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subject of fascination Classical sources like Plato’s Critias describe orichalcum as a highly valuable metal orichalcum was said to cover the walls of the Temple of Poseidon and Cleito While there has been much debate over the metal’s composition modern analysis of the ingots from Gela II reveals that they are an alloy composed of 75-80% copper and 14-20% zinc former superintendent of Sicily’s Sea Office the ingots recovered from the shipwreck likely originated from Greece or Asia Minor “The discovery of orichalcum ingots is significant because nothing similar has ever been found,” Tusa noted “We knew of orichalcum from ancient texts and a few ornamental objects but these ingots are unprecedented.” measuring approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide was a merchant vessel that would have transported goods across the Mediterranean archaeologists have uncovered Corinthian helmets and the hope is that Gela II will attract similar cultural and tourist interest Sicilian regional councilor for Cultural Heritage said: “The sea of Gela has returned finds crucial for the reconstruction of its history.” Regione Siciliana and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative The SAF plant has an annual production capacity of 400,000t Eni’s mobility transformation company has commenced operations of its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant The facility has an annual production capacity of 400,000t which represents nearly “a third of the expected European SAF demand in 2025” The Gela biorefinery’s SAF production aligns with the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation which mandates a gradual increase in SAF blending for jet fuels within the European Union (EU) Aviation fuel providers are required to blend a minimum of 2% SAF from 1 January 2025 capable of processing 736,000t of biomass annually utilises waste and residual feedstocks such as used cooking oils and animal fats SAF production at the biorefinery was enabled through recent plant modifications Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis upgrades to the tank farm and logistics infrastructure along with improvements to the feedstock pretreatment section are set to enhance the variety of waste and residues that can be transformed into biofuels Enilive CEO Stefano Ballista said: “The plants and technologies that we are developing position Enilive as a leader in the production of HVO biofuels and confirms the company’s strategy distinguished by a strong growth in offering increasingly sustainable products “Eni started investing in this field over a decade ago and Enilive will be among the first companies in the world to produce significant quantities of SAF Enilive has signed agreements with several airlines since September 2022 capitalising on synergies between the Gela facility and other Eni operations The company aims to extend its capabilities beyond the Gela plant with plans to expand biorefining capacity to over five million tonnes per year by 2030 and increase SAF production to one million tonnes per year by 2026 This growth is supported by ongoing projects at the Venice biorefinery and new biorefinery constructions in Malaysia and South Korea In 2022, Italy’s Sea Group, DHL Express Italy, and Eni agreed to trial Eni Biojet on DHL Express flights from Milan Malpensa Airport Nominations are now open for the prestigious Airport Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Tbilisi City Court Judge Davit Tetrauli recognized Coalition for Change member Gela Khasaia as an administrative offender and sentenced him to 12 days of detention Khasaia was detained in the courtroom following an incident on March 31 when he was searched by law enforcement officers before a rally The Ministry of Internal Affairs charged him with disobedience to police under Article 173 of the Code of Administrative Offenses Why Silknet's eSIM could be your top choice in Georgia  Since its introduction Soprintendenza del Mare/FacebookThe recovery crew hoists timber from the Gela II shipwreck on board Sicily discovered the wreck of an ancient Greek ship from the 5th century B.C.E. later named “Gela II.” The ship was initially explored in 1995 and a series of salvage missions then recovered everything from Corinthian helmets to ingots of orichalcum a rare metal alloy linked to the mythical city of Atlantis the ship itself is being pulled from the depths of the Mediterranean The operation involves divers dismantling and recovering the ship’s wooden remains The recovered timber will undergo restoration before being displayed at the Archaeological Park of Gela This recovery follows the earlier excavation of another ancient Greek shipwreck “Gela I,” which went on display last year The team hopes these discoveries will increase interest in Sicily’s underwater heritage further underlining the historical significance of the area TG TenThe Corinthian helmets and ingots recovered from the wreck of Gela II two scuba divers exploring the waters off the coast of Bulala came across the wreck of an ancient Greek ship the ship measures approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide which once enabled it to carry large amounts of cargo between Mediterranean ports Seven years after the ship’s initial discovery the first systematic investigation was carried out on the wreck Later expeditions then recovered several Corinthian helmets and pieces of orichalcum All of these items are currently on display at the Archaeological Museum of Gela Legend holds that orichalcum was a substance from the mythical city of Atlantis orichalcum once covered Atlantis’ most important structures Sebastiano Tusa/Soprintendenza del Mare-Regione SiciliaOrichalcum ingots extracted from Gela II The discovery of these artifacts encouraged multiple underwater archaeology groups and the Italian government to execute a more thorough excavation of the shipwreck. Just this year, researchers have finally raised Gela II from its watery grave, according to a statement from Soprintendenza del Mare Soprintendenza del Mare/FacebookA diver inspects the wood of the ancient Greek ship Gela II With support from Soprintendenza del Mare of the Sicilian Region companies Atlantis of Monreale and Cosiam of Gela set off to Bulala to extract Gela II dive crews began the first phase of the operation dismantling and raising the wood from the wreck This wood will eventually be transferred to the Superintendent for Cultural Property of Caltanissetta for restoration after which it will go on display at the Archaeological Park of Gela Soprintendenza del Mare/FacebookA diver works to extract pieces of the wreckage of Gela II dive crews recovered a similar vessel named Gela I nearby This discovery was exhibited at a museum in Bosco Littorio last year the excavation team hopes that such findings will increase interest in the region’s rich archaeological heritage After reading about this Greek shipwreck, read up on whether or not Atlantis is real and where the Lost City of Atlantis might be located The Global ESG Leadership Association (GELA) dedicated to building a diverse ecosystem in sustainability and mobilizing global youth to drive sustainable innovation announced that the 2025 Global Sustainability Youth Leaders "30 Under 30 & 25 Under 25" Selection has officially started Open to exceptional youths under the age of 30 ("30 Under 30") and 25 ("25 Under 25") the global selection targets candidates who demonstrate leadership innovation and long-term impact in various subfields of sustainable development entrepreneurship and social impact initiatives Hosted by GELA and co-organized by the Columbia University Global ESG Leadership Association the University of Pennsylvania Global ESG Leadership Association and the New York University Global ESG Leadership Association the event covers enterprises or projects that have directly benefited over 1,000 individuals and gained public recognition through social media GELA will host the Global Sustainability Visionaries Summit at Columbia University's Low Memorial Library (Rotunda) also featuring the annual award ceremony for the "30 Under 30 & 25 Under 25" honorees A grand networking dinner and cocktail reception will be hosted at Low Memorial Library with distinguished guests from around the world gathered to exchange ideas over fine music and exquisite cuisine fostering global connections for a sustainable future GELA said the selection committee includes world-class experts in sustainable development Honorees will join GELA's global youth leadership network and collaborate with top young leaders worldwide GELA said it hopes to inspire more youths to actively participate in global sustainable development efforts and contribute to the future of human civilization The "30 Under 30 & 25 Under 25" initiative a flagship project launched by GELA to create a platform for young leaders worldwide aims to recognize young leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the field of sustainable development cultural arts and international collaboration GELA said the selection has won strategic support from MeiXun iMpact Please contact the writer at hanjingyan@chinadaily.com.cn LBV Magazine English Edition once again surprises with an archaeological find that adds new pieces to the complex mosaic of its millennia-old history During excavations carried out by the company Enel on the central Via Garibaldi under the supervision of the Soprintendenza ai Beni Culturali a terracotta osteotheca dating back to the first half of the 6th century B.C characterized by the presence of four handles and a spout for pouring liquids was repurposed in antiquity as a funerary container for the remains of an infant The discovery is significant not only for its state of preservation but also because it fits within a funerary practice already documented in the region the renowned archaeologist Paolo Orsi recorded a similar find in the last century confirming that the use of these containers to house human remains was a widespread custom among the communities that inhabited Gela in ancient times archaeologists have identified the remains of two other burials carried out using the enchytrismòs technique the burial of individuals in large ceramic jars fragments of a cappuccina-style tomb and various imported ceramic remains have been found allowing for a more precise dating of the archaeological complex within the first half of the 6th century B.C expressed enthusiasm for the significance of this find emphasizing that these elements not only enrich the understanding of the funerary practices of the time but also highlight Gela’s importance within the commercial and cultural network of the ancient Mediterranean Scarpinato pointed out that the fragments of imported ceramics found at the site confirm the centrality of the Sicilian city in the trade routes connecting different Mediterranean peoples during the 6th century B.C Gela provides us with invaluable witnesses to its history allowing us to gain deeper insight into the rituals its inhabitants practiced in antiquity This discovery is a clear reflection of the effectiveness of our preventive protection policies which require constant archaeological monitoring in any intervention involving the removal of urban soil We will closely follow the continuation of excavations in the ten linear meters that remain to be explored trusting that new vestiges of our extraordinary past may emerge Research on these new findings will not stop here in which the characteristics of the vessel and the skeletal remains inside it will be analyzed specialists will proceed with a meticulous restoration process the recovered objects are expected to be exhibited at the Regional Archaeological Museum of Gela with the aim of sharing the results of this important discovery with the public the museum’s collection will be enriched with a piece that sheds light on the funerary rites and customs of one of the most influential civilizations of the ancient world Regione Siciliana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens housed a colossal statue made of gold and ivory carved by the famous sculptor Phidias in 438 BC Two thousand years before the Inca Empire extended its dominion over the Andes a much less known yet culturally influential society—known as the Chavín Phenomenon—had already developed numerous artistic expressions,… while the Byzantine Empire was mired in a succession crisis sought to take advantage and launched his conquest Archaeologists from universities in the United States and Denmark found deep within the Actun Uayazba Kab cave in Belize two small stone tools dated between 250 and 900 AD that… men and women gathered to play a game called Cuju A team of researchers has succeeded in recreating for the first time in a laboratory experiment a phenomenon that until now only existed as a theory in the realm of… the Cantonal Archaeology of Aargau carried out a rescue excavation between early May 2024 and the end of March 2025 The Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the discovery of a group of defensive structures and a system of moats that could indicate… In the southeastern area of the city of Rome archaeologists excavating inside the Triton Baths within the monumental complex of the Villa di Sette… Why did some animals from ancient eras become fossils while others simply disappeared without a trace Receive our news and articles in your email for free You can also support us with a monthly subscription and receive exclusive content The official recovery operations of the Greek ship from the classical era and has been of interest since it was first identified by a local diver in 1990 The recovery of this ancient vessel is part of a joint effort led by the Soprintendenza del Mare of the Sicilian Region with the collaboration of specialized companies such as Atlantis of Monreale and Cosiam of Gela The project has a budget of approximately 500,000 euros and is expected to take around 270 days to complete the underwater archaeological work the Regional Councillor for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity emphasized the significance of this operation for the city of Gela and its surroundings highlighting how the sea in this region has yielded numerous invaluable archaeological treasures contributing to the reconstruction of local history The discovery of this second ship complements “Gela I” significantly enhancing the cultural and tourist heritage of the region In collaboration with the Soprintendenza for Cultural Heritage of Caltanissetta and the Parco Archeologico of Gela and restoration activities for “Gela II” will take place at the museum facilities in Bosco Littorio a space that had already hosted the exhibition of the first ship This center will once again play a key role in the preservation of the recovered materials and artifacts “Gela II” was the subject of an initial systematic investigation in 1995, and since then, archaeologists have unearthed important artifacts, including Corinthian helmets and orichalcum ingots, which are now part of the permanent collection of the Archaeological Museum of Gela (we published an article about the orichalcum discovery on our Spanish Edition back in 2015) This new recovery effort includes the collaboration of the Gela Harbor Master’s Office and the company Eni Rewind Roberto La Rocca leads the project as the director of operations while Pietro Selvaggio is the sole responsible party for the procedure The project is part of a broader plan to enhance Sicily’s underwater heritage aiming to boost cultural tourism in the region The first phases of the underwater excavation began in July when the remains of the ship’s structure and its cargo were unearthed which measures about 15 meters long and 5 meters wide was discovered at a depth of 6 meters and will be transported for restoration to the same museum where it will be permanently displayed the dismantling and extraction of the ship’s remains will be completed allowing the restoration process to begin in the laboratories at Bosco Littorio a key site within the Parco Archeologico di Gela “Gela II” will become a central piece in the Museo delle Navi di Gela where its exhibition will enhance the region’s cultural and educational offerings Regione Siciliana Soprintendenza del Mare The Media Advocacy Coalition has condemned the March 15 attack on Gela Mtivlishvili editor-in-chief of the “Mtis Ambebi” publication emphasizing that “this fact confirms that media representatives in Georgia work in an environment that poses a threat to their lives and health.” In a statement issued on March 16 the organization reiterated its support for Mtivlishvili and “all journalists who continue their duty to inform the public and protect democracy Gela Mtivlishvili, editor-in-chief of the “Mtis Ambebi” publication wrote a day earlier that he was attacked by an armed Ministry of Interior officer on the highway in the vicinity of the village of Tserovani According to him he was returning to Tbilisi He indicated the number plates of the car as well Since the pick-up was creating an accident situation He further stated that an armed MIA officer and his companion jumped out of the pickup truck hit me three times and tried to take my phone Eyewitnesses recorded a video of the attack,” said Gela Mtivlishvili The video footage shows an armed person dressed in all black jumping out of the car while also shouting insults against all those who dislike “Khareba” [Zviad Kharazishvili a notorious head of the MIA’s Special Tasks Department allegedly responsible for the violent dispersal of popular protests in December last year] “Eyewitnesses filmed the attack,” Mtivlishvili said adding that the officer demanded that the footage be deleted “This horrifying fact once again confirms that media representatives in Georgia work in an environment that poses a threat to their lives and health,” the statement issued by the Media Advocacy Coalition read arguing that her case “clearly indicates the attitude of Ivanishvili’s regime towards media freedom” The organization also noted that this was not the first attack on the “Mtis Ambebi” editor attributing the threats to Mtivlishvili’s “high journalistic standards” and investigative work which has “exposed numerous cases of corruption and abuse of power” The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues These include questions of international financial and economic policy and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support development cooperation and human rights protection Through our seven offices in the MENA Region we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa we focus on promoting political networking We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights the rule of law and the social market economy our focus is on the transatlantic partnership which we see as a supporting pillar for the security and stability of Western democracies We encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions respect for human rights and rule of law as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region the foundation supports programs to strengthen democratic processes and transparent and accountable governance The Foundation in the region also showcases innovation as a tool to encourage civic participation that further promotes freedom was arrested while trying to assist a fellow protester during a demonstration in Tbilisi What followed was a shocking display of excessive force—he was struck the legal process that followed raised serious concerns about due process and police accountability This story is important because it sheds light on the challenges of protecting fundamental human rights including the right to peaceful assembly and fair legal treatment Gela’s case illustrates the risks faced by citizens who choose to stand up for their beliefs and the urgent need for transparency in law enforcement People should read this article to understand how human rights can be put at risk and how individual stories like Gela’s reflect broader societal concerns Metrics details Local Adaptation (GELA) project aims to maximise the impact of research on poverty-related diseases by increasing researchers’ and decision-makers’ capacity to use global research to develop locally relevant guidelines for newborn and child health in Malawi To facilitate ongoing collaboration with stakeholders we adopted an Integrated Knowledge Translation (IKT) approach within GELA Given limited research on IKT in African settings we documented our team’s IKT capacity and skills and process and experiences with developing and implementing IKT in these countries Data was analysed using a thematic analysis approach IKT champions and country teams adopted an iterative approach to carry out a comprehensive mapping of stakeholders determine stakeholders’ level of interest in and influence on GELA using the Power-Interest Matrix and identify realistic indicators for monitoring the country-specific strategies IKT champions displayed varying capacities and they engaged in skills development activities Country teams leveraged existing relationships with their National Ministries of Health to drive responses and participation by other stakeholders and adopted variable communication modes (e.g Flexibility in managing competing interests and priorities ensured optimal participation by stakeholders although the time and resources required by IKT champions were frequently underestimated and contextualized IKT approach carried out in the three African countries within GELA provides important insights for enhancing the implementation feasibility and effectiveness of other IKT initiatives in Africa and similar low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings This paper aims to describe the process and experiences with developing and planning for the implementation of country-specific IKT strategies in Malawi Nigeria and South Africa within the GELA project each country partner identified IKT champions to join the GELA IKT working group The working group consisted of six IKT champions: two from Malawi (GK The champions were responsible for coordinating the development implementation and monitoring of the country-specific IKT strategies which outlined the methods for engaging stakeholders relevant to the objectives and outcomes of GELA the working group included the GELA work package 4 co-lead (BMS) who served as an IKT coordinator and was responsible for facilitating collective learning about IKT and assisting with the development and monitoring of the country-specific IKT strategies The IKT working group held five two-hour meetings between April 2022 and March 2023 (GELA Year 1) on Zoom The meetings provided IKT champions with the opportunity to share updates on progress made with developing and implementing the country-specific IKT strategies to reflect on any opportunities realised and challenges faced and to collectively identify solutions for mitigating the identified challenges the IKT champions developed the following documents: Overall GELA IKT approach (see Fig. 2): a flowchart of the IKT approach taken within GELA, involving the IKT working group, the broader country teams, and the GELA management team. Stakeholder map: a list of stakeholders relevant to GELA, identified through brainstorming and snowballing. Stakeholder interest and influence matrix: a list of stakeholders relevant to GELA ranked by their presumed interest in and influence on GELA. Three country-specific IKT strategies (also known as ‘tracking sheets’): a strategy of the purpose, the medium or forum, messenger, timing and resources for engagement for each of the prioritised stakeholders. Each strategy also included IKT champions’ reflections on engagement activities and processes, such as feedback from stakeholders, lessons learned, opportunities identified, and challenges encountered. Questionnaire completed by IKT champions: a set of open-ended questions on IKT competencies, challenges, opportunities, processes and lessons from Year 1. The IKT coordinator (BMS) gathered all the meeting notes and IKT strategies developed by the working group during Year 1 of GELA BMS developed an open-ended questionnaire and disseminated it to the IKT champions via email BMS and DM jointly drafted a flowchart of the IKT approach implemented within GELA BMS read through all the documents to familiarise herself with information on the process and experiences with developing the country-specific IKT strategies she highlighted (coded) relevant sections of information with different colours to distinguish between different topics of interest (i.e BMS then systematically went through the topics to formulate preliminary themes EA) verified the preliminary themes and contributed to the write-up of the themes The findings are organised into three themes below with each sub-theme describing a step in the process for developing the contextualised IKT strategies The second theme is on ‘Capacity and motivations of IKT champions’ ‘Experiences with applying the GELA IKT approach in Malawi Nigeria and South Africa’ consists of five sub-themes describing the challenges and opportunities and the lessons learned by country teams while developing and planning for the implementation of the country-specific IKT strategies The IKT coordinator asked each country team to identify at least one individual to serve as an IKT champion when the GELA project started in April 2022 Six IKT champions were identified among the three countries (Malawi = 2 The first IKT working group meeting took place in June 2022 worked together to develop their country-specific IKT strategy The process for developing the strategies consisted of five steps: (1) defining the purpose of the IKT strategy The IKT working group used materials from Jessani et al and the CEBHA + project to clarify what the purpose of IKT is how to conduct stakeholder mapping and analysis Each country team initiated the process by discussing the relevance and importance of the GELA IKT approach in their local context The purpose of the IKT approach was to raise awareness of GELA engage local stakeholders in GELA activities and continuously disseminate and communicate GELA activities and outcomes throughout the project period Each country team started with brainstorming a list of country-specific stakeholders working in the field of child health who are relevant to the GELA project activities and outcomes Potential stakeholders were identified by leveraging existing relationships contacting known experts in the child health field undertaking a desk review of national policy documents on child health Country teams then compiled a list of all potential stakeholders Examples of stakeholders were government departments civil society organisations and multilateral agencies (e.g World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund After several discussions about the potential role of stakeholders and their interest in country teams prioritised specific stakeholders for ongoing engagement Prioritising stakeholders was an important step for ensuring that the IKT approach applied within GELA is feasible based on available time and resources A systematic process was employed to rank each of the prioritised stakeholders according to their level of interest in and influence on GELA Each member within a country team ranked each stakeholder from 1 (lowest level of interest/influence) to 10 (highest level of interest/influence) The average score for each stakeholder was plotted onto an interest-influence matrix consisting of four quadrants (avoiders Level of influence was plotted on the vertical axis (y-axis) and level of interest on the horizontal axis (x-axis) The matrix helped country teams determine how to engage with their prioritised stakeholders (monitor and keep satisfied) and what resources (time Each stakeholder engagement plan summarised who the relevant stakeholders are to a research project; the purpose for engagement; the messages to be communicated; the modes and formats for engagement; the appropriate messengers; and the time and resources required for engagement Different stakeholders were included in the stakeholder engagement plan so step 4 involved country teams deciding which approach is best suited to each individual stakeholder (e.g Since different stakeholders were engaged for different purposes throughout the project the IKT strategies were continuously updated Although all country teams applied the IKT approach to developing their specific strategies each team reached a consensus on the final IKT strategy in a different way the IKT strategy was developed by a subgroup of the country team (consisting of the country lead communications officer and two researchers) and then shared with the broader country team for input and finalisation the development of the IKT strategy relied on the country lead the postdoctoral fellow and the communications officer the three IKT champions developed a list of relevant stakeholders and then shared the list with ten experts in child health affiliated to their institution for validation and ranking The final step was about monitoring the implementation of the country-specific IKT strategies Once the country-specific strategies were developed the IKT working group collectively decided on the monitoring information to be captured per stakeholder for each goal of engagement in the IKT strategies The monitoring information included : type of indicator per goal (e.g status of the engagement (goal achieved or not) The capacity and motivations of IKT champions were captured in the open-ended questionnaires All the IKT champions held a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g They all attended additional training in evidence-informed decision-making and two of the six had attended an introductory knowledge translation course Two of the six IKT champions were newly recruited to work on GELA project while the other four were already working for their institutions on other projects They were all employed in other roles on the GELA project for example in project management and research so most of them only worked on IKT for approximately one day a week IKT champions had varied experience in engaging stakeholders as part of a research project; three of the IKT champions had less than one year of experience and one had more than ten years of experience IKT champions generally felt confident and motivated to coordinate IKT for their country teams but they also saw their role as an opportunity to receive further training and share what they had learned previously Some IKT champions saw their roles as evolving because they were learning new skills on the job (e.g while others saw the implementation of IKT as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with stakeholders they engaged with on previous projects Theme 3: Experiences with applying the GELA IKT approach in Malawi comprising IKT champions and other project staff followed a rigorous process for developing their IKT strategies Their experiences (challenges and opportunities) with developing and implementing the country-specific IKT strategies and the lessons they learned in the first year of GELA are described below Country teams were able to identify relevant stakeholders through brainstorming and existing networks One challenge they faced was to identify individuals representing prioritised stakeholders and to obtain their functional email addresses and telephone numbers this challenge was overcome by leveraging existing relationships with stakeholders The teams had existing relationships with their national Ministries of Health (MoH) so they used those relationships to identify and connect with other stakeholders were able to quickly connect with child health experts based at their institution to obtain priority topics and suggestions of additional stakeholders for the steering group Another challenge country teams faced was related to identifying the right communication channels for prioritised stakeholders Project leads first reached out to stakeholders to introduce GELA and project staff via email Stakeholders were asked to acknowledge the introductory emails IKT champions then contacted stakeholders who did not respond to emails via telephone calls gauge interest in GELA and ask about appropriate communication channels Even in instances where IKT champions got positive responses from stakeholders via telephone calls stakeholders did not necessarily become more responsive in future communication Country teams learnt that using various communication channels improved the response rate Even when stakeholders said that they preferred email communication teams followed up and shared reminders via telephone calls Often this provided stakeholders with an opportunity to clarify the email content and to provide context to answers before they responded to emails learned that they could not implement some of their stakeholders’ communication preferences most of their stakeholders preferred in-person meetings but they held most meetings with stakeholders via video conferencing platforms because of logistical issues and financial constraints country teams were challenged with delayed or lack of responses from stakeholders which in turn affected the start of some project activities the processes for mapping country-specific stakeholders during the development of the IKT strategies also helped teams identify stakeholders who could be invited to the steering groups but delayed responses from invited stakeholders led to the late start of the steering groups the Malawi team engaged stakeholders via text messages to familiarise them with GELA and what participation in the steering group would entail In addition to using various communication channels to reach stakeholders country teams also sought help from appropriate ‘messengers’ One challenge that the Nigeria team faced was identifying relevant stakeholders to invite to their steering group They engaged the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) about this problem and a FMOH staff member contacted representatives of multilateral agencies and civil society organisations that they already had relationships with the Nigeria team invited other stakeholders to the steering group via appointment letters signed and disseminated by a FMOH staff member These processes required extensive follow-up with the FMOH staff member given their competing work responsibilities the Malawi team also sought the help of government ministries in reaching relevant stakeholders across different sectors Engaging the MoH as the key ‘messenger’ proved more effective than the country team sending out emails themselves when the country team sent out invitations for stakeholders to join the steering group and to attend an orientation meeting only three stakeholders responded to the email and attended the meeting when the country team wanted to recruit stakeholders to the guideline development panel they asked the MoH to send out the invitations All those who were invited via the MoH to the orientation meeting responded to the invitation and attended the meeting Country teams learned that working with key messengers Developing strong relationships with such messengers helped them get connected to new stakeholders and identify those stakeholders already working on child health guidelines (which was a key outcome of GELA) including cc’ing the principal investigator in emails and mentioning her institutional position in emails to stakeholders led to more favourable responses The country team learned that successful stakeholder engagement sometimes relies on the messenger’s function Subsequent follow-ups to emails by the IKT champion also led to most stakeholders responding It was also challenging for country teams to deal with the competing priorities and interests of stakeholders a few stakeholders hesitated to share information about other relevant stakeholders with the country team out of concern that their own priorities and interests would be neglected if too many stakeholders were involved in GELA the Malawi team initially spent a lot of time managing expectations amongst known stakeholders and trying to identify new stakeholders They also learned to get input from a variety of relevant stakeholders who had different levels of interest in so that they could know about and manage different expectations It was also challenging for country teams when some stakeholders who were invited to participate in the steering group were unable to attend meetings consistently because of competing work priorities country leads were faced with the challenge of getting funds to their institutions timeously The delay in these administrative processes resulted in a slow start to the IKT work as recruitment of some team members was still underway and funds were not available for engagement activities (e.g airtime to call stakeholders and transport to meet with them) New project staff also needed to be orientated to GELA and organise themselves administratively so that they can engage stakeholders experienced challenges with identifying a convenient meeting time for all team members (across the two South African institutions involved in GELA) not all team members were able to attend meetings to discuss and reach consensus regarding identified stakeholders This delayed the process of reaching out to stakeholders as team members needed time to go through meeting minutes before providing their inputs once all administrative and financial constraints were addressed the country teams were able to plan for IKT properly The working group meetings also helped IKT champions learn more about IKT and brainstorm solutions for stakeholder engagement They also learned about the time and resources required to implement IKT and how to account for this in future grant proposals especially considering different stakeholders’ needs and preferences around engagement This study adds to the literature by describing practical challenges and lessons learned from devloping and planning the implementation of three IKT strategies The first lesson is the necessity of working around the ‘messiness’ of IKT through a non-linear and iterative approach. The six steps of the GELA IKT approach were conceptualised as linear (see Fig. 2) the approach needed to be adaptive and flexible step 2 was adapted for each country team; the Nigeria country team developed their IKT strategy in a linear manner (i.e while the South Africa team developed their IKT strategy intermittently Country teams repeated steps 2 and 3 a few times before achieving steps 4 and step 4 was continuously repeated as the project activities progressed The second lesson is the importance of contexualising IKT The IKT working group developed a standarised template for presenting the IKT strategies but the contents of the three IKT strategies differed appropriate messengers and project objectives and timelines IKT strategies were tailored according to the extent of engagement; stakeholders who were engaged frequently and across different project activities (e.g guideline panels) versus stakeholders who were engaged intermittently throughout the project duration And the third lesson is not underestimating the amount of time and resources required for IKT Developing and planning the implementation of the IKT strategies included maintaining and establishing relationships managing competing priorities and interests and setting up internal IKT and administrative infrastructure The IKT working group learned that engagement activities require time This paper only described the experiences of the IKT champions and not those of other relevant stakeholders aim to report on stakeholders’ experiences in future publications when we report on the full implementation and evaluation of the IKT strategies Although we used the IKT strategies (‘tracking sheet’) and meeting minutes to capture our reflections some reflections occurred on an adhoc basis (e.g This may have resulted in missing data and limited the analysis or potential for further elaboration While there is increased recognition that IKT can positively influence research implementation and evaluation of IKT in LMICs is scarce In this paper we have contributed to redressing this knowledge gap by highlighting the challenges and opportunities experienced with developing and planning the implementation of country-specific IKT strategies in Malawi Nigeria and South Africa for the Global Evidence Our experiences reflect and build on the findings of the few other studies exploring IKT strategies embedded in public health projects in LMICs The initial lessons we have learnt – the importance of taking a non-linear and iterative approach and of being cognizant of the time and resources required for IKT – provide important insights for helping to enhance the feasibility and effectiveness of other IKT initiatives in Africa and potentially elsewhere Future research could focus on exploring the effectiveness and sustainability of context-specific IKT strategies in various LMIC contexts and settings Longitudinal studies could assess the impact of IKT on health outcomes and health systems strengthening in LMICs while comparative studies could identify best practices and lessons learned for future IKT approaches The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study are not publicly available due to the small number of responses and potentially identifiable information Subsets of the datasets may be made available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Kothari A, Wathen CN. 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BMS and DM prepared Figs. 1 and 2 Ethics approval was granted by the South African Medical Research Council Human Research Ethics Committee (EC015-7/2022); The College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee Malawi (P.07/22/3687); and the National Health Research Ethics Committee of Nigeria (01/01/2007) Written and/or informed consent was sought from each participant and participants were included as authors All authors declared no conflicting interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18934-8 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article the youngest daughter of veteran actress and film producer Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde said she was very happy and satisfied to host the survival dance reality show “Time to Dance” of ABS-CBN and Nathan Studios that started last Saturday night “All I want is really to front all the dancers here I am very excited to showcase their journeys and hope their stories will inspire the viewers,” the 22-year-old De La Salle University AB Communication Arts student said during the show’s last week news conference “They can surely relate to the life of the dancers Their stories must be seen and must be heard by the people especially in the dance community I am very thankful to ABS-CBN,” Gela explained as she emphasized her great passion to the show Gela’s host partner in the newest dance show is Robi Domingo while the judges are Ken San Jose and Vimi Rivera hoping she could excel in both worlds at the same time She also adviced the show’s participants to trust themselves during preparation and training to make their performance extra special Just trust your body because if you know that you rehearse enough and you do very well in practice and training it will come out during the contest on stage,” Gela explained Direk Lauren Dyogi for believing in her and conceptualizing the program and its collaboration with different productions She considered the project as an advocacy as a part of the community and being in a team I want to do this as I want to be able to help those who want to learn about dance and inspire,” she added Gela is also part of the country’s dance group Legit Status that won the 2023 World Hiphop Dance Championship in Phoenix beating 54 other dance groups from all over the world she said there is always a sense of humility since it is hard to believe that she deserves lots of things that come her way I do live by the title now that is given to me,” Gela said who is also hoping to have a future dance collaboration with Sarah Geronimo © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios   TOMS RIVER – The haunting echoes of World War II reverberated through the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library as Holocaust survivors Gela Buchbinder and Mona Ginsburg shared their harrowing experiences with over 100 stunned attendees the fourth in the “Combatting Hate” series offered a stark reminder of the horrors inflicted upon millions during one of history’s darkest chapters now residents of the same Toms River senior village were mere children when the world erupted into chaos share a common thread of unimaginable suffering and resilience Gela Buchbinder is a tiny woman with a spark of feistiness that likely helped her survive as a teenager took a dramatic turn in 1939 when the Nazis invaded their hometown of Sosnowiec   “The first thing they did was round up all the Jewish men   Gela vividly described how the Nazis marched the men a distance and ordered them to lie face down before opening fire with machine guns and everyone assumed all the men were dead   “The soldiers walked over to the men who they thought were alive and hit them over the head with big heavy boards,” continued Gela   “Mama and the other women were scared   Gela witnessed another act of savagery when an SS soldier seized a tall These were the young teenager’s first encounter with the Nazis – to be followed by personal torture   The morning after their arrival in Sosnowiec the German soldiers took ominous pleasure in setting the synagogue on fire and jumped with glee as they watched the sacred building engulfed in flames the soldiers came for Gela at her home in the early hours of the morning They shouted at her to get out of bed and dress immediately threatening to shoot her if she didn’t comply where she encountered other terrified and crying children from her school Gela found a corner on the floor to curl up in for the night we were pushed in cargo trains like animals and sent to Czechoslovakia.”   Gela said that some of those from her hometown were taken to Auschwitz which she described as a “killing camp.” Gela and the other young women were assigned to a “working camp,” and subjected to forced labor in a linen factory for 16-hour days   There were 40 girls crammed into one room they had to stand at attention and listen to a speech The girls were told that the plan was to kill all the Jews clinging to the hope that it might be true   “We thought the Germans would not lie,” said Gela   Gela recounted the daily horrors she endured She remembered one instance when her machine broke down and a towering telling him he could shoot her and then hang her if he wanted   She told him – “If you want to shoot me then hang me.” She didn’t care about whether she was alive or not someone who maintained the machines took pity on Gela and left her a tiny piece of bread   One of the worst acts of humiliation came was when the soldiers came through the camp with Dr The girls were told to make a circle and stand in it naked Gela held up a tiny picture that was her only remaining treasure from the horrific days before she was freed by the Russians Gela had managed to hide a small photograph of her parents and family under the heavy machinery she was forced to operate Mona Ginsberg was just five years old when her childhood erupted into a state of uncertainty Mona’s story is one that speaks of the goodness in people Her kind eyes and warm voice radiated with gratitude during the presentation   “Life was still possible for the Jews at that time in Vienna “My parents had left Poland because life was already very bad for the Jews.”   The decision to leave Vienna came in 1938 when a brick was thrown through the family’s apartment window and landed on the bed   “I remember the look of horror on my parents’ face,” Mona said my uncle and grandmother starting to walk with us through a snowstorm My father carried my 18-month-old brother in a knapsack.”   Children were not permitted to cross the border They stayed with relatives in Antwerp until Mona’s parents joined them the family established a new home in Antwerp   The history books identify Antwerp as one of the hardest-hit cities in Belgium during World War II Mona’s family was forced to leave as refugees because they were no longer welcome “We also had relatives there and set up home again.”   “I was registered in school as a six-year-old and made to wear the yellow star,” Mona continued “I felt embarrassed in front of the other children.” Mona’s parents learned from the bishop of Liège that Catholic convents were offering refuge to Jewish children Mona was placed in a home for poor Catholic girls while her five-year-old brother was sent to live at a home in Banneux that had taken in Jewish boys   “The whole village knew I was Jewish because I wasn’t baptized,” said Mona   “My mother had said to me to never forget that I was Jewish,” Mona added   When the Nazis began arresting Jews she went straight to join her son at the home in Banneux   “The home was run by German nuns who took my brother and her in,” said Mona   Mona emphasized that the threat of death was not only to her family Those who rescued them also risked their lives for hiding Jewish people Both children were even enrolled in school   Both Mona and her brother easily became attached to the families who took such good care of them Mona remains close to the generations that followed in the household that took her in   After the American Army liberated the country in 1945 Mona’s mother set up a new home and took back her brother   “At first I didn’t want to go back to my mother,” admitted Mona “I felt embarrassed to leave the family that sheltered me.” both women find solace in sharing their stories hoping to educate and create empathy among future generations   “I was debating with myself about how to describe all the hardship I went through,” said Gela I feel we need to talk about it so that hopefully it will never happen again.” “There is hope for the world because there were good people who risked their lives to save Jews like me on the setting up of the Greek Wrecks Museum in Gela (Caltanissetta) which will be built within the Bosco Littorio area The museum was entirely financed by theRegional Department of Cultural Heritage and represents a significant achievement in the Sicilian archaeological scene Designed and directed by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage of Caltanissetta the installation marks a milestone in the enhancement of the city’s historical heritage.The operations will begin with the opening of the crates containing the wooden elements of the archaic Greek wreck known as “Gela I,” a find of extraordinary value recovered in the waters of contrada Bulala thanks to the campaigns conducted by the Superintendence between 2003-2004 (when the bow of the wreck was recovered) and 2007-2008 (when the stern was instead recovered) an exhibition with showcases containing the artifacts recovered from the vessel will be created accompanied by innovative multimedia installations that will offer visitors an immersive experience in the history of Greek navigation The start of the work will be accompanied by an official ceremony attended by important representatives of the Sicilian cultural and archaeological sector In attendance will be the councillor for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity the superintendent of Cultural Heritage of Caltanissetta and the director of the Archaeological Park of Gela key figures in the realization of the museum will also speak single person in charge of the procedure and manager of the archaeological section The initiative represents an important step forward in the protection and enhancement of Sicily’s archaeological heritage a city with a history dating back thousands of years is once again confirmed as a point of reference for studies on ancient navigation and for the preservation of artifacts of exceptional historical value The opening of the Museum of Greek Wrecks will offer visitors the opportunity to admire up close some of the most extraordinary finds of underwater archaeology placed in an exhibition itinerary designed to enhance the naval history and technology of antiquity will not only enrich the city’s cultural offerings but also contribute to strengthening archaeological tourism not to mention fostering greater awareness of the value of Sicily’s historical assets the Museum of Greek Wrecks is approaching the milestone of its inauguration will be a crucial moment in the rediscovery and enhancement of Greek Gela ABS-CBN and Nathan Studios just kicked off their new dance reality show and it’s all about showcasing world-class dancing every Saturday The show is hosted by Gela Atayde and Robi Domingo Gela shared that Time To Dance is more than just a competition for her—it’s an advocacy project.  I see the ins and outs of what really happens—the things that are lacking and those that are too much I want to help those who want to explore dance more and inspire others Time To Dance was created because of the heart and passion they saw in me,” she said She also introduced the guest judges and coaches including celebrity performers AC Bonifacio and Darren Espanto as well as renowned dance experts like Chips Beltran Robi couldn’t stop praising Gela’s hosting skills even though this is her first time hosting a show He noted how much she’s grown and how she’s really been able to connect with the audience.  “You can really see in Gela the eagerness to improve her craft what you want is that connection; it’s not just about talking We can really feel that from her,” he expressed Director Vimi Rivera also shared his thoughts saying that Time To Dance isn’t just about finding the best dancer The show’s goal is to shine a light on the Filipino dance community and show the world the dedication and talent that goes into the art form 17 dance hopefuls started their journey with intense training facing both group evaluations and one-on-one dance battles It’s not just about the moves—it’s about grit and survival in this high-stakes competition The pilot episode also gave us a glimpse into the personal struggles of some of the contestants.  Gela shared how she’s seen dancers struggle financially “I’m lucky enough to help and support them.”  like when one of the contestants opened up about taking care of his dad who’s battling cancer viewers will find out which of the remaining hopefuls will join them Time To Dance airs every Saturday at 8:30 p.m By the decision of Tbilisi City Court Judge Davit Tetrauli Khasaia has been sent to 12 days of administrative detention The case concerns an incident that occurred on March 31 He was detained by law enforcement officers before the start of the rally The Ministry of Internal Affairs accused Khasaia of committing an act provided for in Article 173 of the Code of Administrative Offenses Law enforcement officers detained activist Gela Khasaia in the area surrounding the parliament There was a commotion as he was taken away from the area According to the activist's friends who were at the scene the police stopped Gela Khasaia for identification purposes and demanded to inspect his backpack Several activists have gathered near the parliament to protest the work of the temporary parliamentary commission investigating the activities of the National Movement government PEP.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS Nagpahayag ng suporta ang Rise Artist talent na si Gela Alonte para sa boyfriend nitong si River Joseph. Isa sa housemates ngayon sa Pinoy Big Brother: Collab si River at umaani ito ng mga papuri mula sa netizens at viewers Binansagan na ngang "golden retriever energy" at "green flag" ang ilan sa kanyang mga katangian ang "golden retriever energy" ay isang sikat na slang na tumutukoy sa mga taong friendly Ang "green flag" naman ay ginagamit para sa positive traits ng isang tao Sa ABS-CBN Ball 2025 na naganap nitong Friday nakapanayam ng Kapamilya DJ na si Jhai Ho si Gela tungkol sa kanyang boyfriend Dito humingi ng reaksyon si Jhai Ho kay Gela kung ano ang masasabi nito sa biglang pagdami ng fans at taga-suporta ni River ngayong mag-iisang buwan na itong namamalagi sa loob ng bahay ni Kuya hindi ko sila masisisi kasi gets na gets ko naman talaga sila Kahit sino naman mapo-fall at magugustuhan ang ugaling golden retriever ni River Aminado naman si Gela na kilig na kilig ito sa very thoughtful actions ng kanyang boyfriend kahit na nasa loob na ito ng Bahay ni Kuya ibinabahagi ni Gela ang surprises ni River para sa kanya Isa na nga rito ang flowers na kanyang natanggap para sa kanilang monthsary na-appreciate din ni Gela ang scheduled messages ni River para sa kanya sa Instagram Ibinahagi rin ni Gela ang isa sa mga ito sa kanyang Instagram Stories Ang message ni River sa kanya: "Always thinking about you my love." Nang tanungin ni Jhai Ho tungkol sa ma-effort at sweet gestures ni River Si Ate Girl mo hindi na talaga nagmukhang demure." dun yung makikita talaga na sobrang thoughtful and loving ni River nag-iwan ng message si Gela para sa boyfriend magpakatatag siya dahil kailangan umabot siya sa Big Night." We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on PEP.ph. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Find out more here