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Climate Action & Resilient Communities

Never Say Never! The Story of the Zimbabwean farmers and their newly found interest in Cassava Production

Cassava is not a staple food in Zimbabwe, hence why its consumption and production are still very low. Even the extension system and the crop breeding...

Philip Tetteh Quarshie, Ph.D.

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Dignity & Human Well-being

The Missing Egg: Why Kadoma’s shelves are empty and what can be done

“We can’t find eggs to buy.”In Kadoma, Mashonaland West, this statement reflects a broken local food system. Mothers and caregivers struggle to access...

Vincent Munuve, MBA

Peace, Governance & Justice

Strengthening the ethics and integrity of South Africa’s public service

Through the Strengthening Ethics and Integrity in South Africa Project (SEIP) (Cowater International Inc., over $5.9 million, 2018-2025), Canada helpe...

Story adopted from Global Affairs Canada Web files

Dignity & Human Well-being

Giving women entrepreneurs a leg up in Northern Nigeria

Through Canada’s support to the Mennonite Economic Development Associates organization’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Women’s Empowerment in Northern Ni...

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Gender Equality & Inclusive Societies

New law in Costa Rica taps into Canadian expertise to tackle the issue of stalking

A new law in Costa Rica that criminalizes stalking is the result of a collaboration with experts from Canada’s Department of Justice who helped the co...

Story adopted from Global Affairs Canada Web files

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Planetary Stewardship: Oceans & Land

Putting local communities at the heart of Madagascar’s forest conservation

Given the role that Madagascar’s forests play in biodiversity and in mitigating climate change, they are critical environments to conserve. Yet local...

Story adopted from Global Affairs Canada Web files

Gender Equality & Inclusive Societies

Empowering Africa Through Beans

The evolution of Canada’s support to the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance from 1996 to 2028. Imagine a world where a simple bean can change lives. Th...

Story adopted from Global Affairs Canada Web files

Gender Equality & Inclusive Societies

A breakthrough for women and politics in Mongolia

Let’s rewind to 2008. Mongolia’s Parliament had three women, representing less than 4% of the 76 seats. Despite Mongolia’s rich cultural history, wher...

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Economies & Decent Work

The Backyard Garden Now Growing Rental Income: Ruth’s Path to Financial Independence

In the populous heart of Kisumu, Kenya, Ruth Atieno has created a small garden sanctuary in her backyard. Her small plot is covered in leafy kale – a...

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Gender Equality & Inclusive Societies

Combatting disinformation in elections in West Africa

In Sierra Leone, social media and private messenger applications are increasingly popular means for citizens to engage in political discourse and acce...

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Gender Equality & Inclusive Societies

Turning a Passion for Natural Foods into Jobs

In a small shop in Diriamba, Nicaragua, María Elena González Tam carefully seals a bottle of fresh tamarind pulp to add to her stock. The earthy aroma...

Story adopted from Meda.org

Innovation for Development Impact

Could digital technologies minimize climate change challenges for Africa’s smallholders?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2021 report suggests climate change will trigger extreme weather conditions that will affect the...

Philip Tetteh Quarshie, Ph.D.

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