United Nations Development Group

Honduras and IMF successfully concluded third review of the economic program under the Stand-By Arrangement

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Monday, November 2, 2020
International relations, Global politics, Organizations, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council

IMF mission highlighted the commitment of Honduras Government to fiscal prudence responses to the pandemic needed to foster strong and inclusive growth.

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  • IMF mission highlighted the commitment of Honduras Government to fiscal prudence responses to the pandemic needed to foster strong and inclusive growth.
  • 'IMF staff and the Honduran authorities held productive discussions regarding Fund support for the authorities' economic policies, including the evolving policy response to the pandemic.
  • Subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board, staff proposes completing the third review, which would allow a disbursement of SDR 62.5 million (about $88 million)" said the statement.
  • Minister of finance Marco Midence highlighted that this agreement is an outstanding achievement and it will allow Honduras to access concessional credit amidst the economic social and economic reactivation of the country.

Global Defence Training Simulation Markets 2020: Post-Pandemic Growth Opportunity Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Other Defense, Defense, Articles, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Pandemic

The "Simulation in Defence Training - Post-Pandemic Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Simulation in Defence Training - Post-Pandemic Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • While the medical community can look at previous pandemics to help model their countermeasures, economists are examining the 2008-2009 global financial crisis for comparison.
  • The IMF anticipates a return to growth of 5.8% in 2021, presuming "economic activity normalizes, helped by [government] policy support".
  • As defence spending is driven by annual budgets, it is will remain resilient to drastic short-term falls in the GDP.

"HealthBuddy COVID-19" Mobile App Now Available in Apple, Google Play Stores

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Articles, Instant messaging, Health, UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, COVID-19 pandemic, Chatbot

WHAT: UNICEF and EPAM's new 'HealthBuddy COVID-19' chatbot app developed by the United Nations Children's Fund/Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (UNICEF ECARO), as a reliable source of information and advice related to COVID-19is now available to download in the Apple and Google Play app stores.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT: UNICEF and EPAM's new 'HealthBuddy COVID-19' chatbot app developed by the United Nations Children's Fund/Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (UNICEF ECARO), as a reliable source of information and advice related to COVID-19is now available to download in the Apple and Google Play app stores.
  • The app will launch across Europe with English and Russian language capabilities.
  • WHY:As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend lives, access to relevant and reliable facts remains vital to support emergency risk communications and promote protective and preventive behaviors at the community and individual levels.
  • EPAM's global teams serve customers in more than 30 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

The 2020 Nanjing Peace Forum: Guests Gathered in Nanjing For the Covenant of Peace

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Public policy, Government, Other Philanthropy, Health, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Philanthropy, Fitness & Nutrition, Foundation, Articles, Organizations, United Nations Development Group, World Food Programme, UNESCO, Nanjing, World peace, Nobel Peace Prize, Peace

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201027006311/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201027006311/en/
    The scene at the forum (Photo: Business Wire)
    In October 2020, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • The guests attending the forum expressed their recognition and appreciation of Nanjing's contribution to the cause of peace in recent years.
  • Ou Minxing, UNESCO's representative to the five East Asian countries, said he was very pleased to cooperate with Nanjing to hold the Peace Forum.
  • Nanjing has demonstrated to the world that China is an active advocate and builder of world peace.

FPF Submits Feedback and Comments on UNICEF’s Draft Policy Guidance on AI for Children

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Articles, UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Artificial intelligence

Last week, FPF submitted feedback and comments to the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) on the Draft Policy Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Children, which seeks to promote childrens rights in government and private sector AI policies and practices, and to raise awareness of how AI systems can uphold or undermine childrens rights.

Key Points: 
  • Last week, FPF submitted feedback and comments to the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) on the Draft Policy Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Children, which seeks to promote childrens rights in government and private sector AI policies and practices, and to raise awareness of how AI systems can uphold or undermine childrens rights.
  • The draft policy guidance outlines nine requirements for child-centered AI, including to:

    1.

  • In the feedback and comments, FPF encouraged UNICEF to adopt an approach that accounts for the diversity of childhood experiences across countries and contexts.
  • FPF will continue to provide expertise and insight on child and student privacy, AI, and ethics to agencies, governments, and corporations to promote the best interests of children.

International Myeloma Foundation 14th Annual Comedy Celebration Goes Virtual In 2020, Featuring "Everybody Loves Raymond" Cast Reunion Hosted By Ray Romano On October 23 At 9 PM ET

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
International relations, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Everybody Loves Raymond, Organizations, United Nations

The IMF 14th Annual Comedy Celebration will take place on Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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  • The IMF 14th Annual Comedy Celebration will take place on Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
  • It is particularly special for the organization this year, as October marks the IMF's 30-year anniversary.
  • For the 14th year, Loraine Alterman Boyle serves as Event Chair for the annual IMF Comedy Celebration in honor of her late husband.
  • For additional information, please contact Kevin Burke at Extension PR, 310-405-3226 or [email protected]
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World Leaders Unite in Their Response to COVID-19

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Health, Health policy, Global health, Public health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, COVID-19 pandemic

Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

Key Points: 
  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together calls on world leaders to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other imminent and long-term threats to population health and the global economy.
  • It is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the first of which Health: A Political Choice called for UHC.
  • View Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together online at https://bit.ly/HAPC2020
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World Leaders Unite in Their Response to COVID-19

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Health, Health policy, Global health, Public health, World Health Organization, United Nations Development Group, Governance, COVID-19 pandemic, World Health Report

Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together

Key Points: 
  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together
    Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together calls on world leaders to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other imminent and long-term threats to population health and the global economy.
  • It is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the first of which Health: A Political Choice called for UHC.
  • You can download the video here https://we.tl/t-tSP8H2o0mS
    Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is an official publication of the Global Governance Project produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

Midea Awarded by UNIDO for Environmental Protection Efforts

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Building Systems, Home Goods, Environment, Retail, Construction & Property, Companies of China, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Midea, Companies, Organizations

Midea (SZSE:000333), the worlds No.1 air treatment company was recently awarded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for its outstanding contribution to environmental protection.

Key Points: 
  • Midea (SZSE:000333), the worlds No.1 air treatment company was recently awarded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for its outstanding contribution to environmental protection.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201017005005/en/
    Ma Jian, the deputy representative of UNIDO for China, presented the award to Midea.
  • In the future, we sincerely expect more cooperation between Midea and the UNIDO to make more contributions to the global environmental protection together.
  • With Midea being an industry leader and pioneer, its success has significant implications for the entire industry, recognized by UNIDO.

"The education of the future implies abandoning traditional approaches," says UNICEF expert at Ismael Cala Foundation forum

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Articles, UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Emotional Intelligence, Educational technology, CALA

They also shared their experiences on the projects they are developing together with the Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF).

Key Points: 
  • They also shared their experiences on the projects they are developing together with the Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF).
  • The UNICEF expert for Latin America and the Caribbean also explained that "education must have a holistic approach: early childhood, physical and mental health, and education itself."
  • "We have adapted necessary methodologies to a virtual education model, empowering students to integrate into the use of new paradigms.
  • ICF's 2020 II Forum "Emotional Intelligence: a Path for Peace and Quality Education," will be held on November 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm.