Month: October 2021
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NAM Youth Network officially inaugurated
Non-Aligned Movement recognises the role youth can play in modern societies. The Baku Summit of the NAM held in 2019 reaffirmed the importance of the inclusion of youth in the process of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the SDGs, and National Development Policies. On the side-lines of the Baku Summit,…
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Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the recovery post COVID-19
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is the first flagship project of the AU Agenda 2063. It was launched and established on the 28th January 2018, during the 30th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The SAATM is critical to the African Union’s integration agenda; in particular, it is…
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Nigeria’s Mid-Term Development Plan (2021-25)
Non-Aligned Movement has reaffirmed its commitment to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has called upon the Member States to devise policies so as to achieve them in an integrated and indivisible manner and also align them to counter the challenges caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nigeria, a Member State of…
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National Low Carbon Cities Master Plan launched by Malaysia
The modern world is growing at an unprecedented pace. Cities form the soul of the modern era. With the digital era and smart services cutting manpower based works at a faster pace, the over-crowding of the cities can be effectively reversed. The need for a good quality life is felt by the current generations and…
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Jordan’s Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan for the Public Security Directorate
Jordan’s Public Security Directorate’s (PSD) Gender Mainstreaming Strategy 2021-2024 (GMS) is a security sector policy framework relevant to Jordan’s ongoing efforts to enhance national and regional security and stability. The Strategy lays out a roadmap to ensure that global commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and gender equality are translated into concrete actions in…
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Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100
Bangladesh is located in a geographically precarious position in the South Asian subcontinent. The country is both a low-lying and lower riparian state. It has areas vulnerable to famine due to water shortages while vast plains in the country are prone to flooding from rains and upper ocean currents. The increasing frequency of cyclones in…
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India’s Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services Program
The principal indicator of coastal environmental quality and management is a “clean” beach. However, India’s coastal region is particularly vulnerable to litter build-up. The presence of such waste degrades not just the aesthetic appeal of beaches, but also significantly diminishes their recreational (commercial) value. In order to achieve the “Sustainable Development” of India’s coastal regions,…
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ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community reiterates to build a harmonious and resilient community
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not just a political or a business regional integration body. The ASEAN is also committed towards building a committed, participative and socially responsible community for the benefit of its people. The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community, with…