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Scaling Global Resilience: New Report Highlights Increasing Momentum for Evidence-backed Solutions

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火曜日, 9月 19, 2023
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The Report summarises key discussions held at the June 2023 Resilience Evidence Forum, co-hosted by USAID and the Global Resilience Partnership, which brought together more than 1,000 global stakeholders to evaluate the state of resilience evidence.

Key Points: 
  • The Report summarises key discussions held at the June 2023 Resilience Evidence Forum, co-hosted by USAID and the Global Resilience Partnership, which brought together more than 1,000 global stakeholders to evaluate the state of resilience evidence.
  • Released today, the REF 2023 Synthesis Report sets a new benchmark as an unmatched guide to resilience-building methodologies and evidence.
  • Taken together, the evidence detailed in the report showcases the increasing magnitude of resilience building initiatives globally.
  • As well as a focus on how to further resilience programming, REF and the Synthesis Report highlights case studies and resilience success stories.

Unveiling IT Arena 2023: Business Opportunities, AI, and Digitalization

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水曜日, 9月 13, 2023
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LVIV, Ukraine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than a month, Lviv will host Ukraine's largest English-language tech event, IT Arena. For three days, from September 29th to October 1st, Lviv will become the heart of Ukrainian tech, covering everything from the latest tech developments and AI startups to new business opportunities, product insights, and valuable networking.

Key Points: 
  • LVIV, Ukraine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than a month, Lviv will host Ukraine's largest English-language tech event, IT Arena.
  • This year's IT Arena speakers will focus on the challenges facing the Ukrainian tech industry and seek solutions to help Ukrainian tech companies grow and contribute to Ukraine's recovery.
  • Countries in this region are growing rapidly, and IT Arena will unveil the details of a successful strategy that will help Ukrainian companies break into Asian markets.
  • Executive Director of the Berkeley Fisher Center, Gauthier Vasseur, will share his insights on how generative AI is revolutionizing business analytics.

VIBE 2023: How Kremlin Disinformation Efforts Have Reshaped Media Landscapes in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia

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火曜日, 9月 12, 2023
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In Europe, the panel in Bosnia and Herzegovina called the Russian Embassy a leader in spreading disinformation and propaganda, such as biolaboratories that manufacture weapons targeting Russian DNA--which was further spread by the media. The Government of Russia's influence has also contributed to polarization in reporting on the war throughout the country. Media in the Federation, for example, cover it as an invasion of a sovereign state, while those in the Government of Russia-aligned Republika Srpska have adopted the Russia-preferred term "special military operation."

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 edition of VIBE shows that most countries throughout all three regions experienced heightened propaganda efforts and disinformation campaigns that the VIBE experts trace directly to the Kremlin and its proxies in Russia.
  • This phenomenon actively puts in place a multi-layered system of Kremlin propaganda and helps explain how misinformation in Kyrgyzstan continues to proliferate.
  • VIBE is made possible by the support of the American People through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) .
  • Please visit our website for country reports and the VIBE Explorer to examine and compare data trends, VIBE principles, regions, and individual countries.

Pyxus International, USAID Partner to Unlock Farmer Value in Malawi

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月曜日, 9月 11, 2023
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, announced a new partnership between its subsidiary Pyxus Agriculture Limited (Malawi) (PAM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, announced a new partnership between its subsidiary Pyxus Agriculture Limited (Malawi) (PAM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
  • The partnership launched Sept. 7, 2023, during a signing ceremony at PAM's state-of-the-art groundnut processing facility in Lilongwe, Malawi.
  • "Pyxus is honored to receive this $14.6 million award from USAID, which helps our company to further build capacity, expand impact throughout the legume and forestry value chains, and unlock value for Malawi and its farmers," added Sikkel.
  • Increase farmer access to high-quality crop inputs and hands-on training of good agricultural practices while simultaneously working to diversify PAM's contracted farmer base.

BURN Launches New Electric Cooking Product Suite Across Africa

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水曜日, 9月 6, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.

Key Points: 
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.
  • These new products will revolutionize cooking across Africa by offering families a more cost-effective and sustainable cooking solution.
  • While we know improved cookstoves still have a critical role to play for rural families, the future of clean cooking in Africa is electric," said Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN.
  • Africa is uniquely positioned to benefit from affordable electric cooking solutions due to its growing commitment to clean energy.

BURN Launches New Electric Cooking Product Suite Across Africa

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水曜日, 9月 6, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.

Key Points: 
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.
  • These new products will revolutionize cooking across Africa by offering families a more cost-effective and sustainable cooking solution.
  • While we know improved cookstoves still have a critical role to play for rural families, the future of clean cooking in Africa is electric," said Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN.
  • Africa is uniquely positioned to benefit from affordable electric cooking solutions due to its growing commitment to clean energy.

NDC Partnership: Kenya Unveils Comprehensive Legal Framework to Accelerate Climate Action

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月曜日, 9月 4, 2023
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Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, launched Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050 and Climate Change Act (Amendment 2023) today.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, launched Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050 and Climate Change Act (Amendment 2023) today.
  • Showcasing African leadership through a comprehensive law and policy guiding national and subnational climate action, Kenya demonstrates readiness for support to implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) through the third NCCAP aligned with the LT LEDS.
  • At the launch, NDC Partnership Global Director Dr. Pablo Vieira congratulated Kenya: "Kenya's leadership and commitment at the highest levels is driving ambitious climate and development action, creating a strong framework to implement the country's climate commitments, and effectively mobilizing climate finance.
  • The NDC Partnership is a global coalition, bringing together more than 200 members to deliver on ambitious climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and drive sustainable development.

NDC Partnership: Kenya Unveils Comprehensive Legal Framework to Accelerate Climate Action

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月曜日, 9月 4, 2023
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Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, launched Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050 and Climate Change Act (Amendment 2023) today.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, launched Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050 and Climate Change Act (Amendment 2023) today.
  • Showcasing African leadership through a comprehensive law and policy guiding national and subnational climate action, Kenya demonstrates readiness for support to implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) through the third NCCAP aligned with the LT LEDS.
  • At the launch, NDC Partnership Global Director Dr. Pablo Vieira congratulated Kenya: "Kenya's leadership and commitment at the highest levels is driving ambitious climate and development action, creating a strong framework to implement the country's climate commitments, and effectively mobilizing climate finance.
  • The NDC Partnership is a global coalition, bringing together more than 200 members to deliver on ambitious climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and drive sustainable development.

World Education Services Appoints New Board Member in Canada

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水曜日, 8月 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) has appointed John Paolo Varias to its Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) has appointed John Paolo Varias to its Board of Trustees.
  • Paolo is a registered nurse who is currently serving as Associate Director of Clinical and Support Services for Niagara Region in Southern Ontario.
  • “Paolo is a wonderful addition to the WES Board.
  • He brings a passionate and personal perspective to the recognition of education and skills in new places,” said Audrey Hendley, chair of the WES Board of Trustees.

Honorable Mary Beth Long Nominated to Join AeroVironment’s Board of Directors

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金曜日, 8月 18, 2023
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AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that Mary Beth Long has been nominated to serve as a Class II director on the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that Mary Beth Long has been nominated to serve as a Class II director on the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Long has been nominated to fill the board position that will be vacated by Catharine Marigold.
  • The election of Ms. Long would maintain the board’s current composition of seven individuals, including six independent directors.
  • Ms. Long is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Spy Museum and the Defense Intelligence Memorial Fund and is active in rescuing Afghans who supported U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.