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"We are nearly ready for the Webinar with Africa on May 10th 2013 initiated by RSECE www.rsece.org"

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"The Switchgrass is in Abuja and will be picked up tomorrow."

Apr 23

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"Three hundred pounds of Switchgrass Seed was shipped and is now in Lagos, Nigeria.. Final delivery location is on April 3, 2013 via UPS."

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Sidney Clouston replied to Safiye Ozuygun's discussion How can we harness out-grower schemes to increase the availability of affordable finance for smallholder farmers?

"My analysis of the situation in Africa where we established the Regional Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence (RSECE) us that agriculture food crops are a good bridge being one or two crops can be harvested in one year. If we consider the…"

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"The Regional Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence http://www.rsece.org/index.php"

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"300 lbs of switchgrass seeds will be sent to Nigeira for evaluation. Inshallah (God willing)."

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Sidney Clouston commented on moladi Formwork's blog post Innovation at the Base of the Pyramid

"Kudos for the Inclusive Business Model. Our organization is one that you might find synergism with. Please contact me. cloustonenergy@aol.com The Regional Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence is in Nigeria for programs and projects…"

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"I did a Bank to Bank wire transfer of funds needed for the Import Permit for Swiitchgrass to be sent to Nigeria.today."

Dec 5, 2012

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Brussels event looks at ways to engage private sector in sustainable agricultural development

Nov 29, 2012

Sidney Clouston left a comment for Ntatang Ayuk Etobi

"In Cameroon I have been developing things with an Extension Agent, his name is Mr. Ngouambe Nestor ngouambe@gmail.com You can contact him to discuss interactions or collaborations. Get back to me too. Sidney Clouston"

Nov 29, 2012

Sidney Clouston left a comment for Ntatang Ayuk Etobi

"Mr. Etobi: So sorry for the delay. My direct email is cloustonenergy@aol.com if I delay again drop me a note to check here. Best regard, Sidney Clouston"

Nov 28, 2012

Sidney Clouston and Ntatang Ayuk Etobi are now friends

Nov 28, 2012

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"Dear Sir, Your idea is wonderful. I want to propose to you to bring such a project in Cameroon my country. You can easily get land here to what you want. I will work with you. There are any untapped potentials in Cameroon and I think a lot…"

Nov 6, 2012

Sidney Clouston commented on Barbara Wettstein's blog post Join our live discussion: Creating Shared Value: the role of business in development

"I would like to see Contract Growing with a regional and local perspective. Bioenergy, Biofuels and Biochemical production by local indigenous people that can earn an income to afford products that would improve their quality of life."

Nov 5, 2012

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"I may get lucky Inshallah (God willing) and team up with IBM in global partnering. Type Two Partnerships Fights Poverty."

Sep 16, 2012

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Sector: I am a social entrepreneur

Website:: http://cloustonenergy.vpweb.com

About my work:: I have signed a Memorandum of Understanding two years ago with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (government) and again in March 2009 with them and a collaborative
Applied Research Center. We have Cellulosic Ethanol feedstock growing in demonstration sites in Western Africa now. We are forming the Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence at the Research Center of the Usmanu Danfodio
Univesity in Sokoto, Nigeria for regional efforts in West Africa

Topics on my radar:: Agriculture, Base of the Pyramid, Education, Enterprise Development, Environment, Finance and Investment, Inclusive Business Models, Partnerships, Technology, Trade, Water, Women and Business, Youth Enterprise

Other Topics on my radar:: Rural Development. Addressing the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of the United Nations. Uplifting the Poor.

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We are working for Mobile Clinics with Wireless Links

I am involved with WiGiT a Syracuse University program for Wireless Test Bed that is funded by the National Science Foundation. I am the International Director for the Regional Sustanable Energy Center of Excellence that is in Nigeria and established for Sub Saharan Africa actions. We could facilitate many iterations of the Health Technology delivery

I would like to discuss this with the Johnson and Johnson leadership and how the Cloud for Hospitals ought to be of interest to them. …

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Posted on June 29, 2012 at 2:39

The Energy Commission of Nigeria and Clouston Energy Research, LLC Collaborates in a RFI in Study

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The 100 Year Starship Study

The Science,Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) promotion seems lofty as goals to basic development. However, this is how it is possible to develop more…

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Posted on June 7, 2011 at 3:00

Barclays’ commitment to the Business Call to Action (BCtA

March 16, 2011

New York and London—Around 60,000 people in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda will soon have access to financial services through…

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Posted on March 20, 2011 at 22:53

Test climate business strategies online

Dear all,

please have a look at our new climate business game CEO2 www.ceo2-game.com.

Climate Business Leaders wanted: WWF and Allianz are calling on the internet-community worldwide to test climate business strategies online

While politics and a lot of companies are losing precious time in climate protection, every user can now play the online-game CEO2 launched by financial service provider Allianz and WWF (World Wide… Continue

Posted on June 7, 2010 at 11:00

Promoting Solar Drip Irrigation in Benin, West Africa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtBEbf-NRs Great results we need to push this activity. I am.

Additional Web site www.energy.gov.ng Ask the Director General Dr. A. S. Sambo of the Energy Commission of Nigeria about the Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence project for Western Africa with Sidney Clouston as Project Developer.

We are focused on Biomass, Bioenergy and Biofuels… Continue

Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:26

The one month notice is short but an Eight Day RFP?

Dear UNDP:

An eight day RFP is quite short don't yout think? So this note is one of protest. I have a business plan for the

Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence that will have training to include Vocational training beyond the Basic

Education for All segment of the Millennium Development Goal that is a standing request. Our team has been

directed by the GEF that is a funder of the UNDP to go to the Focal Points in country. That we are in the process

now doing.… Continue

Posted on October 20, 2009 at 0:30

New Partnership Calls for Copenhagen Climate Agreement to Tackle Growing Transportation Emissions.

New Partnership Calls for Copenhagen Climate Agreement to Tackle Growing Transportation Emissions.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/envdev1080.doc.htm

NOTE: Clouston Energy Research, LLC working with the Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence (...SECE) has established a forum at 2degrees in Oxford UK. The SECE documents has been directed by the World Banks Global Environmental Facility to their Focal Points in several countries. The United Nations UNDESA and UN… Continue

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 5:13 — 1 Comment

Distance Education Cooperatoin with the British Commonwealth (focus on Nigeria and Western Africa)

Dear Mr. Wilson:

Thank you for the opportunity to communicate a matter that I consider to be important. I do understand that

the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is populated by current and former colonies and as an American do

think that we have been overlooked. We are a former colony and are proud of that fact. That can be taken

both ways and should I think. I have roots in Scotland and have a sense of history and pride in the United Kingdom, I participated in a forum… Continue

Posted on September 16, 2009 at 3:13 — 1 Comment

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At 1:38 on July 13, 2009, Sidney Clouston said…: The Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence is what I have been developing with a Type Two Partnership as outlined by Kofi Annan at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 held in South Africa.. Our Business Plan ought to be ready by July 15th and is invited by the Investment Arm of Barclays Banik and the associate group linked to the Credit Swiss Bank. We see Poverty Relief as the means to address all of the Millennium
Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 21. Biomass and Biofuel Feedstock is a product in demand that Microfinance and Rural Development
will be able to use to generate an income for a Sustainable effort that uplift the Poor while lowering the Greenhouse Gas.

At 18:18 on July 22, 2009, Emmanuel Senyo Kumedzina said…: Mr. Sidney,
You are doing great, with what I doing here in Ghana, we can collaborate or be business partiners. I can assure you that Ghana needs you... this is my direct lines (cell)+233249155003, +233264155003

At 6:33 on August 21, 2009, Ida Horner said…: Thanks for connecting Sidney. Looking froward to learning more about your work

At 15:12 on August 21, 2009, Sidney Clouston said…: Thank you Emmanuel and I loved your video Ida. In the Millennium Development
Goals the Gender issues (read Womens issues) are important with so many
war widows and women leaders of families. The Sustainable Energy Center of
Excellence in the Energy Commission of Nigeria is going after funds for the
project that intends to include Microfinance and Contract Growing Contracts. It
also promotes renewable energy such as Solar and Biomass. It is regional and
will be in Ghana linked with Dr.Hagan. ebenhagan@gmail.com

At 12:24 on November 16, 2009, Parag Dave said…: We believe supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries is crucial to lifting people out of poverty.

We aim at providing Business Model & creating Opportunity for the poor, Under and Un Educated Youths, Training and assistance to young ENTREPRENEURS to help them to start their own industry for growth, be Self Employed to escape the endless cycle of poverty.

We have developed compact Mini machines (Plastics) affordable and convenient for the common people to start with a very small capital. The machine provides wide product range and many industry options to work with. We have been conferred by PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION with PLASTICON AWARD for the same.

We provide training and assistance to Entrepreneurs to start their own ventures in Plastic industry and also participate in EDP organised by Government and Non government organisations

At 2:59 on November 17, 2009, Parag Dave said…: Dear Mr. Cloustan,

thank you for the reply

Please do provide your email and I will send you all the details for the same.

We also have been publishing a Book on plastics updated every 18 months for plastic people and its supported by all the pioneers in Plastic industry and government institutes.
the book gives complete basic as well updated technical info regarding machines , moulds, processing, additives, trouble shootings , new developments and may many more things...
Its only one of its kind book available today with guidance and support to New entrants and existing plastic people

At 3:59 on December 2, 2009, Parag Dave said…: Dear Sir,
Thank you formthe reply and amil
i have send you the mail form my email
look forward for your valuable suggestion, feedback and cooperation.

regards
parag Dave

At 8:04 on December 29, 2009, Martin Kafula Daka said…: I concur with you on the views of distance education and vocational skill for the youth. thanks for the input.
wishing you a lot of blessings in the new year

At 15:10 on November 6, 2012, Ntatang Ayuk Etobi said…: Dear Sir,

Your idea is wonderful. I want to propose to you to bring such a project in Cameroon my country. You can easily get land here to what you want. I will work with you. There are any untapped potentials in Cameroon and I think a lot will come from here. Hope to read from you soon. My email is : moralclarity@yahoo.com my contact: 0023777911175