#Gabon: Fight against Ebola: capacity building through the Gabonese Red Cross
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, the National Society of the Red Cross intends to train as many as 600 volunteers in outreach methods and emergency-related hemorrhagic fever care.
"Prevention is better than cure". This is certainly imbued with the saying that the Red Cross has organized a training workshop opened by its Director General, Dr. Armel Boubindji. Coming from all provinces of the country, local coordinators activities and health of the local and provincial Gabonese Red Cross committees focal points have been trained with the objective to strengthen their response capabilities and Mediation social. In other words, as auxiliary to the public authorities, the Red Cross has planned several interventions including training that prepares focal points to be relaying information to the public. "We must acknowledge the leadership of the Red Cross. The request did not come from the Department of Health recommended that such initiatives, "said the head of the Operations Committee of response to the Ebola outbreak. "It is not to retaliate but to prepare to fight back against the Ebola virus," said Dr. Abdul Razak Safiou.
It is therefore a question of defining the role of volunteers in the event of an epidemic, build capacity for transmitting information and practical skills for community communication on Ebola. The initiative of the Red Cross should result in the formation of at least 600 volunteers who will act on the ground at the right time. For focal points and coordinators trained will in turn pass this information among volunteers in the country.
It should be noted that despite the efforts made to date by the World Health Organization (WHO), there is still a lack of human resources to support countries affected by the epidemic. Anything that has to say to this organization that "without a drastic improvement measures," there will be in the coming months, not "hundreds" of cases and deaths each week, but "thousands".
Ebola epidemic is entering a growth phase "explosive" with 20,000 people at risk of infection by November if control measures are not strengthened. WHO was well condition, September 23, a new record of 2,811 deaths in West Africa, to 5864 reported cases.
Gabonreview,jeudi 25 septembre 2014
#Gabon: Gabon-Morocco: two agreements in the energy sector
Partnerships to mark exchanges between Moroccan businessmen and Gabon operating in the sector of electricity and energy renewables were ratified in Libreville.
After Burkina Faso, a delegation of Moroccan businessmen has settled in Libreville on September 24 to better assess current business opportunities offered by the country in the field of electricity and renewable energy. "We are here today to bring more Moroccan PME in the electricity sector in Gabon and promote the concept of South-South partnership based on sharing, expertise and optimization of value chains," acknowledged , from the outset, the head of Morocco export, Zahra Maafiri.
250 operators two countries were present at the industry forum called "light action" with the aim of diversifying models already existing partnership between the two countries. This meeting format B to B, resulting in the signing of two agreements for a period of 3 years, with the Prime Minister, Daniel Ona Ondo and Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Minister of Industry, Trade , Investment and the Digital Economy, in charge of Foreign Trade, Mohamed Abbou.
The first agreement between the Board of Trade of Gabon and Morocco export, the other between the Group companies and water works and electricity Gabon (Getec) and Fenelec. Following these agreements, all parties agree, in accordance with legal standards in their respective countries, to work for the promotion of trade and the development of trade relations between companies and Moroccan and Gabonese economic organizations. "Advantage of real business opportunities in these sectors in Africa Morocco aims to exchange expertise on innovative solutions for the proper management of efficient and sustainable energy resources and to initiate and develop partnerships with specialized companies, "said the head of Morocco export.
Jean Baptise Bikalou, president of Chamber of Commerce Gabon, these partnership agreements are intended to set the course of an active and winning cooperation. "It is clear that the role of an institution is that of being a tool to promote investments among market players. In our current framework that invites us to create channels for exchange and investment promotion between businessmen of the two countries on either coast, "he said.
Morocco is 98.5% electrified. "This is thanks to a delicate use of fossil fuels and renewable energy," boasts Morocco export. Through this action, the Morocco aims to become the figurehead of South-South cooperation.
Gabonreview, Thursday, September 25, 2014
#Gabon: The rights of indigenous peoples discussed on the sidelines of the 69th UN General Assembly in New York
NEW YORK (AGP) - The issue of indigenous peoples was the focus Tuesday high-level talks on the sidelines of the 69th United Nations General Assembly which opens officially on Thursday in New York (United States) where the head of the Gabonese State, Ali Bongo Ondimba also plays an active role from the beginning of the week.
A plenary meeting of High Level is also held at the headquarters of the institution in the following preliminary work begun on September 16. Menu trade, the issue of indigenous peoples. The tendency of interventions has been to advocate for the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples, whether Indian Latin American or African pygmy.
Trade, committed in the presence of the Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki-Moon, are designed to enable indigenous peoples to realize their rights in accordance with the UN Declaration on the issue. Ali Bongo Ondimba, who takes an active part in the work of this session should take place on Thursday before the United Nations.
Under the theme of the 69th session, namely 'make and implement a transformative agenda for the post-2015', it is not excluded that the head of state looks back on the way traveled in the implementation of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in 2000, in a previous session of the UN.
The Goals held in this: reduce poverty and hunger; ensure universal primary education; promote gender equality and empower women; reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; fight disease; sustainable human environment and, finally, develop a global partnership for development.
The fact is that the results are encouraging as regards the achievement of these goals. Certainly, the growth has not garnered had a significant impact on poverty, but the enrollment rate (about 96.6%) is significantly interesting, for example.
But the concern of the participants in this UN session is less to the review of the MDGs as a glimpse of another world development program, which is ambitious and more focused on issues related to the preservation of the environment. We now speak of Sustainable Development Goals. The head of state was to take part yesterday in a high-level meeting on climate change, with other African leaders. It is about agreeing on a common platform for the climate summit which opens today (cemardi), alongside the sitting of the 69th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Gabon, we know, is a leader in the preservation of the environment, given the actions in this area, creating a Gabonese agency warning and space observation, develop a climate plan , creation of protected areas. On Tuesday, the Gabonese president received the American General Jones, who was accompanied by Admiral David Mercer and Mr. Ahmed Charat. Similarly, it has currency with Dr. Weigh Pham and Rachel Pearson.
Moreover, Ali Bongo Ondimba participated last Sunday, soon after his arrival in New York Forum, inspiration of the New York Libreville Africa that is home for the past three years. The theme of the New York Forum focused on the impact of climate change on economies around the world.
Gabonese Press Agency 24-09-2014
#Gabon: Ban Ki Moon invites Ali Bongo Ondimba in a conference on the crisis in RCA
LIBREVILLE (AGP) - Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon called on the Gabonese president, to attend next Friday at a mini-summit on the RCA on the sidelines of the 69th session of the General Assembly of the UN.
The Gabon remains on Central African territory, in terms of contribution of troops. His battalion of soldiers will also part of the Integrated UN Mission for Stabilization in Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
General Babacar Gaye, head of the UN force was recently in Libreville Gabon's highest authorities seek the provision of troops for the benefit of the UN force.
This is also based on this insistence that the European Union and the African Union have established the International Mission Support Central (MISCA) and the International Contact Group on RCA (ICG-RCA ).
Gabonese Press Agency (AGP) 24-09-2014
#Gabon: World Climate Summit: Ali Bongo calls for mobilization
LIBREVILLE (AGP) - Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Tuesday called in New York (United States), mobilization of pure international community to unite and take action against climate change and poaching, according to a statement Officer of the Presidential communications reached Wednesday at the AGP.
The Gabonese head of state, was speaking on the sidelines of the General Assembly of the United Nations which opens this Wednesday in New York.
The urgency of collective awareness
Following agreements in Durban in 2011, lorsde the 17th UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 17), which are planning to establish by 2015 a global pact to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions, the world lesdirigeants were invitésen upstream to announce measures audacieusespour fight against climate change.
Ali Bongo Ondimba for his part called for a collective awareness in his address to the UN summit on climate. "Why are we still too passive and too little solidarity to offer current and future generations a common strategy to fight against climate change? "Has he said at the meeting.
In particular, he expressed satisfaction that Gabon has implemented since 2002 a policy of sustainable forest management. Moreover, the head of state invited to Libreville on 18 and 19 March 2015 all the southern countries and private sector partners in the Initiative in southern countries to tackle climate change.
Also the chairman of the building next Républiquea annoncéla an observation station of the earth that will monitor activities in the forest.
Acting quickly and together for the well-being of people during the thematic debate on climate, health and employment co-chaired by Gabon and Finland, the President expressed the need to work together so decisively to ensure the well-being and prosperity of the people. Climate change and deforestation have disastrous consequences in the long term could lead to mass migration and destabilize an entire continent.
Unite to stop the slaughter of elephants "Our collective actions will determine the future of the elephant savanna and forest," said the Head of State in his speech at the Clinton Global Initiative for elephant conservation.
Like last year, at the invitation of torque Clinton, the Head of State reaffirmed his unwavering support for the fight against poaching and illegal trade in ivory worldwide experiencing a dramatic resurgence. Poachers increasingly armed, "do not hesitate to shoot the ranger leaving hundreds of widows and orphans."
Gabonese Press Agency (AGP) 24-09-2014
#Gabon TNT Study aiming for national coverage
A study on the coverage of the national territory Digital TV land (TNT) will be launched soon.
The government has launched a call for expressions of interest in order to hire a consultant / firm will study the national coverage in digital terrestrial television (DTT). The project forms part of the rollout of the national backbone that will allow the country to spread broadband Internet and the international connection. It is a way to reduce cost and improve service quality. The arrival of DTT by June 2015 is closely linked to the draft National Backbone.
The consultant will be recruited two key missions: an audit of the current situation in many locations that will be shown, and define technical configuration in each locality. Following this work, the sites can provide the best coverage will be so identified. "We know the various works to be carried out for housing equipment. As is known the transmitter power according to the frequency plan of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). He was arrested a transition strategy TNT in Gabon and the cost of the project will be evaluated, "said a source familiar with the matter.
TNT is active and available in Gabon since October 9, 2009 in Gabon. After Morocco, South Africa and Kenya, Gabon is the first plant to get DTT Africa. Offering forty public or private, national or international, paid or free channels, the new network is accessible from a simple "rake" antenna
Gabonreview, Wednesday, September 24, 2014
#Gabon: Gabon-Morocco: A forum to boost youth employment
In order to promote job offers to new graduates by Gabon, a Gabon-Morocco Job Fair will be held the 25th of the current month in Rabat.
organized by the Embassy of Gabon in Morocco in partnership with the diplomatic Foundation, the first Morocco-Gabon Employment Forum will be held on September 25 in the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting, which will be open to students and young prizewinners will present new employment opportunities in Gabon. To job seekers and recent graduates, the forum will feature conferences to inform, train and support projects in Africa in general and Gabon in particular. Meetings will be scheduled throughout the forum between entrepreneurs and job seekers, to promote recruitment. For businesses, a consulting space will be reserved.
In addition, the organizing committee has scheduled shuttles will be available to the Gabonese students for their transportation from the Forum and the stations of Rabat. Registration is at the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Gabon in Morocco or diplomatic Foundation.
The delegation of Gabon companies present their recruitment packages includes several national leaders including the National Society of timber in Gabon (SNBG), the Depository and logging (CDC), the Society of breweries Gabon (SOBRAGA). Several large Moroccan groups present in Gabon such as CDG, OCP, Managem, Attijariwafa Bank, Addoha Royal Air Morocco, will also be represented at the first forum Gabon-Morocco employment.
Gabonreview, Wednesday, September 24, 2014
