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Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference Marks 10 Years, Focusing on Equitable Solutions for Cancer Care

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Conference, National Cancer Institute, Alternative, Partnership, World Bank, Research, Chairperson, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, White, Cancer Moonshot, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Congress, Society, Cancer, Health equity, AI, Nutrition, Future, Assistant, Face, Child, Patient, Bristol Myers Squibb, Foreign Policy, Policy, World Bank Group

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th anniversary of the Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference, held in partnership with Foreign Policy, brought together leading global experts to tackle the complex challenges of cancer care, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration. With cancer claiming millions of lives globally, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries, the conference underscored the urgency of international action and equity in access to life-saving treatments.

Key Points: 
  • With cancer claiming millions of lives globally, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries, the conference underscored the urgency of international action and equity in access to life-saving treatments.
  • Hannah Adams, a pediatric cancer survivor, reminded the audience that "the most effective advocates put a face and a name to the child of cancer."
  • The Future of Cancer Care panel delved into the potential of AI, equity considerations, and global access.
  • The Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference served as a powerful call to action, urging individuals to support research, advocate for patient-centered policies, and raise awareness.

Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference Marks 10 Years, Focusing on Equitable Solutions for Cancer Care

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Conference, National Cancer Institute, Alternative, Partnership, World Bank, Research, Chairperson, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, White, Cancer Moonshot, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Congress, Society, Cancer, Health equity, AI, Nutrition, Future, Assistant, Face, Child, Patient, Bristol Myers Squibb, Foreign Policy, Policy, World Bank Group

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th anniversary of the Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference, held in partnership with Foreign Policy, brought together leading global experts to tackle the complex challenges of cancer care, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration. With cancer claiming millions of lives globally, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries, the conference underscored the urgency of international action and equity in access to life-saving treatments.

Key Points: 
  • With cancer claiming millions of lives globally, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries, the conference underscored the urgency of international action and equity in access to life-saving treatments.
  • Hannah Adams, a pediatric cancer survivor, reminded the audience that "the most effective advocates put a face and a name to the child of cancer."
  • The Future of Cancer Care panel delved into the potential of AI, equity considerations, and global access.
  • The Burjeel Holdings Oncology Conference served as a powerful call to action, urging individuals to support research, advocate for patient-centered policies, and raise awareness.

FICO Helps Millions of Ukrainian Refugees Get Access to Credit

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Software, Data Analytics, Finance, Banking, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Security, Globalization, World Bank Group, Risk management, International Finance Corporation, BIK, Multimedia, Ecosystem, Credit, Open, Refugee, Trauma, FICO, Quality of life, Retail, Belvedere College

Global analytics software leader FICO, recognized as a global leader in credit scoring analytics, has launched an innovative FICO® Score as part of an effort aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees get credit.

Key Points: 
  • Global analytics software leader FICO, recognized as a global leader in credit scoring analytics, has launched an innovative FICO® Score as part of an effort aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees get credit.
  • “For the millions of Ukrainians displaced by the war, getting credit is a challenge,” said Julie May, vice president of Scores for FICO.
  • As the leader in credit scoring, FICO is the only partner who can provide the trusted solution we need.”
    Enabling access to the FICO® Score for Ukrainian refugees is just one way that FICO works to increase credit access globally:
    As part of its Financial Inclusion Initiative , FICO offers the FICO® Score for International Markets .
  • Innovative solutions developed by the FICO® Scores team can enable credit access for an estimated 1.3 billion consumers globally using alternative data.

FICO Helps Millions of Ukrainian Refugees Get Access to Credit

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Other Consumer, Personal Finance, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Other Professional Services, Globalization, World Bank Group, Risk management, International Finance Corporation, BIK, Multimedia, Ecosystem, Credit, Open, Refugee, Trauma, FICO, Quality of life, Retail, Belvedere College

Global analytics software leader FICO, recognized as a global leader in credit scoring analytics, has launched an innovative FICO® Score as part of an effort aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees get credit.

Key Points: 
  • Global analytics software leader FICO, recognized as a global leader in credit scoring analytics, has launched an innovative FICO® Score as part of an effort aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees get credit.
  • “For the millions of Ukrainians displaced by the war, getting credit is a challenge,” said Julie May, vice president of Scores at FICO.
  • As the leader in credit scoring, FICO is the only partner who can provide the trusted solution we need.”
    Enabling access to the FICO® Score for Ukrainian refugees is just one way that FICO works to increase credit access globally:
    As part of its Financial Inclusion Initiative , FICO offers the FICO® Score for International Markets .
  • Innovative solutions developed by the FICO® Scores team can enable credit access for an estimated 1.3 billion consumers globally using alternative data.

Transition Industries LLC and Macquarie Group Announce Marketing Agreement for Low Carbon Methanol Project in Sinaloa, Mexico

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Rommel Gallo, the Chief Executive Officer of Transition Industries, commented: “We are pleased to announce our MSMA with Macquarie, which provides us with unique access to customers on a global basis across multiple industries.

Key Points: 
  • Rommel Gallo, the Chief Executive Officer of Transition Industries, commented: “We are pleased to announce our MSMA with Macquarie, which provides us with unique access to customers on a global basis across multiple industries.
  • “We are pleased to have entered into an agreement with Transition Industries to provide a comprehensive solution for their proposed Pacifico Mexinol facility.
  • We are very excited to work with Transition Industries in its quest to expand access to methanol globally.
  • IFC would act as project co-developer with Transition Industries LLC, and as the co-lead mandated arranger alongside Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau IPEX (“KfW IPEX”).

Transition Industries LLC and IFC announce agreement to develop net-zero world-scale methanol project in Sinaloa, Mexico

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Transition Industries LLC announced at COP 28 that it has signed a Joint Project Development Agreement (JPDA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to jointly develop its Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 MT per day methanol production facility near Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • Transition Industries LLC announced at COP 28 that it has signed a Joint Project Development Agreement (JPDA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to jointly develop its Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 MT per day methanol production facility near Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico.
  • Under the terms of the JPDA, the IFC will share a portion of the project development costs, provide substantial expertise to ensure compliance with the IFC Performance Environmental & Social Standards, and leverage its expertise to support the project financing.
  • Rommel Gallo, the CEO of Transition Industries, commented: “We are pleased to announce our JPDA with the IFC and proud to partner on this groundbreaking project.
  • The project is expected to generate on average 3,500 jobs during construction and up to 450 jobs during operations.

Agritask Supports IFC’s Global Mission of Optimizing Sustainable Agricultural Practices with Carbon Accounting Solution

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Sustainability, Apps, Applications, Technology, Agriculture, Agritech, Natural Resources, Environment, Data Analytics, Retail, Carbon, Way Forward, Safety, Senior, Food, JDE, World Bank Group, IRRI, Coffee, International Finance Corporation, Farmer, Supply, Food security, Traceability

The sustainability-focused solution will enable rice traders and manufacturers to track scope 3 agricultural emissions as reported by farmers through a mobile application.

Key Points: 
  • The sustainability-focused solution will enable rice traders and manufacturers to track scope 3 agricultural emissions as reported by farmers through a mobile application.
  • “We have helped farmers adopt best agriculture practices and digitize their workflows while also improving visibility down the value chain.
  • We are proud to support over 2,000 Vietnamese farmers utilizing this system,” said Marta Bogdanic, Senior Operation Officer at IFC.
  • Agritask built a custom mobile application through which growers receive tailored digital agronomic advice, such as real-time weather alerts and crop care.

Fair Trade USA Announces Felipe Arango as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA announced a key addition to its core leadership team. Felipe Arango will serve as the organization's Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA announced a key addition to its core leadership team.
  • Felipe Arango will serve as the organization's Chief Operating Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have Felipe join our leadership team," said Paul Rice, Founder & CEO, Fair Trade USA.
  • As Chief Operating Officer, Felipe will be instrumental in delivering Fair Trade USA's growth and impact goals.

IDB Invest and IFC Launch the Amazon Finance Network to Mobilize Private Investments for Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During COP28, IDB Invest and IFC announced the launch of the Amazon Finance Network, bringing together financial institutions to increase investment flows, mobilize capital, promote financial inclusion, share knowledge on innovative financial solutions, and generate synergies with the public sector.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During COP28, IDB Invest and IFC announced the launch of the Amazon Finance Network, bringing together financial institutions to increase investment flows, mobilize capital, promote financial inclusion, share knowledge on innovative financial solutions, and generate synergies with the public sector.
  • The initiative aims to generate sustainable impact across the Amazon region.
  • One of the network's key goals will be to create employment opportunities through sustainable financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Amazon region.
  • The Amazon Finance Network is part of IDB's Amazonia Forever Program and will complement the public sector bank group, the Green Coalition, to promote synergies between the public and private sectors.

IDB Invest and IFC Launch the Amazon Finance Network to Mobilize Private Investments for Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Red–green coalition (Norway), Organization, World Bank Group, Natural Resources, Amazon, COP28, IDB, Public sector, Partnership, Poverty, Economic development, Creative industries

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During COP28, IDB Invest and IFC announced the launch of the Amazon Finance Network, bringing together financial institutions to increase investment flows, mobilize capital, promote financial inclusion, share knowledge on innovative financial solutions, and generate synergies with the public sector.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During COP28, IDB Invest and IFC announced the launch of the Amazon Finance Network, bringing together financial institutions to increase investment flows, mobilize capital, promote financial inclusion, share knowledge on innovative financial solutions, and generate synergies with the public sector.
  • 24 financial institutions in 10 countries (US, Spain & Switzerland) to support the Amazon via private investments.
  • We are excited to join forces with the IFC, and all the members of the Amazon Finance Network, to deliver innovative financial solutions and support a vibrant Amazon economy while protecting its natural resources," said James Scriven, IDB Invest CEO, during the launch ceremony at COP28.
  • The Amazon Finance Network is part of IDB's Amazonia Forever Program and will complement the public sector bank group, the Green Coalition, to promote synergies between the public and private sectors.