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(REF ESG29) Environmental, Social and Governance: How ESG influences progress towards the SDGs

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals… Continue reading (REF ESG29) Environmental, Social and Governance: How ESG influences progress towards the SDGs

(REF UV30) The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In an era where global concerns about sustainability issues are at a peak as shown by the current agenda of the international community, international universities have a crucial role to play. The UN Gs) provide a platform for country-level commitments… Continue reading (REF UV30) The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

(REF S1730) Science and SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals The SDG 17 is a universal and urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development by 2030. The goal, being adopted in 2015 is a follow-up of the partially achieved millennium… Continue reading (REF S1730) Science and SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

(REF SS30) Sudan and its Contribution to the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, Convened by the National Centre for Research, Sudan Zeinab Osman

The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations require international action, the collaboration of individual states as well as national initiatives. Action and involvement of less developed states are equally important and essential as initiatives taken by developed countries. This session will shed some light on Sudan and its contribution to the SDGs in… Continue reading (REF SS30) Sudan and its Contribution to the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, Convened by the National Centre for Research, Sudan Zeinab Osman

(REF PC30) People Centered Internet and the SDGs

Increasingly the realization is dawning that digital technology is not serving us well, when designed without regard to impact on people and planet. The concept of a People Centered Digital Future can come to the front and center of our collective effort to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Families, neighbourhoods, our homes… Continue reading (REF PC30) People Centered Internet and the SDGs

(REF DF28)Roundtable discussion on how Development Finance can support the SDGs, with particular focus on Hi-Tech Skills including leveraging funding instruments at a global level.

15h00 Declan Kirrane, Welcome Remarks Dr. Rita Lawlor Biobank Director, ARC-Net and University of Verona, Moderator 15h05 Ms. Eva Kaili MEP, European Parliament, Keynote Remarks 15h15 Prof Ian Jones, Innopharma Education 15h25 Prof Kurt Zatloukal Medical University Graz 15h35 Discussants:           Mr. Barry Palte CEO, EQ Capital Partners           Dr. Fuad Mrad Director, United Nations Economic and Social Commission… Continue reading (REF DF28)Roundtable discussion on how Development Finance can support the SDGs, with particular focus on Hi-Tech Skills including leveraging funding instruments at a global level.

Digital Cooperation & Diplomacy Network Meeting

Agenda: 10:30 am Welcome – Mei Lin Fung 10:35 am Road to ADDIS – Anne-Rachel Inne, ITU African Director 10:45 am Integrated Approach – Oswald Kuyler, International Chamber of Commerce Digital Standards initiative, Managing Director 11:05 am Project Jake – Steve Crocker 11:25 am An Integrated Approach for School Connectivity – Josef Noll 11:45 am Digital Planet – Bhaskar Chakravorti and Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi 12:15 pm Newcomers and Introductions 12:30 pm Close

Global SME Finance Forum 2021

Welcome & Keynote: Facilitating Green and Inclusive Solutions through Technology Welcome MC - Georja Calvin-Smith, Writer, TV Journalist Opening Keynote: Facilitating Green and Inclusive Solutions through Technology Speaker: Vint Cerf, Vice President, and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google Tamara Singh, Board Member, People-Centered Internet Justin Rice, Vice President of Ecosystem, Stellar Development Foundation Please register here … Continue reading Global SME Finance Forum 2021

The Decade of Digital Inclusion – Marconi Society

The Decade of Digital Inclusion brings communities together in the service of a digitally inclusive future. This timely conversation can only be hosted by the Marconi Society, a nonprofit that bridges the communities of advanced technology and digital inclusion. The event itself will explore how leaders in policy, technology, and digital inclusion advocacy can collaborate… Continue reading The Decade of Digital Inclusion – Marconi Society

PCI Community Call – The Next Rules of Work with Gary Bolles

Virtual Meeting

We are pleased to announce that Gary Bolles will join us on Sunday, October 24th to discuss the ideas in his new book "The Next Rules of Work:: The Mindset, Skillset, and Toolset to lead your organization through uncertainty." The Next Rules of Work The PCI community knows what the i4j Community knows: The world… Continue reading PCI Community Call – The Next Rules of Work with Gary Bolles