United Nations General Assembly observers

Mauricio J. Claver-Carone Elected IDB President

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Multilateral development banks, United Nations General Assembly observers, Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, Banks, Carone, Claver, Economy, Economic development

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mauricio J. Claver-Carone was elected President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today during an electronic meeting of the Bank's Board of Governors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mauricio J. Claver-Carone was elected President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today during an electronic meeting of the Bank's Board of Governors.
  • As President, he will oversee the operations of the IDB Group, which comprises the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab.
  • The Board of Governors today also issued a resolution expressing gratitude to President Moreno for his service.
  • The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public- and private-sector clients throughout the region.

Forward look: 12 - 27 September 2020

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Organizations, Politics of Europe, United Nations General Assembly, Politics of the European Union, United Nations General Assembly observers, European Council, European Union

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council.

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  • Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council.
  • The indicated format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change.
  • Video conference of internal market and industry ministers, 18 September 2020

    Ministers in charge of internal market and industry will discuss on how to deepen the single market.

  • General Affairs Council, 22 September 2020

    The Council will prepare for the European Council meetings in September and October.

Call African European Youth Forum 28-29 September 2020

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Organizations, Politics of Europe, Continents, United Nations General Assembly observers, Council of Europe, Councils, European Union, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Eastern Partnership

Online outreach event for the launch of the new EU priorities for the cooperation with the Council of Europe 2020-2022 – Strasbourg, 04 September 2020

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Online outreach event for the launch of the new EU priorities for the cooperation with the Council of Europe 2020-2022 – Strasbourg, 04 September 2020

On September 4th, the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe organised a well-attended online public event for the launch of the new EU priorities for the cooperation with the Council of Europe 2020-2022.

Forward look: 7 - 20 September 2020

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Saturday, September 5, 2020
Organizations, Council of the European Union, United Nations General Assembly observers, Articles, International organizations, Competitiveness Council, European Union

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council.

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  • Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council.
  • Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry), 18 September 2020

    Ministers in charge of internal market and industry will discuss (and adopt conclusions) on how to deepen the single market.

  • They will also debate how to strengthen the international competitiveness of the EU economy.
  • For video coverage of Council sessions and audiovisual material, please see the following Council websites:

Engage our youth to shape Europe’s future

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Organizations, United Nations General Assembly observers, International organizations, Articles, Confederations, European Union

The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow.

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  • The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow.
  • On International Youth Day on 12 August, FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to build on this momentum to engage and work with young people across Europe.
  • Political participation in our modern democracies helps ensure that policies and measures necessary to implement human rights commitments enjoy the support of society.
  • The EU Youth Strategy2019-2027, the framework for EU youth policy cooperation, already acknowledges this.

Forward look: 27 July - 31 August 2020

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Saturday, July 25, 2020
Organizations, Politics of the European Union, Council of the European Union, International organizations, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations General Assembly observers, European Council, Foreign relations of the European Union, European Union, Gymnich meeting, Foreign Affairs Council

There are no meetings of the Council or European Council scheduled before the end of August.

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  • There are no meetings of the Council or European Council scheduled before the end of August.
  • There is an informal meeting of defence ministers on 26-27 August followed by an informal meeting of foreign ministers (Gymnich) on 27-28 August; and an informal meeting of agriculture ministers on 30-31 August.
  • All these meetings are scheduled to take place in Germany.
  • For video coverage of Council sessions and audiovisual material, please see the following Council websites:

MDLink Enters Technical Cooperation Agreement With The Inter-American Development Bank IDB Lab To Design And Test A Self-Screening Option For COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Multilateral development banks, United Nations General Assembly observers, Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, Banks, Economy, Finance, Carlos Jarque, China-LAC Cooperation Fund

According to its 2019 annual report, the Inter-American Development Bank and the IDB Lab are part of the IDB Group.

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  • According to its 2019 annual report, the Inter-American Development Bank and the IDB Lab are part of the IDB Group.
  • The Inter-American Development Bank is the worlds oldest and largest regional multilateral development bank, and the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The IDB Lab is the IDB Groups innovation lab.
  • It conducts high-risk experiments to test new models for engaging and inspiring the private sector to solve economic development problems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Italy, Ecomondo and Key Energy 2020 on environmental topics in North Africa, in total safety at Rimini Expo Centre

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Organizations, International organizations, Trade blocs, United Nations General Assembly observers, World, Confederations, European Union

Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( www.iegexpo.it/en/safebusiness ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.

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  • Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( www.iegexpo.it/en/safebusiness ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.
  • The Soil Health and Food conference organized by the European Commission will highlight how land and soil are a central issue among global society's main challenges.
  • A subject matter in the LIFE Programme 2021-2027 - Financing the European Green Deal, the European Union's funding programme for the environment within the European Green Deal.
  • Key Energy, on the other hand, will offer an overview of energy system transition, focusing on the advantages deriving from Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in the energy field.

In Italy, Ecomondo and Key Energy 2020 on Environmental Topics in North Africa, in Total Safety at Rimini Expo Centre

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Organizations, International organizations, Trade blocs, United Nations General Assembly observers, World, Confederations, European Union

Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( https://www.iegexpo.it/en/ ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.

Key Points: 
  • Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( https://www.iegexpo.it/en/ ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.
  • The Soil Health and Food conference organized by the European Commission will highlight how land and soil are a central issue among global society's main challenges.
  • A subject matter in the LIFE Programme 2021-2027 - Financing the European Green Deal, the European Union's funding programme for the environment within the European Green Deal.
  • Key Energy, on the other hand, will offer an overview of energy system transition, focusing on the advantages deriving from Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in the energy field.

In Italy, Ecomondo and Key Energy 2020 on Environmental Topics in Europe, in Total Safety at Rimini Expo Centre

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Organizations, International organizations, Trade blocs, United Nations General Assembly observers, World, Confederations, European Union

Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( www.iegexpo.it/en/safebusiness ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.

Key Points: 
  • Two events under the banner of #safebusines ( www.iegexpo.it/en/safebusiness ) that IEG has enabled for all its shows together with the integration of cutting edge digital instruments.
  • The Soil Health and Food conference organized by the European Commission will highlight how land and soil are a central issue among global society's main challenges.
  • A subject matter in the LIFE Programme 2021-2027 - Financing the European Green Deal, the European Union's funding programme for the environment within the European Green Deal.
  • Key Energy, on the other hand, will offer an overview of energy system transition, focusing on the advantages deriving from Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in the energy field.