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Ailing Algerian president appears on TV
Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has made a rare television appearance from his hospital bed in France, following a stroke last month. The video shown on Wednesday of the 76-year-old Bouteflika was designed to stem rampant rumours in the capital Algiers and in Paris that he had been totally incapacitated, or worse.Viewers saw Bouteflika…
Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has made a rare television appearance from his hospital bed in France, following a stroke last month. The video shown on Wednesday of the 76-year-old Bouteflika was designed to stem rampant rumours in the capital Algiers and in Paris that he had been totally incapacitated, or worse.Viewers saw Bouteflika…
Nelson Mandela: South Africa welcomes 'progress'
South Africa's government is pleased that ex-President Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment in hospital, it said in a statement. The cabinet wished Mr Mandela, widely regarded as the father of the nation, a speedy recovery, the statement added.The 94 year old is spending his sixth day in a Pretoria hospital suffering from a recurrent…
South Africa's government is pleased that ex-President Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment in hospital, it said in a statement. The cabinet wished Mr Mandela, widely regarded as the father of the nation, a speedy recovery, the statement added.The 94 year old is spending his sixth day in a Pretoria hospital suffering from a recurrent…
The mobile banking game-changer in Ethiopia
New regulations will bring m-banking to Ethiopian consumers, but limits on the companies involved and how transactions must be managed could slow growth. On 1 January 2013, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued a long-awaited directive that allows transaction-based mobile banking for the country's unbanked citizens.Four major players – Commercial…
New regulations will bring m-banking to Ethiopian consumers, but limits on the companies involved and how transactions must be managed could slow growth. On 1 January 2013, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued a long-awaited directive that allows transaction-based mobile banking for the country's unbanked citizens.Four major players – Commercial…
AfDB Governors Announce Bank’s Return to Abidjan
The Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and of the African Development Fund (ADF) announced the return of the AfDB to its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, during the Bank's Annual Meetings held in Marrakech (Morocco) from 27th to 31st May 2013. This decision follows the approval of…
The Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and of the African Development Fund (ADF) announced the return of the AfDB to its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, during the Bank's Annual Meetings held in Marrakech (Morocco) from 27th to 31st May 2013. This decision follows the approval of…
Ghana ex-airport official Adelaquaye faces US drug charges
The ex-security chief at Ghana's international airport has been charged in the US with conspiring to smuggle Afghan heroin to New York. Solomon Adelaquaye was arrested with two Nigerians and a Colombian in May following a joint US-Ghanaian investigation, officials said.West Africa is a major hub for drugs smuggled from Latin America and Asia to…
The ex-security chief at Ghana's international airport has been charged in the US with conspiring to smuggle Afghan heroin to New York. Solomon Adelaquaye was arrested with two Nigerians and a Colombian in May following a joint US-Ghanaian investigation, officials said.West Africa is a major hub for drugs smuggled from Latin America and Asia to…
Kenya: Free Maternity must reduce deaths.
Although Kenya has budgeted Sh8 billion for free maternity and prenatal care to mothers giving birth in public health institutions, the country must do more to arrest the high number of maternal and prenatal fatalities. Newly appointed Health Secretary James Macharia inspected the largest maternal hospital in East and Central Africa at Pumwani to deliver…
Although Kenya has budgeted Sh8 billion for free maternity and prenatal care to mothers giving birth in public health institutions, the country must do more to arrest the high number of maternal and prenatal fatalities. Newly appointed Health Secretary James Macharia inspected the largest maternal hospital in East and Central Africa at Pumwani to deliver…
Uganda's Daily Monitor reopens after police closure
Uganda's Daily Monitor newspaper has reopened after being shut down by the authorities for more than a week. The privately owned paper was closed after publishing a letter alleging that President Yoweri Museveni was grooming his son to succeed him.The letter, purporting to be from an army general, said those who opposed this risked assassination.…
Uganda's Daily Monitor newspaper has reopened after being shut down by the authorities for more than a week. The privately owned paper was closed after publishing a letter alleging that President Yoweri Museveni was grooming his son to succeed him.The letter, purporting to be from an army general, said those who opposed this risked assassination.…
Angolan Independents Make One Million
Angola's private indigenous companies (homegrown independents) produced slightly over a million barrels of oil from mainly shallow water fields, in the first quarter of 2013. The companies hold equity in 13 acreages in Angola, of which six are producing, even though marginal. These six tracts produced a total of 5,861,516 Barrels of Oil in the…
Angola's private indigenous companies (homegrown independents) produced slightly over a million barrels of oil from mainly shallow water fields, in the first quarter of 2013. The companies hold equity in 13 acreages in Angola, of which six are producing, even though marginal. These six tracts produced a total of 5,861,516 Barrels of Oil in the…
Boko Haram denies losing Nigeria battle
The Boko Haram armed group has claimed that a military offensive launched against it by the Nigerian military is failing. "My fellow brethren from all over the world I assure you that we are strong, hale and hearty since they launched this assault on us following the state of emergency declaration," Abubakar Shekau, the group's leader, said…
The Boko Haram armed group has claimed that a military offensive launched against it by the Nigerian military is failing. "My fellow brethren from all over the world I assure you that we are strong, hale and hearty since they launched this assault on us following the state of emergency declaration," Abubakar Shekau, the group's leader, said…
Kenya launches universal HPV vaccine access to youths
As the world celebrates the Cervical Cancer Week, Kenya has taken a leap of faith by launching universal distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, expected to treat cervical cancer- the most dangerous disease among womenfolk worldwide. Tuesdays launch in Kitui County is good news to Kenyan women, who like most African countries, die annually…
As the world celebrates the Cervical Cancer Week, Kenya has taken a leap of faith by launching universal distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, expected to treat cervical cancer- the most dangerous disease among womenfolk worldwide. Tuesdays launch in Kitui County is good news to Kenyan women, who like most African countries, die annually…
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CULTURE
TOURISM
A tool for development in poverty reduction:TOURISM
In a global context
According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), the positive trend in worldwide tourism
Experienced over the years has continued, with international tourist arrivals growing on average by 8% per year.
International tourist arrivals grew by more than 10% to an all-time record of 763 million, according to the WTO World Tourism Barometer towards 2010.
What is of particular significance is that the upward trend is occurring in all regions:
Asia and the Pacific (9%);
Africa (+12%)
The Americas (+11%)
The WTO regards the short-medium- and long-term tourism market as positive overall, with no foreseeable major constraints and it is favourable despite current economic scenario.
Most major source markets and destinations are already gearing up for a busy period perhaps, in the knowledge that “there is still a significant amount of pending demand across the world”
Most beautiful and breath taking scenes in Africa and The Caribbean remain undiscovered.
This is why Africa and The Caribbean should position themselves to benefit from the growing demand on Tourism to increase their market share.
Economic considerations
The upswing in worldwide tourism can only mean good news on the economic front in small, tourism dependent countries, given the direct relationship between the growth of international tourism arrivals and Growth of economic output as measured in GDP.
There seem to be a direct correlation between economic growth, investments and tourism.
For example, in years when world economic growth exceeds 4%, the growth of tourism volume tends to be higher.
When growth falls below 2%, tourism growth tends to be lower.
Over the years international tourism receipts have accounted for approximately 6% of worldwide goods and exports.
It is,therefore, imperative that we assist these countries to identify sectors with growth potential i.e.sectors where they can be competitive and also increase their market share to enhance growth.
Cultural Tourism and Investment should beas a matter of priority, to help sustainable development and as part of long termpoverty reduction strategy.
Tourism is the only sector which has a direct impact on its people.
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“OBE TV captures breath taking scenery and beauty through our lenses”
As part of OBE TV’s strategy in the promotion of Tourism, we have embarked on sustained Tourism programmes on our networks. OBE TV is working in conjunction with Africa, The Caribbean, The Middle East, The Americas and The Far East to showcase their beautiful touristic sites to over 90 million homes across the world.
As part of the campaign drive OBE TV invites all sectors of the hospitality industry to work jointly with us for this promotional exercise.
To get involved and showcase your program or company email now