How one Croatian village is using strudel to drive sustainable rural development

General : KUSKOP Empowers Msmes, Cooperatives To Drive Retail, Wholesale Growth

NIBONG TEBAL, June 28 (Bernama) -- The government will continue its grassroots initiatives through the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives and local entrepreneurs in the wholesale and retail trade sector.

PUTHIYASARAL FOUNDATION Strengthens Commitment to Rural Development, Education, Wellness and Social Empowerment

Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu: PUTHIYASARAL FOUNDATION, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusive and sustainable community development, has announced an extensive roadmap of initiatives aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged and marginalized communities across rural India. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing rural development, education, healthcare, yoga, meditation, de-addiction and social welfare, the Foundation seeks to create long-term socio-economic transformation at the grassroots level. Operating from its registered office in Sankarankovil, Tenkasi district, PUTHIYASARAL FOUNDATION is focused on empowering communities by creating opportunities for education, livelihood generation, health awareness, and holistic well-being. The organization is actively working to bridge developmental gaps by

Indonesia pushes downstreaming of 10 social forestry commodities

Indonesia is strengthening downstream development of 10 key social forestry commodities to boost rural incomes and add ...

DEWA, Ayesa Engineering explore strategic collaboration

DEWA, Ayesa Engineering explore strategic collaboration

eThekwini Municipality partners with KZN Oils to empower local entrepreneurs

eThekwini Municipality partners with KZN Oils to empower local entrepreneurs

Vehicle shortages push Algerian buyers to treat autos as investments

Authorities plan to boost local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported vehicle components through new projects in the provinces of Batna and Tissemsilt. The facilities will produce vehicle bodies, plastic components, and spare parts.

PKD hab ekonomi masyarakat desa

KLUANG: Pusat Komuniti Desa (PKD) yang merupakan salah satu inisiatif Kementerian Ke majuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW) dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup dan kesejahteraan masyarakat luar bandar turut menjadi hab kegiatan ekonomi. Melalui konsep perkhidmatan bersepadu di bawah moto ‘Satu Hentian Pelbagai Perkhidmatan’. PKD yang lahir daripada penstrukturan semula Pusat Transformasi Desa (RTC) dan Mini Rural ... Read more The post PKD hab ekonomi masyarakat desa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PRAGATI initiative to create 20,000 agri entrepreneurs

Through this initiative, participants will be supported through training, mentorship, and resources to develop as local entrepreneurs delivering a comprehensive suite of services to farmers

Sitronics KT, Emperium to developing semi-autonomous ferries

The project is being developed by AFK Sistema subsidiaries in collaboration with the government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Sitronics said

No Child Left Behind: Hope and Progress at Tsumkwe

In one of Namibia’s most remote communities, progress is not defined by grand milestones but by everyday acts of commitment. It is seen in children staying in school, healthcare workers reaching families across vast distances, communities standing together to protect and support their young people, and local professionals choosing to return home to help build [] The post No Child Left Behind: Hope and Progress at Tsumkwe appeared first on The Namibian.

Big grants for small manufacturers making green changes

Small Aussie companies who make products for everything from breweries to construction firms could get help to reduce their fossil fuel use.

Farouk: “CARRY ON” project to modernise retail, food outlets nationwide

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, reiterated on Monday that the “CARRY ON” project represents one of the ministry’s strategic initiatives to modernise food and retail outlets through an integrated operational model based on digital transformation, governance, and enhanced efficiency. The project contributes to improved services for citizens and a more sustainable internal [] The post Farouk: “CARRY ON” project to modernise retail, food outlets nationwide appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Brewing a better future for coffee farmers through partnerships 

MAKATI CITY – A partnership is set to strengthen the future of coffee farming in the uplands of Bukidnon, bringing improved marketing opportunities and enterprise support to hundreds of smallholder

Brazil boosts climate resilience funding under its Ecological Transition Plan

Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 5 (ANI): Brazil's Ministry of Finance highlighted significant progress under the country's Ecological Transition Plan (PTE), saying the initiative is laying the foundation for a new development model that combines economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion.Senior officials, including Secretary of Ecological Transformation Carolina Grottera, Deputy Executive Se

Community effort helps protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds on the Costa Blanca

A successful conservation project on the Costa Blanca has shown how cooperation between residents, local authorities and environmental organisations can []

President Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Lifting MSMEs, Livelihoods- VP Shettima

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is building a sustainable, enterprise-driven economy in which Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are improving livelihoods through targeted infrastructure projects, business support grants and economic reforms. VP Shettima said that the core vision is to decentralise economic opportunities so that prosperity is [] The post President Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Lifting MSMEs, Livelihoods- VP Shettima appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Shettima: MSMEs Power Jobs, Prosperity Across Nigeria

Vice President Shettima says MSMEs are creating jobs and transforming communities through shared prosperity across Nigeria under Tinubu.

Soilless farming attracts young entrepreneurs in Türkiye

Soilless farming is continuing to attract young entrepreneurs in Türkiye, offering significant advantages through water conservation, higher efficiency and year-round production....

Keta Port project advances as GPHA deepens stakeholder engagement

The proposed Keta Port Project has taken another significant step towards becoming a reality, with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) intensifying stakeholder engagement following the acquisition of the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permit. The port, which is expected to become a major transit trade gateway for landlocked Sahel countries, including Burkina Faso, []

Powering sustainable mobility

Powering sustainable mobility

Project Dineo: Bridging the Artisan Skills Gap and Youth Unemployment in South Africa’s Automotive Industry

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa’s automotive aftermarket sector is tackling a critical artisan skills shortage and soaring youth unemployment through Project Dineo, a groundbreaking initiative led by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). By uniting industry leaders, government bodies, and training institutions, the program aims to equip the next generation of mechanics and technicians []

पातपतिङ्गरबाट प्राङ्गरिक मल

गोरखा । जिल्लाको चारवटा सामुदायिक वन समूहले वनजङ्गलमा कुहिएर खेर गइरहेको पातपतिङ्गरबाट प्राङ्गरिक मल बनाउन सुरु गरेको छ । सहिदलखन गाउँपालिका–१ को रामलक्ष्मण सामुदायिक वन उपभोक्ता समूह तथा सोही वडाको बागपानी सामुदायिक वन उपभोक्ता समूहले पातपतिङ्गरबाट प्राङ्गरिक मल बनाउन सुरुआत गरेको हो । गोरखा नगरपालिका–८ को लुदी दामगाडे सामुदायिक वन उपभोक्ता समूह तथा भीमसेनथापा गाउँपालिका []

Barloworld Equipment Invests In South Africa’s Future Technicians Through Caterpillar Youth Month Initiative

With youth unemployment in South Africa remaining one of the country’s most pressing socio-economic challenges, businesses have an important role to play in creating meaningful pathways into skills development and employment. Through its ongoing partnership with Caterpillar (Cat), Barloworld Equipment is helping address this challenge by investing in technical training initiatives designed to equip young []

JSIF Advancing Community-Centric Approach to Capacity Building

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) continues to employ a community centric model that strengthens local capacity through its interventions, enabling residents to take an active role in both decision []

MZILA MTHENJANE | It actually takes more than a village

The mining industry plays an essential role in developing communities, but companies need to collaborate in projects if real impact is to be achieved

Manufacturers embrace local sourcing, value addition to cut import dependence

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturers are increasingly embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support [] The post Manufacturers embrace local sourcing, value addition to cut import dependence appeared first on Vanguard News.

Uzbekistan, UN-Habitat hold talks on sustainable urban development

Uzbekistan, UN-Habitat hold talks on sustainable urban development

Patronise locally processed foods …Agric Minister urges

THE Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has urged Ghanaians to patronise locally processed food products to boost the capacities of local companies. He said this was the only way by which the companies would be able to expand and create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth. Speaking during a working visit to local The post Patronise locally processed foods Agric Minister urges appeared first on Ghanaian Times.