Civil Society Development Foundation

Dionisio Gutiérrez Warns that Guatemala's Democracy is in Danger

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土曜日, 8月 19, 2023
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Gutiérrez stated , 'For those wondering today why we are presenting two electoral polls in the 2023 runoff election, the answer is that democracy in Guatemala is in danger.'

Key Points: 
  • Gutiérrez stated , 'For those wondering today why we are presenting two electoral polls in the 2023 runoff election, the answer is that democracy in Guatemala is in danger.'
  • Additionally, regarding the candidates, Gutiérrez highlighted , 'One of the options is the old system, composed of political smugglers.
  • Those who never miss any train because they board them all, and then ask where it's headed.'
  • The danger of that option is that it would lead us to the consolidation of a criminal State with all three branches under their control.

IIA Debuts New Global Research; Announces Professional Achievement Awards at 2022 International Conference

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月曜日, 7月 18, 2022
Research, SEC, WBCSD, Accounting research, Fraud, Security (finance), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, CIA, Department, Institute of Internal Auditors, Civil Society Development Foundation, Conference, International Sustainability Alliance, ISSB, National Taipei University, Certification, Internal audit, Risk management, Multimedia, International Conference on Nuclear Disarmament, Oslo, 2008, Publishing, Risk, Internal, ESG, Hotel manager, Institute, Education, IIA, Achievement, Audit, Management, Medical device

The IIA debuted its 2022 Premier Global Study, Internal Audit: A Global View .

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  • The IIA debuted its 2022 Premier Global Study, Internal Audit: A Global View .
  • The extensive report collected feedback from 3,600 internal audit professionals representing 159 international locations.
  • The results offer a snapshot of the global profession and demographic trends:
    The IIA has partnered with the WBCSD on new guidance aimed at helping organization's future-proof their business.
  • Also at the first day of the conference, The IIA awarded five Professional Achievement Awards, recognizing recipients from around the world who have excelled in research, education, publishing, advocacy, and other activities in the field of internal auditing and related professions.

Dionisio Gutierrez joins a mission of experts on a visit to Ukraine

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木曜日, 5月 12, 2022
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Gutierrez described the trip as dramatic and sad, but at the same time hopeful after seeing the determination of the Ukrainians to defend their country.

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  • Gutierrez described the trip as dramatic and sad, but at the same time hopeful after seeing the determination of the Ukrainians to defend their country.
  • The group flew from Madrid to Warsaw and then they were taken in several helicopters to Chelm.
  • After getting to the border with Ukraine, a military convoy took them to Kyiv.
  • The participants of the mission signed confidentiality agreements on the visit to Ukraine to ensure their safety and that of the organizers.

New Research Funded to Identify Subtypes of Preeclampsia and Cellular Differences in Affected Placentas

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木曜日, 2月 3, 2022
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Some of the research will utilize data available through The Preeclampsia Registry, the Preeclampsia Foundation's dynamic database of consented participants that includes preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome survivors, family members, and controls.

Key Points: 
  • Some of the research will utilize data available through The Preeclampsia Registry, the Preeclampsia Foundation's dynamic database of consented participants that includes preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome survivors, family members, and controls.
  • The study will look at formally establishing preeclampsia subtypes to better predict when the disease's symptoms will begin and when delivery may be needed.
  • Principal Investigators Amit Zeisel, PhD and Ido Solt, MD, and their project, Cell-type specific differences between preeclampsia and normal placentas using unbiased single-cell RNA-sequencing, will be carried out at the Technion Research and Development Foundation.
  • Discovering the differences between preeclamptic and normal placentas at a cellular level could contribute to the understanding of the basic, initial mechanisms of the disease a crucial step towards predicting and preventing preeclampsia.

New Survey Reveals Shake-Up in How Companies Address Stakeholder Interests

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水曜日, 8月 25, 2021
Human Resources, Women, Consulting, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Professional Services, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Education, Computer security, KPMG LLP, Civil Society Development Foundation, Mediaset, WCD, Biophysical environment, Leadership, Sapienza University of Rome, Â, Marina Brogi, LLP, Tupperware Brands, Advisory, KPMG, CEO, Global Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, ESG, Woman, IRobot, Exercise, Social, DE, Public relations, Risk management, Renewable energy, Management, Accounting, Women Corporate Directors Education and Development Foundation, Inc., Our Global Lead Sponsor, KPMG LLP, WOMEN CORPORATE DIRECTORS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC., OUR GLOBAL LEAD SPONSOR, KPMG LLP

Additionally, 96% believe that diverse views in the boardroom greatly impact how companies address Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, which are key to creating long-term value and addressing stakeholder interests.

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  • Additionally, 96% believe that diverse views in the boardroom greatly impact how companies address Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, which are key to creating long-term value and addressing stakeholder interests.
  • How companies address stakeholder interests is an integral part of the transformation, resulting in an increased focus on ESG and DE&I issues, their symbiotic relationship, as well as their role in driving performance.
  • More than 80% said it is very important to align strategy and business practices with stakeholder interests to create sustainable, long-term value.
  • Of the 45% of directors who stated their companies are reassessing stakeholder interests to a great extent, 60% ranked DE&I as the top ESG priority in boardroom discussions.