United Nations Development Group

Global Bank Statement on the Passing of Joseph Grieboski

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Articles, World, Economy, Multilateral development banks, Carbon finance, United Nations Development Group, World Bank, International development, Globalization

Under the leadership of Grieboski, the Permanent Delegations of Global Bank in North America has served as center for Global Bank activities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, strengthening relations and promoting cooperation between the Global Bank and the host countries and development partners.

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  • Under the leadership of Grieboski, the Permanent Delegations of Global Bank in North America has served as center for Global Bank activities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, strengthening relations and promoting cooperation between the Global Bank and the host countries and development partners.
  • Ron Nechemia, President of the Global Bank Group shared this about Grieboski's untimely passing, "Our entire Global Bank Group family mourns this tragic loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's wife, Tracy, and his family.
  • The Global Bank Group represents, develops, and supports the collective interests of the Global Bank and its business interests globally.
  • Global Bank is a full-fledged private sector global development bank, in formation, the world's second global development bank positioned next to the World Bank Group and next to the preeminent regional development banks.

Enexor Wins UNWTO Global Startup Competition

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Other Energy, Other Travel, Environment, Lodging, Alternative energy, Energy, Travel, Vacation, Articles, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Economy, United Nations Development Group, World Tourism Organization, United Nations, Sustainable tourism, Tourism, Sustainable Development Goals, Draft:Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, of Franklin, Tenn., has been selected by the United Nations as one of the winners of its prestigious World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Startup Competition.

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  • Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, of Franklin, Tenn., has been selected by the United Nations as one of the winners of its prestigious World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Startup Competition.
  • UNWTO recognized winners in a total of 17 categories for unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism.
  • We are honored to have won the UNWTO Sustainable Development Goals Global Startup Competition.
  • The UNWTO selection is the second prestigious selection Enexor has received in the travel industry.

Human Rights Council on the Right to Privacy

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Articles, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Development Group, International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance, United Nations Human Rights Council, ICANN, Human rights, United Nations, Source protection

Navi Pillay,Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, OHCHR

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  • Navi Pillay,Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, OHCHR
    Steve Crown,Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Human Rights
    For these reasons, the Foundation OISTE, building upon the various resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly and the Human Rights Council touching on the protection and promotion of the right to privacy in the digital age has set up a panel to address, inter alia, the following issues:
    Reinforcing the principles of non-arbitrariness, lawfulness, legality, necessity and proportionality in communications surveillance by the State.
  • Addressing the issue of personal data management: often individuals do not provide their free, explicit and informed consent to the re-use, sale or multiple re-sales of their personal data
    Addressing the issue of human rights impacts of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on examples of discrimination and bias
    The OISTE Foundation signed The International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance right after they were launched at the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in 2013.
  • The OISTE Foundation is a not for profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, regulated by article 80 et seq.
  • OISTE is an organization in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and belongs to the Not-for-Profit constituency (NPOC) of the ICANN.

iQIYI Pioneers Use of Interoperable Master Format in China with Exclusive Launch of 4K Drama Series "To Be With You"

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Saturday, February 20, 2021
International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, iQiyi, IMF, Organizations, Economy, Articles

iQIYI has pioneered the use of IMF in To Be With You, new drama series reflecting the development and progress of the whole country.

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  • iQIYI has pioneered the use of IMF in To Be With You, new drama series reflecting the development and progress of the whole country.
  • Pioneering the use and promotion of IMF in China, iQIYI has led the way in building a standard process system covering shooting, production, and delivery.
  • IMF standardizes the master format and production process for the distribution and application of different contents in different fields.
  • Through this innovative approach, iQIYI has been able to cement its place as the leading online entertainment service inChina.

BSH Is Building Better Futures With the UN World Food Programme

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Articles, United Nations Development Group, World Food Programme, Food and drink, Limbic system, Motivation, Neuropsychology, Hunger, BSH, Sustainable Development Goal 2, Food

Because the best results are often accomplished while working together, BSH started a new collaboration with the impactful organization.

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  • Because the best results are often accomplished while working together, BSH started a new collaboration with the impactful organization.
  • Supporting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), BSH will collaborate with WFPs Innovation Accelerator and provide its leading expertise in cooking appliances, food storing, food processing and healthy eating to innovative projects that the Accelerator sources, supports and scales to help reach zero hunger.
  • The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
  • Our corporate blog BSH Stories at stories.bsh-group.com/ also provides you with information about current topics relating to BSH.

Procter & Gamble commits to bold action to drive Gender Equality across Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Articles, Social inequality, United Nations Development Group, Egalitarianism, Bonang Matheba, Social equality, Gender equality, UN Women

Declarations announced at P&G and UN Women #WeSeeEqual Gender Equality summit that saw participation from global equality advocates Indra Nooyiand Bonang Matheba.

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  • Declarations announced at P&G and UN Women #WeSeeEqual Gender Equality summit that saw participation from global equality advocates Indra Nooyiand Bonang Matheba.
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) today announced new declarations aimed to propel gender equality across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, at its third annual #WeSeeEqual summit for the region.
  • Built on the theme '#Unsaid and #Undone', the summit brought together leading voices on Gender Equality to challenge the current discourse and commit to the actions needed for progress.
  • Magesvaran Suranjansaid: "We have made great progress on gender equality and we can't allow it to be eroded.

NFL Alumni Health Teams Up with the CDC to Protect Against COVID-19

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Health policy, Articles, Organizations, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Beasley Reece

Our country is facing an unprecedented public emergency, said Beasley Reece, Chief Executive Officer, NFL Alumni Association.

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  • Our country is facing an unprecedented public emergency, said Beasley Reece, Chief Executive Officer, NFL Alumni Association.
  • NFL Alumni Health is expanding upon these efforts in the coming weeks, by engaging more players and expanding the education campaign to support local health departments and their communities across the United States.
  • To engage with NFL Alumni Health on its COVID-19 Campaign conducted in collaboration with the CDC, contact [email protected] .
  • NFL Alumni Health is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NFL Alumni which is devoted to improving the health and wellness of NFL Alumni members as well as the general public, by providing informational resources, services, and other programs.

Singaporean-Chinese Businessman Goh Chin Soon has Filed With the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in a Case That Could Involve Corruption and Embezzlement in China

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Foreign direct investment, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, United Nations Development Group, Qingdao, ICSID, Organizations, Articles

Subsequently, investments were made in three projects in Qingdao that year, including Qingdao International City, Qingdao Marina City, and Qingdao International Beer City, covering totally 8,466 mu of land.

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  • Subsequently, investments were made in three projects in Qingdao that year, including Qingdao International City, Qingdao Marina City, and Qingdao International Beer City, covering totally 8,466 mu of land.
  • Overall, the development of 6,000 houses, villas, apartments, and shops began on approximately 600,000 square meters of land.
  • This development quickly attracted even more investment, which caused land prices there to soar.
  • After Goh filed an arbitration request with the World Bank Group's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the ICSID, in turn, formally filed a case at the end of 2020.

The Skal International Executive Board, with its new Leadership, takes over for 2021

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
United Nations Development Group, World Tourism Organization, Skal, Organizations

In 2021 Skal international will continue to work closely with UNWTO as Daniela Otero, CEO of Skal International, is an affiliate board member.

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  • In 2021 Skal international will continue to work closely with UNWTO as Daniela Otero, CEO of Skal International, is an affiliate board member.
  • Working together and collaborating has been, and will continue to be, vital," said Daniela Otero, CEO of Skal International.
  • 'Our goal in 2021 will be to maximize the visibility of Skal International globally while maintaining an effective and progressive communication internally.
  • Skal International is planning on meeting in October 2021 with its global membership at the Annual Skal International World Congress in Quebec City, Canada.

Protecht and Race Roster Running In Stride: Extending Relationship for Another 3 Years

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
International Finance Corporation, United Nations Development Group, Organizations, Economy, Articles

Under a prior agreement, Race Roster deployed the RegShield Widget into its event management platform.

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  • Under a prior agreement, Race Roster deployed the RegShield Widget into its event management platform.
  • With this 3-year exclusive agreement, Race Roster renews its commitment to leverage Protecht technology and will continue to provide athletes with an opportunity to financially protect their registration investment.
  • "We're committed to introducing new platforms into the Protecht Family, but we're especially gratified when a current partner acknowledges the value in our service offering by extending the relationship.
  • Race Roster has partnered with over 4,000 organizers to grow, manage and execute on race day.