OECD Development Centre

41 Funders, Partners Endorse New Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions to Protect Health

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of multilateral development banks and funders, countries, and philanthropies today published the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions ("Guiding Principles"), announced at the World Climate Action Summit during the 28th session of Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai. The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems. The Guiding Principles were developed by the COP28 Presidency in collaboration with The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, The Green Climate Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, The World Health Organization and the ATACH Working Group on Financing, and in consultation with over 50 financing partners and civil society organizations. The Guiding Principles have been endorsed by 41 organizations, with more expected following COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems.
  • The Guiding Principles acknowledge critical elements of accessible and effective financing and the need to mobilize additional funds for climate and health solutions.
  • Key pillars of the Guiding Principles include:
    Accelerating transformative climate and health solutions to save and improve lives now and in the future;
    Creating equitable, inclusive, accessible, and holistic approaches to climate and health financing and solutions;
    Building the core policymaking and implementation capacities of countries, communities, and financing institutions to deliver climate and health solutions.
  • "The Adaptation Fund is pleased to endorse the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions.

CM Shri Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Happiest Minds Development Centre at Bhubaneswar

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Under the ease of business initiative, the Odisha state government's State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) granted approval to Happiest Minds to set up a software development centre at Fortune Towers located in Bhubaneswar.

Key Points: 
  • Under the ease of business initiative, the Odisha state government's State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) granted approval to Happiest Minds to set up a software development centre at Fortune Towers located in Bhubaneswar.
  • Shri Naveen Patnaik, Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha, said, "Odisha has been taking giant strides in IT sector in recent years.
  • Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, "We are delighted to start the operation of our new development centre at Bhubaneswar.
  • Aligned with the ethos of Happiest Minds, the new development centre (Smiles 7) will help us meet evolving customer needs, accelerating our growth and the overall development of the state."

CM Shri Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Happiest Minds Development Centre at Bhubaneswar

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 25, 2022

Under the ease of business initiative, the Odisha state government's State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) granted approval to Happiest Minds to set up a software development centre at Fortune Towers located in Bhubaneswar.

Key Points: 
  • Under the ease of business initiative, the Odisha state government's State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) granted approval to Happiest Minds to set up a software development centre at Fortune Towers located in Bhubaneswar.
  • Shri Naveen Patnaik, Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha, said, "Odisha has been taking giant strides in IT sector in recent years.
  • Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, "We are delighted to start the operation of our new development centre at Bhubaneswar.
  • Aligned with the ethos of Happiest Minds, the new development centre (Smiles 7) will help us meet evolving customer needs, accelerating our growth and the overall development of the state."

Sonata Software Inaugurates its new world-class Software Development Center in Bengaluru

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software, a global IT services and technology solutions company, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art new development center at its Global Village campus in Bengaluru, India. The launch of the new center is aligned with the company's vision of becoming the fastest growing IT Services company and will provide capacity for new growth opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The launch of the new center is aligned with the company's vision of becoming the fastest growing IT Services company and will provide capacity for new growth opportunities.
  • Inauguration and ribbon cutting was done by Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI Group, one of the world's leading leisure, travel, and tourism companies, marking a milestone in the long-standing relationship Sonata Software has had with TUI for the past 20 years.
  • The new Development Centre, spread across 58,000 sq ft, houses over 600 Workstations and has been designed for better team collaborations.
  • "We are proud to open a state-of-the-art development center in India.

Sonata Software Inaugurates its new world-class Software Development Center in Bengaluru

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software, a global IT services and technology solutions company, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art new development center at its Global Village campus in Bengaluru, India. The launch of the new center is aligned with the company's vision of becoming the fastest growing IT Services company and will provide capacity for new growth opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The launch of the new center is aligned with the company's vision of becoming the fastest growing IT Services company and will provide capacity for new growth opportunities.
  • Inauguration and ribbon cutting was done by Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI Group, one of the world's leading leisure, travel, and tourism companies, marking a milestone in the long-standing relationship Sonata Software has had with TUI for the past 20 years.
  • The new Development Centre, spread across 58,000 sq ft, houses over 600 Workstations and has been designed for better team collaborations.
  • "We are proud to open a state-of-the-art development center in India.

NIA builds Thai-French innovation diplomacy to modify Thailand into a "country of innovation", elevating Thai startups and entrepreneurs for global investment

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of NIA, said that financial activities and investment in innovation can help drive and support Thailand to become a "country of innovation".

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of NIA, said that financial activities and investment in innovation can help drive and support Thailand to become a "country of innovation".
  • Therefore, NIA is seeking new opportunities and support from local and international partners to improve innovation growth in Thailand in every aspect.
  • Recently, it has begun talks with France, one of the world leaders in terms of innovation, with outstanding research and development support from the government, fully digital social and economic transformation, and an environment that is conducive to startup and innovation business investment.
  • The NIA has also discussed ways to develop and support aviation innovation together with Starburst, an aerospace company that drives the global aerospace innovation ecosystem through accelerator programs for startups in aviation, aerospace, and military.

NIA builds Thai-French innovation diplomacy to modify Thailand into a "country of innovation", elevating Thai startups and entrepreneurs for global investment

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 10, 2022

Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of NIA, said that financial activities and investment in innovation can help drive and support Thailand to become a "country of innovation".

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of NIA, said that financial activities and investment in innovation can help drive and support Thailand to become a "country of innovation".
  • Therefore, NIA is seeking new opportunities and support from local and international partners to improve innovation growth in Thailand in every aspect.
  • Recently, it has begun talks with France, one of the world leaders in terms of innovation, with outstanding research and development support from the government, fully digital social and economic transformation, and an environment that is conducive to startup and innovation business investment.
  • The NIA has also discussed ways to develop and support aviation innovation together with Starburst, an aerospace company that drives the global aerospace innovation ecosystem through accelerator programs for startups in aviation, aerospace, and military.

Organon announces commitment to accelerating advancements in women's health at EXPO 2020

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A global healthcare company with the vision of creating a better and healthier every day for every woman around the world, Organon hosted a thought leadership panel discussion, "Accelerating advancements in the health of women across the region" forum at EXPO 2020. Held in partnership with the United States Chamber of Commerce, the USA Pavilion, Jhpiego and Friends of Cancer Patients, Organon convened the forum of global experts and industry thought-leaders to better understand the existing gaps in women's healthcare and explore potential solutions. Attended by many distinguished guests, among them His Excellency Dr Amin Al Amiri and Megan Gregonis, the United States Consul General in Dubai the forum marked the launch of Organon in the MENAT region.

Key Points: 
  • With a diverse portfolio spanning Women's Health, Biosimilars and Established Brands, Organon is the only company globally focusing exclusively on women's health.
  • Besides looking at health services as a basic right by itself, women's health is directly related to economic development as well.
  • Therefore, it is exciting to see Organon focusing on the health needs of women and accelerating advancements in women's health in this region."
  • Commenting following the panel discussion, Dr Susanne Fiedler, Chief Commercial Officer, Organon, said, "At Organon, we are working toward a world where every woman enjoys better health.

Organon announces commitment to accelerating advancements in women's health at EXPO 2020

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

With a diverse portfolio spanning Women's Health, Biosimilars and Established Brands, Organon is the only company globally focusing exclusively on women's health.

Key Points: 
  • With a diverse portfolio spanning Women's Health, Biosimilars and Established Brands, Organon is the only company globally focusing exclusively on women's health.
  • Besides looking at health services as a basic right by itself, women's health is directly related to economic development as well.
  • Therefore, it is exciting to see Organon focusing on the health needs of women and accelerating advancements in women's health in this region."
  • Commenting following the panel discussion, Dr Susanne Fiedler, Chief Commercial Officer, Organon, said, "At Organon, we are working toward a world where every woman enjoys better health.

MOEA DoIT Offers Tech Solutions to Industries: 81 Innovations Ready for Post-pandemic Opportunities

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The selected technologies are innovative, groundbreaking, and bring upgrading solutions to the industries.

Key Points: 
  • The selected technologies are innovative, groundbreaking, and bring upgrading solutions to the industries.
  • The goal is to develop a resilient new economy post-pandemic and let the world see Taiwan's technology R&D results.
  • This year's TIE Discovering Technology Treasures expo employs 3D modeling to create displays that can present the technology's features from all angles.
  • The technology development programs supported by the MOEA DoIT are based on the needs for future life, responding to industry trends and providing new solutions for various pain points.