Organizations

Start-up funding in Africa topped $1.2 billion in 2020 – a six-fold increase in five years, but still less than 1% of the value that US start-ups raised. The continent’s research and development (R&D) investment is only a quarter of the global average
Africa is trailing behind the world in developing a knowledge-based, digital economy
Governments can change this by fuelling tech start-ups and other small businesses through incentives and investment in workforce skills
A survey of 188 government incentives for business across 32 African countries found fewer than 10% facilitated investment in Fourth Industrial Revolution technology

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The world needs more resilient health infrastructure to face future threats – President Widodo called on the IMF to mobilize global health resources with support from advanced economies and G20
G20 is prioritizing the transition to sustainable energy, but developing countries need finance and technology from developed countries to make it happen
Indonesia has reduced forest fires sevenfold since 2014, launched the world’s most ambitious mangrove rehabilitation programme and framed a new carbon tax on coal to help it reach net zero by 2060

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Cities can take a leading role in unlocking economic opportunities with Nature-based Solutions
44% of GDP in cities around the world - $31 trillion – is at risk of disruption from nature loss
A new roadmap to help cities adopt Nature-based Solutions for urban infrastructure to optimise spend and supercharge sustainable growth
Climate-resilient infrastructure can create 59 million jobs and can mitigate growing risks from extreme weather

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SGP advancements in 2021 with patron and certified facilities

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António Guterres urges governments, the private sector and international financial institutions to work together to build up private investment in low-income countries and rebuild economies
Manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies can ensure vaccine equity by supporting the local production of tests and treatments, sharing know-how and technology

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India challenges world to ditch throwaway consumerism and shift to a circular economy, emphasizing India’s low per capita emissions
Modi calls for reform of multilateral organizations to fashion a more democratic approach to global challenges
India is in the top three countries in the world for unicorns, creating over 40 in 2021 along with 60,000 start-ups

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Even more climate protection support for companies in France

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Two Sides North America is pleased to welcome the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) as its newest member. PPLA is a coalition representing printers, equipment manufacturers, raw material suppliers and distributors of regulated printed pharmaceutical information used by both medical professionals and patients, including package inserts, medication guides, and other label packaging such as folding cartons and pressure-sensitive labels. PPLA’s 25 member companies employ thousands of individuals across manufacturing operations in 15 states.

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January 26, 2022 at 11 AM - 12 PM ET

Attend this one-hour webinar to learn about the newly adopted and updated criteria to obtain SGP facility certification. Whether you are currently certified, interested in becoming certified or just want to know about what it takes to become SGP certified, you're welcome to register for this complimentary webinar!

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The Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture (SMEKUL) awards UNU-FLORES, IOER, and TU Dresden the eku erfolg as part of the “eku Future Prize for Energy, Climate, Environment in Saxony” under the category Science. The project team’s entry won a grant of 5,000 euros among a total of 63 entries submitted.

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