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Ethiopia and the Netherlands Endorse the Launch of a Groundbreaking Private Sector Water Management Initiative by Nedamco Africa to Improve Water Needs for Over 10 Million People

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at the UN23 Water Conference in New York, H.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Minister for the Ministry of Water and Energy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and Kitty van der Heijden, Director-General International Cooperation at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, endorsed the launch of the Ethiopian SDG6 Water Management initiative. The initiative has the aim to improve the water needs of millions of people and will be based on digitally verifiable outcomes focused on the reduction of non-revenue water, increase of water quality, increased access to water, and higher availability of water. In a “first-ever”, leveraging the latest available technologies, the solution will measure, report, and verify outcomes of Water Management, starting in Addis Ababa, a city of 10 million inhabitants, starting in a sub-set of the city, using Digital Twins in a fully digital and transparent manner. This project is a collaboration of the Ethiopian local and federal government and multiple innovators in the profit and non-profit sectors like Microsoft, Bentley Systems, Deltares and VEI. The launch is endorsed by the Dutch Government. The SDG6 Water Management initiative has the potential to be rolled out to over nineteen other countries in fifty-five cities, improving the water needs of half a billion people.

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The SDG6 Water Management initiative has the potential to be rolled out to over nineteen other countries in fifty-five cities, improving the water needs of half a billion people.
In addition, water pollution and contamination are prevalent, especially in informal settlements where residents have limited means of obtaining clean water.
Furthermore, climate change and rising water demand are putting additional pressure on already scarce water resources, compounding the existing water challenges in African cities.
In water management, Nedamco Africa is working to improve access to safe drinking water, reduce water waste, and promote water conservation.

THE NDC PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS COUNTRIES TO LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE WATER-CLIMATE NEXUS

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Friday, March 24, 2023

First, we need to change the focus of water governance and apply a Water Nexus approach.

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First, we need to change the focus of water governance and apply a Water Nexus approach.
The Partnership supports countries to deliver on climate action, decreasing their climate vulnerability related to water and increasing public and private investments in Water-Nexus opportunities.
Specifically, the Partnership will provide guidance to countries on opportunities to strengthen NDC implementation through a water-climate nexus approach.
"With initial support from the Netherlands, the NDC Partnership will help countries leverage opportunities across the Water Nexus.

THE NDC PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS COUNTRIES TO LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE WATER-CLIMATE NEXUS

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Friday, March 24, 2023

First, we need to change the focus of water governance and apply a Water Nexus approach.

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First, we need to change the focus of water governance and apply a Water Nexus approach.
The Partnership supports countries to deliver on climate action, decreasing their climate vulnerability related to water and increasing public and private investments in Water-Nexus opportunities.
Specifically, the Partnership will provide guidance to countries on opportunities to strengthen NDC implementation through a water-climate nexus approach.
"With initial support from the Netherlands, the NDC Partnership will help countries leverage opportunities across the Water Nexus.

Humentum Signs Pledge for Change

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Washington, D.C., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humentum, a nonprofit helping social good organizations strengthen their operations, joined a dozen other organizations as a signatory of the Pledge for Change .

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Washington, D.C., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humentum, a nonprofit helping social good organizations strengthen their operations, joined a dozen other organizations as a signatory of the Pledge for Change .
The pledge builds on previous commitments, for example the Charter for Change and the Grand Bargain, in pursuit of the Global Goals agreed by world leaders in 2015.
The pledge emphasizes the role of local organizations and the rights, needs, and priorities of local communities.
It also conducted a first-of-its-kind benchmark, called the ERA Index, to assess INGO progress toward equity across 12 levers of change.

Mojaloop Renews Commitment to Digital Public Goods Alliance’s Digital Public Goods Registry

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry .

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The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry .
The DPGA DPG Registry identifies the industry-leading open source digital public goods that are driving a new wave of innovation and financial inclusion at scale.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005142/en/
The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry.
“We are honored to have Mojaloop renewed as a digital public good again this year by the DPGA.

Fujitsu Announces Start of Acceptance Period of Takeover Offer for GK Software

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of GK welcome and support the takeover offer.

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The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of GK welcome and support the takeover offer.
Subject to review of the offer document, the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of GK recommend shareholders to tender their shares into the takeover offer.
Following the completion of the takeover offer, ND Solutions intends to examine whether to initiate a delisting of GK.
The offer document (as well as a non-binding English translation) including details as to how the takeover offer can be accepted as well as other information pertaining to the takeover offer is available at: www.nd-offer.de.

EQS-News: Fujitsu ND Solutions AG: Fujitsu announces start of acceptance period of takeover offer for GK Software

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Fujitsu has already secured 40.65% of the total share capital of GK Software through irrevocable undertakings.

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Fujitsu has already secured 40.65% of the total share capital of GK Software through irrevocable undertakings.
Executive Board and Supervisory Board of GK welcome and support the takeover offer.
Subject to review of the offer document, the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of GK recommend shareholders to tender their into the takeover offer.
Following the completion of the takeover offer, ND Solutions intends to examine whether to initiate a delisting of GK.

EQS-News: ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA: ProCredit group further expands sustainability profile in 2022 with key initiatives

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA: ProCredit group further expands sustainability profile in 2022 with key initiatives
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The group is committed to continuously reporting on key ESG results and initiatives in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
In its report package, the ProCredit group reports on significant milestones in the implementation of its comprehensive sustainability strategy.
In 2022, the ProCredit group made significant achievements in the implementation of its sustainability strategy.

WORLD WATER DAY: 'Clean Water Initiative' brings fresh water to communities around the globe

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations' work on water and sanitation, the day has been honored on March 22 every year since 1993.

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In honor of World Water Day, Salesian Missions is highlighting completed water projects that have impacted youth and entire communities.
Water fountains were also set up in the communities so that people could access the water.
More than 300 residents of the Kamakuti village in Kabwe, Zambia , have clean, fresh water thanks to the Salesian Missions "Clean Water Initiative."
He is supplying fresh water to his family and the crops while saving money that he once spent on water containers.

Girl Rising Assembles Young Climate Leaders to Highlight Connections Between Gender Inequity and Water Crises

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday March 23rd, Girl Rising will convene young climate leaders from some of the world's most affected areas who will call attention to connections between the global water crisis and gender inequity at a side event for the United Nations Water Conference .

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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday March 23rd, Girl Rising will convene young climate leaders from some of the world's most affected areas who will call attention to connections between the global water crisis and gender inequity at a side event for the United Nations Water Conference .
The event is moderated by Christina Kwauk, social scientist with expertise on the connections between girls' education and climate change.
The speakers will highlight links between girls' education and climate-related water crises.
The Future Rising Fellowship is part of Future Rising, Girl Rising's new program which seeks to build awareness, spur action, and stimulate investment for girls' education as a potent climate solution.