Global politics

Secretary of State examined on priorities for DFID

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Saturday, October 19, 2019
Department for International Development, World, Sustainable Development Goals, Alok Sharma, International development, Global politics, International organizations

TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.

Key Points: 
  • TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.
  • The Committee has held inaugural evidence sessions with the previous three secretaries of state appointed during this Parliament for International Development.
  • The IDC will question the new Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, on his priorities for the role and for the Department, planning for Brexit and the implications of the conclusions of the 2019 spending round.
  • Discussion may cover commitments to action on safeguarding of victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, combating climate change, the UN SDGs, promoting disability inclusivity and/or tackling violence against humanitarian workers, following recent IDC inquiries in these areas.

Secretary of State examined on priorities for DFID

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Department for International Development, World, Sustainable Development Goals, Alok Sharma, International development, Global politics, International organizations

TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.

Key Points: 
  • TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.
  • The Committee has held inaugural evidence sessions with the previous three secretaries of state appointed during this Parliament for International Development.
  • The IDC will question the new Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, on his priorities for the role and for the Department, planning for Brexit and the implications of the conclusions of the 2019 spending round.
  • Discussion may cover commitments to action on safeguarding of victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, combating climate change, the UN SDGs, promoting disability inclusivity and/or tackling violence against humanitarian workers, following recent IDC inquiries in these areas.

Xi: China will stay on peaceful development path

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Foreign relations of China, Countries, China, Global politics, World

Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.

Key Points: 
  • Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.
  • Xi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world for their caring for and support to China's development.
  • The Chinese nation has since then embarked on the path of realizing national rejuvenation, he said.
  • Xi pledged that the country will stay on the path of peaceful development, and pursue a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up.

Xi: China will stay on peaceful development path

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Foreign relations of China, Countries, China, Global politics, World

Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.

Key Points: 
  • Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.
  • Xi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world for their caring for and support to China's development.
  • The Chinese nation has since then embarked on the path of realizing national rejuvenation, he said.
  • Xi pledged that the country will stay on the path of peaceful development, and pursue a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Joins Smita Shah, Chair of the Sister Cities of Chicago Delhi Committee, for Annual Lunch and Proclaims October 2nd as Mahatma Gandhi Day in Chicago

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Sister Cities International, Global politics, Sister city, Chicago, Citizen diplomacy, Illinois, International relations, Geography of Illinois

Dated this 20th day of September, 2019.

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  • Dated this 20th day of September, 2019.
  • Chicago Sister Cities International is a division of World Business Chicago and is committed to building bridges and sharing ideas between Chicago and its international communities and partners.
  • It celebrates cooperation and understanding through citizen diplomacy while promoting cross cultural arts and tourism, global education, international business and government exchange.
  • Smita Shah joined Chicago Sister Cities International and became Chair of the Delhi Committee as she believes it is a way to continue Chicago's global leadership and honor the diverse communities that make up the city.

Ecolog Leads Discussions at Financing for Sustainable Development 2030 Forum During United Nations General Assembly

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Global politics, World, International development, United Nations Secretariat, Population, Sustainable development, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Sustainable Development Goals, Addis Ababa Action Agenda, Monterrey Consensus

This was the main message from governments that took part at a high-level forum on 26 September at the United Nations headquarters in New York during the UN General Assembly.

Key Points: 
  • This was the main message from governments that took part at a high-level forum on 26 September at the United Nations headquarters in New York during the UN General Assembly.
  • The event was jointly hosted by the governments of Canada and Ghana in collaboration with the Financing for Development Office, UN DESA; the UNSG Task Force on Digital Financing of the SDGs; the Global Partnerships Forum; and Ecolog.
  • Other attendees to the event included Her Majesty Queen Mxima of The Netherlands, and Her Excellency Mrs. Amina J. Mohammed the Deputy Secretary of the United Nations.
  • The President echoed comments made earlier that day to the General Assembly where he explained the SDGs were a holistic way forward to developing the region.

Ecolog Leads Discussions at Financing for Sustainable Development 2030 Forum During United Nations General Assembly

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Global politics, World, International development, United Nations Secretariat, Population, Sustainable development, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Sustainable Development Goals, Addis Ababa Action Agenda, Monterrey Consensus

This was the main message from governments that took part at a high-level forum on 26 September at the United Nations headquarters in New York during the UN General Assembly.

Key Points: 
  • This was the main message from governments that took part at a high-level forum on 26 September at the United Nations headquarters in New York during the UN General Assembly.
  • The event was jointly hosted by the governments of Canada and Ghana in collaboration with the Financing for Development Office, UN DESA; the UNSG Task Force on Digital Financing of the SDGs; the Global Partnerships Forum; and Ecolog.
  • Other attendees to the event included Her Majesty Queen Mxima of The Netherlands, and Her Excellency Mrs. Amina J. Mohammed the Deputy Secretary of the United Nations.
  • The President echoed comments made earlier that day to the General Assembly where he explained the SDGs were a holistic way forward to developing the region.

Xi: China will stay on peaceful development path

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Foreign relations of China, Countries, China, Global politics, World

Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.

Key Points: 
  • Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.
  • Xi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world for their caring for and support to China's development.
  • The Chinese nation has since then embarked on the path of realizing national rejuvenation, he said.
  • Xi pledged that the country will stay on the path of peaceful development, and pursue a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up.

Xi: China will stay on peaceful development path

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Foreign relations of China, Countries, China, Global politics, World

Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.

Key Points: 
  • Xi extended warm National Day congratulations to Chinese people of all ethnic groups and all compatriots at home and abroad.
  • Xi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world for their caring for and support to China's development.
  • The Chinese nation has since then embarked on the path of realizing national rejuvenation, he said.
  • Xi pledged that the country will stay on the path of peaceful development, and pursue a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up.

Alliance Cost Containment Named a Best Place to Work for Third Consecutive Year

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Supply chain management, Procurement, Systems engineering, Containment, Articles, Global politics, International relations

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance Cost Containment (ACC) the industry leader in procurement cost reduction services was awarded the Best Places to Work Award for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance Cost Containment (ACC) the industry leader in procurement cost reduction services was awarded the Best Places to Work Award for the third consecutive year.
  • According to the anonymous employee feedback from the Best Places to Work survey , one employee wrote, "ACC truly puts team members first.
  • Executives trust that work gets done and employees respond in kind with high engagement levels and top quality work," the survey said.
  • Maintaining that culture is one of our core strategic priorities", said Miles Lee, CEO of Alliance Cost Containment.