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Government’s E-waste project taking shape
The E-waste recycling project, introduced by government, is gradually taking shape and expected to ensure sustainable disposal and proper recycling of e-waste.
The project, being implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), is still in its pilot phase.
It is helping to promote an incentive system that secures the income of people in the informal sector and encouraging them to dispose of their waste in a manner that would earn them money.
The first phase of the project, dubbed: “Recycling and Disposal of Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in environmentally sound way,” is funded by the German Government through the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) KfW and the Government of Ghana.
IDEMIA Awarded in AFI s 2020 Inclusive Fintech Showcase
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IDEMIA has been awarded second place in the 2020 AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase for its digital identity solution for disadvantaged groups. The company was one of 12 finalists in the showcase, which recognizes innovative solutions that are helping to address the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
In a virtual presentation to AFI s final jury, Ali Akbar, Director of Business Intelligence for IDEMIA s Digital Business Unit highlighted how IDEMIA s Digital Identity Platform can be leveraged by FinTechs and regulators to provide identity verification methods to the underserved enabling them to easily and securely register their identities and thus access basic services. In the COVID-19 context, this can enable the swift roll out of financial aid to the most vulnerable a
E-waste project taking shape - Government
The E-waste recycling project, introduced by the government, is gradually taking shape and expected to ensure the sustainable disposal and proper recycling of e-waste.
The project, being implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), is still in its pilot phase.
It is helping to promote an incentive system that secures the income of people in the informal sector and encouraging them to dispose of their waste in a manner that would be financially profitable.
The first phase of the project, dubbed: “Recycling and Disposal of Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in an Environmentally Sound Way,” is funded by the German Government through the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) KfW and the Government of Ghana.
SAP accelerates digital skills development with expanded virtual Young Professional Program 14th Dec 2020 | Source: African Media Agency
The SAP Young Professional Program, which forms part of the broader Skills for Africa initiative, has extended its footprint with a revised, fully virtual model that has enabled young candidates in several African countries to participate in the program, despite the pandemic. Since its launch in 2012, the program has trained and graduated more than 1300 youths across Africa, with 99% having been placed in meaningful jobs post graduation.
Cathy Smith, Managing Director at SAP Africa, says the events of 2020 have made it more important than ever for organisations to have access to a ready supply of digital skills. Every organisation needs digital skills in order to meet modern customer demands and become more resilient as they adapt to the extraordinary events of 2020. Despite the disruption brought by the pandemic, the new virtual te