United Nations Development Programme

Huawei and bKash Strengthen Partnership to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh to Support the SDGs

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.

Key Points: 
  • bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.
  • To take the journey forward, Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh and Kamal Quadir, Founder and CEO of bKash have signed an MoU at Huawei Bangladesh Academy on Wednesday, 29thMarch 2023 in Dhaka.
  • The joint effort of bKash and Huawei aims at driving financial inclusion and eliminating poverty for SDGs with innovative solutions," said Kamal.
  • Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh said that the strengthened partnership between Huawei and bKash in Bangladesh aims to drive digital inclusion in the country.

UPL and GLOBAL LEADERS collaborate on new FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMMES

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

LONDON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) ('UPL') a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, will support a renewed commitment to strengthening developing world food production, storage, and supply chains with a 'food security' programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) ('UPL') a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, will support a renewed commitment to strengthening developing world food production, storage, and supply chains with a 'food security' programme.
  • The summit sought to align South-South efforts and create a dedicated food security programme for producing and importing countries in Africa, India, and Latin America.
  • UPL contributed to the creation of this 'food security' programme through open plenary session and closed-door technical discussions, in which experts agreed to explore a new working methodology for food security.
  • Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL Ltd., said: "Our contention is clear: no one has food security until everyone has food security.

UPL and GLOBAL LEADERS collaborate on new FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMMES

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

LONDON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) ('UPL') a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, will support a renewed commitment to strengthening developing world food production, storage, and supply chains with a 'food security' programme.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) ('UPL') a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, will support a renewed commitment to strengthening developing world food production, storage, and supply chains with a 'food security' programme.
  • The summit sought to align South-South efforts and create a dedicated food security programme for producing and importing countries in Africa, India, and Latin America.
  • UPL contributed to the creation of this 'food security' programme through open plenary session and closed-door technical discussions, in which experts agreed to explore a new working methodology for food security.
  • Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL Ltd., said: "Our contention is clear: no one has food security until everyone has food security.

A Total of Approximately 400 Million Yen Investment in Eisai, Ehime University, DNDi and Others for New Drug and Vaccine Development for Neglected Tropical Diseases

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The GHIT Fund will invest approximately 300 million yen (US$2.2 million1) in a project by Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) for regulatory approval and to prepare for patient access to drugs for eumycetoma.

Key Points: 
  • The GHIT Fund will invest approximately 300 million yen (US$2.2 million1) in a project by Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) for regulatory approval and to prepare for patient access to drugs for eumycetoma.
  • Mycetoma, an NTD, is a progressive disease that destroys subcutaneous and deep tissues infected by bacterial or fungal invasion through a wound.
  • We hope this treatment will be quickly approved and reach patients as soon as possible, during GHIT's third five-year plan."
  • The GHIT Fund invests and manages an R&D portfolio of development partnerships aimed at neglected diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases that afflict the world's vulnerable and underserved populations.

United Nations Development Programme Collaborates with Infosys Public Services to Implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Infosys Public Services (IPS), a US-based subsidiary of global next-generation digital services and consulting leader Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced the successful deployment of UNDP's Quantum Global Digital Management System. Quantum, based on Oracle's Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, provides a unified and seamless platform for all UNDP business functions including human capital management, financials management, supply chain management and enterprise performance management for eight agencies of the United Nations with a user base of over 50,000 across 170 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Quantum, our new digital corporate management system implemented with Infosys Public Services, underpins a #FutureSmart UNDP that leaves no one behind."
  • Steve Miranda, Executive Vice President, Applications Development, Oracle, said, "With a physical presence in 177 countries around the world, the UN Development Programme operates at massive scale.
  • We're proud to be working with Infosys Public Services to help UNDP optimize its processes and better deliver on its critical global mission."
  • Quantum aligns with the Digital Strategy of the United Nations Development Programme and sets the stage for continuous improvements.

United Nations Development Programme Collaborates with Infosys Public Services to Implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Infosys Public Services (IPS), a US-based subsidiary of global next-generation digital services and consulting leader Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced the successful deployment of UNDP's Quantum Global Digital Management System. Quantum, based on Oracle's Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, provides a unified and seamless platform for all UNDP business functions including human capital management, financials management, supply chain management and enterprise performance management for eight agencies of the United Nations with a user base of over 50,000 across 170 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Quantum, our new digital corporate management system implemented with Infosys Public Services, underpins a #FutureSmart UNDP that leaves no one behind."
  • Steve Miranda, Executive Vice President, Applications Development, Oracle, said, "With a physical presence in 177 countries around the world, the UN Development Programme operates at massive scale.
  • We're proud to be working with Infosys Public Services to help UNDP optimize its processes and better deliver on its critical global mission."
  • Quantum aligns with the Digital Strategy of the United Nations Development Programme and sets the stage for continuous improvements.

Global Smart Fridge Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $3+ Billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.94%

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The booming consumer electronics industry, growing preference for customer personalization, and customization are some of the drivers driving the growth of the global smart fridge market.

Key Points: 
  • The booming consumer electronics industry, growing preference for customer personalization, and customization are some of the drivers driving the growth of the global smart fridge market.
  • The growing consumer electronics industry and rising preference towards customer personalization and customization are some of the factors driving the growth of the global smart fridge market.
  • By Geography, the Smart Fridge market can be segmented into North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.
  • The smart Fridge market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness maximum potential growth in the forecast period.

Latest news - Next meeting of the DEVE Committee - Committee on Development

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Next meeting of the DEVE Committee

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  • Next meeting of the DEVE Committee
    16-03-2023 - 15:58
    Members of the Committee on Development will meet on 21 March 2023, from 9.00-11.00 and 14.30-17.30 to discuss the following items:
    Debates:
    Consideration of draft opinions:
    Hearing on "Giving opportunities: job creation and decent work to eradicate poverty", from 15.30 until 17.30.
  • The meeting will take place in room Spinelli 1G2 and will be interpreted in DE, EN, FR, IT, EL, ES, HU and PL.
  • Debates:
    - Development work under changing geopolitical circumstances, with Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    - Zimbabwe: EU development cooperation and democracy support amid shrinking space for civil society, in association with the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (DACP)
    - The sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 - Rapporteur: Michèle Rivasi (Verts/ALE)
    - Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market - Rapporteur: Ilan De Basso (S&D)
    The meeting will take place in room Spinelli 1G2 and will be interpreted in DE, EN, FR, IT, EL, ES, HU and PL.

Highlights - Development work under changing geopolitical circumstances - Committee on Development

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Development work under changing geopolitical circumstances

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  • Development work under changing geopolitical circumstances
    15-03-2023 - 14:45
    Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will meet with DEVE Members on 21 March (9.00-10.00) to discuss the impact of shifting geopolitical circumstances on UNDP's work and, more generally, doing development work in complex settings such as crises or working in countries with de facto authorities.
  • Further points of discussion will include the debt crises and the future of development financing, the impact of digitalisation on development, inequalities, and tackling climate change and its consequences.

IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

This program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale projects focused on populations vulnerable to environmental threats.

Key Points: 
  • This program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale projects focused on populations vulnerable to environmental threats.
  • "Water management for the world's most vulnerable communities is a tremendous challenge," said IBM VP and Chief Impact Officer Justina Nixon-Saintil.
  • "Innovation in the water management space is key for meeting UN SDG 6," said Mandell, one of the judges for the water cohort selection.
  • Non-profit and government initiatives focused on water management can apply to the RFP from March 14th until the end of May 2023.