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March 21, 2013
Indian farmers grow micro to re-enrich soils
The Indian state of Karnataka, which consists primarily of smallholder farmers, had been suffering from a stagnated production wherein yields would not grow. A new programme called Bhoo Chetana, or soil rejuvenation has been helping farmers steadily increase their yields by anywhere between 20 to 50 per cent. This has […]
March 21, 2013
Africa: Agriculture to experience record boom, according to World Bank
According to a new World Bank report, rising local and international demand, mixed with strategic investments and incentives will see Africa’s agriculture and agribusiness sector rise to be worth at least US$ 1 trillion by 2030. Read more here.
March 21, 2013
Food store losses low at small-farm level
According to Michael Lipton, development economist at UK’s Sussex University, food storage losses for small holder farmers at the farm level in developing countries are ‘extremely low’. This conclusion has been based on studies conducted in India, Bangladesh and sub-Saharan Africa. This goes against the general belief that food losses […]
March 21, 2013
School meals as good for children as for smallholder farmers?
A new UK/US led initiative called the International School Meals Day plans to raise awareness about how children who do not eat, do not learn. A direct consequence of this is to ensure that children in developing countries have enough to eat. This has led to a new African-led initiative […]
March 21, 2013
Rwanda: US$149,500 to be invested for ICT in education by Samsung, Intel
The Government of Rwanda has found a helping hand with its efforts to boost the ICT access in the country. Gobal firms Intel and Samsung have donated an assortment of solar powered computers and and internet connectivity in a number of schools in developing countries, including Rwanda. The primary focus […]
March 21, 2013
Health eVillages to launch new mHealth effort in Haiti
Health eVillages is the name of the global programme by Physicians Interactive’s Donato Tramuto and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights. Its HERO initiative (Health eVillages College Outreach) will soon be placing nursing educators to help clinicians in Haiti build capacities in the mHealth sector. Read […]
March 21, 2013
Mexico: Pregnant women with gestational diabetes to now use mHealth
As many as 18 per cent of pregnant women in Mexico are likely to contract gestational diabetes. To help the women at risk, a new mHealth programme has been launched by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and Project HOPE. This programme will provide timely education and management information to the women. […]
March 21, 2013
Myanmar: Cisco and USAID partner to support ICT development
Myanmar is soon to see a boost in ICT capacity building and training as Cisco and USAID have partnered to provide ICT skills training in the country’s emerging and underserved market. While locations have not been finalised, Cisco has committed to donating lab equipment, as well as providing career skills […]
March 21, 2013
India: Piramal Foundation collaborates with Karnataka government to scale access to telemedicine
The Piramal Foundation’s Swasthya Project HMRI (Health Management and Research Institute) has signed an agreement with the state government of Karnataka to provide telehealth services to citizens through information helpline services. This project will be called “Arogya Vani” and is targeted to help poor people living in rural communties. It […]
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