...

Importance of Lesotho water project for SA socio-economic prospects underlined The LHWP is a bi-national water transfer and hydroelectricity generation project between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa, established through a treaty signed in 1986.Devdiscourse News Desk | Pretoria | Updated: 11-05-2021 15:17 IST | Created: 11-05-2021 15:08 IST The project generates hydroelectricity for the sole benefit of Lesotho citizens, while water is transferred to meet the water nee...