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Senior Danish Politician Nicolai Wammen Joins Education Cannot Wait as a Global Champion

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Education, United Nations, Climate change, UN, International Monetary Fund, Global education, World Bank Group, ECW, Emergency, Marriage, United, Sustainable Development Goals, Child, Private sector, Danish, Nursing

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this week's Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., Senior Danish politician Nicolai Wammen announced that he would join Education Cannot Wait (ECW), as a Global Champion. Mr. Wammen will provide invaluable support in advancing global conversations on mobilizing political leadership and promoting new and innovative sources of financing particularly with the private sector.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this week's Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., Senior Danish politician Nicolai Wammen announced that he would join Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ), as a Global Champion.
  • Mr. Wammen is the Finance Minister of Denmark and will serve in his personal capacity as Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait (ECW).
  • His two-year engagement with Education Cannot Wait will focus on increasing global investments for education in emergencies and protracted crises.
  • Education Cannot Wait (ECW), as the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises within the United Nations, has already reached 9 million girls and boys with quality holistic education.

Nowcasting consumer price inflation using high-frequency scanner data: evidence from Germany

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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    Frank Elderson: “Know thyself” – avoiding policy mistakes in light of the prevailing climate science

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    Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
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    Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.

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    • Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.
    • The literature neglects however that investors often invest in foreign funds domiciled in financial centers.

    13 APAC Mobile Wallet and Digital Bank Leaders Sign up for New MSME Initiative to Accelerate Inclusion and Sustainability Efforts

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    Dienstag, März 26, 2024
    Payments, Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Online Privacy, TrueMoney, Automation, DANA, Employment, Climate change, Sirius, Face, BKash, Biophysical environment, Corporation, Education, ESG, Knowledge, Growth, Private sector, Carbon, World Bank Group, Social, MSME, International Finance Corporation, Money, Workforce, Monetary Authority of Singapore, South Korea, Multimedia, GCash, MAS

    International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will collaborate with Ant International to develop and promote a set of Digital Sustainability Impact Management Toolkits in the next two years.

    Key Points: 
    • International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will collaborate with Ant International to develop and promote a set of Digital Sustainability Impact Management Toolkits in the next two years.
    • Corporates and businesses today face increasing reporting requirements from regulators, financial institutions, and supply chain partners to disclose and track their sustainability performances.
    • “We always talk about financial and digital inclusion, but sustainability inclusion for MSMEs is becoming one of the most pressing challenges,” said Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ant International.
    • With this, GCash has become their bridge to digital by providing essential tools – transforming the way they do business.

    Global Times: China's resilient economy to continue producing positive impact on global recovery

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    Sonntag, März 31, 2024
    Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Belt, World Bank Group, FDI, Economic development, Policy, Private sector, IMF, Tourism, GDP, BRI, RCEP, Digital technology, World Bank, Individual, Renewable energy

    In the past decade, China's contribution to global economic growth exceeded the Group of Seven (G7) developed economies.

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    • In the past decade, China's contribution to global economic growth exceeded the Group of Seven (G7) developed economies.
    • First, China's economy has been supported by exploring new growth drivers in line with new economic trends.
    • Second, China's economic growth has strong positive effect on other economies, continuously contributing to global development.
    • China accounts for approximately 17 percent of global import growth, providing strong support for the world economy's recovery.

    ACE Money Transfer Announces Its Much-Anticipated Salam Bangladesh Campaign with Bigger Prizes This Ramadan

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    Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
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    This promotion is open to all customers who will send money to Bangladesh through ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.

    Key Points: 
    • This promotion is open to all customers who will send money to Bangladesh through ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.
    • ACE Money Transfer has stepped forward to promote the use of regulated channels to drive increased remittance inflows to Bangladesh.
    • Customers can win the said prizes by sending remittances to Bangladesh via ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.
    • Mr Rashid Ashraf, CEO of ACE Money Transfer, says, "We stand committed to empowering Bangladeshi overseas workers through cutting-edge digital remittance solutions.

    ACE Money Transfer Announces Its Much-Anticipated Salam Bangladesh Campaign with Bigger Prizes This Ramadan

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    Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
    Transfer, World Bank Group, World Bank, BDT

    This promotion is open to all customers who will send money to Bangladesh through ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.

    Key Points: 
    • This promotion is open to all customers who will send money to Bangladesh through ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.
    • ACE Money Transfer has stepped forward to promote the use of regulated channels to drive increased remittance inflows to Bangladesh.
    • Customers can win the said prizes by sending remittances to Bangladesh via ACE Money Transfer throughout Ramadan 2024.
    • Mr Rashid Ashraf, CEO of ACE Money Transfer, says, "We stand committed to empowering Bangladeshi overseas workers through cutting-edge digital remittance solutions.

    World Identity Network Releases "Shadows in the Dark" Documentary on Amazon

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    Freitag, März 22, 2024
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    WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Identity Network (WIN), the leading nonprofit organization advocating for universal identity rights, has released its groundbreaking documentary, Shadows in the Dark: Our Global Identity Crisis, exclusively on Amazon.

    Key Points: 
    • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Identity Network (WIN), the leading nonprofit organization advocating for universal identity rights, has released its groundbreaking documentary, Shadows in the Dark: Our Global Identity Crisis, exclusively on Amazon.
    • Telling their stories with the utmost care, precision, and nuance was a tremendous responsibility, and we could not be happier with the final result."
    • The documentary shines a light on those born in the shadows of the formal economy, at the margins of society, lacking common identity documents, such as birth certificates and passports.
    • "Identity is at the heart of many of today's global challenges," says Shadows in the Dark Co-director, Brad Kremer.

    Businessabc.net Rebrands From Openbusinesscouncil.org And Unveils The Top 10,000 Public Companies Market Cap integrating AI Blockchain Technologies

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    Mittwoch, März 20, 2024
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    LONDON and NEW DELHI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessabc.net, formerly openbusinesscouncil.org, is a global digital certification directory marketplace created for businesses worldwide. The Businessabc digital hub marketplace provides SMEs with B2B, B2C, or service marketplaces, chambers of commerce, trade corridors, digital supply chains, provenance tools, and multi-store e-commerce and partners.

    Key Points: 
    • They are the main source of job creation globally, accounting for over 95% of the companies and about 60-70% of employment.
    • Digitalisation is a multi-faceted concept that involves the use and applications of a broad range of technologies, for different purposes.
    • "Businessabc.net stands out with its innovative service that leverages advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain to issue verifications that are matched with over 96 countries' companies houses.
    • With its rebranding, Businessabc.net introduces the Top 10,000 Public Companies Market Cap Index that offers valuable insights into the financial landscape.

    Businessabc.net Rebrands From Openbusinesscouncil.org And Unveils The Top 10,000 Public Companies Market Cap integrating AI Blockchain Technologies

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    Mittwoch, März 20, 2024
    Metaverse, Microsoft, Mastercard, Employment, Organization, University, Apple, PHD, VIP, Intelligence, Trust, World Bank Group, Meta, USAID, IDNA, United Nations, AI, IBM, Commerce, Identity theft, OECD, Fintech, LVMH, IP, Index, JPMorgan Chase, Patent, Privacy, World Bank, Digitalization, SME, Directory, Cryptocurrency

    LONDON and NEW DELHI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessabc.net, formerly openbusinesscouncil.org, is a global digital certification directory marketplace created for businesses worldwide. The Businessabc digital hub marketplace provides SMEs with B2B, B2C, or service marketplaces, chambers of commerce, trade corridors, digital supply chains, provenance tools, and multi-store e-commerce and partners.

    Key Points: 
    • They are the main source of job creation globally, accounting for over 95% of the companies and about 60-70% of employment.
    • Digitalisation is a multi-faceted concept that involves the use and applications of a broad range of technologies, for different purposes.
    • "Businessabc.net stands out with its innovative service that leverages advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain to issue verifications that are matched with over 96 countries' companies houses.
    • With its rebranding, Businessabc.net introduces the Top 10,000 Public Companies Market Cap Index that offers valuable insights into the financial landscape.