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05/07/2017

Morocco: The National System of Identification and Animal traceability (SNIT)

The SNIT – Système national d’identification et traçabilité animales – is a tool for the management of animal diseases and food safety traceability. Through the use of electronic chips that use radio frequencies, it allows tracing the history of each animal including movements and events throughout its life. By integrating this identification formula, Morocco is now aligned with international standards and is effectively improving the health program management and production performance control of animal livestock.
05/07/2017

Sudan: Sustainable Agriculture in Drought Areas

The technology of Water Harvesting and Conservation Agriculture was developed and demonstrated in Sudan. The solution enabled alleviation of the most common impacts of drought and dry spells on rain-fed crop productivity. It stabilized and significantly increased crop yield and improved farmers food security and income. It was tested and successfully replicated in several areas in the country, the technology helped to transform traditional rain-fed agriculture to profitable, competitive and sustainable economic sector.
22/06/2017

The training course in Astana for governmental focal points on South-South cooperation and representatives of technical cooperation agencies

12-14 June 2017. Astana, Kazakhstan – A training course on South-South & Triangular Cooperation for governmental focal points for South-South cooperation and representatives of technical cooperation agencies from the countries of Arab States, Europe and the CIS has been organized by UNOSSC in cooperation with the UN System Staff College.
20/06/2017

The Second Regional Networking Forum for Arab States, Europe and the CIS on South-South and Triangular Cooperation

15 June 2017. Astana, Kazakhstan – Key policy-makers and development professionals working in the Arab States, and countries in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will explore together the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge among countries of the Global South and their role in promoting green economies. Read more…  
20/06/2017

The Second Regional Networking Forum for Arab States, Europe and the CIS on South-South and Triangular Cooperation

15 June 2017. Astana, Kazakhstan – Key policy-makers and development professionals working in the Arab States, and countries in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will explore together the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge among countries of the Global South and their role in promoting green economies. WELCOMING REMARKS Mr. […]
19/06/2017

UN Report: South-South cooperation presents a lower-cost approach to achieving development goals

June 15, 2017. Astana, Kazakhstan – A new study by the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and UNDP explores how countries can benefit from each other by sharing practical knowledge generated at various levels of government, civil society and the private sector in addressing human development challenges.
19/06/2017

Forum calls for the advancement of South-South cooperation for increased green economic partnerships

15 June 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. High-level decision-makers and professionals in development cooperation from across the Arab States, Europe and the CIS regions, as well as from other regions, gathered at the Second Regional Networking Forum organized on the sidelines of the Astana Economic Forum 2017, to discuss the role of South-South and triangular cooperation in promoting green economic partnerships.
15/06/2017

South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Towards Sustainable Human Development in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

In the Europe and the CIS region, the concept of South-South cooperation may be relatively new but the experience of horizontal, peer-to-peer sharing of knowledge is not, with a significant tradition and, more recently, a renewed vibrancy. This report is not meant to provide full and comprehensive analytical research on the status […]
20/11/2016

Cross-Regional Special Session focused on SSC Examples from Arab States, Europe and the CIS

OVERVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL FOR CROSS-REGIONAL COOPERATION IN THE ARAB STATES, EUROPE AND THE CIS IMPORTANCE OF MAPPING SOLUTIONS IN RESOURCE CENTERS AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION ARCHITECTURE Mr. Ahmed Faruk Diken, Senior Technical Cooperation Specialist, Capacity Development Department, Islamic Development Bank AFFORDABLE ENERGY AND WATER SOLUTIONS, ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE […]
12/06/2017

Egypt: Addressing the needs of the hearing impaired

The Khalifa Computer Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Education, developed a package of software which aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by using ICTs to facilitate access to information and knowledge, boost interaction with the community and increase opportunities for employment. Called "Tawasol ", the computer software provides a tool for disabled students, their teachers, and family members to enhance communication between each other and the society at large.
11/06/2017

Turkey: Cage Systems to Prevent Conflicts between Aquaculture and Tourism

Marine fish farms mostly localized in the seas of around İzmir, Muğla and Aydın provinces created serious conflicts between public, tourism stakeholders and fish farmers due to environmental or visual pollutions created by aquaculture. To solve the conflicts between stakeholders, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization of Turkey initiated new regulations on environmentally sustainable aquaculture in 2007 that have been implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of Turkey. Due to the measures taken, the present impact of marine aquaculture in terms of coast and water pollution has been minimized.
10/06/2017

Hungary: Organic Soil Covering of Vineyards

Cover crops assist in protecting the soil from drying out, from erosion and deflation, and their role in weed control cannot be neglected either. In 2006, the Badacsony Research Institute for Viticulture and Oenology started a long-term experiment with a series of comparative tests on soil cultivation methods. Within the experiment, the mulching process within organic plant residues was found to be the most optimal and effective in terms of soil nutrient supply and moisture retention. The straw cover methods have also been developed.