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Seven Additional Private Sector Leaders Announce Support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles in Poultry, Now Includes Over 40% of Global Poultry Meat Production

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

By generating support from the global poultry industry of science-based principles to address antimicrobial use, the industry is acting to combat AMR and reduce its impact on global health security.

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By generating support from the global poultry industry of science-based principles to address antimicrobial use, the industry is acting to combat AMR and reduce its impact on global health security.
These seven organizations join 19 other organizations in endorsing or adopting antimicrobial use stewardship principles that reduce the need to use antimicrobials at the farm level.
“By proactively supporting science-based antimicrobial use principles, the private sector is sending a clear message that antimicrobial stewardship is good business,” said Ricardo Santin, IPC President.
TRANSFORM’s research portfolio includes 22 trials to study the impact of animal nutrition on priority pathogens and antimicrobial resistant genes.

Tetra Tech Wins $439 Million USAID Energy Security and Resilience Contract

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Company a five-year, $439 million, single-award contract to advance energy security and resilience in Ukraine.

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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Company a five-year, $439 million, single-award contract to advance energy security and resilience in Ukraine.
Through the USAID Securing Power, Advancing Resilience & Connectivity Activity, Tetra Tech will provide strategic technical assistance to the Government of Ukraine, focusing on enhancing the resilience, reliability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors.
Tetra Tech will support the Government of Ukraine’s efforts to meet and exceed the energy-related requirements for European Union integration, and increase energy efficiency in commercial and industrial sectors.
“Tetra Tech is pleased to continue our support to USAID and the Government of Ukraine to strengthen energy security and resilience for all Ukrainians,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.

USAID Awards ICF $236 Million Global Health Contract

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024

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RESTON, Va., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health has awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) a five-year, $236 million recompete contract to continue to deliver their Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program, which is considered globally as the "gold standard" of health surveys.

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RESTON, Va., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health has awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) a five-year, $236 million recompete contract to continue to deliver their Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program , which is considered globally as the "gold standard" of health surveys.
ICF has supported the DHS Program since its inception 40 years ago, helping grow it into the world's premier source of critical and actionable data for population, health and nutrition programs.
Survey data is used by national governments, international organizations, researchers and others to support strategic planning, policymaking, financing, program management and more.
From infectious diseases to health security, ICF addresses today's most pressing health issues built on decades of expertise supporting countries around the globe.

The Eleanor Crook Foundation and Mana Nutrition Applaud the U.S. Government's Continued Leadership in Combating Child Malnutrition with $200 Million Commitment for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024

The Administrator made the announcement at Mana Nutrition's RUTF manufacturing facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia, where three million packets of RUTF are produced daily using American peanuts.

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The Administrator made the announcement at Mana Nutrition's RUTF manufacturing facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia, where three million packets of RUTF are produced daily using American peanuts.
The Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF), a U.S.-based private philanthropy dedicated to ending global malnutrition, was present at Mana to celebrate Administrator Power's announcement.
Worldwide, child wasting claims the lives of one in five children under the age of five.
"Every 11 seconds, a child dies of malnutrition – a heartbreaking reality that we can put an end to.

Aspen Ideas: Health Announces Global Health Experts to Speak at Annual Summit

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

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Aspen, CO & Washington, DC, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, the organizers of the Aspen Institute’s annual health summit, Aspen Ideas: Health, announced additional speakers joining its deep pool of health leaders, innovators, and advocates confirmed for this year’s event in Aspen, Colorado from June 20-23, 2024.

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Aspen, CO & Washington, DC, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, the organizers of the Aspen Institute’s annual health summit, Aspen Ideas: Health, announced additional speakers joining its deep pool of health leaders, innovators, and advocates confirmed for this year’s event in Aspen, Colorado from June 20-23, 2024.
Atul Gawande, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Vanessa Kerry, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization; Co-Founder and CEO, Seed Global Health
See a list of previewed speakers here .
Aspen Ideas: Health is organized by the Aspen Institute with media partner NBCUniversal News Group.
For media: Journalists interested in attending Aspen Ideas: Health are invited to apply for press credentials here .

FPT Cooperates with USAID to Promote Clean Energy Deployment, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Accelerate Net Zero Transition

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024

This entails providing a comprehensive understanding of Net Zero strategy, as well as general insights about advanced clean energy development, such as the Direct Power Purchase Agreement mechanism, Renewable Energy Certificates, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Rooftop Solar Development for Self-consumption, and other relevant topics.

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This entails providing a comprehensive understanding of Net Zero strategy, as well as general insights about advanced clean energy development, such as the Direct Power Purchase Agreement mechanism, Renewable Energy Certificates, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Rooftop Solar Development for Self-consumption, and other relevant topics.
“Our collaboration with USAID aligns with our commitment to spearheading initiatives to mitigate the impact of greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam.
FPT will steadfastly pursue the mission of establishing a resilient, happy global corporation,” said FPT Senior Executive Vice President Nguyen The Phuong.
The support from USAID is important for us to achieve this goal,” said FPT Software Senior Executive Vice President Nguyen Khai Hoan.

Battelle Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference to Convene Powerhouse Group of Climate Leaders from the White House, Department of Energy, Private Industry and Academia in Washington, DC on April 22-24

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

“As Battelle approaches a century since its founding, even as threats to our society have evolved, we find our motto ‘It Can Be Done’ more relevant than ever.

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“As Battelle approaches a century since its founding, even as threats to our society have evolved, we find our motto ‘It Can Be Done’ more relevant than ever.
It underpins our approach to climate resilience,” said Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer.
From the private sector, Douglas Chan, Chief Operating Officer, Climeworks will share his first-hand experience leading manufacturing and energy projects around the world.
For more information about this year’s event, visit the ICR24 website or send inquiries to [email protected] .

Acre Impact Capital Announces the First Closing of its Export Finance Fund I

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024

Acre Impact Capital , a private-debt impact investment manager announces the first closing of its Export Finance Fund I (the “Fund”), with commitments of ~US$100mn, with a target size of US$300mn.

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Acre Impact Capital , a private-debt impact investment manager announces the first closing of its Export Finance Fund I (the “Fund”), with commitments of ~US$100mn, with a target size of US$300mn.
The Fund has also secured significant commitments from several African investors, reflecting the attractive risk-return profile and expected impact of the strategy.
Acre Impact Capital’s innovative Export Finance Fund I is the first fund of its kind leveraging the transaction facilitation role of export credit agencies (“ECAs”) for impact.
“We are incredibly proud to have received support from our limited partners, who have backed our pioneering Export Finance Fund I.

Grant Assistant Launches AI-enhanced Toolkit to Create Winning Proposals Faster and More Easily

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grant Assistant today launched an AI-enhanced toolkit to simplify and streamline the complicated and time-consuming process of responding to solicitations. Grant Assistant provides a simple and structured workflow for preparing proposals for international grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunities, including evaluation, design, drafting, budget, and compliance review.

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Grant Assistant provides a simple and structured workflow for preparing proposals for international grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunities, including evaluation, design, drafting, budget, and compliance review.
"My first time seeing Grant Assistant in action was a revelation," said Carroll.
Grant Assistant modernizes the application process with a simple, elegant, and powerful tool for organizations of all sizes, from single-person consultancies to global development institutions."
Collaboration Tools: Grant Assistant offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage proposal stages, deadlines, and collaboration across a team.

World Bicycle Relief Announces Strategic Initiative to Distribute 300,000 Bicycles, Boosting Healthcare, Education and Economic Opportunities Worldwide

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

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CHICAGO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Bicycle Relief today released its 2023 Impact Report, demonstrating significant achievements in empowering marginalized rural populations to access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities through life-changing bicycles. The organization also revealed its global strategy for 2024-2026, which targets the distribution of 300,000 additional bicycles to improve the lives of 1,500,000 people.

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CHICAGO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Bicycle Relief today released its 2023 Impact Report, demonstrating significant achievements in empowering marginalized rural populations to access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities through life-changing bicycles.
World Bicycle Relief's 2023 Impact Report demonstrates compelling evidence of how its sustainable bicycle ecosystem model, centered around its purpose-built Buffalo Bicycles, has catalyzed positive change for rural populations in developing countries.
Moreover, participants in Zimbabwe and Kenya experienced a significant 50% reduction in transportation costs, underscoring the economic impact of bicycle mobility.
The growth pathway focuses on enhancing the Buffalo Bicycle ecosystem and World Bicycle Relief's Mobilized Communities model to increase bicycle distribution in three sectors: education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.