Ayoub mzee with the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Sir Ian Blairs on one of BEN TV 'S LIVE street showsSpecial reports:CrimeGun violence in Britain
Useful links:Serious Organised Crime Agency
Monday 29 October 2007
policing
POLICING IN THE COMMUNITY:Recently senior black and Asian officers publicly agreed that stop-and-search risked criminalising and alienating ethnic minorities. Last year Ghaffur [Britain's most senior Black Police Officer]warned that counter-terrorism laws, including an increased incidence of stop-and-search, had indirectly discriminated against Asians.How do you want to see you community policed without feeling prejudiced?
Ayoub mzee with the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Sir Ian Blairs on one of BEN TV 'S LIVE street shows
Ayoub mzee with the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Sir Ian Blairs on one of BEN TV 'S LIVE street shows
Sunday 28 October 2007
COMMONWEALTH: Last supper speech
"But the fact is, you can eat the fruits of democracy, because the greatest dividend of Democracy is Development.
Today, I shall address the two constant themes of my six years as Secretary-General.
They are the two themes that underpin everything we do in the Commonwealth.
They are:
· 'Democracy', and specifically the role of Parliaments;
· and 'Democracy' and its close cousin, 'Development'.
There are plenty of good news stories about democracy in the Commonwealth. They tend to get overlooked, because they do not make sensational stories for the media. We have just had peaceful changes of government in Jamaica and Sierra Leone, one smoother than the other, but in both the people spoke and their wishes were respected. Australia faces an election soon, as does Kenya.By and large, our Commonwealth remains a living example of democracy in both theory and practice.
We have the Commonwealth Declarations of 1971 and 1991 that set out our fundamental political values.
Our Latimer House Principles of 2003 define and differentiate the roles of the three branches of Government: the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
The overthrow of a constitutionally elected government leads inevitably to a country being suspended.
But even if that happens, we never turn our backs: our aim is always to help it to repair the damage and return to the fold.
Parliaments are at the core of the practice of democracy.
All of you are a supremely important part of its machinery.
Parliaments represent the people.
They discuss.
They agree; they disagree.
They find consensus.
They deliver on behalf of people.
So if you're a Government that has marginalised Opposition parties and limited their capacity to do their rightful job, you will simply hand more power to groups outside of parliament, and that may cause you even greater problems." Don Mackinnon Last speech as the Secretary General of the commonwealth to the CPA
Hazel Blears calls for open selection
Hazel Blears joined Operation Black Vote in calling on the Labour Party NEC and Walthamstow Labour Branch to reopen its selection process. The choice of a women-only shortlist has alarmed all sections of the party reaching up to cabinet level, with Blears calling the decision ‘ill considered’.
There are currently 15 BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) MPs at Westminster, although a representative figure would be closer to 60. The vacancy created by Neil Gerrard standing down in Walthamstow is an opportunity to address Parliament’s Black democratic deficit.
Hazel Blears, alongside OBV and the Fawcettt Society have been advocates of women-only shortlists despite them not delivering for Black women in areas including West Ham, and Hornsey and Wood Green, but on this occasion believe that an open selection will deliver greater equality. OBV appeal to Michael Griffiths, NEC Chair and Peter Watt, the Labour General Secretary to seriously consider this situation.
OBV Director Simon Woolley said:
OBV supports the stance of Cabinet Minister and Chair of the Labour Party Hazel Blears in calling the shortlist ill considered. All women shortlists while addressing the gender gap have failed to deliver on race equality. Walthamstow is an opportunity to get this right, therefore we call for an open selection in a borough where almost 50% of inhabitants are BME.
Ashok Viswanathan OBV Deputy Director said:
There are several local BME candidates-men and women-that would be suitable for this seat. There are only two Black women in Westminster, they were both selected on open lists. Women only shortlists simply don’t work for Black women. The Labour Party need to be bold and courageous, open up the selection and give the opportunity to black male and female candidates.
Since 1997 the Labour Government has built over 1,100 new schools with 27,000 new or improved classrooms. But over the next three years we will accelerate the pace of investment with a £21 billion cash injection to build more 21st century schools.
We have also launched 'Time to Talk' - a national discussion on what more we can do to help children achieve the best education, have a happy, healthy and safe childhood and prevent young people going off the rails and getting into trouble.
To kick things off we heard from more than 50 parents, teachers, children and professionals at a listening event in Bristol. Their views and experiences will help shape the national Children's Plan to be published later this year.
But I want to hear from as many parents, carers, children and young people as possible about their priorities for the future and to find out what the big issues that need addressing are.
You can post your views on the Labour Party website by clicking here or log on to our consultation website at dfes.gov.uk/timetotalk .
I'll respond to as many of the comments as I can next week on LabourVision - the Party's YouTube channel. And our Children's Plan itself will address the big issues that come out of the discussion.
We all want to see every child - no matter what their background - get the best possible start in life and go on to fulfil their potential.
And building on the progress of the last decade, our Children's Plan will help us do even more to improve the life chances of our kids, tackle inequality and extend opportunity for all.
I hope you'll join the debate.
Best wishes,
Ed Balls MP Labour's Children, Schools and Families Secretary
Today, I shall address the two constant themes of my six years as Secretary-General.They are the two themes that underpin everything we do in the Commonwealth.
They are:
· 'Democracy', and specifically the role of Parliaments;
· and 'Democracy' and its close cousin, 'Development'.
There are plenty of good news stories about democracy in the Commonwealth. They tend to get overlooked, because they do not make sensational stories for the media. We have just had peaceful changes of government in Jamaica and Sierra Leone, one smoother than the other, but in both the people spoke and their wishes were respected. Australia faces an election soon, as does Kenya.By and large, our Commonwealth remains a living example of democracy in both theory and practice.
We have the Commonwealth Declarations of 1971 and 1991 that set out our fundamental political values.Our Latimer House Principles of 2003 define and differentiate the roles of the three branches of Government: the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
The overthrow of a constitutionally elected government leads inevitably to a country being suspended.
But even if that happens, we never turn our backs: our aim is always to help it to repair the damage and return to the fold.
Parliaments are at the core of the practice of democracy.All of you are a supremely important part of its machinery.
Parliaments represent the people.
They discuss.
They agree; they disagree.
They find consensus.
They deliver on behalf of people.
So if you're a Government that has marginalised Opposition parties and limited their capacity to do their rightful job, you will simply hand more power to groups outside of parliament, and that may cause you even greater problems." Don Mackinnon Last speech as the Secretary General of the commonwealth to the CPA
Hazel Blears calls for open selectionHazel Blears joined Operation Black Vote in calling on the Labour Party NEC and Walthamstow Labour Branch to reopen its selection process. The choice of a women-only shortlist has alarmed all sections of the party reaching up to cabinet level, with Blears calling the decision ‘ill considered’.
There are currently 15 BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) MPs at Westminster, although a representative figure would be closer to 60. The vacancy created by Neil Gerrard standing down in Walthamstow is an opportunity to address Parliament’s Black democratic deficit.
Hazel Blears, alongside OBV and the Fawcettt Society have been advocates of women-only shortlists despite them not delivering for Black women in areas including West Ham, and Hornsey and Wood Green, but on this occasion believe that an open selection will deliver greater equality. OBV appeal to Michael Griffiths, NEC Chair and Peter Watt, the Labour General Secretary to seriously consider this situation.
OBV Director Simon Woolley said:
OBV supports the stance of Cabinet Minister and Chair of the Labour Party Hazel Blears in calling the shortlist ill considered. All women shortlists while addressing the gender gap have failed to deliver on race equality. Walthamstow is an opportunity to get this right, therefore we call for an open selection in a borough where almost 50% of inhabitants are BME.
Ashok Viswanathan OBV Deputy Director said:
There are several local BME candidates-men and women-that would be suitable for this seat. There are only two Black women in Westminster, they were both selected on open lists. Women only shortlists simply don’t work for Black women. The Labour Party need to be bold and courageous, open up the selection and give the opportunity to black male and female candidates.
Since 1997 the Labour Government has built over 1,100 new schools with 27,000 new or improved classrooms. But over the next three years we will accelerate the pace of investment with a £21 billion cash injection to build more 21st century schools.We have also launched 'Time to Talk' - a national discussion on what more we can do to help children achieve the best education, have a happy, healthy and safe childhood and prevent young people going off the rails and getting into trouble.
To kick things off we heard from more than 50 parents, teachers, children and professionals at a listening event in Bristol. Their views and experiences will help shape the national Children's Plan to be published later this year.
But I want to hear from as many parents, carers, children and young people as possible about their priorities for the future and to find out what the big issues that need addressing are.
You can post your views on the Labour Party website by clicking here or log on to our consultation website at dfes.gov.uk/timetotalk .
I'll respond to as many of the comments as I can next week on LabourVision - the Party's YouTube channel. And our Children's Plan itself will address the big issues that come out of the discussion.
We all want to see every child - no matter what their background - get the best possible start in life and go on to fulfil their potential.
And building on the progress of the last decade, our Children's Plan will help us do even more to improve the life chances of our kids, tackle inequality and extend opportunity for all.
I hope you'll join the debate.
Best wishes,
Ed Balls MP Labour's Children, Schools and Families Secretary
Saturday 27 October 2007
KENYA
Dr MathewRegenAfrica is a regeneration and development initiative promoting Africa as an investment destination for the world and encouraging effective Public and Private Partnership (PPP) for local infrastructural development.RegenAfrica has both medium and long-term visions to regenerate Africa through promoting sustainable growth in infrastructure, human capital, local wealth and effective leadership and governance. This includes direct investments in people, systems and structures to facilitate growth create local wealth and help to reduce poverty within the communities.These regeneration programmes will be driven by our 'PEPS' Strategy - Political, Economic, Physical and Socio-cultural interventions aimed at regenerating the community on a scale that will propel rapid development and increased Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) in the key growth sectors within our communities. For further details :www.regenafrica.com
The Kenya High Commissioner UK H.E Joseph muchemi at a Bussines Award ceremonyNEWSLETTERS
10/08 Issue 7 PDF
10/08 Issue 7 PDF
EXHHIBITION by
Carlos Reyes-Manzo
PRISONERS OF EXILE
29th October, 6pm
Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS
Photojournalist and poet Carlos Reyes-Manzo presents a haunting series of images and words on the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria
Q&A with Carlos Reyes-Manzo, Zroug Lula (Saharawi Info press), Aminattou Haidar (Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience)
Followed by live music
RSVP ras_research@soas.ac.uk
The Royal African Society, in association with the Centre of African Studies
Part of the Sandblast Festival www.sandblast-arts.org
SOAS ▪ Thornhaugh Street ▪ Russell Square ▪ London WC1H
Ayoub mzee with Mr Barno Kenya commercial Attache UK
Kenya’s total area is about 587,000 sq km of which 576,076 sq km is land and 11,230 sq km is covered by water. Of the total land area 16% is a high to medium potential. The rest is arid and semi-arid and therefore of low agricultural potential. Out of the ASAL’s 48 million Ha, 24 million Ha is only useful for nomadic pastrolism, the rest can support some commercial ranching and irrigated agriculture but with a lot of physical infrastructure input.
The critical farming characteristic is that 5 million people live and derive their livelihoods in ASAL areas, the rest of the population is in the 16% of the land area. In a country where 80% of the population depend on agriculture, the high and medium potential areas have been reduced to small scale farms of up to 0.5 – 10 ha. Infact, 81% of small-scale farmers occupy holdings of less than 2 ha. With the population growth rate of 3.2%, the pressure on land will continuously reduce the capacity to sustain food production and cash crop farming.
Carlos Reyes-Manzo
PRISONERS OF EXILE
29th October, 6pm
Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS
Photojournalist and poet Carlos Reyes-Manzo presents a haunting series of images and words on the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria
Q&A with Carlos Reyes-Manzo, Zroug Lula (Saharawi Info press), Aminattou Haidar (Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience)
Followed by live music
RSVP ras_research@soas.ac.uk
The Royal African Society, in association with the Centre of African Studies
Part of the Sandblast Festival www.sandblast-arts.org
SOAS ▪ Thornhaugh Street ▪ Russell Square ▪ London WC1H
Ayoub mzee with Mr Barno Kenya commercial Attache UKKenya’s total area is about 587,000 sq km of which 576,076 sq km is land and 11,230 sq km is covered by water. Of the total land area 16% is a high to medium potential. The rest is arid and semi-arid and therefore of low agricultural potential. Out of the ASAL’s 48 million Ha, 24 million Ha is only useful for nomadic pastrolism, the rest can support some commercial ranching and irrigated agriculture but with a lot of physical infrastructure input.
The critical farming characteristic is that 5 million people live and derive their livelihoods in ASAL areas, the rest of the population is in the 16% of the land area. In a country where 80% of the population depend on agriculture, the high and medium potential areas have been reduced to small scale farms of up to 0.5 – 10 ha. Infact, 81% of small-scale farmers occupy holdings of less than 2 ha. With the population growth rate of 3.2%, the pressure on land will continuously reduce the capacity to sustain food production and cash crop farming.
KENYA HIGH COMMISSION UK NEWSLETTER : click on link below:
10/08 Issue 7 PDF
WOWEN! WOMEN IN BUSINESS!
I've now got this amazing offer of tickets hope you can make it and/or kindly inform others of this event.
Find out more and book your free ticket byCalling 0207 978 9488 and mentioning the Voice NewspaperRefreshments and Lunch provided.
To confirm attendance use our Online Booking Form
( Cc: http://us.f516.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@paceworking.co.uk)
Mention The Voice and Paceworking and you could win a surprise gift.
The BAME Women's Business Network Consortium (BWBN Consortium) will lead a group of 200 of the UK's top BAME business women to : Examine the 'Six Pillars' of the Women’s Enterprise Task Force.
Networking Surgeries /Private Appointments for international delegates.
Chair - Sarah Ebanja - Deputy Chief Executive - LDA , Brenda King - Women's National Commission, Dr Glenda Stone - Women's Taskforce Chair, Ruth Brothwell - Supply London, Jackie Brierton - Prowess, Benjamin Smart - Business Link London Bryan Treherne -UKTI, Patricia Green WPG Marketing USA AND Workshops - Doing Business In India / Doing Business In China / Be successful in the Olympic Supply Chain
ASAP Communications is marketing this event on behalf of BWBNC:Email:info@asapcomms.co.uk
http://www.blackwomeninbusiness.com/
I've now got this amazing offer of tickets hope you can make it and/or kindly inform others of this event.
Find out more and book your free ticket byCalling 0207 978 9488 and mentioning the Voice NewspaperRefreshments and Lunch provided.
To confirm attendance use our Online Booking Form
( Cc: http://us.f516.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@paceworking.co.uk)
Mention The Voice and Paceworking and you could win a surprise gift.
The BAME Women's Business Network Consortium (BWBN Consortium) will lead a group of 200 of the UK's top BAME business women to : Examine the 'Six Pillars' of the Women’s Enterprise Task Force.
Networking Surgeries /Private Appointments for international delegates.
Chair - Sarah Ebanja - Deputy Chief Executive - LDA , Brenda King - Women's National Commission, Dr Glenda Stone - Women's Taskforce Chair, Ruth Brothwell - Supply London, Jackie Brierton - Prowess, Benjamin Smart - Business Link London Bryan Treherne -UKTI, Patricia Green WPG Marketing USA AND Workshops - Doing Business In India / Doing Business In China / Be successful in the Olympic Supply Chain
ASAP Communications is marketing this event on behalf of BWBNC:Email:info@asapcomms.co.uk
http://www.blackwomeninbusiness.com/
Friday 26 October 2007
ASAHCA
The Association of Spouses of African High Commissioners and Ambassadors (ASAHCA) representing 34 African countries was founded some 20 years ago as a social, cultural and charitable association to enable the spouses of African High Commissioners and Ambassadors accredited to the UK to pursue a variety of activities.
ASAHCA is working in conjunction with UK Charity of Year 2007 for International Aid and Development AFRICA NOW, which is an NGO working on several projects in Africa.
The amount raised at the fundraising will be used to purchase various machinery and cattle for the ‘send a cow’ project.
"Our main objective is the support of women and children and each year we identify an area to support where our efforts will help in improving the quality of their lives" Chair ASAHCA
AS MOTHERS OF AFRICA THEY REALISE THAT AFRICA’S FUTURE LIES WITH AFRICA’S CHILDREN AND IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO EQUIP OUR CHILDREN WITH EDUCATION, A STRONG MORAL FIBRE AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO CARRY THEM CONFIDENTLY INTO THE FUTURE.
This year their project focused on the empowerment of the girl child in rural Africa with special focus on child-headed families
ASAHCA is working in conjunction with UK Charity of Year 2007 for International Aid and Development AFRICA NOW, which is an NGO working on several projects in Africa.
The amount raised at the fundraising will be used to purchase various machinery and cattle for the ‘send a cow’ project.
"Our main objective is the support of women and children and each year we identify an area to support where our efforts will help in improving the quality of their lives" Chair ASAHCA
AS MOTHERS OF AFRICA THEY REALISE THAT AFRICA’S FUTURE LIES WITH AFRICA’S CHILDREN AND IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO EQUIP OUR CHILDREN WITH EDUCATION, A STRONG MORAL FIBRE AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO CARRY THEM CONFIDENTLY INTO THE FUTURE.
This year their project focused on the empowerment of the girl child in rural Africa with special focus on child-headed families For donations please contact:
The Treasurer
ASAHCA
Suite 104,
235 Earls Court Road
London,
SW5 9FE
HSBC Bank, Acc no: 71436678, Sort code: 40-03-26
ASAHCA
Suite 104,
235 Earls Court Road
London,
SW5 9FE
HSBC Bank, Acc no: 71436678, Sort code: 40-03-26
view ASAHCA video below:
Wednesday 24 October 2007
UN
Ayoub mzee with the Deputy secretary general of the United Nations- Dr Rosemary Asha migiroThe UN has played an important role in addressing conflicts in Africa. Half of the peacekeeping missions in the post-Cold War era have been in Africa. The continent also hosts about 85 percent of peacekeepers. In addition, a significant amount of the UN’s socio-economic and humanitarian efforts are located in Africa. In spite of the important role played by the UN in Africa, there is still paucity of knowledge about the organization and how to access it to serve the continent’s needs among many African practitioners and policy makers.We believe that the appointement of Dr Rosemary Asha Migiro as the Deputy secretary General will help to boost that image given her experience.
Food and Crafts of the Commonwealth - In aid of the CCL Education Fund.
Since 1925 the Commonwealth Countries League has worked to promote the development, education and empowerment of women. Through its charity, the CCL Education Fund, formed in the 1960's, it sponsors girls of proven potential enabling them to complete their secondary or high school education where, without such help, they would be unable to do so
Even when basic tuition is provided free, families may not be able to afford the associated costs - travel, uniform, books, exam fees. Boarding may be essential. Girls can be especially vulnerable if they are expected to remain at home to help care for the family or work in the fields or markets. Sadly in some cases education for girls is still viewed as a waste of time.
The challenge of providing free and universal education at secondary or high school level in countries struggling with development, health and economic issues cannot always be met.
All proceeds from the event go to the CCL Education Fund, allowing them to continue their work and further the education of girls across the member nations.
Since 1925 the Commonwealth Countries League has worked to promote the development, education and empowerment of women. Through its charity, the CCL Education Fund, formed in the 1960's, it sponsors girls of proven potential enabling them to complete their secondary or high school education where, without such help, they would be unable to do so
Even when basic tuition is provided free, families may not be able to afford the associated costs - travel, uniform, books, exam fees. Boarding may be essential. Girls can be especially vulnerable if they are expected to remain at home to help care for the family or work in the fields or markets. Sadly in some cases education for girls is still viewed as a waste of time.
The challenge of providing free and universal education at secondary or high school level in countries struggling with development, health and economic issues cannot always be met.
All proceeds from the event go to the CCL Education Fund, allowing them to continue their work and further the education of girls across the member nations.
For furthe information on how to help ,please contact: Email:EducationFund@cclint.org.uk
Telephone:+44 (0)1322 276445
Post:CCL Education Fund-Miss Sheila Kennard13 Capel PlaceWilmingtonDartfordKentDA2 7PU
Telephone:+44 (0)1322 276445
Post:CCL Education Fund-Miss Sheila Kennard13 Capel PlaceWilmingtonDartfordKentDA2 7PU
Monday 22 October 2007
MOZAMBIQUE
Press Release
(for immediate release)
LONDON IS HOST CITY OF THE
2007 AFRICA BUSINESS & INVESTMENT SHOWCASE
5 October 2007, London. London has been confirmed as the host city for the 4th annual African Ambassadors Interactive Forum (AAIF) which will feature the Africa Business & Investment Showcase.
The 4th in the series, the Pan-African AAIF will take place from 28 – 29 November 2007, at the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX in the United Kingdom.
The 4th AAIF will bring together political and business leaders, as well as international and Diaspora captains of industry globally, affording a one-stop-destination for involvement in Africa's continuing development and investment drive. At the Forum, African institutions, businesses and Policy makers will meet and exchange views and experiences with their foreign counterparts.
The unique highlight of the 4th AAIF is that it is designed to create opportunities for joint public-private sector partnerships and provides prospects for partnerships between the two during the Forum. Through its partners, the AAIF will profile 100 projects across Africa looking for partners from the Diaspora expatriate community and investors. Delegates will meet Diaspora and foreign business leaders and financers who will be available to deliberate on the possibilities of doing business together and building partnerships.
The organisers will publish an AAIF Business & Investment Almanac that will be distributed to delegates. Participating and non-participating businesses may take advantage of the marketing and advertising exposure that will be derived through sponsorship opportunities as well as speaking and promotional opportunities at the Forum, in addition to advert placements and listings in the AAIF Business & Investment Almanac. Furthermore delegates will have exhibition opportunities to showcase their businesse
Through exchange of views and experiences, the 2007 African Ambassadors Interactive Forum intends to map out the guidelines and framework for greater engagement of the African Diaspora in a coordinated and integrated manner with the African Ambassadors/High Commissioners and their Missions in order to support increased investment flow to the African continent and strengthen Consular relations with their citizens in African Diaspora.
The AAIF is initiated by the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Third Sector Resource. Perryfield Promotions a leading UK firm is coordinating international participation, logistics, publicity, marketing, sponsorship, PR, media and press awareness of the event. Founded in 2002, the INGO Third Sector Resource is an international organisation uniting, galvanizing, mobilizing and repositioning the African NGOs and the Third Sector Organisations.
The organisers are partnering with Diaspora development agencies and other institutions across the globe including Africa Recruit, ECOWAS, NEPAD Business Group, World Bank Group-IMF African Society, Africa Business Roundtable, Africa Development Forum, the United Nations Office for International Partnerships, Christian Aid, Bentelevision, BookAid and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
“The future of African economic development we believe will be served by this forum which will also welcome development Partners, Stakeholders and Friends of Africa”, says Dr Anna Vanderpuye, Director of the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Third Sector Resource.
The Forum will also incorporate the African Achievement Award endorsed by the World Bank Group-IMF African Society to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the efforts of deserving Africans and friends of Africa. The award will raise awareness outside the African community of the outstanding achievements of hitherto unknown men and women who have served Africa in the drive towards sustainable development and poverty eradication. The Award will also recognise Africans who despite the odds have excelled in people centred initiatives, reforms and advocacy.
Previous recipients of the African Achievement Award include President John Kufour, President of Ghana, President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, President ECOWAS COMMISSION.
The AAIF has previously been successfully held in African countries like Ghana and Nigeria. This is the first time that the AAIF will be hosted in London, which is regarded as a world capital. London has been selected not only for its large concentration of African professionals but for its diverse cultural affinity with most parts of Africa. This Conference will thus importantly celebrate the positive role of Africans in their own development, and to explore ways by which a reasonable framework of co-operation and collaborative networks can be established.
”We believe we are playing a critical and increasingly dynamic role pioneering donor and investor confidence in support of the African emerging economies”, says Dr Anna Vanderpuye
For information on sponsorship opportunities, participation and exhibition, contact:
Perryfield Promotions, London
Tel: +44 7791 692 490 or Tel: +44 7875 380 592
Email: justinamutale@hotmail.co.uk
Email: ninamartin1@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.ingo.org.uk/
(for immediate release)
LONDON IS HOST CITY OF THE
2007 AFRICA BUSINESS & INVESTMENT SHOWCASE
5 October 2007, London. London has been confirmed as the host city for the 4th annual African Ambassadors Interactive Forum (AAIF) which will feature the Africa Business & Investment Showcase.
The 4th in the series, the Pan-African AAIF will take place from 28 – 29 November 2007, at the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX in the United Kingdom.
The 4th AAIF will bring together political and business leaders, as well as international and Diaspora captains of industry globally, affording a one-stop-destination for involvement in Africa's continuing development and investment drive. At the Forum, African institutions, businesses and Policy makers will meet and exchange views and experiences with their foreign counterparts.
The unique highlight of the 4th AAIF is that it is designed to create opportunities for joint public-private sector partnerships and provides prospects for partnerships between the two during the Forum. Through its partners, the AAIF will profile 100 projects across Africa looking for partners from the Diaspora expatriate community and investors. Delegates will meet Diaspora and foreign business leaders and financers who will be available to deliberate on the possibilities of doing business together and building partnerships.
The organisers will publish an AAIF Business & Investment Almanac that will be distributed to delegates. Participating and non-participating businesses may take advantage of the marketing and advertising exposure that will be derived through sponsorship opportunities as well as speaking and promotional opportunities at the Forum, in addition to advert placements and listings in the AAIF Business & Investment Almanac. Furthermore delegates will have exhibition opportunities to showcase their businesse
Through exchange of views and experiences, the 2007 African Ambassadors Interactive Forum intends to map out the guidelines and framework for greater engagement of the African Diaspora in a coordinated and integrated manner with the African Ambassadors/High Commissioners and their Missions in order to support increased investment flow to the African continent and strengthen Consular relations with their citizens in African Diaspora.
The AAIF is initiated by the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Third Sector Resource. Perryfield Promotions a leading UK firm is coordinating international participation, logistics, publicity, marketing, sponsorship, PR, media and press awareness of the event. Founded in 2002, the INGO Third Sector Resource is an international organisation uniting, galvanizing, mobilizing and repositioning the African NGOs and the Third Sector Organisations.
The organisers are partnering with Diaspora development agencies and other institutions across the globe including Africa Recruit, ECOWAS, NEPAD Business Group, World Bank Group-IMF African Society, Africa Business Roundtable, Africa Development Forum, the United Nations Office for International Partnerships, Christian Aid, Bentelevision, BookAid and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
“The future of African economic development we believe will be served by this forum which will also welcome development Partners, Stakeholders and Friends of Africa”, says Dr Anna Vanderpuye, Director of the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Third Sector Resource.
The Forum will also incorporate the African Achievement Award endorsed by the World Bank Group-IMF African Society to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the efforts of deserving Africans and friends of Africa. The award will raise awareness outside the African community of the outstanding achievements of hitherto unknown men and women who have served Africa in the drive towards sustainable development and poverty eradication. The Award will also recognise Africans who despite the odds have excelled in people centred initiatives, reforms and advocacy.
Previous recipients of the African Achievement Award include President John Kufour, President of Ghana, President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, President ECOWAS COMMISSION.
The AAIF has previously been successfully held in African countries like Ghana and Nigeria. This is the first time that the AAIF will be hosted in London, which is regarded as a world capital. London has been selected not only for its large concentration of African professionals but for its diverse cultural affinity with most parts of Africa. This Conference will thus importantly celebrate the positive role of Africans in their own development, and to explore ways by which a reasonable framework of co-operation and collaborative networks can be established.
”We believe we are playing a critical and increasingly dynamic role pioneering donor and investor confidence in support of the African emerging economies”, says Dr Anna Vanderpuye
For information on sponsorship opportunities, participation and exhibition, contact:
Perryfield Promotions, London
Tel: +44 7791 692 490 or Tel: +44 7875 380 592
Email: justinamutale@hotmail.co.uk
Email: ninamartin1@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.ingo.org.uk/
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Sunday 21 October 2007
Know your Ambassador-Mauritius
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Telephone: (020) 7581 0294-8
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Mon–Fri: 0930–1300 and 1400–1700
COUNTYR PROFILE'
Area: 1,865 sq kmPopulation: 1,250,882 million (2007 est.)Capital City: Port Louis (Pop: 143,600 (2004 est))People: Hindu Indo-Mauritian, 51%; Creoles, 27%; Muslim Indo-Mauritian 17%; Others 5%Languages: English, French, CreoleMain Religion(s): Hinduism (52%); Christianity (28%); Islam (17%)Currency: Mauritian RupeeMajor political parties: Labour Party; Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM); Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM); Mauritian Party of Xavier Duval (PMXD).Government: Alliance of Labour plus five smaller PartiesHead of State: HE Sir Anerood Jugnauth KCMG PC QCPrime Minister: The Hon Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam (appointed July 2005)Foreign Minister: The Hon Madan DullooMembership of international groupings/organisations: African Union (AU); Non Aligned Movement (NAM); Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC); Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP); Indian Ocean Commission (IOC); Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Commonwealth. GEOGRAPHY Mauritius is a mountainous sub-tropical island in the Indian Ocean, with an area of 1,865 square km. The Republic of Mauritius also includes the island of Rodrigues, 560km east of the principal island, and several much smaller islands. Mauritius lies some 800km to the east of Madagascar. The capital, Port Louis, is in the north west of the island. The temperature range is moderate, from a low of 16ºC in the winter, to 35ºC in summer. Mauritius has a number of micro-climates so weather conditions can vary considerably across the island. The islands are in the Indian Ocean cyclone belt (the season runs from November to April). Most cyclones miss the islands but can bring vital rains at the ideal time for the country's main crop, sugar. Cyclones occasionally cause extensive damage. HISTORY Arab sailors visited Mauritius during the Middle Ages and the Portuguese were probably the first Europeans to land in around 1511 but they did not settle the island. The first colonists were the Dutch who settled in 1638 and named the island Mauritius after Prince Maurice of Nassau. The Dutch, who eventually abandoned Mauritius in about 1710, are remembered for having introduced sugar cane to the island. The French occupied between 1715 and 1810, renaming the country Isle de France. In 1810 the British took possession during the Napoleonic Wars (the French ceded the island under treaty in 1814) and reverted to the name Mauritius. Following the abolition of slavery in 1835, the British imported indentured labour from the Indian subcontinent to work the sugar cane-fields. Mauritius' history is reflected in its ethnic mix and its languages. Although English remains the official language of government and education, French is much more widely used today, especially by the media. Creole (a French-based patois) is the lingua franca. Several Asian languages are also spoken. Mauritius is a generally harmonious multicultural society despite occasional ethnic tension.Mauritius gained independence on 12 March 1968 and became a member of the Commonwealth. The Queen was Head of State until 12 March 1992 when Mauritius became a Republic. POLITICSSince independence in 1968, Mauritius has been a uni-cameral Parliamentary democracy, with an active free press and an independent judiciary. The National Assembly consists of 70 MPs. 62 are directly elected under a first-past-the-post system. The remaining eight are distributed according to a complex Best Loser formula designed to ensure equitable ethnic representation in Parliament.Mauritian governments have been dominated by changing political coalitions. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam was Prime Minister of a Labour-led coalition from 1968 to 1982. He lost the 1982 election to Sir Anerood Jugnauth (leader of the Mauritian Socialist Party and later the MSM Party) who was initially in alliance with Paul Berenger’s MMM until a rift in 1983, then in coalition with rival groups. Sir Anerood dominated the political scene for the next twelve years. In 1995 Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam (son of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) led his Labour Party to a landslide victory in alliance with the MMM under Paul Berenger. Berenger served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the new coalition until Dr Ramgoolam dismissed him in June 1997.Dr Ramgoolam called a snap General Election in August 2000, following allegations of corruption against three of his Ministers. The MSM and MMM combined forces at the last moment to inflict a heavy defeat on the Government, taking 58 out of 70 seats in Parliament. Under the terms of the MMM/MSM agreement, Sir Anerood Jugnauth was Prime Minister for the first three years of the Government's five-year mandate. At the end of September 2003 he became President and was succeeded as Prime Minister by his coalition partner Paul Berenger.Their fortunes were reversed at the July 2005 General Election. It produced a big swing back in favour of the Labour Party who, in alliance with five smaller Parties, returned to power with 42 seats to the MMM/MSM’s 24.
Mauritius Government Web Portal HUMAN RIGHTSRespect for Human Rights is enshrined in the Mauritius Constitution and laws and is generally respected by the authorities, although there are instances of police brutality. A National Human Rights Commission under a High Court Judge has submitted annual reports since 2001. The Government recently opened up radio broadcasting to private operators and intends to do the same for the television industry.Human Rights Annual Report 2006ECONOMY Basic economic facts GDP: US$ 7.135 billion (2006 estimate)Annual Growth: 4.3% (2006 est)Inflation: 8.9% (2006 est)Major Industries: EPZ (Export Processing Zone) enterprises (mainly textiles), tourism, sugar , financial servicesMajor trading partners: (Exports) UK, France, USA; (Imports) France, South Africa, India, China, UKExchange rate: Mauritian Rupees: US$ (av.2005) 29.48Mauritius enjoys a stable and relatively sound economy. But with the decline of its traditional textile and sugar industries, the Government is pushing for diversification of the economy into areas such as IT, business outsourcing (call centres) and seafood. It also aims to maximise the potential in its tourism sector.
IMF Country reports - Mauritius DEVELOPMENT 41% of the population live in urban areas. The rates of adult literacy (over 95% of under 30s) and life expectancy (71 years) are well above the sub-Saharan African average. There are, however, pockets of both urban and rural poverty, the latter notably on Rodrigues.In March 1998, Britain cancelled all outstanding bilateral aid loans to Mauritius (totalling £1.1 million), under a UK initiative to cancel the aid debts of Commonwealth countries. Mauritius benefits from EU development assistance, currently focussed largely on the wastewater sector. The British High Commission funds small projects which meet poverty alleviation and environment criteria . DFID does not have an assistance programme.
Friday 19 October 2007
RUGBY FINALS
WHICH TEAM DO YOU SUPPORT? ENGLAND OR SOUTH AFRICA AT THE FINALS OF THE RUGBY WORLD CUP?
Thursday 18 October 2007
FOREIGN POLICY
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Simon Hardy .The big man before the big door
A briefing paper published today by Chatham House states that coalition forceshave failed to bring security to Afghanistan because they do not have acoherent strategy for operating in the country.The coalition’s internal cohesion is becoming increasingly fragile as some NATOstates have been less willing to share risks, and resisted sending their troopsin Afghanistan into combat. Insurgents have been able to take advantage of thisweakness, and have sought to influence NATO strategy by targeting individualmember states so as to manipulate public opinion among their home populations.At the same time, the conflict in Afghanistan is becoming increasinglyregional. Insurgents are able to source significant logistical and armamentsupplies from Pakistan. Coalition forces have been unable to stem thesesupplies because the Pakistani side of the border region is beyond theircontrol.The paper concludes that NATO will not be able to control Afghanistan until itdevelops a strategy that integrates counter-insurgency, counterterrorism andstability and reconstruction into operations on the ground.Click here to read Coalition Warfare in Afghanistan: Burden-sharing orDisunity?
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Photo: Ayoub mzeeThe vice president of Uganda spoeaking to his people in the UK
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Photo: Ayoub mzeeUgandans in the Dispora listening to the vice president.In pucture[blk suit and grey shirt] is Mr Sam Lubega Democratic Party Uk
Wednesday 17 October 2007
oliver tambo
WHAT TO WATCH TO DAY ON BEN TV SKY 194 AT 6.00 PM UK TIME:
The Un veiling of Oliver Tambo statue in harringey Borough UK
Today was the unveiling of Oliver Tambo's statute.The event has been organised by Haringey Council in partnership with the South African High Commission, the Friends of Albert Road Recreation Ground (FARRG), Alexandra Park Secondary School and Rhodes Avenue Primary School , to celebrate the borough's association with Mr Tambo, who was President of the ANC from 1967 to 1991.
In 1990 Oliver and Adelaide Tambo received the Freedom of the Borough
in recognition of their contribution to the struggle for freedom in their homeland and the inspiration they had provided for Haringey residents.
Where toilets fly: ETHIOPIA
Tsehaye Merete from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has felt the benefits of a clean latrine, "It is safe for me and my four children and it is private."
Credit: WaterAid / Caroline Irby
In many neighbourhoods the sight of children tossing or kicking balls outside is a common occurrence, but in the impoverished and densely populated slum areas of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, children don't play such games in the street.
In this neighbourhood, the only flying objects are plastic bags of human faeces which residents throw up and away, after using them. Due to an acute shortage of water and sanitation facilities these 'flying toilets' are a common way of disposing of human waste.
As one resident explained, "We don't have a single toilet in our area. If there is one, it is blocked up to its roof. So the most suitable option for us is to do our business into plastic bags and throw them to the road sides when nobody is around."
The stench of the neighbourhood is enough to repel any outsider but for its inhabitants such squalor is a daily reality they cannot escape. As is often the case, children tend to suffer most acutely from these unsanitary conditions and frequent trips to the clinic due to illness are common. As one young resident said, "We don't have anywhere to play. The roads also serve as latrines. It makes us ill and prevents us from having fun. I know children who have died after getting sick from the contamination."
The sorry state of the Addis Ababa slums was recently brought into focus thanks to the efforts of WaterAid and the WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Ethiopia movement, which WaterAid is involved with. As part of their strategy to address the country's water and sanitation needs, the movement organised a field trip for journalists to different sites within the city where they were given the opportunity to speak with slum residents, government officials and WASH representatives alike. In the ensuing discussions a number of observations were made:
1. Water and sanitation problems in the slums are a result of wider economic, political and social circumstances.
2. Although Ethiopia has well defined policy on sanitation and hygiene, problems such as budget mismanagement, a lack of coordination between government departments and a shortage of qualified professionals are rendering such policies ineffective.
3. Current efforts by NGOs to improve sanitation and hygiene are not succeeding due to a lack of coordination with other groups and initiatives.
In a concerted effort to increase access to water and sanitation facilities, WaterAid and its partner organisations are working to overcome these obstacles. Through its citizen engagement programme WaterAid is helping communities map the availability of sanitation facilities in their area so that they can use the information to advocate for improvements in services.
WaterAid has also been trying to increase government capacity and involvement in the sector by actively supporting the national hygiene and sanitation monitoring group and by ensuring that all WaterAid initiatives are linked through local government bodies.
Meanwhile, WASH Ethiopia has taken on the key role of coordinating the sector. Working with other NGOs, the government and communities themselves, the movement is attempting to integrate the efforts of these groups in order to improve access to water and sanitation facilities across the country.
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The Un veiling of Oliver Tambo statue in harringey Borough UK
Today was the unveiling of Oliver Tambo's statute.The event has been organised by Haringey Council in partnership with the South African High Commission, the Friends of Albert Road Recreation Ground (FARRG), Alexandra Park Secondary School and Rhodes Avenue Primary School , to celebrate the borough's association with Mr Tambo, who was President of the ANC from 1967 to 1991.
In 1990 Oliver and Adelaide Tambo received the Freedom of the Borough
in recognition of their contribution to the struggle for freedom in their homeland and the inspiration they had provided for Haringey residents.
Where toilets fly: ETHIOPIA
Tsehaye Merete from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia has felt the benefits of a clean latrine, "It is safe for me and my four children and it is private."
Credit: WaterAid / Caroline Irby
In many neighbourhoods the sight of children tossing or kicking balls outside is a common occurrence, but in the impoverished and densely populated slum areas of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, children don't play such games in the street.
In this neighbourhood, the only flying objects are plastic bags of human faeces which residents throw up and away, after using them. Due to an acute shortage of water and sanitation facilities these 'flying toilets' are a common way of disposing of human waste.
As one resident explained, "We don't have a single toilet in our area. If there is one, it is blocked up to its roof. So the most suitable option for us is to do our business into plastic bags and throw them to the road sides when nobody is around."
The stench of the neighbourhood is enough to repel any outsider but for its inhabitants such squalor is a daily reality they cannot escape. As is often the case, children tend to suffer most acutely from these unsanitary conditions and frequent trips to the clinic due to illness are common. As one young resident said, "We don't have anywhere to play. The roads also serve as latrines. It makes us ill and prevents us from having fun. I know children who have died after getting sick from the contamination."
The sorry state of the Addis Ababa slums was recently brought into focus thanks to the efforts of WaterAid and the WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Ethiopia movement, which WaterAid is involved with. As part of their strategy to address the country's water and sanitation needs, the movement organised a field trip for journalists to different sites within the city where they were given the opportunity to speak with slum residents, government officials and WASH representatives alike. In the ensuing discussions a number of observations were made:
1. Water and sanitation problems in the slums are a result of wider economic, political and social circumstances.
2. Although Ethiopia has well defined policy on sanitation and hygiene, problems such as budget mismanagement, a lack of coordination between government departments and a shortage of qualified professionals are rendering such policies ineffective.
3. Current efforts by NGOs to improve sanitation and hygiene are not succeeding due to a lack of coordination with other groups and initiatives.
In a concerted effort to increase access to water and sanitation facilities, WaterAid and its partner organisations are working to overcome these obstacles. Through its citizen engagement programme WaterAid is helping communities map the availability of sanitation facilities in their area so that they can use the information to advocate for improvements in services.
WaterAid has also been trying to increase government capacity and involvement in the sector by actively supporting the national hygiene and sanitation monitoring group and by ensuring that all WaterAid initiatives are linked through local government bodies.
Meanwhile, WASH Ethiopia has taken on the key role of coordinating the sector. Working with other NGOs, the government and communities themselves, the movement is attempting to integrate the efforts of these groups in order to improve access to water and sanitation facilities across the country.
SPONSOR A CHILD
Sponsor a child through ActionAid and you’ll help a whole community.
One in ten children in the developing world die before their fifth birthday. The diseases they suffer from differ. But the cause is almost always the same. Poverty. ActionAid is working in some of the poorest areas of the world to end this cycle of despair. Child sponsorship helps local communities access safe, clean water, education, healthcare, nutrition, food and a means to generate their own income.
Become a sponsor now and you’ll be helping a child, their family and their whole community. As a child sponsor, you’ll see how much you are helping through photos and messages from the child you sponsor and regular updates from local fieldworkers.
Please sponsor a child today.
Tuesday 16 October 2007
GAB AWARDS
Selection as a Finalist at the GAB Awards 2007
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GAB AWARD is given to number of distinguished sons and daughters of Africa who have contributed to the positive image of the UK African community.
12 October 2007
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Selection as a Finalist at the GAB Awards 2007
It gives us great pleasure to inform you that following the recent
Nominations exercise for the GAB Awards, you have been selected to proceed
to the next stage of the Awards as a Finalist. As you may already be
aware, the GAB Awards is highly coveted and prestigious, and to reach
this stage of the selection process as a Finalist is worthy of
commendation. May we therefore, on behalf of the entire GAB Awards team,
congratulate you for this feat. GAB Awards recipients would be announced on
Sunday October 21 during the event.
The GAB Awards, founded in 1999 by The Trumpet newspaper (Britain's
largest distributed Black newspaper) has attracted the presence of the
likes of Prince Bola Ajibola, Chief & Chief (Mrs) J.K. Randle, Chief &
Chief (Mrs) Oluwole Adeosun, John Fashanu, Rt.Hon. Simon Hughes, Rt. Hon.
Dianne Abbott (both of the British Parliament), William Hague (then
leader of the Conservative Party), Erelu Lola Ayonrinde - two-time Mayor
of the London Borough of Wandsworth; John Bowis (MEP), but to mention a
few.
Previous recipients of the GAB awards include Nelson Mandela, Professor
George Kirya, Henry Annan, Anthonia Okonma of Bad Girls, Cyril Nri of
The Bill, Paralympics medallist Ade Adepitan, Dele Momodu, Ishola Akay
(MBE), Most Rev. Father Olu Abiola (OBE), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Patti
Boulaye, and the late Professor Thomas Adeoye Lambo.
The GAB Awards holds:
On: Sunday 21 October 2007
At: The International Hotel, Marsh Wall, Canary
Wharf, London E14 9SJ
From: 5pm - Midnight
Tickets: Regular Tickets VIP
Tickets
Individual £100
£200
Couple £170
£300
Table of 10 £850
£1500
Corporate Tables £2500 - Designated in Company's / Organisation's
name
May we state for the avoidance of doubt that there are no complimentary
tickets for Finalists as our budget can not accommodate complimentary
tickets for all the Finalists. Please note that tickets must be
purchased in advance of the day. We will also encourage you to invite your
family members, friends and well-wishers to the GAB Awards to join you in
celebrating your achievement.
As a matter of policy, we do not give awards to absentees and would
encourage you to send a representative to the event if you are unable to
attend personally.
Our website www.gabawards.com gives further information about the
event.
Yours truly,
'Femi Okutubo
Founder / CEO Trumpet GAB Awards
SWAHILI DIARIES TV PROMO:
Monday 15 October 2007
KNOW YOUR AMBASSADORS IN THE UK
PHOTO: AYOUB MZEE
The Uganda and South Africa High commissioner's In the UK
Sunday 14 October 2007
The Global information society
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY : UGANDA
“The access and exchange of information allows local enterprises to compete with growing foreign investment and to build home-grown businesses,” the minister said.
HON Nsambu Balintuma MP Minister of state for ICT- Uganda with Ayoub mzee
Photo: Ayoub mzee
“The access and exchange of information allows local enterprises to compete with growing foreign investment and to build home-grown businesses,” the minister said.
HON Nsambu Balintuma MP Minister of state for ICT- Uganda with Ayoub mzee
Photo: Ayoub mzee This minister has been tasked with bringing together the activities of the directorate of Information, the Media Broadcasting Council, the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) and the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U). The ministry is expected to, among other things, spearhead developments aimed to closing the digital divide and eradicate poverty and hunger. This is important as Uganda has established a 5 billion Shillings (US$3,2 million) national data transmission backbone to enhance the country’s domestic fibre-optic network and wireless capability, a cabinet minister has announced as part of the 2007/08 national budget announcement.
Saturday 13 October 2007
KNOW your MP
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Mwalimu Julius Nyerere
There will be a memorial service[prayers] in rememberence of the The Father of the Nation, Mwalimu julius Nyerere at St Ann's Church in London.Nearest Station - St .Pauls stations
Date 14 th Oct 2007
Time: 3.00 pm UK time
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow;I am the diamond glints on snow;I am the sunlight on ripened grain;I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush;I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight;I am the soft star that shines at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry;I am not there, I did not die.
KNOW YOUR MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS
(copyright H.M Government ) HOUSE OF COMMONS -Debating chamber[The floor]
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Mwalimu Julius NyerereThere will be a memorial service[prayers] in rememberence of the The Father of the Nation, Mwalimu julius Nyerere at St Ann's Church in London.Nearest Station - St .Pauls stations
Date 14 th Oct 2007
Time: 3.00 pm UK time
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow;I am the diamond glints on snow;I am the sunlight on ripened grain;I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush;I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight;I am the soft star that shines at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry;I am not there, I did not die.
KNOW YOUR MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS
(copyright H.M Government ) HOUSE OF COMMONS -Debating chamber[The floor]With a looming elections in Britain,Do you know what your MP is up to? Do you know what he does in Parliament and how to contact him?. I have chosen some MPs of areas that i believe have a sizable number of East African residents.For example this is what my area MP has been up to recently in parliament representing me.
MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the average annual cost falling on UK funds has been of running the Governor's residence in each overseas territory over the last five years; how much of each figure was accounted for by (a) rent, (b) other running costs, (c) staffing and (d) entertainment and hospitality; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: British Overseas Territories (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the human rights conventions with which each UK overseas territory is expected to comply.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Reform Treaty (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will ensure that the bill to give effect to the terms of the European Treaty will be drafted in such a way as to ensure that amendments requiring a referendum to be held before the enactment of the bill are within the scope of the bill.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Malawi: Politics and Government (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what selection procedure was used to select the next High Commissioner to Malawi; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Royal Visits (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what official visits are planned for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to countries where Her Majesty the Queen is Head of State in the next 12 months; what estimated proportion of the costs of each visit will be met from (a) United Kingdom funds and (b) host country funds; and if he will make a statement; (2) ...
Written Answers — Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Public Holidays (10 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what measures have been taken to ensure that (a) employers and (b) employees are aware of the changes in statutory holiday entitlements and what the statutory holiday entitlements are, and during what dates, during the transitional period of their introduction.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: British Overseas Territories (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the human rights conventions with which each UK overseas territory is expected to comply.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Reform Treaty (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will ensure that the bill to give effect to the terms of the European Treaty will be drafted in such a way as to ensure that amendments requiring a referendum to be held before the enactment of the bill are within the scope of the bill.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Malawi: Politics and Government (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what selection procedure was used to select the next High Commissioner to Malawi; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Royal Visits (11 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what official visits are planned for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to countries where Her Majesty the Queen is Head of State in the next 12 months; what estimated proportion of the costs of each visit will be met from (a) United Kingdom funds and (b) host country funds; and if he will make a statement; (2) ...
Written Answers — Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Public Holidays (10 Oct 2007)
Andrew MacKinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what measures have been taken to ensure that (a) employers and (b) employees are aware of the changes in statutory holiday entitlements and what the statutory holiday entitlements are, and during what dates, during the transitional period of their introduction.
KNOW Your MP and the Party he/she represents:
Graham Allen Labou Nottingham North
David Amess Con Southend West
Member, Health CommitteeMember, Chairmen's Panel Committee
John Austin
Lab
Erith & Thamesmead
Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee
John Bercow
Con
Buckingham
Member, International Development CommitteeMember, Chairmen's Panel CommitteeMember, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
Clive Betts
Lab
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Member, Finance & Services CommitteeMember, Communities and Local Government Committee
Brian Binley
Con
Northampton South
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)Member, Crossrail Bill CommitteeMember, Trade & Industry Committee
David Blunkett
Lab
Sheffield, Brightside
Julian Brazier
Con
Canterbury
Kevin Brennan
Lab
Cardiff West
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families
James Brokenshire
Con
Hornchurch
Lyn Brown
Lab
West Ham
PPS (Rt Hon John Denham, Secretary of State), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Nick Brown
Lab
Newcastle upon Tyne East & Wallsend
Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household, HM HouseholdMember, Administration Committee
Karen Buck
Lab
Regent's Park & Kensington North
Member, Home Affairs Committee
Bob Ainsworth
Lab
Coventry North East
Member, Selection CommitteeMinister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence
Graham Allen Labou Nottingham North
David Amess Con Southend West
Member, Health CommitteeMember, Chairmen's Panel Committee
John Austin
Lab
Erith & Thamesmead
Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee
John Bercow
Con
Buckingham
Member, International Development CommitteeMember, Chairmen's Panel CommitteeMember, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
Clive Betts
Lab
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Member, Finance & Services CommitteeMember, Communities and Local Government Committee
Brian Binley
Con
Northampton South
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)Member, Crossrail Bill CommitteeMember, Trade & Industry Committee
David Blunkett
Lab
Sheffield, Brightside
Julian Brazier
Con
Canterbury
Kevin Brennan
Lab
Cardiff West
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families
James Brokenshire
Con
Hornchurch
Lyn Brown
Lab
West Ham
PPS (Rt Hon John Denham, Secretary of State), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Nick Brown
Lab
Newcastle upon Tyne East & Wallsend
Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household, HM HouseholdMember, Administration Committee
Karen Buck
Lab
Regent's Park & Kensington North
Member, Home Affairs Committee
Bob Ainsworth
Lab
Coventry North East
Member, Selection CommitteeMinister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence
Diane Abbott
Lab
Hackney North & Stoke Newington
Lab
Hackney North & Stoke Newington
vacancy :Commonwealth secretary general
The seat for the commonwealth secretary general will fall vacant in november at chogm.Dr Mohan Kaul is vying for the seat. Does he need your vote ? No, Why? because the secretary GeneRAL is selected by Heads of Governments of 53 Member states of the commonwealth, behind closed doors.But is he the man for the job?[Read below]:
Photo: Ayoub mzee
"Over the past three months, I have met with over 30 Heads of Government as well as many Ministers and officials, business and community leaders (of 53-member Commonwealth)," he said.
Photo: Ayoub mzee
Photo: Ayoub Mzee
Photo: Ayoub mzee"Over the past three months, I have met with over 30 Heads of Government as well as many Ministers and officials, business and community leaders (of 53-member Commonwealth)," he said.
Photo: Ayoub mzeeUganda president H.E Yoweri Museveni
" The connection bettwen good governence and economic growth is not accidental.The Link bettwen the shared commonwealth principles and economic advancement has been strongly demostrated".He said
The Director General of the commonwealth Business Council Dr Mohan Kaul has anounced that he will be contesting for the post of the commonwealth secretary general this November.
Photo:Ayoub mzee
Photo:Ayoub mzeeDr Mohan Kaul has been Director-General/Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Business Council since its establishment in Edinburgh in October 1997 by the Commonwealth Heads of Governments (CHOGM) to promote trade, investment and private sector involvement in Commonwealth countries.
Over a long career Dr Kaul has been a corporate director, policy adviser to Governments, and a consultant to a number of international agencies, academic institutions and public and private sector organisations. He is a Ph.D graduate from the University of Paris, Sorbonne.
Dr Kaul has shown a commitment in his work, encouraging government reforms and practices of good governance. He was an Adviser to the South African government of President Mandela on reform of the public service and has worked in a number of other countries in advisory and consulting assignments. He has recently published a book on management reforms in government, An Outsider's Inside View, based on his experiences in over twenty countries. He was involved in the establishment of the Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), based in Canada.
As a senior member of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr Kaul encouraged the management and human resource development in public and private sector, including the development and use of Information Technology in the Commonwealth and was responsible for establishment of the Malta based Commonwealth Network for Information Technology (COMNET)
Dr Kaul has served as a UN adviser to the Mala
Over a long career Dr Kaul has been a corporate director, policy adviser to Governments, and a consultant to a number of international agencies, academic institutions and public and private sector organisations. He is a Ph.D graduate from the University of Paris, Sorbonne.
Dr Kaul has shown a commitment in his work, encouraging government reforms and practices of good governance. He was an Adviser to the South African government of President Mandela on reform of the public service and has worked in a number of other countries in advisory and consulting assignments. He has recently published a book on management reforms in government, An Outsider's Inside View, based on his experiences in over twenty countries. He was involved in the establishment of the Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), based in Canada.
As a senior member of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr Kaul encouraged the management and human resource development in public and private sector, including the development and use of Information Technology in the Commonwealth and was responsible for establishment of the Malta based Commonwealth Network for Information Technology (COMNET)
Dr Kaul has served as a UN adviser to the Mala
Photo: Ayoub Mzee
Dr Mohan with Ayoub mzee
Dr Mohan in an interview with me he said:
"one of the key tasks ahead is to change the present image of the Commonwealth and develop the new image which reflects the economic success of member countries on intra-Commonwealth as well as global trade and investment flows." Kaul said, “I expect support from a large number of countries, having been in the Commonwealth for 20 years and working at the international level for 30 years. I have worked with a large number of countries that have very good rapport with me and opinion about me."
Photo: Ayoub mzee
Photo: Ayoub mzeeDr Mohan with Dr Banjoko [Africa recruit Chief]
Kaul will face a triangular fight. The other two candidates in the field are India's official nominee 66-year-old Kamalesh Sharma, currently the High Commissioner to the UK, and Malta's Foreign Minister Michael Frendo
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