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Abir Ibrahim

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Geneva, Switzerland
As seen in: World Economic Forum, Medium, UNICEF, Agenda (World Economic Forum), ThePrint, UNICEF USA, United States Institute of Peace, CNBC Africa, The European Sting, Africa Briefing
Author | Development Economist
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Beyond Crisis: The Economic Power of Preserving Sudan's Memory

Beyond Crisis: The Economic Power of Preserving Sudan's Memory

Medium — There is a silence I remember from the mountains of Kassala, one that arrives just after dusk when the call to prayer settles into the sky and the light softens over the Taka foothills. It's the kind...
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Africa receives only about 2% of global investments in renewable energy - which Europe can help r...

Africa receives only about 2% of global investments in renewable energy - which Europe can help r...

World Economic Forum — Europe needs African raw materials, while Africa needs European investment and expertise in scaling up its economy - it's time to build partnerships that benefit both parties.
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Here's how #Nigeria is tackling the barriers to its green #energy transition

Here's how #Nigeria is tackling the barriers to its green #energy transition

World Economic Forum — The Nigerian government plans to achieve universal energy access by 2030. But the energy transition faces several financial and technical challenges.
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Banana waste upcycling boosts #Uganda's #circular economy

Banana waste upcycling boosts #Uganda's #circular economy

World Economic Forum — Banana waste is becoming a vital economic and environmental opportunity in Uganda, which is developing new industries and technologies for upcycling.
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How businesses can play a peace role in the Sudan war

How businesses can play a peace role in the Sudan war

World Economic Forum — The conflict is affecting supply chains, and interrupting the flow of essential goods from Sudan to several other countries regionally and internationally.
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Business for Results: Expanding strategic engagements with the private sector for children in Sud...

Business for Results: Expanding strategic engagements with the private sector for children in Sud...

UNICEF — UNICEF strategizes to create purposeful partnerships with the private sector
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Four Ways Private Sector Zakat Is Helping Children in Sudan

Four Ways Private Sector Zakat Is Helping Children in Sudan

UNICEF — Generous zakat donations from private companies make a huge impact on children in Sudan. CTC Group supports UNICEF's program across Sudan.
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From Sudan to Capitol Hill

From Sudan to Capitol Hill

UNICEF USA —
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UNICEF and CTC Group Deliver Measurable Solutions to Local Communities in Sudan

UNICEF and CTC Group Deliver Measurable Solutions to Local Communities in Sudan

UNICEF — UNICEF continues to partner with the private sector to promote safe water and clean environments at health facilities in Darfur
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Localizing solutions through inclusion of communities

Localizing solutions through inclusion of communities

UNICEF — UNICEF's Private Partnerships Specialist, reflects on innovative ways to localize solutions through inclusion of communities and the private sector.
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UNICEF USA joins Alpha Kappa Alpha DC Chapters

UNICEF USA joins Alpha Kappa Alpha DC Chapters

UNICEF USA — ​In November 2017, the District of Columbia's Graduate Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.—Xi Omega, Xi Zeta Omega, and Rho Mu Omega—collaborated with UNICEF USA to commemorate UN Day by hosting a panel discussion on the global refugee crisis. The event featured a film screening highlighting various forms of child exploitation worldwide, followed by insights from Ms. Rachel Pittman of UNA-USA, who praised the sorority's commitment to humanitarian causes. Ms. Anne-Marie McGranaghan from UNHCR provided an overview of the challenges faced by over 68.5 million forcibly displaced individuals. Additionally, Ms. Abir Ibrahim, UNICEF USA Representative, shared her personal experiences and emphasized the vital role of youth in addressing humanitarian crises. The collaboration underscored the importance of partnerships in raising awareness and support for vulnerable populations. ​
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How giving forests legal rights can help the fight against climate change

How giving forests legal rights can help the fight against climate change

World Economic Forum — The climate crisis and unsustainable capitalism threaten humanity and nature. A shift from exploitative capitalism to a model harmonized with natural limits is essential. Gabon's forest management exemplifies this, emphasizing legal rights for nature and reimagining capitalism's relationship with ecosystems.
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Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food crisis?

Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food crisis?

World Economic Forum — Sudan could be a breadbasket for its region, but the civil war has put its farming at risk. How can it recover and help address the global food crisis?
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How Africa and Europe together can sow the seeds of the green transition

How Africa and Europe together can sow the seeds of the green transition

CNBC Africa — By Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, and Marushia Gislén, Community Lead, Europe and Eurasia, World Economic Forum The push to accelerate the green and net-zero transition presents both opportunities and significant challenges. For Africa and Europe, achieving a successful transition brings to light the importance of strengthening existing economic ties between the two [...]
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Banana waste upcycling is kick-starting Uganda's circular economy - Africa Briefing

Banana waste upcycling is kick-starting Uganda's circular economy - Africa Briefing

Africa Briefing — UGANDA is the world's second-largest producer and consumer of bananas. India is the first. With a global production value of about 10 million metric tons and banana consumption of almost one kilogram per person, per day, more than 75 percent of Uganda's population relies on bananas as a staple food.
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Uganda is upcycling banana waste into rugs, wigs, vegan leather. India can learn

Uganda is upcycling banana waste into rugs, wigs, vegan leather. India can learn

ThePrint — The banana fiber industry in Uganda creates jobs for the youth through vocational training, skills development, and business incubation.
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The European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialize...

The European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialize...

The European Sting — (Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Uganda is the world's second largest producer and consumer of bananas.
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