Successful 2020 Climate Deal depends on developed country leadership before 2020- LMDC

The Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) on climate change group today reminded developed countries at the opening of the climate talks that the key to having a successful climate agreement after 2020 is for developed countries to show leadership and ambition before 2020.

The current climate talks have two work streams.  The first work stream is tasked to negotiate a post 2020 climate agreement.  The second work stream is tasked to talk about increasing developed country ambition before 2020.

Health sector underfunded in Malawi 2013-14 financial budget

The health sector has been underfunded in Malawi’s 2013-2014 national

budget, a development which has angered some health activists.



Speaking in Lilongwe where the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and

the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) held a joint

budget review with the health committee of the National Assembly.

NCST calls for multiple approaches in agricultural sector

Head of Planning General of the National Commission for Science and Technology Alick Manda has said the man solution to challenges faced in the agricultural sector in the country lay in the use of multiple approaches that integrate the best of the conventional methods as well as other relevant technologies, one of which is morden biotechnology.

Developing nations put climate change at heart of plans

Representatives from governments in Africa and Asia have formed a network to support their efforts to factor climate change into their development plans.

The group developed its plans at the 7th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Airtel to continue investing in Uganda

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), a leading global telecommunications services
provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today
reiterated its commitment to Uganda and said it will “continue to make
investments and offer world-class and affordable services to customers
in the country”.

Airtel’s proposed acquisition of Warid Telecom has received approvals
from the Uganda Communications Commission. With this, Airtel will
further consolidate its position as the second largest mobile operator
in Uganda with a combined customer base of over 7.2 million and market
share of over 39%.