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East African Magical Farms (EMF), with support from AgDevCo, to expand carnation production hub in Kenya.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The partnership with AgDevCo expands on EMF's expertise as one of East Africa's leading premium carnation producers.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with AgDevCo expands on EMF's expertise as one of East Africa's leading premium carnation producers.
  • EMF currently produces on 60 hectares for export to Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.
  • With the planned expansion in Kenya, EMF will substantially increase its production and assortment by opening at least two new production locations, creating at least 400 new jobs.
  • This financing will allow us to significantly expand our production and portfolio in Kenya – where we started producing at Kinangop Farm in 2022 – while maintaining our reputation for top quality carnations."

The Ford Foundation to Host Inaugural Free Future 2023 Forum on Preventing Gender-based Violence

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, the Ford Foundation's International Program on Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice (GREJ-I) will host their inaugural forum, Free Future 2023: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World. The exciting event, presented in partnership with The Meteor and the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, will bring together prominent activists and leaders in the feminist movement to engage in disruptive conversations around combating gender-based violence on a global scale. The forum will be hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • Tune into the first-ever Free Future forum here: https://www.ourfreefuture.org/livestream
    NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, the Ford Foundation's International Program on Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice (GREJ-I) will host their inaugural forum, Free Future 2023: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World.
  • The forum will be hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City.
  • Recent data has shown that gender-based violence remains a persistent and alarming issue, affecting countless women and girls worldwide.
  • The full list of confirmed speakers includes:
    Martín Abregu, Vice President of International Programs, Ford Foundation
    Hilary Pennington, Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation

STOOF INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS THE "TROJAN" IN TWO RESISTANCE CLASSES AT DSEI 2023

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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BORKHEIDE, Germany, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STOOF INTERNATIONAL from Borkheide, in the federal state of Brandenburg (Federal Republic of Germany), presents its latest developments at the DSEI 2023 (Defence & Security Equipment International) and is represented with the armoured vehicle "TROJAN" in the British capital London.

Key Points: 
  • BORKHEIDE, Germany, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STOOF INTERNATIONAL from Borkheide, in the federal state of Brandenburg (Federal Republic of Germany), presents its latest developments at the DSEI 2023 (Defence & Security Equipment International) and is represented with the armoured vehicle "TROJAN" in the British capital London.
  • The legendary " TROJAN " from STOOF INTERNATIONAL , based on the Toyota LC 300, will be presented at the DSEI in two protection classes, resistance class VR7 and resistance class VR9.
  • Le Pays de France ", as the French daily newspaper, conducted an interview with Fred Stoof yesterday, 12 September 2023, the first day of the DSEI 2023 exhibition in London.
  • You can read the full interview here: https://www.lepaysdefrance.fr/en/Economy/200955-stoof-international-pres...
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Nektar Therapeutics to Host Virtual Investor & Analyst Event with Dermatology Experts on September 13th

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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To access the conference call, please pre-register at Nektar Earnings Call Registration .

Key Points: 
  • To access the conference call, please pre-register at Nektar Earnings Call Registration .
  • All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call.
  • Investors and analysts can also view slides and listen to the live audio webcast of the presentation here .
  • The event will also be available for replay through October 13, 2023 on Nektar's website: www.nektar.com .

BURN Launches New Electric Cooking Product Suite Across Africa

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.

Key Points: 
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.
  • These new products will revolutionize cooking across Africa by offering families a more cost-effective and sustainable cooking solution.
  • While we know improved cookstoves still have a critical role to play for rural families, the future of clean cooking in Africa is electric," said Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN.
  • Africa is uniquely positioned to benefit from affordable electric cooking solutions due to its growing commitment to clean energy.

BURN Launches New Electric Cooking Product Suite Across Africa

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.

Key Points: 
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Africa's leading clean cooking company and carbon project developer, BURN has unveiled its next-generation, tech-enabled electric cooking (e-cooking) product suite.
  • These new products will revolutionize cooking across Africa by offering families a more cost-effective and sustainable cooking solution.
  • While we know improved cookstoves still have a critical role to play for rural families, the future of clean cooking in Africa is electric," said Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN.
  • Africa is uniquely positioned to benefit from affordable electric cooking solutions due to its growing commitment to clean energy.

IFRC Launches Groundbreaking Financial Mechanism to Transform Disaster Response

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ), in collaboration with global professional services firm Aon, Lloyd’s Disaster Risk Facility and the Centre for Disaster Protection, has announced a pioneering approach to disaster response.

Key Points: 
  • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ), in collaboration with global professional services firm Aon, Lloyd’s Disaster Risk Facility and the Centre for Disaster Protection, has announced a pioneering approach to disaster response.
  • The groundbreaking risk transfer mechanism will ensure swift and agile support is available when a disaster occurs.
  • This tool provides a backstop for the IFRC's Disaster Response Emergency Fund ( DREF ).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906947243/en/
    The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launches a groundbreaking financial mechanism to transform disaster response.

COP28 President-Designate calls for holistic ecosystem to drive climate action during London Climate Action Week

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During London Climate Action Week 2023, COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, traveled to London to collaborate with British stakeholders to develop holistic ecosystems that connect policy, technology, finance, and people. During his visit, he collaborated with the UK Government on polices which enable greater climate investments, he galvanized investors to fund climate technology, and he consulted with youth climate advocates to help shape the COP28 agenda.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, meets with His Majesty King Charles III, UK Government ministers, industry leaders across tech and finance, and university students during London Climate Action Week 2023.
  • Dr. Sultan Al Jaber renews his call for world leaders to start delivering on climate finance reform and accelerate technology development ahead of COP28.
  • Climate finance is nowhere near available enough, accessible enough and affordable enough – especially for countries in the Global South".
  • LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During London Climate Action Week 2023, COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, traveled to London to collaborate with British stakeholders to develop holistic ecosystems that connect policy, technology, finance, and people.

100 MILLION WOMEN PER YEAR WILL NEED TO ADOPT MOBILE INTERNET TO CLOSE THE GENDER GAP BY 2030, GSMA REPORT REVEALS

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile Gender Gap Report published by the GSMA today.

Key Points: 
  • The sixth annual Mobile Gender Gap Report evaluates mobile ownership and mobile internet usage across low- and middle-income countries.
  • LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile Gender Gap Report published by the GSMA today.
  • The Mobile Gender Gap Report analyses mobile ownership and mobile internet usage in low- and middle-income countries[1] (LMICs) in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • To learn more about the mobile gender gap in LMICs, download the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2023.

100 MILLION WOMEN PER YEAR WILL NEED TO ADOPT MOBILE INTERNET TO CLOSE THE GENDER GAP BY 2030, GSMA REPORT REVEALS

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile Gender Gap Report published by the GSMA today.

Key Points: 
  • The sixth annual Mobile Gender Gap Report evaluates mobile ownership and mobile internet usage across low- and middle-income countries.
  • LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile Gender Gap Report published by the GSMA today.
  • The Mobile Gender Gap Report analyses mobile ownership and mobile internet usage in low- and middle-income countries[1] (LMICs) in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • To learn more about the mobile gender gap in LMICs, download the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2023.