Foreign investments in Africa require local participation ranging from 25% to 40% in development laws.

The government should think in the best interest of the communities and make the country more attractive as an investment destination.

The markets are not very saturated, but the population is constantly growing, making it a nice place to invest.

Investors fear having to give up an average localization percentage of 25%.

South Sudan's investment promotion and requirement laws mandated 80% national workers in any company engaging in the country.

The Government should balance the interests of communities and investors to make the country more attractive as an investment destination.

Companies prioritize profit and community benefits, aiming to create jobs and contribute to development.

African countries need to balance investment needs with local interests to ensure sustainable and beneficial investments.

The African Development Bank (AFDB) plays a critical role in facilitating partnerships between African entities and foreign companies by increasing mechanisms for financing the private sector.

The UK's Growth Gateway facilitates partnerships between African and British businesses by making it easier for African and British businesses to access support to boost two-way trade and investment.

The UK's Growth Gateway has supported projects in Africa, including over £120 million to expand and modernize Ghana’s Kumasi Market and over £40 million to enable Gloucestershire-based Mabey Bridge to secure a contract to build emergency bridges in Ghana.

The African Development Bank noted in early 2022 that Africa’s infrastructure investment gap is estimated at more than USD 100 billion per year, highlighting the need for organizations like the AFDB to address this gap.

The AFDB is also a key player in the African Union’s 55-member African Development Bank Group, which aims to support infrastructure projects and facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies.

The UK’s Growth Gateway has established a partnership in Senegal, demonstrating its role in facilitating two-way trade and investment between African and British companies.

The African Development Bank emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public sector, private companies, banking institutions, and research, as stated in the context of the Global Gateway initiative, which aims to combine strong political and economic elements to build a new partnership with Africa.

The UK’s UKEF support enabled Leicestershire-based construction equipment supplier Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies to secure a deal worth £1.5 million to support road construction in North Tema, Southern Ghana, further illustrating the role of organizations like the UK Growth Gateway in facilitating foreign investment in Africa.

The African Development Bank plays a critical role in addressing the infrastructure investment gap in Africa, with a focus on digital, climate, energy, transport, health, education, and research sectors.

The UK’s Growth Gateway has facilitated investments in various sectors, including clean energy, with a focus on increasing two-way trade and investment between African and British businesses.

The African Development Bank and the UK Growth Gateway are key organizations that facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies, as demonstrated by their support for projects in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

The African Development Bank and the UK Growth Gateway are key organizations that facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies, as demonstrated by their support for projects in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

The African Development Bank and the UK Growth Gateway are key organizations that facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies, as demonstrated by their support for projects in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

Foreign investments in Africa require local participation ranging from 25% to 40% in development laws.

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Content: Japan, Korea and India experience to expand Africa, Taiwan and Africa entrepreneurs association
The “Taiwan-Africa Entrepreneurs Association ”, commissioned by the International Trade Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, attracted more than 130 enterprises interested in exploring the African market. The exhibition and consultation desk at the representative office showed that our company's desire to expand the African market is very hot.
The theme of the event was “The Key to Success for Foreign Investors (Japan, Korea and India) in Expanding Africa ”. The event was addressed by Wang Ximeng, Secretary General of the Foreign Trade Association, Liu William, Deputy Director of the Bureau of International Trade of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Msibi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Swaziland, and Chen Shu-fang, President of the Association of Taiwan Commerce. In addition, Hung Sheng Packaging General Manager Tang Jung-hung, Yi Ho Industrial General Manager Fu Yang-li, and Nam Wei Industrial Strategy Director Yang Wei-han analyze the development opportunities in Africa from their practical experience in the packaging, building materials, and textile industries.
Wang Ximeng, secretary general of the Foreign Trade Association, pointed out that in addition to the competition between Europe, America and China over the layout of the African continent, Japan, South Korea, India and other countries in Asia are committed to increasing investment and economic cooperation in Africa.
There are more than 1.3 million people of Indian descent in Africa, such as in East Africa, where more than 60% of the economic lifeline is controlled by Indians.
In addition, 18 of India's 25 newly established embassies and consulates are located in Africa, and India has become the fifth largest investor in Africa, while Japanese automobile manufacturers Toyota, Nissan, and electrical appliance giant Toshiba have already planted flags in Africa; South Korea's Hyundai, Samsung, LG and other large enterprises have also been stationed in Africa.
Through this event, we hope to help our business people to learn from foreign companies such as Japan, Korea and India, as well as African market leaders, and shorten the path to enter the African market.
Liu, deputy director of the International Trade Bureau, said that in recent years, the global economy has continued to be volatile due to changes in the international situation such as Sino-US trade frictions, global inflation, and the Russian-Ukrainian war, but Africa has shown great resilience during this period.
In addition, foreign direct investment in Africa reached US $45 billion in 2022, which has returned to the pre-epidemic level, indicating that confidence in investment in Africa has gradually recovered. In 2022, the total import and export value of Africa reached a new high in recent years, with imports reaching US $694.5 billion, up 14%, and exports reaching US $661.4 billion, up 19%. It is hoped that through the activities of the association, upstream and downstream companies in various industries can learn from each other and share their experiences, and work together to promote Taiwan-Africa economic and trade relations.
The event will be held in conjunction with AGOA, a major textile manufacturer in South China, and the representative offices of African embassies in Taiwan, Africa-related associations, and import and export banks providing trade and financial services. For more information, please visit africa.taiwantrade.com for more information.

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Africa Investment Forum Announces $32.8 Billion Investment Coordination
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina announced that the forum succeeded in coordinating investment deals for projects in Africa worth $32.8 billion.
At the end of the Africa Investment Forum, Adesina said that the largest deal reached at the African Investment Forum, which was held by default, during the period from 15 to 17 March, amounted to $15.6 billion for the Lagos-Abidjan highway, which connects two major cities in West Africa, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
The 1,200-kilometer highway will consist of four to six lanes and will take about six years to complete, he said.
The projects addressed by the forum touched on the sectors of agriculture, education, energy, climate, health care, minerals, mining and information and communication technology.
Adesina noted that other projects will include the creation of a new medical city in the Senegalese capital of Accra, a fund for health services for low-income populations in South Africa, and two pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms: one in West Africa and the other in Kenya.

Which European countries lead investment in Africa?

The UK's Growth Gateway has supported projects in Africa, including over £120 million to expand and modernize Ghana’s Kumasi Market and over £40 million to enable Gloucestershire-based Mabey Bridge to secure a contract to build emergency bridges in Ghana.

Which European countries lead investment in Africa?

Which countries are actively investing in Africa besides China?

Which countries are preferred FDI destinations in Africa?

The African Development Bank noted in early 2022 that Africa’s infrastructure investment gap is estimated at more than USD 100 billion per year, highlighting the need for organizations like the AFDB to address this gap.

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Content: « Money » monitors the forecasts of economic analysts for foreign investment flows in the current year
A number of them predicted it would reach $10 billion.
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Wael Ziadeh: The Russian-Ukrainian war is an opportunity for the Egyptian stock exchange to attract more capital
Esraa Ahmed: Clean energy, infrastructure and digital financial services are the most attractive sectors
Hani Geneina: Companies should be encouraged to reinvest their profits instead of transferring them to parent entities abroad
Naaman Khaled: Most of the money will come from Gulf markets
The Egyptian government aims to increase foreign direct investment flows, especially the Gulf, in the local market in the coming period, in light of the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the global and local economies, and a number of analysts and macroeconomic experts estimated the value of these investments to reach $10 billion, driven by various factors, including the decline in the stock prices of companies on the stock exchange, and the exchange rate of the pound against the dollar.
The latest report issued by UNCTAD in June on the volume of foreign investment flows in 15 African countries last year showed that Egypt ranked second in the list, recording the volume of flows about 5.122 billion dollars compared to 5.852 billion in 2020 compared to 9.010 billion in 2019.
South Africa came first last year with a 1,235% jump in investment inflows of $40.889 billion compared to $3.062 billion in 2020 and $5.125 billion in 2019.
Wael Ziadeh, founder and CEO of Zela Capital, said that the Russian-Ukrainian war had negatively affected foreign direct investment flows in the world, while inter-state assistance had increased to counter the negative consequences of the war.
He explained to Al-Mal that these negative effects included the exit of investment flows from some emerging countries, which led to the impact of their trade balance, especially as their imports of food and oil more than their exports, for example Turkey and many European countries, as well as Sri Lanka.
On the other hand, the war represents a positive area for these countries, especially in activating the stock market sector, he said, adding that in this context, the Egyptian Exchange has opportunities to attract more foreign investments in the coming period.
He predicted that Egypt will take no more than six months to recover its trade balance once the war is over, as the prices of petroleum products and food will fall rapidly, as they rose rapidly after the outbreak of the war.
The objectives of the Egyptian government published in July 2021 in the second and final review report of the Credit Standby Arrangement Program signed with the International Monetary Fund, amounting to about $5.4 billion, indicated that the percentage of net foreign direct investments of GDP will rise to 2.5% in the current fiscal year compared to 2% in the last fiscal year, adding that it recorded 1.4% in the fiscal year 2021 / 2020, 2% in 2019 and 2.6% in 2019. / 2018.
These targets pointed out that the proportion of net foreign direct investment will jump to 3% of GDP in the fiscal year 2025 / 2024 compared to 2.9% in 2023 / 2024.
The government also expected in the report to increase the volume of foreign direct investment flows in the local market to about 11.7 billion in the current fiscal year against 8.6 billion dollars in the last fiscal year 2022 / 2021 to rise to 14.9 billion in the next fiscal year (2023 / 2024) and 16.5 billion in 2025 / 2024.
According to the Central Bank of Egypt ’ s forecasts issued in its statistical bulletin for May, the proportion of net foreign direct investment in GDP declined to about 1.3% in the fiscal year 2020 / 2021 compared to 2% in the fiscal year 2019 / 2020, adding that it was 2.7% in the fiscal year 2018 / 2019 and 3.1% in the year 2017 / 2018.
Economist Hani Geneina predicted that the value of net foreign direct investments in the local market will exceed 10 billion dollars in the coming period, due to several different factors, including the decline in the prices of shares of companies in the stock exchange and the exchange rate of the pound against the dollar.
However, Egypt was the second largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the African continent, he said, adding that recent pledges from Gulf countries to invest about $22 billion in various sectors will boost foreign direct investment in the future.
The number of new green projects in Egypt has more than tripled to $5.6 billion, according to the UNCTAD report, pointing out that for example, the UAE real estate company Reportage announced a real estate project worth $1.5 billion.
According to the report, the volume of foreign direct investment flows to North Africa declined by 5% to $9.3 billion last year.
Geneina told Al-Mal that the flows of foreign direct investments to the markets are divided into three types, the first is the acquisition of one company on another by more than 10%, pointing out that this investment happened last fiscal year, such as the acquisition of the UAE Holding “ADQ ” on several Egyptian companies, pointing out the importance of this type of investment, but it is not very useful in the list of foreign investments.
This type of rapid investment is encouraged by the decline in both stock prices on the stock exchange and the exchange rate of the pound against the dollar, as well as the recent government stimulus measures that included the implementation of the state ownership document.
The document of state ownership announced by the government in mid-June revealed the most prominent sectors that will witness the stabilization or reduction of government investments (while allowing the participation of the private sector), a number of activities in the transport, education, mining, real estate, electricity, telecommunications and sports sectors.
Geneina said that the second type of flows is the reinvestment of a foreign company present in the market for its profits again, pointing out that this type is classified in the balance of payments as foreign direct investments.
He added that the most prominent local sectors that will go to this type of investment is oil and gas, due to the high value of its profits achieved last fiscal year, and will therefore reinvest its large financial surpluses during the current fiscal year.
He pointed out that the third type of investment is the most difficult, which is the establishment of a new company or project from the beginning, and the employment of new workers, pointing out that for example, Dana Gas announced that it will expand its operations implemented in the local market.
This area is likely to witness an increase during the current fiscal year, especially in the oil and gas sectors and related sectors, namely petrochemicals and fertilizers, especially by Gulf investments in light of the features announced recently by the government, namely the state ownership document, the gold license, as well as the large financial surpluses they have, which motivates them to invest in the local market.
In mid-May, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced a number of concessions on the industrial sector, most notably the issuance of the golden license for some projects, pointing out that it will be granted once and include three areas as a start, namely green hydrogen, electric car manufacturing and infrastructure, seawater desalination projects and renewable energy.
Geneina stressed the importance of the government encouraging foreign companies to reinvest their profits in the local market instead of transferring them to parent companies abroad by providing incentives to urge them to take this step.
According to the latest UNCTAD report, Mozambique ranked third in the list of foreign investment flows to 15 African countries last year, and its inflows rose by 68% to $5.102 billion compared to $3.035 billion in 2020, while it recorded 2.212 billion in 2019.
Nigeria ranked fourth on the list, attracting inflows of 4.844 billion over the past year, an increase of 103 percent from the previous year, the data added, adding that it recorded 2.385 billion in 2020 and 2.305 billion in 2019.
Ethiopia followed in fifth place, and foreign direct investment inflows increased last year by 79% to $4.259 billion compared to $2.381 billion in 2020.
In the sixth place came « Congo » with the volume of flows of $3.691 billion, a decline of 8% from its value in 2020, and recorded 4.016 billion dollars, followed by Ghana in the seventh place in the list and increased flows by 39% to reach 2.614 billion dollars during 2021 compared to 1.876 billion in 2020.
According to data from the UNCTAD list, foreign direct investment flows in Senegal jumped by 21% to 2.232 billion against 1.846 billion dollars in the previous comparison period.
According to the report, the value of flows to Morocco increased by 52% last year to $2.153 billion, and a major international financing deal was announced there, a $20 billion construction project for a 3,800km transmission line to the UK with a capacity of 3.6 gigawatts, sponsored by English company Xlinks.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked 10th on the list, with investments up 14% to $1.870 billion compared to $1.647 billion in 2020.
Gabon came in eleventh place, with direct investment flows falling by 5% last year to record 1.635 billion dollars compared to 1.717 billion in 2020, followed by Uganda, with flows rising by 31% to 1.142 billion dollars compared to 874 million in 2020.
Tanzania ranked 13th, with foreign investment up 35 percent in 2021 to $922 million compared to $685 million in 2020.
According to the bulletin, investment flows in Algeria decreased by 24% last year to $870 million compared to $1.143 million in 2020, pointing to the decline of investments in Tunisia to $660 million compared to $652 million in 2020 to be ranked 15th.
Esraa Ahmed, a macro-economic analyst at the investment bank “Ahly Pharos ”, agrees with Geneina ’ s opinion as she expects the volume of net foreign direct investment in Egypt to rise to about $10 billion during the current fiscal year (2022 / 2023), up from levels that will not exceed $7 billion in the fiscal year ending 2021 / 2022.
She added that this rise is driven by the Gulf investment flows that have been announced recently, and the acquisition deals that we see are witnessing activity during the current period.
There are other factors that may prevent net foreign direct investment from rising to larger numbers in the near future due to the continuation of the war in Ukraine and its repercussions on the global economy.
According to Ahmed, these factors are the economic situation of the European Union, which is an important partner for Egypt in terms of trade and investment, in addition to the general reluctance globally to risk starting new projects, and the prevailing outlook for emerging markets and the risks of their currencies.
On the sectors that may witness foreign inflows during the coming period, she said that the most prominent of them are clean energy, new infrastructure driven by the expansion of the state in this field, in addition to digital financial services, and some branches of manufacturing industries.
For his part, Numan Khalid, a macro-economic analyst at Arqaam Capital, said that the current circumstances in the world prevent the possibility of predicting the volume of foreign direct investment flows in the local market during the coming period.
He added that most of the investments come from the Gulf market, especially from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, pointing out that these two countries have benefited greatly from the recent increases in oil prices, and thus have a great financial solvency through which to invest in surrounding countries, especially in Egypt, which is one of their target markets.
He pointed out that health, hotels, real estate and the financial sector will witness an increase in the volume of investment flows to them during the coming period.
During his participation in the Qatar Economic Forum last June, the Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, looked forward to increasing the volume of Gulf investments with the transformation of their deposits in Egypt into real investments that benefit from the promising development opportunities available in various fields.

The AFDB is also a key player in the African Union’s 55-member African Development Bank Group, which aims to support infrastructure projects and facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies.

The UK’s Growth Gateway has established a partnership in Senegal, demonstrating its role in facilitating two-way trade and investment between African and British companies.

Which European countries lead investment in Africa?

Which countries are actively investing in Africa besides China?

The African Development Bank emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public sector, private companies, banking institutions, and research, as stated in the context of the Global Gateway initiative, which aims to combine strong political and economic elements to build a new partnership with Africa.

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Tanzania is fast becoming one of the best investment destinations in the world

  • The number of registered projects in Tanzania increased by 128%, in February.
  • A total of 41 projects were registered across the country.
  • e 7,370 jobs expected from the new projects portray a 493% increase over those created by projects registered in February 2022.

Tanzania's pro-business stance, perpetrated by the President of the country, Samia Suluhu Hassan is sending a positive message to investors, who are increasingly choosing Tanzania as their preferred investment destination, with the number of registered projects increasing by 128%, according to the most recent data.

The aforementioned data which was released by the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) shows that in February 2023, a total of 41 projects were registered across the country. This represents a 128%increase compared to 18 projects that were registered in February 2022.

Projects registered in February 2023 had a total value of $339.2 million (over Sh780 billion) and were expected to create 7,370 jobs. This reflects a 347% growth over the $75.9 million in capital estimated to be pumped into the country's economy in February 2022.

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Likewise, the 7,370 jobs expected from the new projects portray a 493% increase over those created by projects registered in February 2022.

The TIC executive director Gilead Teri noted via the TIC’s Monthly Investment Bulletin for February 2023 that through President Samia’s initiative to simplify business license registration, coupled with her devotion to growing the investment portfolio of the country, Tanzania has been able to become the attractive investment destination it is in her young tenure so far.

He stated, “apart from devoting considerable attention to supporting investors, the administration of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has streamlined licenses and permits procedures through implementing the Blueprint for Regulatory Reforms.”

He also noted that the government has increased its use of automation in compliance processes in recent months. It has also rationalized institutions to reduce duplication and simplified the process of acquiring land for investment purposes.

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President Hassan recently moved the investment docket from the Ministry of Industry and Trade to the President's Office in an effort to further transform Tanzania's investment landscape.

Additionally, the value of capital expected to be invested has increased by 413%, rising from $66 million in January to $339 million in February of this year.

Transportation remained the most capital-intensive sector, followed by agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and commercial buildings. Transportation emerged as the leading sector in attracting investment in February 2023, with projects worth $156.17 million.

In February 2023, it accounted for 46% of the total value of projects registered. Agriculture came in second with $90.20 million, accounting for 27%, while manufacturing received $53.68 million, accounting for 15.8%.

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Tourism projects were valued at $29.02 million, while commercial buildings brought in $10.15 million, representing 9% and 3% of the total.

Manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture emerged as the top three leading sectors in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs).

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African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina announced that the forum was successful in coordinating investment deals for projects in Africa worth $32.8 billion.
At the end of the Africa Investment Forum, Adesina said that the largest deal reached at the African Investment Forum, which was held by default, during the period from 15 to 17 March, amounted to $15.6 billion for the Lagos-Abidjan highway, which connects two major cities in West Africa, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
The 1,200-kilometer highway will consist of four to six lanes and will take about six years to complete, he said.
The projects addressed by the forum touched on the sectors of agriculture, education, energy, climate, health care, minerals, mining and information and communication technology.
Adesina noted that other projects will include the creation of a new medical city in the Senegalese capital of Accra, a fund for health services for low-income populations in South Africa, and two platforms for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products: one in West Africa and the other in Kenya.
These projects are part of the bank ’ s response to COVID-19.
The forum was originally scheduled for late last year in the Ivorian capital Abidjan, but was postponed due to an increase in the number of Omicron cases.
Adesina said: “Through the African Investment Forum, we aim to offset some of the decline in investments that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, where“ project funding decreased by about 49%, affecting infrastructure. ”
The AfDB sees its focus on infrastructure as boosting intra-African trade, which today accounts for only about 15% of the continent ’ s total trade, as investment flows are set to help accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to be fully operational in 2030, to include a market of 1.2 billion people with a GDP of $2.5 trillion.
The African Export-Import Bank is also developing a system that will enable the transfer of funds between African countries instead of settling payments through US and European banks, an initiative that is expected to save the continent $5 billion in annual transaction costs.
“We have no choice but to make the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) operational as soon as possible. ”
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The African Development Bank plays a critical role in addressing the infrastructure investment gap in Africa, with a focus on digital, climate, energy, transport, health, education, and research sectors.

The UK’s Growth Gateway has facilitated investments in various sectors, including clean energy, with a focus on increasing two-way trade and investment between African and British businesses.

Which European countries lead investment in Africa?

Which countries are actively investing in Africa besides China?

The African Development Bank and the UK Growth Gateway are key organizations that facilitate partnerships between African entities and foreign companies, as demonstrated by their support for projects in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

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UK boosts support for African construction trade

21 Jan UK Export Finance has more than trebled its investment in Africa in the last year and has introduced a new tool to encourage trade.

Support for markets in Africa has increased from approximately £600m in 2018-19 to over £2.3bn in 2020-21. Supported construction projects include the widening of the Douala Road from two to six lanes in Cameroon, supporting the trade route from the capital Yaounde to the port at Douala.

The UK held the second Africa Investment Conference yesterday (20th January) to boost economic cooperation with African nations, particularly greener, climate-friendly projects.

It has also launched the Growth Gateway - a digital tool to link African and British businesses to UK Government trade, finance and investment services and opportunities. The service is designed to provide practical online support to businesses in Africa that want to export to and invest in the UK, and businesses in the UK that want to export to and invest in Africa, backed up by a team of trade and investment specialists.

Secretary of state for international trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, hosted the one-day virtual event, which aimed to unlock millions of pounds of new investment, especially in clean energy industries in both the UK and across Africa.

Trevelyan said: “Two years on from the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, the UK’s ambition to be Africa’s investment partner of choice has never been stronger.

“The continent has huge economic potential and our continued partnership will help businesses capitalise on investment opportunities, supporting high value jobs and boost enterprise in every part of the UK.

“This year’s conference focuses on the importance of resilient, sustainable investment to support Africa as it pivots towards a more environmentally-friendly growth trajectory, and I look forward to working with leaders from the continent as they continue on this path to a greener future.”

Minister for investment Gerry Grimstone said: “At the first UK-Africa Investment Summit, the Prime Minister stated his intention to make the UK Africa’s investment partner of choice.

“This year's conference is a key part of that legacy, bringing our business communities together to make the case for a closer investment partnership with a renewed focus on sustainability and clean growth.”

Minister for Africa Vicky Ford said: “The UK is deepening our economic ties with countries across Africa. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to bring British and African businesses together to unlock millions of pounds of new investment, especially in clean energy industries in both the UK and across Africa.

There is so much more that the UK and African countries can do together. Growth Gateway will m“ake it easier than ever for African and British businesses to access the support they need to boost two-way trade and investment.”

Last year’s virtual conference was attended by over 2,800 delegates from over 40 African countries and across the UK.

New projects in Africa supported by UKEF in 2021 included:

  • Over £120m worth of support to expand and modernise Ghana’s Kumasi Market, the largest market in West Africa visited by 800,000 people per day;
  • Over £40m in support enabled Gloucestershire-based Mabey Bridge to secure a contract to build and export 87 emergency bridges in Ghana for areas impacted by flooding;
  • UKEF support enabled Leicestershire based construction equipment supplier Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies to secure a deal worth £1.5m to support road construction in North Tema, Southern Ghana;
  • UKEF support also enabled Northern Irish SME Tesab Engineering to win a deal worth £1m to supply manufacturing and industrial equipment to support construction projects in Ghana;
  • £236m of support for the construction of six new hospitals across Cote D'Ivoire, UKEF’s largest ever loan in francophone Africa;
  • support worth £105m for the rehabilitation and reinforcement of two existing roads in Cote D'Ivoire, and the construction of four bridges to improve trade links with neighbouring countries Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Burkina Faso;
  • UKEF support in the Ivory Coast enabled Dints International to win a contract worth €10m to supply the equipment needed for the construction of five high priority road networks in the Côte d'Ivoire;
  • In Egypt,  £1.2bn worth of support for the construction of two electric monorails supporting sustainable transport in Cairo, the largest amount of financing UKEF has provided on an overseas infrastructure project;
  • In Cameroon, £115m-worth of support will improve trade links by widening the Douala Road from two to six lanes. The project will support the crucial trade route from the port at Douala, to the capital Yaoundé as well as to landlocked neighbours Chad and the Central African Republic;
  • Northern Irish manufacturing company CDE Global won a multi-million-pound contract to expand production capacities at a sand wet processing quarry in Oueslatia, Central Tunisia with UKEF support.

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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla said that talking about the exploitation of energy in the African continent should include energy of all kinds and integration, especially as the African continent has various natural resources that can be exploited to diversify the appropriate energy mix that meets the needs of the continent's peoples while reducing emissions.
This came during the session “Moving Forward in Support of Low-Carbon Development Pathways in Africa and Developing Countries ” during the Day of Decarbonization at the Cop27 Climate Summit.
With regard to the development of the energy sector in African countries, the minister pointed to the Egyptian experience in transforming the challenges of the energy sector over 7 years into success stories based on the state ’ s provision of the appropriate investment climate to attract new investments and build confidence in investment in Egypt with international partners, which led to balanced partnerships with international energy partners.
He added that international partnerships in Africa will allow the transfer of technology and link local partners to it, stressing the importance of building a good work system in all fields such as oil, gas, electricity and renewable energy.
He pointed to the importance of African countries providing incentives to partners because some policies do not include the necessary incentives to attract investments and we must attract them to our countries and allow the participation of the private sector, Al-Mulla concluded that there are great challenges but we have the advantages in Africa to build our future through cooperation and partnership to prosper the continent.
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina praised the Egyptian effort in organizing the conference, pointing out that the African Bank is committed to providing $5 million in new and renewable energy projects where Africa owns 45% of the renewable energy in the world, which makes it eligible to establish giant solar energy projects. He cited the experience of Kenya, where we managed to attract large investments of up to 21 billion dollars in the field of energy, whether oil, gas or new and renewable energy in a short time because we paved the way and worked to change policies and renewable energy represents 85% of the investments in the field of energy and we also use natural gas.
Egyptian industries are promising industries that can catch up with China, but they need to increase funding and encourage investment, and we should focus on the African market in directing industrial activities to achieve the best use of natural resources, especially relying on clean energy.
Helmet von Stroff, CEO of Siemens Middle East, said that this year ’ s conference provided an opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities towards decarbonization and finding sustainable solutions, stressing the importance of supporting African countries towards a low-carbon economy and providing the necessary technical support, especially for developing countries.
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Diaa Rashwan: The New Republic is an Inspiring Model for the People of Africa
Thank you for reading the news about Dia Rashwan: The New Republic is an inspiring model for the people of Africa and now with the details
The Egyptian role for the African continent continues through Egypt's regional and international weight to defend the interests of the continent and the rights of its peoples at the global level, in various international forums and within specialized organizations, to recognize the rights of the continent's peoples in development, security, peace and progress and protection from the effects of climate change and the effects of political fluctuations and global conflicts that affect them from time to time.
This came in the opening of the new issue of the periodical "African Horizons" issued by the State Information Service.
In recent years, Egypt has provided more than an inspiring model for African countries, the first model was the will of the Egyptian people to get rid of chaos and instability, achieve security and political stability, re-establish the state and build institutions, and the other model witnessed and interested by a number of African countries is the model of combating terrorism and confronting terrorism. He lost it and broke its thorn, thanks to the sacrifices and efforts of all the organs of the Egyptian state and the solidarity of the people and its cohesion with its leadership.
On the other hand, Rashwan said that the Egyptian economic reform program and comprehensive development efforts, with attention to the first categories of protection and rebuilding the infrastructure of the Egyptian economy with its vital components, was another model for African countries that have gone through similar circumstances and need to be inspired by these lessons.
He added that Egypt is currently witnessing a new phase of "renewing political life" through the measures issued by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Egyptian Family Iftar, foremost of which is the launch of a comprehensive national dialogue on the priorities of national action, which received a wide response from all political currents that believe in the state and trust its constitution and institutions. The future of Egypt has a role for all its children.
A strong, capable, civil and democratic state that is rising to the future with steady steps and opens its doors to its young people to contribute to building their future.
Rashwan pointed out that this model of political renewal is a case that many African countries need as an example to be followed in light of the conditions suffered by many African countries and peoples, which are undergoing transitional stages that require national alignment to protect the entities of their countries and move forward on the path of the future and development.
He pointed out that “Afro-Horizons ” is a quarterly scientific periodical that aims to follow up the most prominent and important African issues in various political, strategic and economic fields. It is published in three languages: Arabic, English and French. It is edited by Abdel Muti Abu Zeid, external media consultant at the Authority, and editorial advisor Dr. Mahmoud Abou El-Enein, professor at the Faculty of African Studies, Cairo University. African embassies in Egypt, our media offices abroad, and all those interested in African affairs.
The new issue of the journal included a file entitled "International Partnerships with the African Continent", which focused on the motives and results of international partnerships with Africa, then presented an analytical description of about 13 international partnerships with the continent, the oldest of which was the Franco-African partnership launched in 1972, the most recent of which was the Russian partnership with Africa, which was held its first conference in 2019. Sisi held its seventh session in Brussels in February 2022.
The file also included a study on the political and strategic dimensions of international partnerships with the African continent, and another on the economic dimensions of these partnerships, and finally touched on the patterns of foreign aid to African countries, while providing a reading on the mechanisms and motives for these patterns. The process of economic integration between Egypt and Sudan after 2011 to 2021.
This issue also followed developments in a number of hot spots in Africa such as the developments in Burkina Faso and their impact on the security of the Sahel region in light of the French withdrawal, in addition to the debate on the dimensions of international counter-terrorism approaches in Africa with a comparative vision between France and the United States.
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Content: Ina Opperman
Business Journalist
3 minute read
26 Feb 2023
10:00 am

Largest 4-day week trial results good news for future of work

Ina Opperman

Will a 4-day workweek work? It seems that employees and employers are happy.

The results of the world’s largest 4-day week trial is good news for the future of work, with new research showing that these results are largely in line with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the benefits of reduced-hour, output-focused working.

The pilot programme conducted in the UK by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, the UK’s 4-Day Week Campaign and think tank Autonomy, guided over 60 companies and almost 3 000 workers through a six-month trial of a 4-day week, with no loss of pay for workers.

This brings the global campaign’s total number of completed pilot participants to 91 companies and approximately 3 500 employees. Lead researcher, professor Juliet Schor of Boston College, says overall results show that almost every organisation will stick to a 4-day week after the trial, with 91% definitely continuing or planning to continue and another 4% leaning towards continuing. Only 4% of participants are definitely not continuing.

Participating companies rated their overall experience of the trials at an average of 8.5/10, with business productivity and business performance each scoring 7.5/10. Revenue increased by 35% over the trial periods when compared to similar periods from the previous year, while hiring increased and absenteeism decreased.

ALSO READ: 28 SA companies to implement 4-day work week on 1 March

Improved employee wellbeing and health

During the trial it was also found that the health and wellbeing of employees also improved, with significant increases observed in physical and mental health, time spent exercising and overall life and job satisfaction. Rates of stress, burnout and fatigue all decreased along with problems with sleep.

Even the environmental outcomes were encouraging, with commuting time falling across the full sample by a half hour per week.

Schor says she observed an encouraging consistency in the data, with results largely steady across workplaces of varying sizes, demonstrating this is an innovation which works for many types of organisations.

“There are also some interesting differences. We found that employees in non-profits and professional services had a larger average increase in time spent exercising, while those in construction and manufacturing enjoyed the largest reductions in burnout and sleep problems.”

Behavioural scientist and new CEO of 4-Day Week Global, Dr Dale Whelehan, explained the sample produced interesting differences in gender outcomes. “While men and women benefit from a 4-day week, women’s experience is generally better for burnout, life and job satisfaction, mental health and reduced commuting time.”

ALSO READ: 4-day work week pilot so successful, all participating companies sticking to it

4-day workweek also balances home tasks

Encouragingly, the research also showed that the burden of non-work duties appears to be balancing out, with more men taking on a greater share of housework and childcare.

Co-founder and MD of 4-Day Week Global, Charlotte Lockhart, says her team is delighted to be expanding the arguments in favour of a 4-day week with this new world-class academic research. “We look forward to adding our Australasian pilot results to this data set in the coming weeks and our European, South African, Brazilian and North American results in the coming months.”

4-Day Week Global was founded in New Zealand by entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Andrew Barnes and Charlotte Lockhart, following the world-renowned success of their pioneering trial of the 4-day week in Perpetual Guardian.

Their approach is based on the 100-80-100™ model designed by Lockhart alongside the Perpetual Guardian trial in 2018. That means 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to deliver 100% of the output.

4-Day Week Global’s ambition is to make a 4-day week the new default and reduced working time the new standard.


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The mention of Estonia's Elisa company comes from Document 2, so.

The global trend toward a 4-day workweek is supported by empirical evidence from large-scale trials, with over 60 companies and 3,000 workers participating in a UK-based trial.

Researchers found that 91% of participants plan to continue the 4-day workweek, with only 4% opposing it, indicating strong organizational commitment to this model.

Participating companies rated their experience of the trials at an average of 8.5/10, with business productivity and performance each scoring 7.5/10.

Revenue increased by 35% over the trial periods compared to similar periods in the previous year, while hiring increased and absenteeism decreased.

Employee well-being improved significantly, with reductions in stress, burnout, and fatigue, along with increases in physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction.

The trial also showed environmental benefits, with commuting time falling by an average of 30 minutes per week.

A 4-day workweek trial in Estonia’s Elisa technology department resulted in increased productivity and positive outcomes, with the model becoming a permanent summer mode for IT teams.

Clear communication and measurable goals are essential for successful implementation, as outlined by experts like Joosep Põllumäe.

Employers and employees must align expectations, including understanding whether the extra day off is free or for study, and defining who can be disturbed on the fifth day.

Establishing clear rules of engagement, such as work flexibility and responsibilities, is crucial for minimizing confusion during a 4-day workweek transition.

Companies must track productivity, employee well-being, and business outcomes using defined KPIs, such as revenue growth, absenteeism rates, and health metrics.

The trial demonstrated that a 4-day workweek can work for various organizational sizes, suggesting its adaptability to different industries and workplace cultures.

Gender outcomes varied in the trial, with women experiencing larger increases in exercise time and smaller reductions in burnout compared to men.

The success of a 4-day workweek depends on measurable work organization, as noted by Joosep Põllumäe, who emphasized the importance of accurate measurements.

Global evidence supports the benefits of a 4-day workweek, with consistent positive outcomes across different workplace sizes and industries.

The UK trial’s results align with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the viability of reducing working hours without compromising productivity or output.

Companies can evaluate the impact of a 4-day workweek on productivity and employee well-being by analyzing metrics such as revenue growth, absenteeism, and stress levels.

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Content: Manager of an Estonian company about a four-day work week: experience shows that it is doable
Over time, more innovative ways of working begin to penetrate the Estonian work culture.
Today, the most attention is paid to the shortened working week: for example, a four-day working week or a six-hour working day.
These approaches seem exciting to many, but the fear that they will negatively affect the organization of work, often becomes an obstacle in their implementation in practice.
Elisa manager Joosep Põllumäe noted that while the fear of innovative working methods is understandable, with the right organizational culture, proper pre-planning and strong support systems, confusion resulting from overtraining can be avoided in most cases.
For example, a four-week workweek has been successfully tested twice in Elisa ’ s technology department, which has more than 200 employees.
From now on, it will become a permanent summer mode for IT teams.
“If in recent decades everyone has known that there are forty hours a week to do work, and you can ask for help from colleagues every day from nine to five, then one day off can be a real shock, ” he said.
You just need to know which problem areas to focus on. ”
According to Põllumäe, in order for the introduction of new ways of working to go as smoothly as possible, it is first of all important to focus on establishing clear rules of the game, clear communication and the most accurate measurements.
Expectations should converge
Working four days a week, one weekday is free for the employee.
However, the details associated with this basic thesis may vary from company to company.
Therefore, according to Põllumäe, it is important that all parties involved in the organization of work understand these details equally.
For example, you should establish whether the day off is completely free, or it will be a day of study, a day of concentration or something else.
It is also important to determine who can be disturbed on the fifth day and on what issues, what changes will be made to the organization of work in the remaining four days, so that the work continues to be carried out.
“Employees need to clearly understand what is expected of them and what means are at their disposal to achieve their goals – whether they can cancel meetings, refuse additional tasks, work more from home.
Similarly, employers need to understand what employees expect.
For example, if a four-day work week includes one completely free day, you need to understand that employees do not want to be covered with working letters on this day, ” Põllumäe said.
Work must be measurable
Since expectations of attainable results do not decrease when working hours are shortened, one of the secrets to the success of the new organization of work is clear measurements and a concrete understanding of when the work is done.
According to Põllumäe, the more abstract someone ’ s role or the wider the range of tasks, the more likely it is that some important topics will go unnoticed, or people will always feel that they have to do more, and therefore will not dare to take a day off.
“Employees usually want to exceed expectations.
Try to do as much as possible in five working days.
However, if the employer suddenly allows an employee to take a day off in the case of work performed, then without clear measurements, it is difficult for some employees to understand whether they have completed their tasks or not, - he explained. - That is why very clear measurements are important - thing X should be developed within a month, analysis Y should be completed within a quarter, no "ticket" should "hang" longer than Z days. "
The better people understand their expectations, the better they can plan their work and deliver results in less time.
Communication is important
Since no team or branch of a company operates in a vacuum, clear communication and listening to feedback are also critical to implementing innovative work practices.
For example, departments ordering work from the development department should understand that one day a week from the development department should not wait for answers.
The sales team should know that marketing will not launch new ads on a certain day, and management should understand that one day a week should not expect quick reports from employees.
“If everyone knows how others work, they adjust their work accordingly.
Knowing that the data sphere teams are not working on Friday, the necessary data will be requested on Thursday, he explained. – It is also important to ask for constant feedback – if it begins to seem that the absence of someone from the team is causing real damage to the business, or customers begin to feel their absence, something needs to be adjusted, for example, to change the day when they are absent, or alternate absent employees to always provide some cover. ”
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The mention of Estonia's Elisa company comes from Document 2, so.

The global trend toward a 4-day workweek is supported by empirical evidence from large-scale trials, with over 60 companies and 3,000 workers participating in a UK-based trial.

Title:

Content: Ina Opperman
Business Journalist
3 minute read
26 Feb 2023
10:00 am

Largest 4-day week trial results good news for future of work

Ina Opperman

Will a 4-day workweek work? It seems that employees and employers are happy.

The results of the world’s largest 4-day week trial is good news for the future of work, with new research showing that these results are largely in line with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the benefits of reduced-hour, output-focused working.

The pilot programme conducted in the UK by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, the UK’s 4-Day Week Campaign and think tank Autonomy, guided over 60 companies and almost 3 000 workers through a six-month trial of a 4-day week, with no loss of pay for workers.

This brings the global campaign’s total number of completed pilot participants to 91 companies and approximately 3 500 employees. Lead researcher, professor Juliet Schor of Boston College, says overall results show that almost every organisation will stick to a 4-day week after the trial, with 91% definitely continuing or planning to continue and another 4% leaning towards continuing. Only 4% of participants are definitely not continuing.

Participating companies rated their overall experience of the trials at an average of 8.5/10, with business productivity and business performance each scoring 7.5/10. Revenue increased by 35% over the trial periods when compared to similar periods from the previous year, while hiring increased and absenteeism decreased.

ALSO READ: 28 SA companies to implement 4-day work week on 1 March

Improved employee wellbeing and health

During the trial it was also found that the health and wellbeing of employees also improved, with significant increases observed in physical and mental health, time spent exercising and overall life and job satisfaction. Rates of stress, burnout and fatigue all decreased along with problems with sleep.

Even the environmental outcomes were encouraging, with commuting time falling across the full sample by a half hour per week.

Schor says she observed an encouraging consistency in the data, with results largely steady across workplaces of varying sizes, demonstrating this is an innovation which works for many types of organisations.

“There are also some interesting differences. We found that employees in non-profits and professional services had a larger average increase in time spent exercising, while those in construction and manufacturing enjoyed the largest reductions in burnout and sleep problems.”

Behavioural scientist and new CEO of 4-Day Week Global, Dr Dale Whelehan, explained the sample produced interesting differences in gender outcomes. “While men and women benefit from a 4-day week, women’s experience is generally better for burnout, life and job satisfaction, mental health and reduced commuting time.”

ALSO READ: 4-day work week pilot so successful, all participating companies sticking to it

4-day workweek also balances home tasks

Encouragingly, the research also showed that the burden of non-work duties appears to be balancing out, with more men taking on a greater share of housework and childcare.

Co-founder and MD of 4-Day Week Global, Charlotte Lockhart, says her team is delighted to be expanding the arguments in favour of a 4-day week with this new world-class academic research. “We look forward to adding our Australasian pilot results to this data set in the coming weeks and our European, South African, Brazilian and North American results in the coming months.”

4-Day Week Global was founded in New Zealand by entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Andrew Barnes and Charlotte Lockhart, following the world-renowned success of their pioneering trial of the 4-day week in Perpetual Guardian.

Their approach is based on the 100-80-100™ model designed by Lockhart alongside the Perpetual Guardian trial in 2018. That means 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to deliver 100% of the output.

4-Day Week Global’s ambition is to make a 4-day week the new default and reduced working time the new standard.

Researchers found that 91% of participants plan to continue the 4-day workweek, with only 4% opposing it, indicating strong organizational commitment to this model.

Participating companies rated their experience of the trials at an average of 8.5/10, with business productivity and performance each scoring 7.5/10.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in productivity
Increase in work quality indicators

Revenue increased by 35% over the trial periods compared to similar periods in the previous year, while hiring increased and absenteeism decreased.

How much did some companies' revenue increaseby implementing 4-day workweek?

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in productivity
Increase in work quality indicators

Employee well-being improved significantly, with reductions in stress, burnout, and fatigue, along with increases in physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What did a survey on 4-day workweek conducted in Hong Kong show?

61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

The trial also showed environmental benefits, with commuting time falling by an average of 30 minutes per week.

A 4-day workweek trial in Estonia’s Elisa technology department resulted in increased productivity and positive outcomes, with the model becoming a permanent summer mode for IT teams.

Clear communication and measurable goals are essential for successful implementation, as outlined by experts like Joosep Põllumäe.

Employers and employees must align expectations, including understanding whether the extra day off is free or for study, and defining who can be disturbed on the fifth day.

Establishing clear rules of engagement, such as work flexibility and responsibilities, is crucial for minimizing confusion during a 4-day workweek transition.

Companies must track productivity, employee well-being, and business outcomes using defined KPIs, such as revenue growth, absenteeism rates, and health metrics.

The trial demonstrated that a 4-day workweek can work for various organizational sizes, suggesting its adaptability to different industries and workplace cultures.

Gender outcomes varied in the trial, with women experiencing larger increases in exercise time and smaller reductions in burnout compared to men.

The success of a 4-day workweek depends on measurable work organization, as noted by Joosep Põllumäe, who emphasized the importance of accurate measurements.

Global evidence supports the benefits of a 4-day workweek, with consistent positive outcomes across different workplace sizes and industries.

The UK trial’s results align with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the viability of reducing working hours without compromising productivity or output.

Companies can evaluate the impact of a 4-day workweek on productivity and employee well-being by analyzing metrics such as revenue growth, absenteeism, and stress levels.

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in productivity
Increase in work quality indicators


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The importance of medical supervision in biohacking practices cannot be overstated, as individuals should not attempt to modify their bodies without expert oversight.

A case study of Lepht Anonym highlights the potential dangers of DIY biohacking, as he experienced a painful incident while using a device on his arm.

The incident resulted in a hole opening in the device, causing a large amount of a viscous substance to leak out.

This emphasizes the importance of medical professionals being involved in biohacking practices, as the health and safety of individuals are at stake.

The biohacking movement has the potential to integrate into mainstream medicine, with experts advocating for its incorporation.

However, the absence of reliable scientific data from clinical research on biohacking is a concern, as it can lead to unsafe practices.

Individuals who want to engage in biohacking practices should prioritize safety and consult with medical professionals.

Medical supervision can help ensure that biohacking practices are effective and safe, minimizing potential risks to health.

Biohacking is a practice involving lifestyle changes to optimize health and longevity, with a focus on evidence-based methods.

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Content: Biohacking is a controversial practice, but Lepht Anonym accepts its risks. More than once he has ended up in the ER, leaving doctors perplexed by inserting chips and even boxes with connectors into his body.

Centuries ago, when a doctor wanted to try a new vaccine or a new drug that he had created … he tested it on himself. Many died while developing new medicines.

Some biohackers they see themselves as those pioneering doctors of the Middle Ages: they test on their own body biotechnologies that aspire to improve the human being, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition, to achieve the desired happiness. And some have also died trying.

The biohacking, also known by the name of DIY biology or DIYbio, has as purpose improve our human condition making nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone. You have more information on this card:

From its origins, Humanity pursues immortality and eternal youth. Biohacking seeks to improve our human condition with cybernetic implants. We explain who biohackers are, and why chips are installed inside the body.

Biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines and other mechanisms with the aim of overcoming physical and intellectual limits.

There is an ethical branch o legal of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, for example chips under the skin.

But another trend is committed to not setting limits, even at the cost of putting your health at risk. Its objective is to defeat all diseases, aging and even death, with the help of technology. Then we will stop being human to become transhumans.

A first step towards posthumanism, where Humanity could dispense with its own body and live eternally as data in a neurological network.

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Within these biohackers, grinders they are the most extreme version. It is the case of Lepht Anonym, a British biohacker that, as he tells us Business Insider, more than 50 chips, antennas and other devices have been implanted in the body.

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As only professionals can use anesthesia, all Lepht Anonym implants have been inserted into your body by volunteers, to live. Your goal is “improve our quality of life through technology“.

Lepth explains on his blog that inserts its own chips because “there is no other easy way to do it. I will not wait for someone with a research laboratory to endorse this search.“.

The first chip that this biohacker was implanted under the skin, it allowed pay in stores simply by touching the card reader.

It was also implanted some magnets under the fingers, which detected external sensors to feel the distance between hands and objects. This could help blind people to move without hitting obstacles.

Hackers and the computer world are increasingly present in television fictions. Surely at the moment we can think of a series that deals with these topics, but if you can only think of one or two, we have selected a few about hackers that we find interesting.

His latest experiment, last year, has been his most troublesome. A box several centimeters long, with antennas, USB storage and connectors, was inserted under the arm. All went well until he hit his arm in a taxi, and began to swell. He had to go to the emergency room:

There the doctors told me that I was fatal, that they did not understand why I had put a box in my arm“.

In the end, he gave up: “They kept insisting that I take it off. I let them do it because they discovered that a hole had opened in one corner of the device and a large amount of a viscous substance was coming out“.

After that incident, Lepht Anonym has not updated his blog again.

The biohacking it is a practice that is just beginning. But without a doubt, it will go further. There are already medical biohackers, and the goal is to incorporate this branch of technology into medicine.

Put it in the hands of experts, because people’s health is at stake.

The importance of medical supervision in biohacking practices cannot be overstated, as individuals should not attempt to modify their bodies without expert oversight.

A case study of Lepht Anonym highlights the potential dangers of DIY biohacking, as he experienced a painful incident while using a device on his arm.

The incident resulted in a hole opening in the device, causing a large amount of a viscous substance to leak out.

This emphasizes the importance of medical professionals being involved in biohacking practices, as the health and safety of individuals are at stake.

The biohacking movement has the potential to integrate into mainstream medicine, with experts advocating for its incorporation.

However, the absence of reliable scientific data from clinical research on biohacking is a concern, as it can lead to unsafe practices.

Is there clinical evidence for benefits of short intermittent fasting methods?

Clinical evidence for fasting as long as seven days is not yet available.

Individuals who want to engage in biohacking practices should prioritize safety and consult with medical professionals.

Medical supervision can help ensure that biohacking practices are effective and safe, minimizing potential risks to health.


Biohacking is a practice involving lifestyle changes to optimize health and longevity, with a focus on evidence-based methods.

The importance of medical supervision in biohacking practices cannot be overstated, as individuals should not attempt to modify their bodies without expert oversight.

A case study of Lepht Anonym highlights the potential dangers of DIY biohacking, as he experienced a painful incident while using a device on his arm.

The incident resulted in a hole opening in the device, causing a large amount of a viscous substance to leak out.

This emphasizes the importance of medical professionals being involved in biohacking practices, as the health and safety of individuals are at stake.

The biohacking movement has the potential to integrate into mainstream medicine, with experts advocating for its incorporation.

However, the absence of reliable scientific data from clinical research on biohacking is a concern, as it can lead to unsafe practices.

Individuals who want to engage in biohacking practices should prioritize safety and consult with medical professionals.

Medical supervision can help ensure that biohacking practices are effective and safe, minimizing potential risks to health.

Biohacking is a practice involving lifestyle changes to optimize health and longevity, with a focus on evidence-based methods.

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Content: Biohacking is a controversial practice, but Lepht Anonym accepts its risks. More than once he has ended up in the ER, leaving doctors perplexed by inserting chips and even boxes with connectors into his body.

Centuries ago, when a doctor wanted to try a new vaccine or a new drug that he had created … he tested it on himself. Many died while developing new medicines.

Some biohackers they see themselves as those pioneering doctors of the Middle Ages: they test on their own body biotechnologies that aspire to improve the human being, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition, to achieve the desired happiness. And some have also died trying.

The biohacking, also known by the name of DIY biology or DIYbio, has as purpose improve our human condition making nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone. You have more information on this card:

From its origins, Humanity pursues immortality and eternal youth. Biohacking seeks to improve our human condition with cybernetic implants. We explain who biohackers are, and why chips are installed inside the body.

Biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines and other mechanisms with the aim of overcoming physical and intellectual limits.

There is an ethical branch o legal of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, for example chips under the skin.

But another trend is committed to not setting limits, even at the cost of putting your health at risk. Its objective is to defeat all diseases, aging and even death, with the help of technology. Then we will stop being human to become transhumans.

A first step towards posthumanism, where Humanity could dispense with its own body and live eternally as data in a neurological network.

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Within these biohackers, grinders they are the most extreme version. It is the case of Lepht Anonym, a British biohacker that, as he tells us Business Insider, more than 50 chips, antennas and other devices have been implanted in the body.

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As only professionals can use anesthesia, all Lepht Anonym implants have been inserted into your body by volunteers, to live. Your goal is “improve our quality of life through technology“.

Lepth explains on his blog that inserts its own chips because “there is no other easy way to do it. I will not wait for someone with a research laboratory to endorse this search.“.

The first chip that this biohacker was implanted under the skin, it allowed pay in stores simply by touching the card reader.

It was also implanted some magnets under the fingers, which detected external sensors to feel the distance between hands and objects. This could help blind people to move without hitting obstacles.

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His latest experiment, last year, has been his most troublesome. A box several centimeters long, with antennas, USB storage and connectors, was inserted under the arm. All went well until he hit his arm in a taxi, and began to swell. He had to go to the emergency room:

There the doctors told me that I was fatal, that they did not understand why I had put a box in my arm“.

In the end, he gave up: “They kept insisting that I take it off. I let them do it because they discovered that a hole had opened in one corner of the device and a large amount of a viscous substance was coming out“.

After that incident, Lepht Anonym has not updated his blog again.

The biohacking it is a practice that is just beginning. But without a doubt, it will go further. There are already medical biohackers, and the goal is to incorporate this branch of technology into medicine.

Put it in the hands of experts, because people’s health is at stake.

The importance of medical supervision in biohacking practices cannot be overstated, as individuals should not attempt to modify their bodies without expert oversight.

A case study of Lepht Anonym highlights the potential dangers of DIY biohacking, as he experienced a painful incident while using a device on his arm.

The incident resulted in a hole opening in the device, causing a large amount of a viscous substance to leak out.

This emphasizes the importance of medical professionals being involved in biohacking practices, as the health and safety of individuals are at stake.

The biohacking movement has the potential to integrate into mainstream medicine, with experts advocating for its incorporation.

However, the absence of reliable scientific data from clinical research on biohacking is a concern, as it can lead to unsafe practices.

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Individuals who want to engage in biohacking practices should prioritize safety and consult with medical professionals.

Medical supervision can help ensure that biohacking practices are effective and safe, minimizing potential risks to health.


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The Hagia Sophia reconversion into a mosque in 2020 sparked controversy due to its historical role as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Concerns about cultural and religious diversity in Istanbul have emerged, potentially affecting tourism and local businesses.

Tour guides face challenges in addressing the reconversion’s impact on their business, as non-Muslim tourists may be deterred.

Tourist behavior has shifted, with visitors adopting more respectful, guided approaches due to restricted access and prayer zones.

Self-guided or audio-guided tours are increasingly preferred to avoid disrupting worshippers, as physical guides may no longer accompany visitors through corridors.

Fees and separate entrances for worshippers and tourists are expected to boost demand for informational materials and multimedia resources like earphones.

Guides may need to emphasize the site’s UNESCO status and shared cultural significance while providing historical and religious context.

The focus on prayer could shift tourism toward cultural and educational experiences, requiring guides to address sensitive topics with balance.

Restricted interior access may redirect tourists to alternative attractions or educational programs in Istanbul.

Changes in entry protocols, such as separate entrances, may influence tourists to opt for private or scheduled visits.

Tour guides will need strategies to manage questions about the reconversion, highlighting its historical, cultural, and religious dimensions.

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The Hagia Sophia reconversion into a mosque in 2020 sparked controversy due to its historical role as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The project for the Hagia Sophia mosque was closest to the heart of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – but it was also the project that drew international criticism.
In the summer of 2020, Erdogan restored Hagia Sophia to be a mosque after it was originally a church, converted into an Ottoman mosque, converted into a museum.
At the time, Erdogan assured citizens that entry fees would be abolished, adding that the cultural edifice would remain open to everyone – Muslims or non-Muslims alike.
There will be another major change from January 15, with access to the Hagia Sophia restricted and visitors will have to pay fees again.
Turkish Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Arsoy hopes this will improve coexistence between religious and tourist visitors.
Arsoy said recently that tourist visitors are making noise and disrupting calm and prayer.
Until recently, visitors and worshippers were allowed to enter the interior of Hagia Sophia together, with barriers and signs keeping a certain distance between them.
However, from now on, worshippers and tourists will be introduced through different entrances.
Although worshippers can use the same entrances as before, tourists will be guided through an upstairs hallway.
According to Arsoy, tour guides will not be allowed to accompany visitors through the corridors, and earphones will be used instead.
“Our priority there is prayer, ” Arsoy said, noting that the building is a world cultural heritage site and should therefore remain open to all visitors around the world.
Zuleiha Duman, 29, who returned to Istanbul from Germany to see Hagia Sophia after it was converted into a mosque, said she found it taking away.
Welcoming the new rules, she said: “As long as the entrance fee isn ’ t too high, I think it ’ s acceptable. ”
“Why shouldn ’ t Turkey and the government take advantage of this place?
These funds can be channeled to preserve more religious places. ”
Hagia Sophia has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of Istanbul ’ s history since 1985.
Built by Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia was the largest place of worship in Christianity for nearly a thousand years, it was the main church during the Byzantine Empire, and from the seventh century, the emperor was crowned inside.
After the Ottomans entered Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1453, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.
On the orders of the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the building was converted into a museum in 1934 until the summer of 2020.
Hagia Sophia is as symbolically important to Orthodox Christians around the world as St. Peter ’ s Basilica is to Catholics.
After the building was converted into a mosque, criticism poured in from the Greek Orthodox Church.
The UNESCO Foundation also criticized the decision without consultation.
For Erdogan, turning the place into a mosque was his “childhood dream, ” as he himself said, and pleasing to religious voters.
A few external changes were made at the time, for example, a green carpet was placed above the marble floor.
It seems clear that all these things did not detract from the popularity of this teacher.
According to official statistics, some 13.6 million people visited the Hagia Sophia landmark in 2022, not all of them from Europe.
The number of visitors from Indonesia in particular has risen, Hagia Sophia Imam Binyamin Topoglu told Turkey ’ s Anadolu news agency in 2023.
The amount of the fees has not yet been determined.
Tourism Minister Ersoy says the proceeds will be spent on cultural assets, for excavation or preservation of monuments such as the Hagia Sophia.
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Served as the central church of Byzantine Christianity,

Who was angered by the reconversion of Hagia Sophia in July 2020?

Concerns about cultural and religious diversity in Istanbul have emerged, potentially affecting tourism and local businesses.

Tour guides face challenges in addressing the reconversion’s impact on their business, as non-Muslim tourists may be deterred.

Tourist behavior has shifted, with visitors adopting more respectful, guided approaches due to restricted access and prayer zones.

Self-guided or audio-guided tours are increasingly preferred to avoid disrupting worshippers, as physical guides may no longer accompany visitors through corridors.

Fees and separate entrances for worshippers and tourists are expected to boost demand for informational materials and multimedia resources like earphones.

Guides may need to emphasize the site’s UNESCO status and shared cultural significance while providing historical and religious context.

The focus on prayer could shift tourism toward cultural and educational experiences, requiring guides to address sensitive topics with balance.

Restricted interior access may redirect tourists to alternative attractions or educational programs in Istanbul.

Changes in entry protocols, such as separate entrances, may influence tourists to opt for private or scheduled visits.

Tour guides will need strategies to manage questions about the reconversion, highlighting its historical, cultural, and religious dimensions.