The Swedish government is introducing tax breaks on repairs to everything from bicycles to washing machines so it will no longer make sense to throw out old or broken items and buy new ones. Sweden's ruling Social Democrat and Green party coalition is set to submit proposals to parliament to slash the VAT rate on repairs to bicycles, clothes and shoes from 25% to 12%. It will … [Read more...]
Copenhagen Fashion Festival 2016
Every February and August, Copenhagen hosts the Nordic Region's largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week. As industry movers and shakers get dressed and ready for a week of sartorial extravagance, the runways come alive with a diverse cast of fashion talents — Danish and international, new and established, classy and street. The August event for 2016, will start from … [Read more...]
Scholarship opportunities for African students at Nordic Africa Institute
The Nordic Countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden jointly established a Research Institute on Africa providing opportunities of research and support on modern Africa. Results of researches done here are meant for use by Politicians, Policy makers, Media practitioners, Students etc. the Institute is based in Uppsala, Sweden. The major areas of focus of the … [Read more...]
The largest gathering of its kind identifies solutions to advance the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women around the world
The fourth Women Deliver Conference came to a close with a focus on solutions to make sure girls and women are at the center of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally and at the country level. During the closing ceremony, U.S. Presidential Candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called on leaders to prioritize the health … [Read more...]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announces $80 Million in funding during the Women Deliver 2016
On the second day of the Women Deliver 2016 conference, global leaders emphasized that investing in solutions that advance the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women will drive economic growth and development and ignite change across communities. Melinda Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced a three-year, $80million commitment to … [Read more...]