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Prices of Raw Materials, Budgetary Earnings and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Côte d’Ivoire
CTA | Knowledge for Development 04 09 2010 In this study, Nguiakam and her co-author evaluated the impact of the fluctuation of international raw material prices on the variability of the Ivory Coast's GDP. She used the Vector Autoregression model on an international data set of primary products and export earnings. Inflation and GDP were selected variables analysed to conform to this instability. The results show that from 1960 to 2005, fluctuations of coffee prices accounted for about 15% of the variability of the total output, and they confirm the Ivory Coast's dependence on raw materials. They also illustrate the need to continue efforts at diversifying the economy – particularly the agricultural sector – and to establish a body to better interpret the world economic environment, in order to anticipate and absorb shocks. Read the booklet with abstracts of all winning papers.
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Development of ‘ENDIISA’ decision support tool for improved feeding of dairy cattle in Uganda
CTA | Knowledge for Development 04 09 2010 Despite existing knowledge and, in some instances, the appropriate use of feed resources, milk production on dairy farms has remained low in the ranges of 2–5 Lcow-1day-1. In her paper, Mubiru argues that this poor performance clearly points to a gap in farmers' knowledge regarding cattle feeding. Since farmers are unable to know the quantities of feeds needed to meet the nutritional requirements of their animals, they were only able to provide 59% and 36% of the required metabolisable energy and crude protein, respectively, to their animals. A mechanism was developed by which farmers could establish adequate feed quantities for their cattle, even when they are combining a variety of feeds. ‘ENDIISA' is the web-based decision support tool that was one of the major outputs of the author’s winning research submission. Read Dr Mubiru and the other papers in the booklet of abstracts of all winning papers.
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2009-10 Africa-wide women and young professionals in science competitions
CTA | Knowledge for Development 04 09 2010 The finals of CTA/FARA/AGRA/RUFORUM/ANAFE/NPCA 2009-2010 Africa-wide science competitions were held in Burkina Faso from 19-20 July 2010 as a side event during the 5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly. The 'Women in science' competition was won by Dr Sarah Lubanga Mubiru of Uganda for her work on the Development of the ‘ENDIISA’ decision support tool for improved feeding of dairy cattle in Uganda. Other winners were Dr Theresia Luvuno Munga of Kenya, Ms Esperance Benedicte Zossou of Benin, Mrs Lalini Unmole of Mauritius and Ms Eunice Wamuyu Githae of Kenya. The Young Professionals Competition was won by Ms Sandrine Nguiakam of Cameroon for her paper on « Cours des matières premières, recettes budgétaires et croissance économique: Cas de la Cote d’Ivoire ». Other winners were Mr Kevin Zowe Mganga of Kenya, Ms Aneeza Soobedar of Mauritius, Dr Robert Kajobe of Uganda, Ms Wendkhoumi Sabine Marie Flore Doamba of Burkina Faso and Mr Michael Kwabena Osei of Ghana. Read the abstracts of the winning papers.
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2009-10 Africa-wide women and young professionals in science competitions
CTA | Knowledge for Development 04 09 2010 The finals of CTA/FARA/AGRA/RUFORUM/ANAFE/NPCA 2009-2010 Africa-wide science competitions were held in Burkina Faso from 19-20 July 2010 as a side event during the 5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly. The 'Women in science' competition was won by Dr Sarah Lubanga Mubiru of Uganda for her work on the Development of the ‘ENDIISA’ decision support tool for improved feeding of dairy cattle in Uganda. Other winners were Dr Theresia Luvuno Munga of Kenya, Ms Esperance Benedicte Zossou of Benin, Mrs Lalini Unmole of Mauritius and Ms Eunice Wamuyu Githae of Kenya. The Young Professionals Competition was won by Ms Sandrine Nguiakam of Cameroon for her paper on « Cours des matières premières, recettes budgétaires et croissance économique: Cas de la Cote d’Ivoire ». Other winners were Mr Kevin Zowe Mganga of Kenya, Ms Aneeza Soobedar of Mauritius, Dr Robert Kajobe of Uganda, Ms Wendkhoumi Sabine Marie Flore Doamba of Burkina Faso and Mr Michael Kwabena Osei of Ghana. Read the booklet of abstracts.
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Pakistan flood data wasted, say critics
SciDev | Latest news 03 09 2010 Scientists have amassed and processed plenty of data on the Pakistan floods, but there are bottlenecks to its use downstream, say scientists.
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'Exciting' new odour sensors found in malaria mosquitoes
SciDev | Latest news 03 09 2010 Scientists have identified new scent receptors in mosquitoes that could help develop more agents to lure, repel and kill the insects.
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Kenya: Woman Researcher Tackles Aflatoxin Poisoning
AllAfrica | S&T 03 09 2010 Despite a bumper harvest of maize just a few months ago, many residents in the eastern part of Kenya are facing hunger and starvation. While granaries in the region may be full, the grain cannot be freely sold, let alone eaten.
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2009-10 Africa-wide women and young professionals in science competitions
CTA | Knowledge for Development 03 09 2010 The finals of CTA/FARA/AGRA/RUFORUM/ANAFE/NPCA 2009-2010 Africa-wide science competitions were held in Burkina Faso from 19-20 July 2010 as a side event during the 5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly. The 'Women in science' competition was won by Dr Sarah Lubanga Mubiru of Uganda for her work on the Development of the ‘ENDIISA’ decision support tool for improved feeding of dairy cattle in Uganda. Other winners were Dr Theresia Luvuno Munga of Kenya, Ms Esperance Benedicte Zossou of Benin, Mrs Lalini Unmole of Mauritius and Ms Eunice Wamuyu Githae of Kenya. The Young Professionals Competition was won by Ms Sandrine Nguiakam of Cameroon for her paper on « Cours des matières premières, recettes budgétaires et croissance économique: Cas de la Cote d’Ivoire ». Other winners were Mr Kevin Zowe Mganga of Kenya, Ms Aneeza Soobedar of Mauritius, Dr Robert Kajobe of Uganda, Ms Wendkhoumi Sabine Marie Flore Doamba of Burkina Faso and Mr Michael Kwabena Osei of Ghana. Read the booklet with abstracts of all winning papers.
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Tanzania: Nation Adopts New Technology to Curb Fuel Adulteration
AllAfrica | S&T 03 09 2010 Tanzania has introduced a new technology which experts tout as the effective solution to the problem of fuel adulteration.
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Tanzania: Push to Protect Environment With Bio-Tech
AllAfrica | S&T 03 09 2010 Scientists have been advised to use biotechnological approaches to revolutionaries agriculture, health, industry, living standards and protect the environment.
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New maize could prepare farmers for climate change
SciDev | Latest news 02 09 2010 Maize productivity could soar with new drought-tolerant maize varieties as adverse climatic changes loom.
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Vaccine proves effective against hepatitis E
SciDev | Latest news 02 09 2010 Clinical trials of a new hepatitis E vaccine, developed in China, suggest it is safe and effective in healthy adults.
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Could self-vaccinating cattle cut disease?
SciDev | Latest news 02 09 2010 Scientists in Malaysia are testing a live vaccine that spreads among cattle, protecting against a devastating disease.
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Angola: Techno-Scientific Events for Over 100 Nurses
AllAfrica | S&T 02 09 2010 At least 160 nurses will attend the first techno-scientific events on health from September 15-16 in Lubango, southern Huila province.
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Indonesia, US team up for biodiversity research centre
SciDev | Latest news 01 09 2010 A centre for Indonesian biodiversity has been set up with funding from the US, as part of a science partnership between the two nations.
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Zambia: African States Must Harness Science - RB
AllAfrica | S&T 01 09 2010 PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has emphasised the need for African countries, especially those in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) grouping, to harness science and technology for them to develop.
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South Africa: Competition to Raise SKA Project Awareness
AllAfrica | S&T 01 09 2010 A competition aimed at raising public awareness about Africa's bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) among high school pupils is to be held by the Department of Science and Technology.
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Maximising Africa's bioenergy potential
SciDev | Latest news 01 09 2010 African bioenergy projects must focus on new technologies and receive stronger political support, says biofuel expert Emile van Zyl.
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Maize disease threatens to devastate East Africa
SciDev | Latest news 01 09 2010 Rough dwarf maize disease, not previously reported in Africa, is devastating crops but there is little money to research it.
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Pakistan's science minister attacks funding cuts
SciDev | Latest news 01 09 2010 Pakistan's science budget has been cut by more than a third compared with last year, with several ministries that fund science affected.
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South Africa: Science, Tech to Expand Job Opportunities
AllAfrica | S&T 31 08 2010 Science and technology is a key enabler in government's efforts in expanding employment opportunities in South Africa, says Minister Naledi Pandor.
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South Africa: Flex Your Science, Tech Muscle to Help Win SKA Bid
AllAfrica | S&T 31 08 2010 South Africans have been urged to help the country win the bid to host the world largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), by highlighting their science and technology strengths.
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Nigeria: NEMA Installs Earth Tremor Monitors
AllAfrica | S&T 31 08 2010 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it has installed earth tremor monitors in Abakaliki and Minna in Ebonyi and Niger states respectively for emergency response against earthquake.
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Tanzania: Exhibition Promotes Science Education
AllAfrica | S&T 31 08 2010 Science is a necessary part of an educational system, something indispensable to students.
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South Africa: Science Centres Strengthen Grass-Root Campaigns
AllAfrica | S&T 31 08 2010 Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says science centres have a crucial role to play in strengthening grass-roots science awareness campaigns.
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