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Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Lobito Corridor Round-table convened on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. The high-level discussion hosted by Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, advanced PGI’s flagship Lobito Corridor, aiming to develop trans-continental connectivity from the Atlantic to Indian Oceans. Participants included the Foreign Ministers of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tanzania and Zambia, the European Partnerships Commissioner, and the Italian Vice Foreign Minister alongside the CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Human Development of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The meeting showcased the consortium’s progress on the Lobito Corridor since the signing of the seven-side Memorandum of Understanding for infrastructure investment last year. This included key milestones for the new greenfield Zambia-Lobito rail line, building toward the continent’s first open-access rail network. AFC, lead developer of the Zambia-Lobito rail project, announced completion of a key feasibility study, and signed a concession agreement with the governments of Zambia and Angola to develop and operate the rail. This historic new transportation infrastructure, connecting Angola and Zambia for the first time and on track to break ground in early 2026, will unlock Zambia’s Copper Belt and spur economic integration and inclusive growth across borders. Source: https://lnkd.in/dJEYJgKB

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At the #OECD in Paris , I shared the core of Tech-Driven Economy Model with 5 pillars 1 ) Innovation & R&D, 2 ) Digital Infrastructure, 3 ) Talent Development, 4 ) Adaptive Regulations, and 5 ) Public-Private Partnerships. Together, these pillars will pave the way for a resilient and thriving digital future. #TechEconomy"

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Did you know that #MSMEs account for approximately 54% of #Brazil’s employment? Nevertheless, they continue to face significant hurdles in accessing finance.   To address this issue, IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing up to $250 million in Santander Brasil’s Social Bond. The investment will help expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil and microentrepreneurs across the country, supporting their role in the creation of a dynamic, competitive, and inclusive economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxFdcW8e Manuel Reyes-Retana | Vittorio Di Bello | Helena De La Torre | Rogerio Santos | Tomas Lo Prete | Humberto Carlin Galhardo IFC América Latina y el Caribe

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[#RANKING🏆] Excelia confirms its position as a global leader in CSR, once again, with a strong performance in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings! 🌍 In the latest Times Education Impact Rankings, Excelia has been placed in the 301-400 category of international institutions that demonstrate excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility, out of the nearly 2000 institutions ranked. Following its notable entry last year, Excelia has maintained its impetus, enabling its management school, Excelia Business School, to once again be ranked 2nd of the 7 French management school featured. 🎉 This ranking measures the social and economic impact of higher education institutions against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Excelia stands out particularly for its commitment to two key SDGs: ▶ 18th worldwide for SDG no. 8 ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth’. Moving up an impressive 25 places, Excelia has clearly demonstrated its commitment to quality working conditions and sustainable economic growth. ▶ 61st worldwide for SDG no.10 ‘Reduced Inequality’. Moving up 13 places, Excelia has highlighted its dedication to a more equitable and inclusive society.   Excelia is proud to continue to play a leading role in promoting a sustainable future for all. 💪 View ranking: https://urls.fr/T5bR49 #Excelia #Ranking #ExploreYourFuture #CSR #LaRochelle #Tours #Orleans #Paris

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In a powerful two-part blog, Eszter Filippinyi, Deputy Director at TAI, explores the often-overlooked Cerrado region in Brazil and the essential role of trust-based, localized funding for Traditional People and Communities. Part 1 highlights discussions from the 7th International Colloquium on Traditional People and Communities, focusing on building mutual transparency and accountability between community funds and philanthropy. Discover how local perspectives can reshape funding systems for climate justice. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epAXYVdw Stay tuned for part 2, coming very soon. #ClimateCrisis #EconomicInequality #Democracy #TAIBlog #ClimateJustice #TrustBasedFunding #Philanthropy #Brazil #Cerrado #CommunityFunds #GoodGovernance #COP30 Carolina Munis Oak Foundation Ford Foundation Cecilia Viana Climate and Land Use Alliance Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) CONAQ - Coordenação Nacional de Articulação Quilombola OECD - OCDE Michael Jarvis Cristina Ordóñez Yery Menendez Garcia Leah Eryenyu Darlington Marange

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Our new #ECAUpdate finds that economic activity in the emerging and developing economies of Europe & Central Asia is set to slow down this year.    A challenging global environment – from weaker global economy to lower commodity prices and geopolitical developments – continues to weigh on the growth outlook for the region.    But there's potential to unleash the power of the private sector to change this.    The region’s economic development journey has been a story of transition, with the emergence of the private sector as one of the main drivers of growth and prosperity.    Now is the time to create the conditions for competition and free markets.    https://lnkd.in/e9umdxkd

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