Society for International Development

England Family Foundation Names Hannah Hahn, A Leader in Local Philanthropy, as its New Executive Director

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Today, the Lois & Richard England Family Foundation announced Hannah Hahn as its new executive director effective July 2023.

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  • Today, the Lois & Richard England Family Foundation announced Hannah Hahn as its new executive director effective July 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230519005214/en/
    Hannah Hannah, Executive Director of The Lois & Richard England Family Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    A respected program lead, Hahn spent nearly a decade in local philanthropy at The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
  • “Hannah’s experience is unmatched; she is fiercely committed to strengthening our region and is well-positioned to guide the England Family Foundation into its next chapter,” said Board Chair Rick England.
  • The England Family Foundation partnered with Good Insight to conduct its national executive search.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO’s First Female and African Leader, to headline the Professional BusinessWomen of California’s IgniteCHANGE Conference

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Friday, March 5, 2021

An economist with a background in international development, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is known for her dedication to assisting countries most in need.

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  • An economist with a background in international development, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is known for her dedication to assisting countries most in need.
  • During her tenure at the World Bank, she spearheaded efforts to raise $49.3 billion to aid the worlds poorest countries.
  • She is a powerful force, formulating policy to re-energize the global economy while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
  • Hear how she is inspiring change in the world and kicking things up a notch at PBWCs 2021 Conference, IgniteCHANGE.

Sarah Champion elected as Chair of International Development Committee

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Friday, January 31, 2020

Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.

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  • Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.
  • Chair-elect of the International Development Committee, Sarah Champion, said:
    I am delighted to be elected Chair of the International Development Committee, and I look forward to working with the Committee looking at some of the most pertinent issues that can improve peoples lives in some of the poorest countries.
  • Its imperative that the Government works with local, experienced partners to ensure we have a robust and transparent strategy in place to support these communities.
  • Ms Champion will take up the role of Chair once the remaining members of the Committee have been appointed by the House.

Sarah Champion elected as Chair of International Development Committee

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 31, 2020

Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.
  • Chair-elect of the International Development Committee, Sarah Champion, said:
    I am delighted to be elected Chair of the International Development Committee, and I look forward to working with the Committee looking at some of the most pertinent issues that can improve peoples lives in some of the poorest countries.
  • Its imperative that the Government works with local, experienced partners to ensure we have a robust and transparent strategy in place to support these communities.
  • Ms Champion will take up the role of Chair once the remaining members of the Committee have been appointed by the House.

Sarah Champion elected as Chair of International Development Committee

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 31, 2020

Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Following an election for the position of Chair, Sarah Champion Labour MP for Rotherham has been elected as the new chair of the International Development Committee.
  • Chair-elect of the International Development Committee, Sarah Champion, said:
    I am delighted to be elected Chair of the International Development Committee, and I look forward to working with the Committee looking at some of the most pertinent issues that can improve peoples lives in some of the poorest countries.
  • Its imperative that the Government works with local, experienced partners to ensure we have a robust and transparent strategy in place to support these communities.
  • Ms Champion will take up the role of Chair once the remaining members of the Committee have been appointed by the House.

Mr. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, Re-elected as President and Chair of GGGI

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

As GGGI President & Chair, Mr. Ban will champion green growth and advocate at the highest levels the need for cooperation and action to address climate change and transition to low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive economies.

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  • As GGGI President & Chair, Mr. Ban will champion green growth and advocate at the highest levels the need for cooperation and action to address climate change and transition to low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive economies.
  • Mr. Ban was first appointed GGGI Assembly President and Council Chair on February 20, 2018.
  • Over the course of his first term, GGGI's membership expanded by welcoming six new Member countries and the organization helped developing countries mobilize over USD 800 million in climate finance.
  • Mr. Ban worked closely with member states of the UN to shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to establish UN Women.

Mr. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, Re-elected as President and Chair of GGGI

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 24, 2019

As GGGI President & Chair, Mr. Ban will champion green growth and advocate at the highest levels the need for cooperation and action to address climate change and transition to low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive economies.

Key Points: 
  • As GGGI President & Chair, Mr. Ban will champion green growth and advocate at the highest levels the need for cooperation and action to address climate change and transition to low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive economies.
  • Mr. Ban was first appointed GGGI Assembly President and Council Chair on February 20, 2018.
  • Over the course of his first term, GGGI's membership expanded by welcoming six new Member countries and the organization helped developing countries mobilize over USD 800 million in climate finance.
  • Mr. Ban worked closely with member states of the UN to shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to establish UN Women.

NIRI Twin Cities Chapter Elects 2019-2020 Board of Directors

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Friday, June 14, 2019

A complete list of the new NIRI Twin Cities Chapter officers and board members is presented below.

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  • A complete list of the new NIRI Twin Cities Chapter officers and board members is presented below.
  • Heide Erickson and Bernadette McCormick, current Twin Cities Chapter Co-Presidents, stated, NIRI Twin Cities continues to provide a wide range of professional development, networking opportunities and activities to help advance the Investor Relations profession.
  • Bernadette McCormick, Twin Cities Chapter Co-President, added, It is an honor to co-lead the Twin Cities Chapter and to build a strong board that is dedicated and committed.
  • We are excited about the upcoming programming year and developing the NIRI Twin Cities chapter leaders as Heide and I are planning to step aside in 2020.

Horyou Media: Blockchain For Good, Alive and Kicking at the UNESCO Blockchain Practices and Perspectives Conference

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

GENEVA, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On May 17, 2019, the UNESCO hosted a high-level conference entitled Blockchain, Practices and Perspectives at its Headquarters in Paris, with the aim to "better highlight how Blockchain technology can be applied for social good".

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  • GENEVA, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On May 17, 2019, the UNESCO hosted a high-level conference entitled Blockchain, Practices and Perspectives at its Headquarters in Paris, with the aim to "better highlight how Blockchain technology can be applied for social good".
  • The conference staged interdisciplinary discussions among researchers and practitioners of computer science, humanities and social sciences, economics and law, giving voice to public and private Blockchain project developers in panels that were both stimulating and inspiring.
  • HoryouToken is the future of digital currency for social good.
  • Horyou.com is the social network for social good for positive and meaningful interactions among change makers, fostering the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Silicon Valley Global Trade Organization and Leaders to Receive International Awards in Africa

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Monday, October 1, 2018

These international awards recognize leadership, awareness and advancement of significant trade issues, organizational support, professional development and significant chapter improvement/development.

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  • These international awards recognize leadership, awareness and advancement of significant trade issues, organizational support, professional development and significant chapter improvement/development.
  • As an active force in the international trade community, WIT-NC works to expand business skills and public awareness of international trade issues.
  • Women in International Trade Northern California will receive the Organization of Women in International Trade Chapter of the Year award in Nairobi, Kenya at the Annual OWIT Board of Directors Meeting on October 26th, 2018.
  • WIT-NC produced 2 monthly programs focused on professional development in global trade compliance: Trade Compliance from Different Industry Perspectives and How to Advance Your Career in Trade.