AFRICAN FINANCE AND ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION

ONE WEEK TO GO: We’re getting ready to mark our 60th anniversary at our headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, under the theme "60 Years of #MakingADifference." The #DiamondJubilee celebration will showcase our journey since launching on 10 September 1964, our transformative role in #Africa's development, and our vision for the continent's future. Events include a seminar with community stakeholders (including students, young innovators and entrepreneurs, and civil society), and the launch of a new knowledge hub platform for African and global youth to engage in critical thinking and peer-to-peer learning while identifying evidence-based youth solutions to build resilient and sustainable growth in Africa. Stay tuned for details on how you can join the #AfDBat60 celebrations online. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z2mSUD

“Africa must take greater ownership of its strategic thinking. While China has released multiple official statements and papers on its strategy in Africa, there’s a glaring absence of corresponding papers detailing strategic approaches to China from African countries, regional bodies, or the continent as a whole.” 😮💨 #FOCAC9 https://t.co/1lq6uMhvO6

TODAY: The African Development Bank to host three side events at Africa Food System Forum in Kigali, #Rwanda: https://bit.ly/4dZ9NQe #AFSForum2024    EVENT 1: Innovate, Accelerate and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era EVENT 2: Investing in Fertilizer and Soil Health EVENT 3: Advancing the Food Systems for Africa Through the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation and the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils WATCH LIVE: https://bit.ly/3tijKGW EN: https://bit.ly/47cgInd FR: https://bit.ly/3X3RxOS

🚀 Call for proposals: Support Vocational Education and Training (VET) and skills development in collaboration with the private sector to respond to job opportunities arising from EU Global Gateway investments in Africa. Funding is provided for VET projects that follow an opportunity-driven approach, responding to concrete employment opportunities arising from EU investments, trade, (regional) value chain developments and other market dynamics in specific Global Gateway priority areas. 21 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible to participate. Funding window available for applicants: €1-2 million    The Team Europe Initiative, "Opportunity-driven Skills and VET in Africa", under the Global Gateway Investment Package, is seeking partners in the #Digital, #Health, #Pharma, #Transport, #Climate, and #Energy sectors. For Ghana 🇬🇭 it is the Health/Pharma sector.   🗓️ Funding applications are open from 6 Sept. to 3 Nov. 2024.   🤝 Help bridge the #skills gap, unlock employment potential, and drive positive local impact.    🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeVjtMAs   #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | Grant to Increase Energy Access through the Scale Up of Solar Home and Productive Use of Energy Systems in Southern Africa Are you a company in Southern Africa with a mission to boost electricity access? We're excited to announce a results-based grant opportunity for companies in this region looking to improve the distribution and sales of their solar home and productive use of energy systems to increase energy access. Target Countries: South Africa 🇿🇦 Lesotho 🇱🇸 Eswatini 🇸🇿 Botswana 🇧🇼 Namibia 🇳🇦 Angola 🇦🇴 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Zambia 🇿🇲 Malawi 🇲🇼 Mozambique 🇲🇿 Madagascar 🇲🇬 Comoros 🇰🇲 and Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹 💲 Grant Value: USD 50,000-USD 150,000 (equivalent in local currency) ❓ Questions Deadline: September 4, 2024, 23:59 (CAT) ✍ Register Interest in Pre-Application Briefing: September 5, 2024, 23:59 (CAT) 📅 Pre-Application Briefing: Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:00-12:30 (CAT) ❗❗ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2024; 23:59 (CAT) 🔴 INFO & APPLY: https://lnkd.in/dvsCNChv #EnergyGrant #EnergyAccess #SolarHomeSystems #ProductiveUseOfEnergy #SouthernAfrica #OffGridCompanies #OffGridEnergy #PowerAfrica USAID Lovemore Seveni, Pr.Eng Pamelah Cheuka, PhD

📢Call for Host Institutions in Sub-Saharan #Africa We are excited to announce that the new DAAD German Academic Exchange Service In-Country/In-Region Call for Host Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa is now open! If your academic institution - committed to internationalisation, attracting African students, and strengthening regional visibility, this is an incredible opportunity to apply as a host institution for the student intake years 2027 to 2029. By becoming a DAAD-affiliated host institution, you'll have the chance to support young African Master's and PhD students. 📅 Deadline for Expression of Interest: 19th September 2024 👉 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dCKh7MfU Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA #DAAD #Scholarships #HigherEd #Africa #SustainableDevelopment

🌟 Introducing the DREEM Fellowship Program 🌟 📌EED Advisory Limited and the CS Mott Foundation are thrilled to announce the launch of the DREEM (Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model) Fellowship Program! We are now accepting applications from recent university graduates for our inaugural Y2024-25 cohort. This fellowship program aims to develop local talent in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that will contribute to addressing the imbalance in capital flows to non-profit actors in the energy access sector. 🎯Features of the Fellowship Program include; ✅Applied Training: Responsive training on the architecture of climate finance, emerging trends, and opportunities for climate action in East Africa. ✅Targeted placement: 6-month secondment to work in and support efforts of a non-profit entity in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. ✅Continuous Networking:  Interact with industry leaders, thought leaders, grant makers and peers through conferences, shared projects, and other platforms. Apply now and be part of a transformative journey towards supporting climate action in East Africa. 📌Register today: https://lnkd.in/dtP4-trN Mott Foundation #DREEMFellowship #ClimateFinance #EnergyAccess #Kenya #Tanzania #Uganda #SustainableDevelopment

Ready to launch your career at the World Bank Group? The application period for the Young Professionals Program opens September 1. We’re looking for development experts like you to join our global team and help tackle the world’s most pressing development challenges. Applications accepted September 1-30! http://wrld.bg/xAJ950T8Ozv #WBGYPP

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to spearhead the implementation of the abovementioned project and actively support the country office in developing a sustainable program in Cote d'Ivoire. This role involves continuous consultations with government officials and various stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and reporting to the donor in Korea. Additionally, He/she will be instrumental in identifying and measuring risks and identifying opportunities for new project pipeline development. Check the opportunity and Apply now!!! Link: https://lnkd.in/deiZeCAi Deadline: 11 September 2024 (23:59 KST) #GGGI #Greengrowth #Projectmanagement #Greenjob #CotedIvoire #Projectmanager