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Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, draped, bareheaded, right. MANTGORDIANVSCAES Reverse: Sacrificial vase between other sacrificial implements. PIETASAVGG SC (in exergue)
Provenance
By 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Roman, Imperial Period, A.D. 238
Mint
Rome
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 20.48 gm. Die Axis: 1
Accession Number
35.275
Medium or Technique
Bronze
Greenfield-Cental Madison Wise(3) puts up a reverse layup while 6’5” Ty Jackson(21) from East Chicago Central(21) looks on from under the basket during the championship game of the 2016 Laker Farm Implement Sevices Inc. Women’s Basketball Tournament at Greenfield-Central on December 23,2016.
Rainy day shots of implements for a macro challenge. Old tyre pressure gauge - took me a while to realise what it was :)
3 June 2015 - OECD Forum 2015 G20: Inclusiveness,Investement, Implementation.
OECD, Paris, France.
For more information, visit: www.oecd.org/Forum
Photo: OECD/Michael Dean
Ukraine’s priorities include joining NATO, implementing the decisions of the Alliance's Washington Summit, and jointly intercepting Russian missiles and drones. This was the focus of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s discussion with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during their meeting in Kyiv.
This is Mark Rutte’s first foreign visit as the leader of the North Atlantic Alliance. President Zelenskyy noted that this visit immediately clearly outlines the current priorities, indicating where the defense of shared Euro-Atlantic values is taking place right now.
“Our key goal is Ukraine’s full NATO membership. Ukraine can become the thirty-third member of NATO. Ukrainians deserve this,” said the President.
During the meeting, the parties thoroughly discussed the prospects for cooperation, the Victory Plan and the feasibility of Ukraine's approach to a just end to the war, the situation on the battlefield, and the needs of our units, including weapons and brigade staffing.
“Ukraine needs to strengthen its positions on the frontline so that we can increase pressure on Russia for the sake of fair, real diplomacy. That is why we need a sufficient quantity and quality of weapons, including long-range weapons, the provision of which, in my opinion, is being delayed by our partners,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
A separate focus of the discussion was Ukraine’s air defense needs. It is crucial for Ukraine that all air defense agreements, including those reached at the NATO Summit in Washington this July, are implemented before winter begins. Additionally, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed additional cooperation with neighboring countries, drawing on examples from the Middle East.
“Jointly intercepting Iranian missiles is no different from jointly intercepting Russian missiles, and especially "Shaheds," which link the Russian and Iranian regimes. What we need in our region is more determination from our partners to put an end to Russian terror,” the President emphasized.
Mark Rutte noted that, as NATO Secretary General, he will do everything possible to increase support for Ukraine.
“Your security matters for ours. Your fight for freedom reflects our core principles and values,” he said.
According to the NATO Secretary General, member states of the Alliance plan to boost their own defense capabilities and strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry.
“Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before. And we will continue on this path until you become a member of our Alliance. I very much look forward to that day,” said Mark Rutte.
Implementing the 2020 sulphur limit
The 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil on board ships (outside designated emission control areas) will come into effect on 1 January 2020. Ensuring consistent implementation of the 0.50% requirement is a key item on the agenda of IMO’s Sub-committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) which meets this week (5-9 February) at IMO headquarters, London. The meeting will also continue to look at how to measure black carbon emissions from shipping.
Other matters on the agenda include the development of further guidance to support the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention, including ballast water sampling and analysis. Revised guidelines for the use of dispersants for combating oil pollution at sea, which take into account experience from the Deepwater Horizon incident are expected to be finalised.
The ongoing revision of the product lists in international code for carriage of chemicals in bulk will continue, as well as specific consideration of requirements to address the discharge of high-viscosity solidifying and persistent floating products (such as certain vegetable oils).
The meeting will also consider including new controls on the biocide cybutryne in the convention for the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention).
The meeting was opened by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and is being chaired by Mr Sveinung Oftedal (Norway).
21 September 2017 - UNGA - Implementation of SDGs should be country-led and country-owned.
This high level side event organized at the helm of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly continues to advocate the nature of the 2030 Agenda—‘country-led and country-owned,’ as reflected during the UNDG high level event during the HLPF 2017 earlier this year.
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed in her key note remarks stated, “We have hit the SDGs walking – not yet running – and we need to pick up the pace. Progress will only be achieved through genuine and meaningful partnerships.”
Host of the event, Mr. Achim Steiner, the UNDG Chair and the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said, "In the SDGs we have found a common language in identifying the challenges and opportunities in development. We need new partnerships- we need investment bankers to work with rural farmers, policy makers with activists."
The side event also marked the launch of the 2016 UNDG results report: Lift Off: Agenda 2030—Shared Results of the UNDG in 2016. The new report captures the collective results and impact achieved by the UN Development System through 131 UN Country Teams supporting 165 countries and territories, as well as by the UNDG at the regional and global levels. The report is now available at undg.org
For more information: www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleas...
© UNDP / Freya Morales
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the bronze bust of Lady Florence, located in the public garden of Taormina: for its implementation had to be used as a mold the bust currently is in the mausoleum of the district "Francisi" of Taormina, where lies mortal remains of Florence. Ms. Maria owner and caretaker of the mausoleum, told me that to realize the bronze bust, the founders held their bust of mausoleum for three months, during which time Ms. Maria felt an incredible sadness for the lack of Florence.
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il busto in bronzo di Lady Florence, che si trova nel giardino pubblico di Taormina: per la sua realizzazione dovettero utilizzare come calco, il busto presente attualmente nel mausoleo della contrada "Francisi" di Castelmola, dove riposano le spoglie mortali di Florence. La signora Maria proprietaria e custode del mausoleo, mi raccontava che per realizzare il busto in bronzo, i fonditori trattennero il busto del mausoleo per tre mesi, periodo durante il quale la signora Maria sentiva una incredibile malinconia per l'assenza di Florence.
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Lady Florence, with her husband, Professor Cacciola, bought 87 lots of land to build the Public Garden, the Lady had on its payroll master builders, cabinet makers, farmers to whom he had taught the art of the English garden, she planted flowers, rare and exotic plants, the inevitable cypresses; she built the characteristic oriental style-Burmese buildings, (Florence, before coming and stop forever in Taormina, had traveled a lot, certainly drawing inspiration from his travels, in this case by his visitations in the Far East). Florence built large aviaries, with parrots and birds of various species coming from all parts of world . Even the features oriental buildings, served to welcome and accommodate the birds to get them to nest, as well as to serve as a shelter during the rain, when the Lady went in the garden to painting. Among the most challenging is what she herself called "The Beehives" as it reminded her a hive for the realization of many chambers, ". (In the years before the kids there were playing hide and seek, going up and down like an endless maze, while the couples of lovers there were hidden from prying eyes, but now you can no longer access the inside).
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Lady Florence, assieme a suo marito, il professor Cacciola, acquistò 87 lotti di terreno per realizzare il Giardino Pubblico, la Lady aveva nel suo libro paga capimastri, ebanisti, contadini ai quali aveva insegnato l'arte del giardino all'Inglese, vi fece fece crescere fiori, piante rare ed esotiche, gli immancabili cipressi; vi costruì le caratteristiche costruzioni, su sua proggettazione, in stile orientale - Birmano (Florence, prima di giungere e fermarsi per sempre a Taormina, aveva viaggiato tantissimo, traendo certamente ispirazione dai suoi viaggi, in questo caso dalle sue visitazioni in estremo oriente). Florence fece costruire grandi uccelliere, facendo giungere da ogni parte del mondo pappagalli ed uccelli di varie specie. Anche le caratteristiche costruzioni orientaleggianti, servivano ad accogliere e ad ospitare gli uccelli affinchè vi nidificassero all'interno, nonchè a fungere da riparo durante la pioggia, quando la Lady si recava nel giardino ad esempio per dipingere. Tra le realizzazioni più impegnative c'è quella che ella stessa chiamò "The Beehives" poichè le rammentava un alveare per la realizzazione di numerose concamerazioni". (negli anni addietro i bimbi vi giocavano a rimpiattino, salendo e scendendo come in un interminabile dedalo, mentre le coppiette di innamorati vi trovavano riparo da sguardi indiscreti; ora non si può più accedere all'interno).
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This is a short and long collection of photographs, almost all made in Taormina (Sicily), and is divided into two parts: the first part I have included a few pictures, I put a few moments I catched in the alleys of the small Sicilian town, in the second part (the first to appear on Flickr) in which I tried to rebuild and at the same time to remember the singular feminine figure of Lady Florence Trevelyan, an English noblewoman, lover of art, botany, ornithology, travels, the arts magical and esoteric; she loved animals, but actively helped a lot of people; Taormina is to her that owes much of its luck; this Lady, hosting famous people of the time, contributed not a little to make known the beauty of this village Siculo to the whole world (and she improved and embellished much Taormina).
Lady Florence was born in Hallington On February 7, 1852, but soon became an orphan at the age of two years (his father committed suicide in 1854); his mother Catherine Anne was the maid of honor of Queen Victoria: the Queen which became attached enormously to Florence, and the Queen loved her like a true daughter. Florence at age 27, in 1879 was forced to leave everything to face a long journey lasting more than two years (Lady Florence fell prey to the notorius charms of the future Edward VII, who was already married; this sort of thing never went over well with Victoria, so Florence was asked to leave England). Lady Florence returned to his homeland for a short period, to be again driven out for an exiled perennial: She never returned to England (though, a generous monthly annuity was given hers on the orders of the Queen Victoria). Florence traveled widely, reached India, went to Burma, arrived in Australia she performed as a singer, and then finally arrive in February 1884 in Taormina: here you will stay until the end of his life (she died October 4, 1907 ). At Taormina she met the then mayor, the rich prof. Salvatore Cacciola, doctor, passionate student and Grand Master of Freemasonry: it is said that Lady Florence fell in love when she sought his help to cure "Sun", one of his dogs; from here to their wedding was a short step.
Lady florence bought several lots of land, created the current Public Garden of Taormina, planted olive trees, cypresses, exotic trees, and built those features buildings in oriental style; She bought by the former mayor the "Isola Bella" (She built an house and She planted trees and exotic plants, Mediterranean pines, as well as the inevitable cypress); She bought many arid and barren lands around Taormina (Mount Venus, Monte Croce, Monte Porretta) and they become rich in vegetation, with many farmers she had taught the art of the English garden. Many people went knocking to her door, in financial difficulties, usually farmers and fishermen (also Oscar Wilde, disgraced by charges of homosexuality, received financial aid from Lady Florence), She made a major sewing school for young girls of Taormina, and instituted for their 87 wedding dowries. Fate was once again mocking her: the only child she had named Edward, died in childbirth. It was in use at the time, bathing in bathtubs filled with cold water of the sea (even the photographer Von Gloeden was addicted to this habit), but this proved fatal, Lady Florence died of pneumonia at the age of 55. For her express wish, She was buried in a district of Castelmola (accompanied by large numbers of Sicilian people, it tells of an endless line, to the sound of "ciaramelle", which reminded her bagpipes of her distant Scotland), district called "Francisi" in her memory (this term according to a medieval custom). In her will, Lady Florence forced heirs not to hunt in his vast possessions, not to build, and to accept and to help dogs and birds. Lady Florence was the first woman (not only in Sicily) to be allowed to be part of Freemasonry.
The writer Guido Gozzano, was inspired by Lady Florence, when he wrote the novel "Alcina".
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Questa è una raccolta di fotografie breve e lunga, quasi tutte realizzate a Taormina (Sicilia), raccolta che ho diviso in due parti: nella prima parte ho inserito alcuni ritratti, ho messo alcuni momenti colti nei vicoli del piccolo paese Siciliano, nella seconda parte (la prima ad apparire su Flickr) ho tentato di ricostruire, ed al contempo ricordare, la singolarissima figura di Lady Florence Trevelyan, una nobildonna Inglese amante dell'arte, della botanica, della ornitologia, dei viaggi, delle arti magiche ed esoteriche; lei, che fu una convinta animalista ante litteram, non si limitò ad amare solo gli animali, ma aiutò fattivamente persone di ogni ceto sociale, ebbe ricchezze ma al tempo stesso pagò prezzi altissimi in sofferenza e dolore: Taormina deve a lei molta della sua fortuna, poichè questa Lady, ospitando nei suoi possedimenti illustri e famosi personaggi dell'epoca, contribuì non poco a far conoscere al mondo intero le bellezze di questo paesino Siculo (ella stessa migliorò ed abbellì ancor più Taormina).
Lady Florence nacque in quel di Hallington il 7 febbraio del 1852, divenne ben presto orfana all'età di due anni ( il padre morì suicida nel 1854); sua mamma Catherine Anne era la dama di compagnia della regina Vittoria, la quale regina si affezionò enormemente a Florence, sì da amarla come una vera figlia. All'età di 27 anni, nel 1879 venne imposto a Florence di lasciare l'Inghilterra per affrontare un lungo viaggio, che sarà della durata di più di due anni (si ipotizza per farle dimenticare una relazione che non sarebbe mai dovuta accadere, col figlio della regina Vittoria, il futuro re Edoardo VII, che a quel tempo era già sposato; sembra che non sia stata affatto la gelosia della moglie di Edoardo, bensì la rigidità della madre Vittoria a decretarne l'esilio). Lady Florence dopo questo primo viaggio ritornò nella sua Inghilterra, ma vi restò ben poco, infatti dopo un brevissimo periodo Lady Florence venne nuovamente allontanata in esilio, e questa volta lo sarà per sempre: Florence non ritornerà mai più nella sua Inghilterra (un generoso vitalizio mensile le fu dato comunque su ordine della stessa Regina Vittoria, ovvio che ciò le fu indispensabile, essendo così lontana da casa). Florence viaggiò molto, raggiunse l'India, andò in Birmania, giunta in Australia si esibì come cantante, per poi infine giungere nel febbraio del 1884 a Taormina: qui vi resterà fino all'ultimo dei suoi giorni (lei morirà il 4 ottobre 1907). A Taormina ebbe modo di conoscere l'allora sindaco, il ricco prof. Salvatore Cacciola, medico, appassionato studioso e Gran Maestro della Massoneria: si racconta che Lady Florence se ne innamorò quando lei cercò l'aiuto del medico per curare "Sole", uno dei suoi cani; da qui al loro matrimonio, il passo fu breve.
Lady florence acquistò numerosi lotti di terreno, realizzò l'attuale Giardino Pubblico, vi piantò ulivi, cipressi, alberi esotici, costruì quelle caratteristiche costruzioni in stile birmano-orientale; acquistò dall'ex sindaco L'Isola Bella (vi costruì una casetta, e l'Isola, che altro non era che un ammasso brullo di scogli, divenne rigogliosa come la vediamo oggi, vi piantò alberi e piante esotiche, pini mediterranei, nonchè gli immancabili cipressi, così presenti in quasi tutta la cittadina); acquistò numerosi terreni intorno a Taormina (Monte Venere, Monte Croce, Monte Porretta) sicchè da aridi e brulli che erano, li fece diventare ricchi di vegetazione (infatti aveva al soldo numerosi contadini ai quali aveva insegnato l'arte del giardino all'Inglese). Alla sua porta andarono a bussare numerose persone in difficoltà economiche, in genere contadini e pescatori, mai fu chiusa loro la porta... (anche Oscar Wilde, caduto in disgrazia per l'accusa di omosessualità, ricevette un aiuto finanziario dalla Lady); realizzò una importante scuola di cucito per le giovanette di Taormina, dando loro la possibilità di potersi mantenere da sole; istituì 87 doti di matrimonio per le ragazze Taorminesi (all'epoca una ragazza senza dote non aveva molte possibilità di formarsi una famiglia). Il destino infine fu ancora una volta beffardo con lei: l'unico figlio che lei ebbe, di nome Edoardo, morì durante il parto, il padre era un medico, tentò di rianimarlo, ma non ci fu nulla da fare. Era in uso all'epoca, fare bagni nelle vasche da bagno ricolme di acqua gelata di mare (anche il fotografo Von Gloeden era dedito a tale usanza, ma lui usava immergersi in acqua di mare calda, riuscendo a trovare in questa forma di talassoterapia una cura per la tisi, della quale era affetto): questa usanza fu fatale a Lady Florence, che morì di broncopolmonite a 55 anni di età. Per suo esplicito desiderio, la Trevelyan fu seppellita in una contrada di Castelmola (accompagnata da tantissima gente del luogo, si racconta di una fila interminabile di persone, al suono delle zampogne, che le ricordavano le cornamuse della sua lontana Scozia); la contrada dove fu seppellita (in quella la Lady aveva un'altra dimora), fu chiamata "Francisi" in sua memoria (tale termine indicava, secondo una usanza medioevale, una generica provenienza straniera, qualinque essa fosse). Nel suo testamento Lady Florence obbligò gli eredi a non cacciare nei suoi vasti possedimenti, a non costruire, ad accogliere e curare cani ed uccellini. Lady Florence fu la prima donna ad essere ammessa a fare parte della massoneria. Importò in Sicilia les tableaux vivants (i quadri viventi) e anche le sfilate dei carri in fiori a Palermo. Lo scrittore Guido Gozzano scrisse il romanzo "Alcina" ispirandosi a Lei.
The sharing meeting is an effort to share the activities to Promote Breast Milk Substitute Ordinance and Code implementation for scaling up Exclusive Breast Feeding and Nutrition. The half day long “Sharing Meeting on BMS Code Implementation” held in BRAC Centre on Monday, May 20, 2013 and organized jointly by BRAC Advocacy for Social Change and BRAC Health Nutrition Population Programme (HNPP).
Objectives of the Meeting:
•Find out scopes of work on BMS Code implementation by Key persons / organization focal, experienced on Child Nutrition / BMS Code implementation.
•Find out action points and reach in common ground of opinion to work jointly.
•Make a plan of action to form a BMS Code Promotion (BCP) Committee to develop a guideline for BMS Code implementation.
Participation:
There were invitee from different fields / areas such as, Government, Civil society, international organizations, NGOs and Media. The representatives attended from organizations were IPHN, CME, BBF, WFP, Alive & Thrive, CAB, GK, BRAC Dairy and Food Products, HNPP – BRAC, Print and On-line Media etc. All of them are agreed to work for BMS Code implementation and has given the consent to provide help, support in next steps under the Plan of Action of this project. So, a draft Plan of Action will be shared with the stakeholders mentioned above.
Recommendations:
1.The demand of breastfeeding practice should come from mass people. Therefore, mass mobilization is crucial for that.
2.BMS Ordinance, 1984 is now in a process of reformulation. However, this should take into account feedback from civil society.
3.The project should include health service provider and mid-wives from local level to implement BMS ordinance nationwide.
4.Marketing agencies are powerful agent. Therefore we need to ensure strong rule of law for those agency who are violating BMS ordinance.
Persistent URL: digital.lib.muohio.edu/u?/tradecards,1730
Subject (TGM): Men; Children; Girls; Pets; Animals; Dogs; Hay; Hardware; Pumps; Agricultural machinery & implements;
En el marco de los programas de capacitación implementados por el Órgano Consultivo, numerosos jubilados y pensionados de Salta, Jujuy y Tucumán participaron de un seminario intensivo que duró cuatro días.
El encuentro inició el pasado martes, y tuvo lugar en el Hotel Termas de la ciudad de Rosario de la Frontera, al sur de la provincia de Salta. En el mismo se trataron numerosos temas de interés para adultos mayores, entre ellos se habló de la importancia de los centros de jubilados, servicios y prestaciones de ANSES, beneficios de la tarjeta ARGENTA, misiones y funciones del Órgano Consultivo y gerontología.
Además se brindó una charla sobre el Fondo de Garantía para la Sustentabilidad, a cargo de Marcelo Venecia, representando a los jubilados bancarios de Tucumán, donde los asistentes pudieron conocer más sobre el sistema que se encarga de administrar los fondos de la seguridad social.
La apertura del seminario estuvo a cargo de Sebastián Gramajo, director del Órgano Consultivo, quien manifestó la importancia de este tipo de encuentros, haciendo énfasis en el trabajo regional que los jubilados vienen realizando en todo el país, especialmente en el norte.
También estuvo presente el Jefe Regional Norte de ANSES, Dr. Raúl Ferrazzano, quien agradeció la presencia de los participantes y organizó una ronda de consultas donde los asistentes al curso pudieron despejar una gran cantidad de dudas e inquietudes.
Los talleres y capacitaciones que se dictaron durante cuatro jornadas estuvieron a cargo de la Lic. Ema Levaggi, Psic. Juan Carlos Leyes, Lic. Mónica Cozabayut, Matías Pérez Stivas, César Delacroix y Romina Villalba.
¿Qué es el Órgano Consultivo?
El Órgano Consultivo de Jubilados y Pensionados tiene entre sus prioridades la institucionalización de formas concretas de participación y consulta de los beneficiarios a través de sus representantes, a fin de expresar sus inquietudes y propuestas, ser parte del control del sistema y recibir la capacitación para su fortalecimiento como sector.
Está conformado por representantes de Federaciones de Jubilados y Pensionados de todo el país, constituyéndose en el primer espacio de participación ciudadana en un organismo del Estado, como lo es ANSES.
Guayaquil, 29.09.12.-En la localidad de Vainillo, ubicado en el km 48 vía Guayaquil – El Triunfo, se realizó una casa abierta organizada por la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de la Universidad de Guayaquil, en la cual se exhibieron trabajos de investigación de diversas tecnologías para incrementar la producción agrícola en el país.
Las exposiciones se presentaron en el campo experimental perteneciente a la Universidad de Guayaquil, que se encuentra localizado en la comunidad de Vainillo. En este evento académico los estudiantes de los semestres impares 1-3-5-7-9 de la carrera de Ingeniería Agrónoma, de Guayaquil y de las extensiones de El Triunfo, Daule, Milagro y Rocafuerte, provincia de Manabí mostraron sus conocimientos ante el público y las autoridades universitarias invitadas entre ellas: el Dr. Carlos Cedeño, rector de la institución; Dr. José Apolo, vicerrector académico; y el Dr. César Romero, vicerrector administrativo.
El campo experimental cuenta con 14 hectáreas, cuyas parcelas fueron utilizadas para exhibir trabajos de investigación para el desarrollo de semillas de maíz, proyectos para incrementar la producción de banano y cacao, nueva tecnología para el cultivo del arroz.
Jhonny Guaranda, estudiante de la carrera de Ingeniería Agrónoma,
presentó la investigación de tesis cuya tema fue Efecto de la Aplicación de Tres Niveles de Ácido Púdicos con Dos Niveles de Algas Marinas.
Este proyecto tiene como finalidad desarrollar nuevas tecnologías para el cultivo del arroz y evitar la presencia del caracol de manzana, principal plaga destructora de los sembríos de la gramínea.
El trabajo consiste en realizar un riego intermitente en la parcela de arroz para evitar la formación de charcos de agua, ambiente donde se desarrolla el caracol, y de esa manera prescindir del uso de láminas o mallas para atrapar a esta plaga.
Además Eison Valdiviezo, director de tesis, explicó que el objetivo de este proyecto es crear nuevas tecnología de cultivo y compartirlo con los productores.
“Queremos que nuestra facultad se involucre con la colectividad, brindando un servicio a los productores, ofreciendo nuevas tecnologías de cultivo. Tenemos presente que sino generamos tecnología el agro desaparece”.
Valdiviezo, indicó que este sistema puede ser implementado en los cultivos de otros productos como: cacao, maíz y banano.
Las autoridades universitarias felicitaron al Decano, Sub decano, docentes y estudiantes por las exposiciones realizadas donde demostraron su conocimiento adquirido en las aulas.
“Ustedes han demostrado a todos nosotros que se encuentran preparados para enfrentar el reto de impulsar el agro ecuatoriano. Nuestro país es agrícola por excelencia y necesita de profesionales que generen más recursos alimenticios”.
La presentación de proyectos académicos es un aspecto, que cuenta con el apoyo de las autoridades de la facultad; pues es un punto importante para el proceso de acreditación que cumple la Universidad de Guayaquil y la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias.
Así lo enfatizó el Ing. Agr. Gastón Sarmiento Carrión, decano de la facultad de Ciencias Agrarias “la investigación académica es importante para nosotros porque buscamos el objetivo principal. Nosotros acreditamos porque acreditamos; para ello fomentamos en nuestros estudiantes la investigación científica”.
El campo experimental de la extensión El Triunfo nació gracias al aporte del Ing. Astolfo Pincay, presidente de la Unión Nacional de Cañicultores del Ecuador, quien entregó este terreno en comodato a la facultad por 20 años.
La nueva administración de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias tiene previsto analizar el próximo año la construcción de aulas en estos terrenos para que los alumnos de Daule,
Guayaquil y Milagro reciban clases teóricas y realicen sus prácticas.
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Greenfield-Central Madison Wise(3) batttles for a rebound with a couple East Chicago Central defender late in the championship game of the 2016 Laker Farm Implement Sevices Inc. Womenâs Basketball Tournament at Greenfield-Central on December 23,2016.
Participants capture during the Session: Implementing Strategies for Inclusive Growth at the Annual Meeting 2018 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 23, 2018
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Sikarin Thanachaiary
These implements were hanging above the baker's work table at the Benson Bakery when I was there on assignment this wee
APM Terminals Valencia successfully completed the implementation of Navis N4 in February 2021, as its new terminal operating system (TOS). A process that began last Friday night, 4 February, with the scheduled interruption of operations for the migration of data, followed by the restart of the vessel operations during the weekend, as well as on Monday in the land part. Both will gradually increase their performance as issues related to the process are addressed.
Navis N4 is the world standard for operating systems in APM Terminals' global network, and will enable its Valencia facilities to have the most advanced TOS in the port, improve processes and optimize its planning to increase productivity, with the aim of continuing to grow to become one of the leading terminals in the Mediterranean.
"Growth is one aspect, and it is the commitment of our management team, but the cultural change that Navis N4 brings is the most important thing for me. During all this time before Go Live we have worked together with our stevedoring colleagues with the necessary generosity to achieve this change that offers us common objectives and competitiveness, and that is what I am most excited about," said Carlos Arias, APM Terminals Spanish Gateways Managing Director.
"The implementation of a new operating system on a terminal is not an easy process which is usually done every two decades. Of course, there are issues that only arise when the system is in production. I won't deny that we have had issues, but I won't deny that they are being addressed in record time. A good example is the operation at the gates, which within 48 hours have gone from being at 50% of their capacity to operating normally. There are also problems in the maritime operation, but they are being solved and we hope to operate normally in the next few days," he added.
APM Terminals Valencia invested 5 million dollars in Navis N4 and spent more than 2 years setting up and training the team to provide access to the best management tools and the possibility of increasing the yard's capacity by 10%.
Herramienta con un filo metálico que está fijado de forma segura a un mango, generalmente de madera, cuya finalidad es el corte mediante golpes.
El origen del hacha debe situarse en la prehistoria
Developing countries responded to COVID-19 by implementing social distancing measures and limiting non-essential business operations. Agrifood systems and food supplies—although generally exempt from restrictions—have been exposed to policy disruptions and global market instability. To measure the impacts of COVID-19 on economies and food systems, IFPRI researchers worked alongside partners in several African and Asian countries to conduct economywide multiplier analysis, tracing direct and indirect spillover effects along and across supply chains. Results reveal substantial but varying levels of GDP losses during lockdowns, depending on policy design and implementation and countries’ exposure to global markets. Despite policy exemptions, impacts on food systems account for about one quarter of GDP losses on average. Income losses are felt by all segments of the population. Negative impacts persist, but gradually weaken as restrictive measures are lifted. Our results call for targeted social protection interventions in the short term, balanced with longer-term planning and investing in the economic recovery.
This IFPRI-PIM seminar will present the modeling approach and showcase results from three case studies—Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan. Presenters will highlight how differences in policy design, implementation, and economic structure affect the experience with COVID-19, specifically for food systems and poverty, in these countries.
Opening Remarks
Frank Place, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM)
Presenter
Mariam Raouf, Senior Research Associate, IFPRI
An exquisite Taino curved manatee bone purging (vomit) stick. Used in the Cohoba Ritual. Attenuated and tapering at the tips. Boldly carved with the highly stylized alligator and coffee bean-shaped eyes. Incised symbolic motifs along the carved spatula. Measures 12.5 in Length (31.75 cm.) Extraordinary size. Dominican Republic 1000-1500 AD.
Kristalina Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer, World Bank, Washington DC, William Francis Morneau, Minister of Finance of Canada, Malusi Gigaba, Minister of Finance of South Africa, Azman Mokhtar, Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia and Alessandra Galloni, Global News Editor, Thomson Reuters, Canada capture during the Session: Implementing Strategies for Inclusive Growth at the Annual Meeting 2018 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 23, 2018
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Subject (TGM): Portraits; Children; Girls; Farms; Croplands; Plants; Agricultural machinery & implements; Farming;
Metal plate engraving from Agricultural Husbandry & Implements 1800. Engraved by Samuel Neele of The Strand, London, and others.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken attends the the Ministerial Meeting of the Summit Implementation in Lima, Peru, on October 6, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
AU Ministerial Retreat of the Executive Council Brainstorms on the Implementation of Agenda 2063
Mekelle– Ethiopia, 24th January 2016: Members of African Union (AU) Executive Council converged in the Tigray region of Mekelle, on 24 January 2016, within the framework of their third Ministerial Retreat, holding under the theme: “Implementation of Agenda 2063”. The Ministerial Retreat was chaired by Hon. Simbarashe S. Mumbengegwi, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Executive Council, in the presence of H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commissioners, H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC. Hon. Dr Tedros Adhenon Ghebreyesus, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Abay Weldu, President of the Regional Authority of Tigray, representatives from AU Organs, the UNECA, NEPAD, RECs AfDB, AU Commissioners , the AUC Secretary General, and the Legal Counsel of the AUC, and invited guests.
President Weldu welcomed the participants in the city of Mekelle and presented the historical background of the region which he qualified as courageous and privileged population who inherited the most archeological objects and sites of humanity. He said the agenda of this retreat has a significant meaning to the Tigray tribe/people of Ethiopia. He appreciated the vision of the Union aimed at creatiing an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa”.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, AUC Chairperson, recalled the first retreat in the city of Ethiopia Bahir Dar in 2014, where she introduced the Dream of the African People in “the e-mail from the future”, among others. “Two years ago, as we concluded the 50th anniversary of the OAU/AU, we met as in retreat in the city of Bahir Dar, to discuss the core responsibilities of this important organ, the Executive Council. It was then when I spoke about our dream of the Africa we want, in the e-mail from the future.
Two years later, as we gather here in Mekelle, Tigray region we can report that we have made some headway. As discussed at this retreat, we now have Agenda 2063 as our clarion call for action, supported by all sections of the African society”, stated the AUC Chairperson. She explained that, “we are now clear on the priorities of Agenda 2063, investing in our people, especially youth and women; in agricultural modernization and agro-businesses; in manufacturing and industrialization; the development of our infrastructure; democracy and developmental governance, as well as the need of silencing the guns by 2020.”
“Our Agenda 2063 flagship projects - such as the free movement of people, the Commodities strategy, the Pan African Integrated High speed Rail network - is taking off, and should help towards our vision of an integrated, peaceful and prosperous Africa, driven by its own people and taking its rightful place in the world”, underscored Dr. Dlamini Zuma.
Referring to the song on Agenda 2063 composed by a group of artists from Zimbabwe, played during the opening ceremony of the retreat, the AUC Chairperson called on other artists within the continent to emulate the good example. “ I would like to thank the Zimbabwean artists who came up with that song on Agenda 2063, and I challenge all of us to encourage our artists to compose as many songs as possible. Of course as the Chair of the Union, Zimbabwe led from the front”. She thanks the Mekelle authorities for hosting the AU Ministerial retreat and wished the Ministers fruitful deliberation. (See complete speech of the AUC Chairperson on the website: www.au.int ).
The Chairperson of the Executive Council on his part, recalled the high moments and priorities on Agenda 2063 saying “our Agenda is centred in the review of implementation of decisions taken during the 2nd Ministerial retreat and update on the implementation of the 1st ten year plan of Agenda 2063, the free movement of goods and persons, the issue of Immigration and tourism and wild life preservation”. Minister Mumbengegwi stressed that “as we continue streamlining and improving the working methods of our Union, we also need to consider how best we can align our bi-annual Summits in order to improve the effectiveness of our organisation and to give ourselves ample time to implement our decisions”. He expressed satisfaction to the fact that notable success has already been achieved in this vein, hence the need to proffering new and innovative ideas that will take the organisation to greater heights. (See complete speech of the Executive Chairperson on the AU Website: www.au.int) .
Speaking earlier, Hon. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, stressed on the importance of holding the ministerial retreat which he said will enhance friendly and convivial relationship between the ministers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia said such gathering will enable the participants to express themselves freely while socialising with one another. He called on his pars saying, “We have a number of important issues to deliver including exchanging views and best practices on how to domesticate and enhance the implementation of agenda 2063 and its flagship projects.
Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), the third Ministerial Retreat aims at brainstorming and exchanging ideas on critical issues related to the implementation of the Africa Agenda 2063 so as to give clear direction and guidelines on devising best ways and means for its domestication to help improve the living conditions of the African citizens.
The Ministers will among other things consider AU Commission Restructuring Project, the free movement of people, African tourism, wild life conservation, and state of the African tourism sector and its opportunities and challenges.
At the end of its deliberations, the Ministerial Retreat will adopt the Mekelle Ministerial Retreat draft Outcomes document to be tabled during the Executive Council meeting scheduled to hold on 27 and 27 January 2016 for adoption. The AU Ministerial Retreat ends on Tuesday 26th January 2016.
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Implemented by UNOPS, the government of India funded Socio-Technical Facilitation Consultancy support for housing reconstruction in Nuwakot, Nepal, started in March 2018. The project aims to reach over 23,000 people living in two urban municipalities and eight rural municipalities of the district of Nuwakot. So far, it has trained 81 women and 143 men through on-the-job training on masonry skills, increasing local capacity and marketable skills in the community.
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Rusty Old Farm Implement at Magnolia Dairy in Bothell, WA. Photographed with a 1935 Leica IIIa with a Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5 lens. The film is Kodak Tri-X developed in Rodinal 1:50.
16 December 2013. El Fasher: The UNAMID Joint Special Representative and the AU-UN Joint Chief Mediator, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, addresses to the media at the press conference after attending the seventh meeting of the Implementation Follow–up Commission (IFC), established by the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), that took place at UNAMID Headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur.
Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID
European Disaster Volunteers is embarking on a collaborative project with Kleiwerks International to develop affordable, safe, environmentally friendly reconstruction techniques that use locally available materials and meet community’s practical and cultural needs.
We’ve begun making adobe bricks using Baggasse (the bi-product produced when sugar cane is processed) and reclaimed rubble. Over the next several weeks we’ll test the strength of these bricks and build a test structure.
Once this testing phase is complete, we’ll teach communities about these sustainable, affordable building techniques through workshops and then work with survivors to implement what they’ve learned.
Survivors will be encouraged to use these techniques to jump start local reconstruction efforts. This process of community ownership will be key to the success and sustainability of the project.
To learn more about EDV or donate, please visit www.EDVolunteers.org.
For information on Kleiwerks International, visit www.kleiwerks.org
GLOBAL CRISIS, LOCAL SOLUTIONS: HOW TO REVOLUTIONIZE AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Globally, the ripple effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing forced migration, and a rise in human rights violations have accelerated the mental health crisis. This crisis is only expected to worsen, and providing care to those affected will become even harder. The WHO projects a deficit of 10 million health care professionals worldwide by 2030. Luckily, many communities across the globe are stepping up to the plate to increase access to care; however, this is just one of the hurdles we face. Community stigma, economic mobility, and gender are all contributing factors that must be addressed through locally sustainable treatment options. From partnerships between community stakeholders and medical professionals, to unlikely community and school interventions, it will take all of us to find solutions that ultimately lead to a healthier global community.
PARTICIPANTS
RODRIGO BARRAZA Regional Co-Director of the Americas - Global Fund for Children
MAHMOUD KHEDR Co-Founder and CEO, FloraMind
HAROLD KOPLEWICZ Founding President and Medical Director - Child Mind Institute
RANDA LOUTFI Director of Programs - SAMS Foundation
AIJA MAYROCK Bestselling Author, Poet, and Writer -
MICHAEL REICHERT Executive Director - Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives, University of Pennsylvania
MICHELLE TERRY Chief Executive Officer - Movember
Supermarkets implement anti hoarding and anti-panic buying rules, and limit purchase of food and essential items including canned goods, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. © ILO/Minette Rimando.
COVID-19 and the world of work: www.ilo.org/covid19
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My beloved 'traveler's notebook' which serves as calendar, lists, notes, journal, and sketch pages....and my three pens: Pelican, Noodler's Ahab, and Pitt pen....
The plow that my grandfather first used on his farm circa 1910 when he first started farming his patch of land and before he bought a tractor is on display at a froofroo shopping complex named after the family (or at least one of the progenitors of my family).
I remember playing around this thing as a kid. It was unused for many years, sitting in the back junk pile (kind of like the farm version of a junk drawer) given that my grandpa bought a tractor in the 20's. He kept the draft horses, however, and one of them lived into the 1950's (or so I am told.)
I think this is why my father had such a low opinion of horses. "Hay burners" he used to call them. Being the practical man he was, I don't think he had a connection with the horses that Grandpa did, given that Grandpa had stopped using them before Dad was born. For Dad, giving feed to was fine for animals you actually ate (like cows) or for sheep (who give us wool), but draft horses by his time were an anachronism.
An animal that helps you to survive in a very uncertain world is certainly worth all the hay your could give it.
From left to right: Barry Gardiner MP, Mark Gough, PX's Richard Howard and Dieter Helm
Video, audio and a transcript of this Policy Exchange event are available at www.policyexchange.org.uk/modevents/item/natural-capital-...
16 December 2013. El Fasher: (left to right) The head of the Darfur Regional Authority (DRA), Tijane Sese, talks with the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ali Al-Za'tari, before the celebration of the seventh meeting of the Implementation Follow–up Commission (IFC), established by the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), that took place at UNAMID Headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur.
Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID
AU Ministerial Retreat of the Executive Council Brainstorms on the Implementation of Agenda 2063
Mekelle– Ethiopia, 24th January 2016: Members of African Union (AU) Executive Council converged in the Tigray region of Mekelle, on 24 January 2016, within the framework of their third Ministerial Retreat, holding under the theme: “Implementation of Agenda 2063”. The Ministerial Retreat was chaired by Hon. Simbarashe S. Mumbengegwi, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Executive Council, in the presence of H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commissioners, H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC. Hon. Dr Tedros Adhenon Ghebreyesus, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Abay Weldu, President of the Regional Authority of Tigray, representatives from AU Organs, the UNECA, NEPAD, RECs AfDB, AU Commissioners , the AUC Secretary General, and the Legal Counsel of the AUC, and invited guests.
President Weldu welcomed the participants in the city of Mekelle and presented the historical background of the region which he qualified as courageous and privileged population who inherited the most archeological objects and sites of humanity. He said the agenda of this retreat has a significant meaning to the Tigray tribe/people of Ethiopia. He appreciated the vision of the Union aimed at creatiing an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa”.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, AUC Chairperson, recalled the first retreat in the city of Ethiopia Bahir Dar in 2014, where she introduced the Dream of the African People in “the e-mail from the future”, among others. “Two years ago, as we concluded the 50th anniversary of the OAU/AU, we met as in retreat in the city of Bahir Dar, to discuss the core responsibilities of this important organ, the Executive Council. It was then when I spoke about our dream of the Africa we want, in the e-mail from the future.
Two years later, as we gather here in Mekelle, Tigray region we can report that we have made some headway. As discussed at this retreat, we now have Agenda 2063 as our clarion call for action, supported by all sections of the African society”, stated the AUC Chairperson. She explained that, “we are now clear on the priorities of Agenda 2063, investing in our people, especially youth and women; in agricultural modernization and agro-businesses; in manufacturing and industrialization; the development of our infrastructure; democracy and developmental governance, as well as the need of silencing the guns by 2020.”
“Our Agenda 2063 flagship projects - such as the free movement of people, the Commodities strategy, the Pan African Integrated High speed Rail network - is taking off, and should help towards our vision of an integrated, peaceful and prosperous Africa, driven by its own people and taking its rightful place in the world”, underscored Dr. Dlamini Zuma.
Referring to the song on Agenda 2063 composed by a group of artists from Zimbabwe, played during the opening ceremony of the retreat, the AUC Chairperson called on other artists within the continent to emulate the good example. “ I would like to thank the Zimbabwean artists who came up with that song on Agenda 2063, and I challenge all of us to encourage our artists to compose as many songs as possible. Of course as the Chair of the Union, Zimbabwe led from the front”. She thanks the Mekelle authorities for hosting the AU Ministerial retreat and wished the Ministers fruitful deliberation. (See complete speech of the AUC Chairperson on the website: www.au.int ).
The Chairperson of the Executive Council on his part, recalled the high moments and priorities on Agenda 2063 saying “our Agenda is centred in the review of implementation of decisions taken during the 2nd Ministerial retreat and update on the implementation of the 1st ten year plan of Agenda 2063, the free movement of goods and persons, the issue of Immigration and tourism and wild life preservation”. Minister Mumbengegwi stressed that “as we continue streamlining and improving the working methods of our Union, we also need to consider how best we can align our bi-annual Summits in order to improve the effectiveness of our organisation and to give ourselves ample time to implement our decisions”. He expressed satisfaction to the fact that notable success has already been achieved in this vein, hence the need to proffering new and innovative ideas that will take the organisation to greater heights. (See complete speech of the Executive Chairperson on the AU Website: www.au.int) .
Speaking earlier, Hon. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, stressed on the importance of holding the ministerial retreat which he said will enhance friendly and convivial relationship between the ministers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia said such gathering will enable the participants to express themselves freely while socialising with one another. He called on his pars saying, “We have a number of important issues to deliver including exchanging views and best practices on how to domesticate and enhance the implementation of agenda 2063 and its flagship projects.
Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), the third Ministerial Retreat aims at brainstorming and exchanging ideas on critical issues related to the implementation of the Africa Agenda 2063 so as to give clear direction and guidelines on devising best ways and means for its domestication to help improve the living conditions of the African citizens.
The Ministers will among other things consider AU Commission Restructuring Project, the free movement of people, African tourism, wild life conservation, and state of the African tourism sector and its opportunities and challenges.
At the end of its deliberations, the Ministerial Retreat will adopt the Mekelle Ministerial Retreat draft Outcomes document to be tabled during the Executive Council meeting scheduled to hold on 27 and 27 January 2016 for adoption. The AU Ministerial Retreat ends on Tuesday 26th January 2016.
AMT/ EAT
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AU Ministerial Retreat of the Executive Council Brainstorms on the Implementation of Agenda 2063
Mekelle– Ethiopia, 24th January 2016: Members of African Union (AU) Executive Council converged in the Tigray region of Mekelle, on 24 January 2016, within the framework of their third Ministerial Retreat, holding under the theme: “Implementation of Agenda 2063”. The Ministerial Retreat was chaired by Hon. Simbarashe S. Mumbengegwi, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Executive Council, in the presence of H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commissioners, H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC. Hon. Dr Tedros Adhenon Ghebreyesus, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Abay Weldu, President of the Regional Authority of Tigray, representatives from AU Organs, the UNECA, NEPAD, RECs AfDB, AU Commissioners , the AUC Secretary General, and the Legal Counsel of the AUC, and invited guests.
President Weldu welcomed the participants in the city of Mekelle and presented the historical background of the region which he qualified as courageous and privileged population who inherited the most archeological objects and sites of humanity. He said the agenda of this retreat has a significant meaning to the Tigray tribe/people of Ethiopia. He appreciated the vision of the Union aimed at creatiing an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa”.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, AUC Chairperson, recalled the first retreat in the city of Ethiopia Bahir Dar in 2014, where she introduced the Dream of the African People in “the e-mail from the future”, among others. “Two years ago, as we concluded the 50th anniversary of the OAU/AU, we met as in retreat in the city of Bahir Dar, to discuss the core responsibilities of this important organ, the Executive Council. It was then when I spoke about our dream of the Africa we want, in the e-mail from the future.
Two years later, as we gather here in Mekelle, Tigray region we can report that we have made some headway. As discussed at this retreat, we now have Agenda 2063 as our clarion call for action, supported by all sections of the African society”, stated the AUC Chairperson. She explained that, “we are now clear on the priorities of Agenda 2063, investing in our people, especially youth and women; in agricultural modernization and agro-businesses; in manufacturing and industrialization; the development of our infrastructure; democracy and developmental governance, as well as the need of silencing the guns by 2020.”
“Our Agenda 2063 flagship projects - such as the free movement of people, the Commodities strategy, the Pan African Integrated High speed Rail network - is taking off, and should help towards our vision of an integrated, peaceful and prosperous Africa, driven by its own people and taking its rightful place in the world”, underscored Dr. Dlamini Zuma.
Referring to the song on Agenda 2063 composed by a group of artists from Zimbabwe, played during the opening ceremony of the retreat, the AUC Chairperson called on other artists within the continent to emulate the good example. “ I would like to thank the Zimbabwean artists who came up with that song on Agenda 2063, and I challenge all of us to encourage our artists to compose as many songs as possible. Of course as the Chair of the Union, Zimbabwe led from the front”. She thanks the Mekelle authorities for hosting the AU Ministerial retreat and wished the Ministers fruitful deliberation. (See complete speech of the AUC Chairperson on the website: www.au.int ).
The Chairperson of the Executive Council on his part, recalled the high moments and priorities on Agenda 2063 saying “our Agenda is centred in the review of implementation of decisions taken during the 2nd Ministerial retreat and update on the implementation of the 1st ten year plan of Agenda 2063, the free movement of goods and persons, the issue of Immigration and tourism and wild life preservation”. Minister Mumbengegwi stressed that “as we continue streamlining and improving the working methods of our Union, we also need to consider how best we can align our bi-annual Summits in order to improve the effectiveness of our organisation and to give ourselves ample time to implement our decisions”. He expressed satisfaction to the fact that notable success has already been achieved in this vein, hence the need to proffering new and innovative ideas that will take the organisation to greater heights. (See complete speech of the Executive Chairperson on the AU Website: www.au.int) .
Speaking earlier, Hon. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, stressed on the importance of holding the ministerial retreat which he said will enhance friendly and convivial relationship between the ministers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia said such gathering will enable the participants to express themselves freely while socialising with one another. He called on his pars saying, “We have a number of important issues to deliver including exchanging views and best practices on how to domesticate and enhance the implementation of agenda 2063 and its flagship projects.
Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), the third Ministerial Retreat aims at brainstorming and exchanging ideas on critical issues related to the implementation of the Africa Agenda 2063 so as to give clear direction and guidelines on devising best ways and means for its domestication to help improve the living conditions of the African citizens.
The Ministers will among other things consider AU Commission Restructuring Project, the free movement of people, African tourism, wild life conservation, and state of the African tourism sector and its opportunities and challenges.
At the end of its deliberations, the Ministerial Retreat will adopt the Mekelle Ministerial Retreat draft Outcomes document to be tabled during the Executive Council meeting scheduled to hold on 27 and 27 January 2016 for adoption. The AU Ministerial Retreat ends on Tuesday 26th January 2016.
AMT/ EAT
Media inquiries should be directed to:
Mrs Esther Azaa Tankou| Ag. Director of Information and Communication | African Union Commission | Tel: +251 (0) 911361185 | Fax: (251) 11 551 78 44 | E-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org|
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Certificates distribution ceremony held of Developing Critical Mass
for Educational Reform in Chitral
CHITRAL: Since its inception in 2003, the Aga Khan University’s
Professional Development Centre in Chitral (AKU-PDCC) has been
offering a variety of high quality innovative programs for building
the capacity of schools and key stakeholders in Chitral, other parts
of Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Over 2600 teachers, head teachers, and
education managers have thus far attended various Certificate and
short courses offered by this institution. PDCC. has also developed a
number of schools as model in multi-grade teaching and ECED. Its
faculty have engaged in research and published a number of articles
and book chapters in various national and international journals and
books. PDCC has recently won a very competitive research grant award
from Higher Education of Pakistan to study the role of civil society
institutions in promoting cultural diversity and pluralism in Chitral.
A colorful ceremony was organized at PDCC to celebrate the successful
completion of two Certificate Courses in ‘Educational Leadership and
management’ and ‘Primary Education’. A total of 39 head teachers and
teachers graduated from these two courses. 22 out of 39 were from
government schools. Executive District Officer primary and elementary
schools Muhammad Siraj was chief guest on the occasion while there
ceremony was presided over by Sultan Mehmood Regional Program
Manager Hashoo Foundation. The ceremony was attended by
educationists, leaders of the civil society institutions, and teachers
community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mir Afzal Tajik, Head Outreach AKU-IED
and Head PDCC highlighted key issues and hurdles in the way of
improving the quality of education in the district. He also
highlighted how these courses have helped the graduates to address
these issues and thus bring about positive changes in their schools.
He urged that bringing about positive changes in schools is possible
but the head teachers and teachers have to initiate the change. The
purpose of these courses was to develop the ‘change agents’ needed to
initiate and lead the change.
Siraj Muhammad, EDO Education Chitral, thanked AKU-PDCC for its
continuous efforts to enhance the capacity of schools and to develop
leadership and change agents for schools in Chitral. He urged the
graduates to implement what they have learnt in the courses and
assured them of his full support. He particularly thanked PDCC
leadership for their cooperation with the government education. He
also advised the graduates that they should work with full enthusiasm
and diligence.
Sultan Mehmood and others also lauded AKU-PDCC for its valuable
contributions to capacity building of key stakeholders in Chitral.
Mrs. Commandant Chitral Scouts while talking on the occasion expressed
her great sorrow on trend of cheating. She said that mostly graduate
and post graduates students could not speak transparently and they are
very poor in general knowledge. Although they have degrees but no
knowledge it means that they use unfair-means in examinations or warm
palm of Board and university staff. She said that during recruitment
of Chitral scouts some 31 candidates were pulled out from test hall
because of involving in cheating. She said that our head teaches and
teachers can bring positive changes. She appreciated decision of
provincial government to bound government schools teaches to enroll
their children in Govt. schools not in private one so as to couscous
about the future of their own children and they will teach honestly to
their students. At last Certificates were distributed amongst the
graduates.
G.H. Farooqi C/O Manager bank Islami Main branch Chitral phone No
0943-320737, 0943-316052, 0943-414418 , 03025989602, 03337069572,
03159698446, 03469002167
email: gulhamad@gmail.com
Kristalina Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer, World Bank, Washington DC, William Francis Morneau, Minister of Finance of Canada, Malusi Gigaba, Minister of Finance of South Africa, Azman Mokhtar, Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia and Alessandra Galloni, Global News Editor, Thomson Reuters, Canada capture during the Session: Implementing Strategies for Inclusive Growth at the Annual Meeting 2018 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 23, 2018
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Sikarin Thanachaiary