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Paesi meno sviluppati, Rodà: fermare criminalità internazionale che specula su deboli

  GINEVRA – Raggiungiamo telefonicamente la segreteria Generale dell’Agenzia UTA (UN) a Doha Eya Essif – Segretario Generale dell’Agenzia delle Città Unite per la Cooperazione Internazionale e leader dell’Arab Women’s Media Network – che ha partecipato alla Quinta Conferenza dei Paesi Meno Sviluppati, durante la quale ha evidenziato che le sfide e i vincoli strutturali che questi paesi devono affrontare si stanno ancora esacerbando, il che li rende quasi incapaci di resistere e raggiungere il livello di una ripresa economica sostenibile, soprattutto dopo la grave recessione globale causata dalla pandemia parallelamente all’incapacità di questi paesi a far fronte agli oneri dei debiti esterni, che sono aumentati in modo significativo, seguiti da obblighi relativi ai servizi del debito che li hanno incatenati e resi paesi fragili di fronte agli shock economici. Eya Essif ha aggiunto nel suo rapporto che la rimozione dei paesi dall’elenco dei paesi meno sviluppati dipende dall’adozione di una serie di nuove misure e di impegni rinnovati e rafforzati da parte di questi paesi e dei loro partner per lo sviluppo, come richiesto, in una prima fase , per definire le proprie priorità nazionali secondo nuovi standard basati principalmente sulla valutazione dell’efficacia dell’attuazione delle politiche e delle strategie in base alle componenti di ciascun paese separatamente, e sulla revisione dei meccanismi di partenariato con le istituzioni di sostegno globale e le banche di sviluppo regionali entro i limiti dei rispettivi mandati e impegni internazionali.   Conclude Essif: “il settore privato, la comunità internazionale, le strutture delle Nazioni Unite, i fondi di sostegno e i circoli accademici sono sufficienti per ottenere una trasformazione strutturale se la base sono disponibili elementi basati sullo sviluppo delle capacità umane per consentire loro di sviluppare capacità Produttività nei settori dell’agricoltura, dell’industria manifatturiera, delle industrie culturali e creative e del settore dei servizi, incluso il turismo, in parallelo con la costruzione e la manutenzione di beni sostenibili e infrastrutture resilienti con l’obiettivo di migliorare la circolazione di beni e servizi, seguito dall’ampliamento dell’accesso all’energia e della possibilità di comunicazione su scala digitale, sfruttando tecnologie emergenti innovative e combattendo ogni tipo di discriminazione”. Rossana Rodà ha anche sottolineato l’importanza della Cooperazione internazionale tra organi governativi e non affinché ci sia una stabilità socio-economica negli Stati. “Fondamentale è intervenire con atteggiamento solidale ma anche con fermezza per bloccare a monte la criminalità internazionale che specula sulle fasce più deboli, vanno tutelati i diritti umani, gli sforzi internazionali concertati basati sul principio dello spirito di solidarietà tra le istituzioni governative competenti. Ci sono guerre che vanno fermate per dare una stabilità economica-sociale mondiale”. In conclusione, il segretario Segretario Generale dell’Agenzia delle Città Unite per la Cooperazione E. Essif ha invitato il Consiglio Direttivo, l’Assemblea Generale, il Consiglio Economico e Sociale delle Nazioni Unite, nonché il forum politico di alto livello sullo sviluppo sostenibile, a dedicare tempo sufficiente per passare dalla fase di discussione delle sfide legate allo sviluppo sostenibile che devono affrontare i Paesi. Il Presidente Rodà sottolinea l’importanza di condividere un programma comune internazionale per fronteggiare le reali necessità dei Paesi in via di sviluppo.

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Globalizzazione e previdenza: UTA apre il convegno di domani

ROMA\ aise\ – Si terrà domani, 31 ottobre, dalle ore 10.00 presso la Camera dei Deputati, nella Sala Matteotti, il convegno internazionale dal titolo “Globalizzazione e previdenza: un punto sulle convenzioni internazionali di previdenza sociale”. Il dibattito sarà aperto dal deputato del Pd eletto in Sud America, Fabio Porta. L’occasione sarà per dibattere su temi afferenti la previdenza ed il cambiamento geopolitico forum organizzato da United Towns Agency For North-South Cooperation (UTA) in collaborazione con Asigitalia Ets e l’Istituto Cooperazione Paesi Esteri, vedrà come relatori il presidente dell’INPS, Gabriele Fava, Tiziana Demma, Luigi Liguori, Liliana Ocmin (CDA ILO), Angela Soccio del Foro di Roma e ospiti internazionali. A moderare il Segretario Generale dell’Istituto Cooperazione Esteri, Gianni Lattanzio. (aise)   

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UTA Advises Govt on Borno flooding, solicits support for victims

The United Towns Agency (UTA),  for North South Cooperation, an international Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on the federal government to be proactive in averting natural disasters in the country, like the flooding in Borno State. It called on individuals, corporate organisations and international bodies to come to the aid of victims of the flood disaster in Borno State. In a press statement signed by the Country-President, Ambassador Abigail Amalaha, the agency sympathised with the victims and Borno State government, advising them to be strong in the gace adversity. While saying that the flood disaster could have been averted if the government had adhered to warning signals and put other proactive measures in place, the UTA Nigeria said that proactive measures should be taken to avert future occurrence. The UTA said that with experts’ reports of cracks in dam’s walls, and erosion taking over embankments, it was “incumbent on the state government to put all measures in place to ensure non-occurrence of similar disaster, whether in the immediate or foreseeable future.” The agency expressed sadness that nearly half of the state capital was affected by the disastrous flood after the Alau Dam, a critical infrastructure designed to regulate water flow and provide irrigation and drinking water, overflowed following heavy rainfall. The UTA Nigeria said: “It is saddening that thousands of houses were buried underwater as the rampaging heavy rainfall swallowed people. Most families lost track of one another, while hundreds of residents lost their homes to the disaster. This is very unfortunate. “It is worrisome that the attendant calamity from the flood disaster includes the destruction of thousands of homes and infrastructures, escape of dangerous animals and reptiles from the Sanda Kyarimi Zoo and the escape of several inmates from the correctional centre in the state.” Lamenting that about 30 persons were killed by the flood, while over 400, 000 residents were displaced, UTA Nigeria called on the federal and state governments as well as relevant agencies “to identify the best ways of assisting the victims, apart from the immediate succor they have put in place.” It also called for a robust response plan that would address not only immediate needs but also long-term recovery and rebuilding strategy for the state. “While we sympathize with the victims, we also call on all well meaning individuals, corporate organisations, international bodies to come to the aid of the victims, as well as the state, not only for their immediate need for survival, but also to avert the eruption of epidemic in the state,” it said.  

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Protest: We recommend dialogue between organizers, FG — UTA

Amid heightened tension across the country over the August 1 nationwide protest, the United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation (UTA) has advocated dialogue between the organizers and the federal government. During a press briefing on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the body acknowledged the hardship being experienced by Nigerians and called on the state and federal government to address the issues bedevilling the nation. In a statement made available to Daily Sun, UTA Country President, Ambassador Abigail Amalaha stated that by pursuing dialogue, a time frame put in place by the government to address the issues can be reached. “While we acknowledge that the federal government is trying to find a lasting and workable solution to the present economic quagmire in the country, we must say that this should go beyond the provision of palliative. “There is an urgent need to put in place wholesome programs and policies that would address food insecurity, security challenges, agitations, and growing disenchantment of Nigerians with the government. “On the planned nationwide protest, we recommend the option of dialogue between the organisers and the federal government. Through dialogue, a time frame can be reached for the impact of the measures so far put in place by the government to be felt”, she said. Speaking further, Amalaha suggested measures the federal government can take to ameliorate the sufferings of the masses. “We want to make some suggestions, which we believe, if considered and implemented, would go a long way in helping Nigeria experience quick socio-economic recovery. “As a matter of urgency, the federal government needs to establish programs that would make the teeming youths of the country actively engaged, like consciously revamping and resuscitating industries, which will lead to massive job creation. “The government should also widen the scope of support for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) so that more youth would benefit and start small businesses. The government should support individuals and organisations that have youth empowerment programs. “To guarantee food security and arrest the rising cost of food items, the government should sustain efforts in boosting agriculture. “The effort can be intensified by making the Bank of Agriculture more active and responsive to farmers and agricultural firms’ needs. The Bank of Agriculture should increase agricultural credit finances and offer to farmers in accordance with its mandate. “Also, the government should ensure that fertilizer and agricultural implements are available at subsidised prices as well as train farmers on off-season farming as well as provide facilities to ensure all-year-round farming. “Part of efforts to boost agriculture and promote economic growth is for the government to address security issues in the country.  It is therefore imperative that the government does everything within its powers to arrest insecurity so that Nigerians would have the confidence to go about their businesses. Security breeds economic growth. “There is a need to cut down on the cost of governance. At a time of economic challenges, the government’s size should be shrinking rather than burgeoning. The federal government should be thinking of merging ministries instead of increasing them. “The government should also find a way of cutting the allowances and perks of office of government officials. The recent offer by members of the House of Representatives to earn half salary for six months, as part of their sacrifice, in an effort to reduce the cost of governance, is a step in the right direction. The executive, both at federal and state levels, should do likewise. “Since education is the bedrock for development, the government, as a matter of urgency, should look into the issue of out-of-school children, enforce tuition-free policy as well as update and upgrade the facilities in all government educational institutions across the country. “The government should also integrate entrepreneurial and vocational training in the curriculum of both secondary and tertiary institutions across the country. The issue of child rights in line with the United Nations charter and that of Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations should also be prioritized by the government,”, she added.

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UTA Nigeria calls for dialogue, advises FG on how to tackle economic challenges

According to the Country President of UTA Nigeria, Princess Abigail Amalaha, through dialogue, pro-protest agitators and government would reach a workable agreement with regards to federal government’s request to be given some time for the benefits of its programmes to manifest. Princess Amalaha, however advised the government to take some measures to solve the prevailing economic difficulties in order to reduce hardship being suffered by the citizenry. The organisation offered some suggestions that could help the government to achieve the desired result. The Country President said: “There is an urgent need to put in place wholesome programs and policies that would address food insecurity, security challenges, agitations, and growing disenchantment of Nigerians with the government. “On the planned nationwide protest, we recommend the option of dialogue between the organisers and the federal government. Through dialogue, time frame can be reached for the impact of the measures so far put in place by the government to be felt. “We want to make some suggestions, which we believe, if considered and implemented, would go a long way in helping Nigeria experience quick socio-economic recovery. “As a matter of urgency, the federal government needs to establish programmes that would make the teeming youths of the country actively engaged, like consciously revamping and resuscitating industries, which will lead to massive job creation. The government should also widen the scope of support for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) so that more youth would benefit and start small businesses. The government should support individuals and organisations that have youth empowerment programmes. “To guarantee food security and arrest the rising cost of food items, the government should sustain efforts in boosting agriculture. “The effort can be intensified by making the Bank of Agriculture more active and responsive to farmers’ and agricultural firms’ needs. The Bank of Agriculture should increase agricultural credit finances and offer to farmers in accordance with its mandate. Also, the government should ensure that fertilizer and agricultural implements are available at subsidised prices as well as train farmers on off-season farming as well as provide facilities to ensure all-year-round farming. “Part of efforts to boost agriculture and promote economic growth is for the government to address security issues in the country. It is, therefore, imperative that the government does everything within its powers to arrest insecurity so that Nigerians would have the confidence to go about their businesses. Security breeds economic growth. “There is a need for cut down on the cost of governance. At a time of economic challenges, the government’s size should be shrinking rather than burgeoning. The federal government should be thinking of merging ministries instead of increasing them. The government should also find a way of cutting the allowances and perks of office of government officials. The recent offer by members of the House of Representatives to earn half salary for six months, as part of their sacrifice, in an effort to reducing cost of governance, is a step in the right direction. The executive, both at federal and state levels, should do likewise. “Since education is the bedrock for development, the government, as a matter of urgency, should look into the issue of out-of-school children, enforce tuition-free policy as well as update and upgrade the facilities in all government educational institutions across the country. The government should also integrate entrepreneurial and vocational training in the curriculum of both secondary and tertiary institutions across the country. The issue of child right in line with the United Nations charter and that of Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations should also be prioritized by the government. “Though the government has introduced various palliative measures through the distribution of grains and various food items across the country, this should just be a stop-gap measure. The government should evolve a more permanent measure to solve the problem of hunger in the land. “While we applaud government for the current increase of the minimum wage of civil servants from N30,000 monthly to N70,000, we hope that there will be sincerity and diligence in implementation and that workers would be paid when due. “We acknowledge that economic challenges are not peculiar to Nigeria. However, we know that the solution to the problem lies in the hands of the leadership. Nigerians are looking up to the leadership to take the country out of the woods.” Identifying the issues in Nigeria, the UTA Nigeria stated: “We have noted the hardship being experienced by Nigerians, arising from economic challenges the country is facing. We have noted the rising cost of food, transportation, medicine, healthcare services, housing, and living generally, exacerbated by the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy and the volatility of the foreign exchange regime. “It is important for us to also point out the hardship being faced by people with disability, who seem to have been neglected in the scheme of things. While the able bodied are complaining of prevalent hardship in the country, the plight of the physically challenged can better be imagined. “We have noted the exodus of Nigerian professionals and the workforce in search of greener pastures abroad. We have noted insecurity across the country, as kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, and sundry crimes are on the rise. We have noted restiveness among the youths, who are the most hit by the ugly situation in the country. We are worried about these.” The UTA Nigeria commended the media for their unflinching support. On its activities since inception two years ago, Princess Amalaha said: “We are happy to say that we had brought the plights of Nigerians in IDP camps to international attention with presentations at UN fora in Geneva and have engaged in advocacy on peace building, unity, and equality across the country.” 0

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August Protest: UTA Nigeria seeks dialogue, proffers solution to economic challenges

Barely 24 hours to the commencement of the scheduled August 1 protest in Nigeria, the United Towns Agency(UTA) Nigeria, a United Nations affiliated non-governmental organization, has called for dialogue between the federal government and organisers of the protest. While addressing the media in Abuja, the nation’s capital on the impending protest called to ensure good governance and to protest against hardship and hunger ravaging the citizens, president of UTA Nigeria, Princes Abigail Amalaha sued for dialogue that can guarantee timelines for the federal government to meet up with the demands of the protesters. Amalaha noted that while the government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is doing everything to address the issues of hardship and hunger in the land, she advised that government should go beyond distribution of handouts in the name of palliatives.UTA Nigeria advised that government should put in place mechanisms that can meaningfully engage Nigerian youths and the unemployed as well as providing enabling environment for private businesses to thrive.   She further tasked the federal government on ensuring that cost of transport, cost of living, availability and reasonable cost of petroleum products are available just as she tasked Nigerians to appreciate government response to their needs as well as trust the government and give it time with specifics to address the concerns.The UTA Nigeria president noted that, “There is an urgent need to put in place wholesome programs and policies that would address food insecurity, security challenges, agitations, and growing disenchantment of Nigerians with the government.   “On the planned nationwide protest; to avoid spill over of violence on the anticipated peaceful protest, we recommend the option of dialogue between the organisers and the federal government. Through dialogue, time frame can be reached for the impact of the measures so far put in place by the government to be felt. “We want to make some suggestions, which we believe, if considered and implemented, would go a long way in helping Nigeria experience quick socio-economic recovery. “As a matter of urgency, the federal government needs to establish programs that would make the teeming youths of the country actively engaged, like consciously revamping and resuscitating industries, which will lead to massive job creation. The government should also widen the scope of support for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) so that more youth would benefit and start small businesses. The government should support individuals and organisations that have youth empowerment programs.   The statement in part reads: “I want to first and foremost thank you all for your continued support of the United Towns Agency, right from when we got the mandate in 2022 for the Nigerian chapter until now. In the last two years that the UTA Nigeria has been in place, we have been contributing our quota to help our country attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to reap the benefits therein. We solicit your continued support in the years ahead. “We are happy to say that we had brought the plights of Nigerians in IDP camps to international attention with presentations at UN fora in Geneva and have engaged in advocacy on peace building, unity, and equality across the country.   “As the country president of UTA Nigeria and a bona fide citizen of Nigeria, I feel obliged today to speak on the current state of our nation in line with my mandate. “We have noted the hardship being experienced by Nigerians, arising from economic challenges the country is facing. We have noted the rising cost of food, transportation, medicine, healthcare services, housing, and living generally, exacerbated by the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy and the volatility of the foreign exchange regime. “We have noted the exodus of Nigerian professionals and the workforce in search of greener pastures abroad. We have noted insecurity across the country, as kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, and sundry crimes are on the rise. We have noted restiveness among the youths, who are the most hit by the ugly situation in the country. We are worried about these. “As patriotic Nigerians, it is incumbent on us to call on the federal and state governments to take measures in addressing these issues. While we acknowledge that the federal government is trying to find a lasting and workable solution to the present economic quagmire in the country, we must say that this should go beyond the provision of palliatives.   As a matter of urgency, the federal government needs to establish programs that would make the teeming youths of the country actively engaged, like consciously revamping and resuscitating industries, which will lead to massive job creation. The government should also widen the scope of support for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) so that more youth would benefit and start small businesses. The government should support individuals and organisations that have youth empowerment programs. To guarantee food security and arrest the rising cost of food items, the government should sustain efforts in boosting agriculture. The effort can be intensified by making the Bank of Agriculture more active and responsive to farmers’ and agricultural firms’ needs. The Bank of Agriculture should increase agricultural credit finances and offer to farmers in accordance with its mandate. Also, the government should ensure that fertilizer and agricultural implements are available at subsidised prices as well as train farmers on off-season farming as well as provide facilities to ensure all-year-round farming. Part of efforts to boost agriculture and promote economic growth is for the government to address security issues in the country. It is therefore imperative that the government does everything within its powers to arrest insecurity so that Nigerians would have the confidence to go about their businesses. Security breeds economic growth. There is a need for cut down on the cost of governance. At a time of economic challenges, government’s size should be shrinking rather than burgeoning. The federal government should be thinking of merging ministries instead of increasing them. The government should also find a way of cutting the allowances and perks

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