Regional development

Press release - Discharge: MEPs sign off EU budget for 2022

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.Committee on Budgetary Control Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.Committee on Budgetary Control Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

OceanaGold Extends High-Grade Mineralization at Wharekirauponga and Welcomes New Zealand's New Fast Track Approvals Bill

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The Company also welcomes yesterday's announcement by New Zealand's recently elected Government to create a new one-stop-shop fast track consenting (permitting) regime that will promote streamlined processes for regional and national projects of significance.

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  • The Company also welcomes yesterday's announcement by New Zealand's recently elected Government to create a new one-stop-shop fast track consenting (permitting) regime that will promote streamlined processes for regional and national projects of significance.
  • For more information on the Fast Track Approvals Bill, please see the Government of New Zealand's announcement at https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/one-stop-shop-major-projects-fast-track .
  • Gerard Bond, President & CEO of OceanaGold, said "Today's drill results align with our strategy of adding value through near-mine resource conversion and growth.
  • The recently announced introduction of the Fast Track Approvals Bill signals a new focus by the New Zealand government to facilitate the delivery of significant development projects, including mining.

Metronet Declares Greenville Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Metronet has officially declared the City of Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.

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  • Metronet has officially declared the City of Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.
  • “The City of Greenville is honored to be designated as a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet.
  • “As a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet, we are set apart as a city that is supported by the latest technology, allowing us to continue to grow and attract new industries to Greenville.”
    “We are excited to officially declare Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet, signifying our widespread commitment to connecting the City of Greenville to our best-in-class 100% fiber optic speeds, reliability, and top-rated customer service,” said Kyle Hamilton, Metronet Executive Vice President of Construction.
  • City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development at [email protected] or at 423-280-9031.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund Kick Off Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series in Kenya to Unlock Financing for Women-Led Enterprises

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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The AFAWA initiative seeks to increase women’s access to finance in the continent by bridging the $42 billion financing gap for women-led and owned small and medium enterprises.

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  • The AFAWA initiative seeks to increase women’s access to finance in the continent by bridging the $42 billion financing gap for women-led and owned small and medium enterprises.
  • The AFAWA Finance Series will emphasise the tangible benefits of gender financing for women-led small and medium enterprises, financial institutions, the Kenyan Government and policymakers.
  • The Series explores ways to enhance regulatory frameworks that can boost access to finance for women-led small and medium enterprises.
  • Roberto Natali, Ambassador of Italy to Kenya and Her Excellency Caroline Vicini, Ambassador of Sweden to Kenya.

CSAA Insurance Group Partners with UC Berkeley and IBHS on Landscape Design Contest Focused on Reducing Wildfire Risk

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A landscape design contest underway at the University of California, Berkeley, is expected to produce innovative, affordable ideas for homeowners that emphasize wildfire defense while preserving attractiveness. Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.

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  • Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.
  • "Landscape design is essential to the visual draw and practical function of a home," said Kristina Hill, PhD, director of the Institute for Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley.
  • In an ongoing effort to help protect communities, CSAA has supported a number of innovations focused on reducing wildfire risk.
  • The winners of the Wildfire Landscape Design contest will be announced in early 2024.

EQS-News: African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund Kick Off Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series in Kenya to Unlock Financing for Women-Led Enterprises

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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The African Development Bank ( www.AfDB.org ) through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative, in partnership with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and in collaboration with the Office of the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, have inaugurated the 6th edition of the AFAWA Finance Series in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • The African Development Bank ( www.AfDB.org ) through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative, in partnership with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and in collaboration with the Office of the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, have inaugurated the 6th edition of the AFAWA Finance Series in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • The AFAWA initiative seeks to increase women’s access to finance in the continent by bridging the $42 billion financing gap for women-led and owned small and medium enterprises.
  • The AFAWA Finance Series will emphasise the tangible benefits of gender financing for women-led small and medium enterprises, financial institutions, the Kenyan Government and policymakers.
  • The Series explores ways to enhance regulatory frameworks that can boost access to finance for women-led small and medium enterprises.

PROCOMER shares best practices to bring investment outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM).

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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As the official agency that promotes investment in Costa Rica, PROCOMER participates in the IPA network represented by Laura López, General Manager; and Mónica Umaña, Investment Manager of the Institution.

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  • As the official agency that promotes investment in Costa Rica, PROCOMER participates in the IPA network represented by Laura López, General Manager; and Mónica Umaña, Investment Manager of the Institution.
  • "PROCOMER is doing an extraordinary job in attracting and diversifying new sources of investment that are now also touching communities outside GAM.
  • To leverage the expertise of OECD to collect, build, and use knowledge and analysis on investment promotion and related topics.
  • To engage with the wider community of policy makers and IPAs, including those from regions and countries outside of OECD.

PROCOMER shares best practices to bring investment outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM).

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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As the official agency that promotes investment in Costa Rica, PROCOMER participates in the IPA network represented by Laura López, General Manager; and Mónica Umaña, Investment Manager of the Institution.

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  • As the official agency that promotes investment in Costa Rica, PROCOMER participates in the IPA network represented by Laura López, General Manager; and Mónica Umaña, Investment Manager of the Institution.
  • "PROCOMER is doing an extraordinary job in attracting and diversifying new sources of investment that are now also touching communities outside GAM.
  • To leverage the expertise of OECD to collect, build, and use knowledge and analysis on investment promotion and related topics.
  • To engage with the wider community of policy makers and IPAs, including those from regions and countries outside of OECD.

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2023 Smashes Records with unprecedented Scale and Global Participation

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Southeast Asia, concluded with a resounding success, surpassing

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  • Southeast Asia, concluded with a resounding success, surpassing
    most influential international food and beverage trade fairs.
  • The 3 organisers have
    hub for the F&B industry, driving innovation, and contributing
    – Anuga Asia has been a resounding success, surpassing
    our targets visitor numbers and turnover.
  • showcase of modern food trends, including organic, plant-based and
    organisers of Asia Pacific's leading food and beverage trade show,
    platform for global food and beverage stakeholders.
  • Business France, the
    remarkable debut at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia.