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Full video: https://youtu.be/B1jq6tLbn9Q Video in Arabic: https://youtu.be/b7p31VjfQNM On May 5, 2019, the Russian Air Force operating in Syria carried out a deadly attack on the hospital at Kafr Nabl, in the province of Idlib—one of a pattern of multiple attacks on healthcare facilities in Syria by Russian forces allied with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. On May 1, 2024, the Open Society Justice Initiative filed a complaint on behalf of Syrian applicants with the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, seeking a measure of justice for the Syrian victims and survivors, and in a bid to reinforce the global prohibition on attacks carried out on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The complaint uses recordings, video, and other evidence of Russia’s responsibility for the attacks, including material included in this video. Learn more: https://osf.to/KaflNabrRelease Open Society Justice Initiative: https://www.justiceinitiative.org/

We will unveil the political campaigners behind the European Parliamentary elections. Help us investigate by downloading the browser extension created by WhotargetsMe. Click here to install it: https://whotargets.me/en/

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With the European Parliament elections in June and the selection of Europe’s new leaders on the horizon, the stage is set for a reshaping of the EU's political landscape. Find our series here: https://bit.ly/3UnYskI Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitics and escalating global crises, our commentary series 'To the new leaders of Europe' looks into the implications of these political choices for international cooperation. The series explores these dynamics from various perspectives and aims to emphasise the importance of investing in strategic partnerships with countries worldwide. #euelections2024 #europeanunion #politics

Liberties’ Media Freedom Report 2024: Freedom of the Press Reaching Breaking Point. ✍️Insights by nearly 40 civil liberties organisations on 📺media freedom and pluralism 🎥safety of journalists 📢freedom of expression & access to information More details: https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/media-freedom-report-2024-blog/45029 #MediaFreedomReport2024

We’re so excited to be heading to Yerevan for this year’s #EBRDam in May! Take a sneak peek at some of the amazing treats the Armenian capital has in store for us. Join our Jonathan Wells on this video journey and mark your calendars for 14-16 May 2024. We can't wait to see you there! ebrd.com/am

Come with our Odile Renaud-Basso and Vahe Hovhannisyan, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia to our biggest event of the year, the #EBRDam. Our theme for 2024 is Delivering Impact Together. Join us! 14-16 May 2024 Register now: EBRD.com/am

Join Professor Toggenburg from the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) as he takes you on a journey, into the depths of law exploring the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This captivating presentation was live recorded during the Agency first CharterXchange event of December 2023. It’s moderated by the President of the European Law Students Association (ELSA). It serves as a guide for aspiring lawyers helping them grasp the origins of the Charter, its role in shaping EUs legal landscape and its impact on fundamental rights and legal practice. Gabriel Toggenburg reveals the characteristics of the EU Charter. From its protection of civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights to its direct influence on both EU law and national legal systems. Whether you're involved in discrimination cases advocating for rights or interpreting provisions in courtrooms this video equips you with knowledge and insights to effectively utilize the Charter throughout your legal career. Toggenburg sheds light on both bright and dark aspects of the Charter moon providing a comprehension of its added value while offering essential tips on how to leverage this still rather new tool, for protecting fundamental rights across Europe. - Contents of this video ------------------------------------ 00:00 - Introduction to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 01:06 - The Genesis of the Charter: Origins unveiled: the making of the EU Charter” 05:32 - The content of the Charter: Easy to read but difficult to understand 08:54 - The “Charter Moon”: a balanced view on opportunities and challenges 11:22 - The dark side of the “Charter Moon”: about article 51; the distinction between rights and principles; and low levels of application 21:00 - The Tur-Tur effect of the Charter: no reason to be depressed 21:56 - Jumping to the “bright side of the moon”: comparing the Charter to international and national catalogues of rights 24:46 - Still on the “bright side”: the Charter as a “roadmap to fundamental rights” and as a fast track avenue 28:25 - Another added value: the Direct Effect of the Charter 30:47 - How to deal with limitations of Charter rights and why the ECHR is a sibling of the Charter? 34:55 - The five key questions you need to ask when detecting a limitation of a Charter provision 37:24 - What national courts say about the Charter 42:28 - Change is in the air! - Final wrap up Please note that FRA has next to its online resource “Charterpedia” and the Handbook “Guidance on why and when to apply the Charter” (available in 22 languages) developed many more tools on the EU Charter. These are available at this link: https://fra.europa.eu/de/eu-charter/fra-charter-resources

Join Professor Toggenburg as he takes you on a journey, into the depths of law exploring the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This captivating presentation was live recorded during the 2023 Forum. It’s moderated by the President of the European Law Students Association (ELSA). It serves as a guide for aspiring lawyers helping them grasp the origins of the Charter, its role in shaping EUs legal landscape and its impact on fundamental rights and legal practice. Gabriel Toggenburg reveals the characteristics of the EU Charter. From its protection of civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights to its direct influence on both EU law and national legal systems. Whether you're involved in discrimination cases advocating for rights or interpreting provisions in courtrooms this video equips you with knowledge and insights to effectively utilize the Charter throughout your legal career. Toggenburg sheds light on both bright and dark aspects of the Charter moon providing a comprehension of its added value while offering essential tips on how to leverage this still rather new tool, for protecting fundamental rights across Europe. - Contents of this video ------------------------------------ 00:00 - Introduction to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 02:00 - The Genesis of the Charter: Origins unveiled: the making of the EU Charter” 05:45 - The content of the Charter: Easy to read but difficult to understand 09:07 - The “Charter Moon”: a balanced view on opportunities and challenges 11:58 - The dark side of the “Charter Moon”: about article 51; the distinction between rights and principles; and low levels of application 21:14 - The Tur-Tur effect of the Charter: no reason to be depressed 22:30 - Jumping to the “bright side of the moon”: comparing the Charter to international and national catalogues of rights 26:09 - Still on the “bright side”: the Charter as a “roadmap to fundamental rights” and as a fast track avenue 29:04 - Another added value: the Direct Effect of the Charter 31:01 - How to deal with limitations of Charter rights and why the ECHR is a sibling of the Charter? 35:09 - The five key questions you need to ask when detecting a limitation of a Charter provision 37:41 - What national courts say about the Charter 42:43 - Change is in the air! - Final wrap up Please note that FRA has next to its online resource “Charterpedia” and the Handbook “Guidance on why and when to apply the Charter” (available in 22 languages) developed many more tools on the EU Charter. These are available at this link: https://fra.europa.eu/de/eu-charter/fra-charter-resources

Meet Sand to Green, our Star Venture start-up dedicated to combating desertification and restoring biodiversity in arid areas. They’re cultivating deserts in southern Morocco, mitigating the impacts of droughts and floods, creating jobs, boosting local economies, increasing agricultural productivity, and strengthening food security. The EBRD’s Star Venture programme identifies high-potential, innovative start-ups like Sand to Green and supports them with access to finance, class-leading tailored business advice, mentoring, and market development strategies. Find out more here: https://www.ebrd.com/starventure/overview.

Join our very own Cecilia behind the scenes in Georgia and learn how we produce videos here at The #EBRD. We’re able to showcase our amazing projects and inspiring stories due to our fab Comms team. Here we take a look at the story of male nurses in Tbilisi… Who knew lunch wasn’t a thing on filming trips?! Filmed and edited by Emma Bentley

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Dans cette vidéo, découvrez en trois questions le nouveau juge élu au titre de la Lituanie, Gediminas Sagatys.

In this video Gediminas Sagatys, the new judge elected in respect of Romania, replies to three questions - about himself, and about the Court’s work.

Dans cette vidéo, découvrez en trois questions la nouvelle juge élue au titre de la Bulgarie, Diana Kovatcheva.

In this video Diana Kovatcheva, the new judge elected in respect of Bulgaria, replies to three questions - about herself, and about the Court’s work.

This video highlights impacts of the Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries. Since 2014, this Program—a unique collaboration between the Government of Japan, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and the World Bank—has transformed the lives of millions of people in over 100 countries.

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The Disaster and Climate Risk Data Fellowship program believes that students, young climate researchers, and data scientists from vulnerable countries are best positioned to lead scientific-based climate risk efforts in their regions. This video showcases the work of the first cohort of Disaster and Climate Risk Data Fellows at the World Bank. This initiative was led by the Digital Earth team from the Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) at the World Bank, with financial support from a grant provided by the Swiss Re Foundation. The project commenced in September 2022 and concluded in December 2023, lasting a total of 15 months. The primary objective of the program was to identify and support a cohort of Risk Data Fellows in seven climate-vulnerable countries. Their mandate was to access, create, and communicate climate risk knowledge within their respective countries. They accomplished this by contributing to World Bank projects related to disaster investments or analytical work. Fellows were chosen based on their expertise in disaster and climate risk data, along with their commitment to supporting their countries and communities. They received training and hands-on support throughout the project and significantly contributed to enhancing climate risk analysis through their involvement in World Bank projects. In addition to supporting the selected fellows, the project aimed to develop the Risk Data Library, a project focused on establishing open data standards and tools to facilitate disaster and climate risk assessments, particularly in countries with limited data access. The fellows presented their work at the World Bank HQ in Washington DC and Columbia University in New York. But more importantly, they contributed significantly to improving disaster and climate risk knowledge for their communities. Risk Data Fellows featured in the video: - Zia Uddin Foisal: Socioeconomic and climate data for Bangladesh investments - Paolo Magnata: Enhancing coastal road safety in Mindanao Island, Philippines - Ankita Sood: Mitigating flood and drought risks in Indian cities - Bradley Riley: Integrated river management in three South African cities - Mohammad Fadli: Climate adaptation data for 80,000 villages in Indonesia - Hwaba Mambo: Integrating disaster risk data into the National Social Registry Fund in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Isabelle Tingzon: Mapping buildings using drones and machine learning in the Caribbean The World Bank's Risk Data Fellows Project team included Pierre Chrzanowski (Disaster Risk Management Specialist), Andrea Garcia Tapia (Disaster Risk Consultant), Stuart Fraser (Senior Disaster Risk Consultant), Nuala Cowan (Senior Disaster Risk Consultant), and Mattia Amadio (Disaster Risk Analytics Consultant). Visit the Risk Data Library at [riskdatalibrary.org](https://riskdatalibrary.org/).

Jordan Daci, Attorney at Law at Daci & Associates and LEAP member, talked with Fair Trials Networks Coordinator Simona Di Dio about the Protocol on extraterritorial migration management between the Government of the Italian Republic and the Council of Ministers of the Albania Republic signed last November 6th, 2023.

Dr. Francesca Palmiotto, LEAP Member and Post Doctoral Researcher at the Hertie School, spoke with Fair Trials Legal Officer Chryssa Mela about the advantages and disadvantages of the use of AI in criminal justice.

Fintech and Cybersecurity for a digital future: Opening remarks and fireside chat on fintech Fintech and digitalisation opportunities for financial services. Opening by Francis Malige EBRD and fireside chat with Sunil Sabharwal, Capitol Tunnels. Followed by: Evolving finance: catching the next wave of fintech innovation Technological advancement, including the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), is changing the cybersecurity landscape and posing major challenges to businesses and governments alike. For example, AI is enabling malicious, small-scale attackers to do greater harm. In addition, trends in digitalisation, such as the expanding Internet of Things (IoT), create more opportunities for cybercrime, and the growth of ransomware is disrupting business activity across the EBRD regions and beyond. Meanwhile, the cybersecurity sector has been leveraging AI for decades. The latest advances also enhance the ability to thwart cyber-attacks. Some people even argue that AI tips the balance in favour of the defenders. What are the implications of these trends on cybersecurity? How compelling are the arguments and how much is hype? Focusing on cybersecurity across all sectors, this panel will examine the latest trends revolutionising the cyber-threat landscape. Speakers: Kristina Ayanian, Host, Nasdaq Listings Dimitri Chichlo, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, AndSecure Melanie Garson, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead, Associate Professor, UCL Roman Sologub, Chief Executive Officer, Information Systems Security Partners Vincent Wang, Principal Engineer, CHT Security Co., Ltd. This event is sponsored by ACBA Bank

Digital Day - Fireside chat on the importance of cloud computing for AI adoption and cybersecurity Kristina Ayanian, Host , Nasdaq Listings Ben Crampton, Director European Government Affairs, Microsoft Followed by: Digitalisation and rising risk: how to build cyber resilience in the private sector Technological advancement, including the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), is changing the cybersecurity landscape and posing major challenges to businesses and governments alike. For example, AI is enabling malicious, small-scale attackers to do greater harm. In addition, trends in digitalisation, such as the expanding Internet of Things (IoT), create more opportunities for cybercrime, and the growth of ransomware is disrupting business activity across the EBRD regions and beyond. Meanwhile, the cybersecurity sector has been leveraging AI for decades. The latest advances also enhance the ability to thwart cyber-attacks. Some people even argue that AI tips the balance in favour of the defenders. What are the implications of these trends on cybersecurity? How compelling are the arguments and how much is hype? Focusing on cybersecurity across all sectors, this panel will examine the latest trends revolutionising the cyber-threat landscape. Speakers: Kristina Ayanian, Host, Nasdaq Listings Dimitri Chichlo, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, AndSecure Melanie Garson, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead, Associate Professor, UCL Roman Sologub, Chief Executive Officer, Information Systems Security Partners Vincent Wang, Principal Engineer CHT Security Co., Ltd. Followed by: Keynote speech by Noubar Afeyan Noubar Afeyan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Flagship Pioneering, Chair and Co-founder, Moderna This event is sponsored by ACBA Bank.

At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, South Caucasus has a great potential to be integrated into the global markets and enhance the supply diversity. Sustainable investment programmes for developing trade, energy and logistics transit corridors are necessary to strengthen critical infrastructure links with global markets. International cooperation is key to shape the economic, social and political integration in South Caucasus bringing long-term economic growth and success. Now is the golden opportunity to give additional impetus to the development of this region as a whole. Speakers: Melinda Crane, International Moderator and Correspondent Bruce Johnson, Director, Corporate Finance and Treasury, Masdar Ekaterina Miroshnik, Director, Head of Infra Eurasia, EBRD Iain Rawlinson, Chief Commercial Officer , APM Terminals Poti

This event will feature the launch of the EBRD’s latest Sustainability Report, which demonstrates the Bank’s focus on green growth and its leadership in key areas of sustainability. This will be followed by a celebration of the 2024 EBRD Sustainability Awards, which recognise clients’ outstanding achievements in promoting green economies and better environmental and social performance. Speakers: Jonathan Charles, Strategy Advisor Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Climate Strategy and Delivery, EBRD Barbara Rambousek, Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD Maya Hennerkes, Director, Green Financial Systems, EBRD

Investing in infrastructure builds more competitive, better integrated economies, leading to growth and job creation. It can also improve environmental performance, climate resilience and economic inclusion. Traditional approaches to structuring infrastructure investment using sovereign financing are no longer sufficient. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are playing an increasingly important role, with the private sector bringing much-needed financing, know-how and the latest technologies. This panel will explore innovative approaches and business opportunities to attract more private-sector financing and deliver urban and transport infrastructure projects in the EBRD regions. It will discuss PPPs and other methods of encouraging private investment in infrastructure, with a focus on business opportunities and what is needed to prepare and deliver bankable projects in emerging markets. It will examine ways to produce high-quality infrastructure underpinned by robust standards of project preparation and implementation. The panel will also cover the importance of addressing climate risks and the benefits of new smart technologies. Speakers: Lucy Hockings, News Presenter/Moderator, BBC Thierry Déau, Chief Executive Officer, Meridiam Odilbek Isakov, Founder and CEO, Infrasia Capital Astrid Manroth, World Bank Ekaterina Miroshnik, Director, Head of Infra Eurasia, EBRD

This panel discusses Egypt’s Country Platform for the Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy – providing a basis for knowledge sharing to other economies interested in developing similar platforms for sustainable development. It shall also discuss the different inclusive initiatives that Egypt has taken for the engagement of the private sector in the economy and forming essential partnerships for development. Speakers: Rania A Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation , Ministry of International Cooperation of Egypt Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Climate Strategy and Delivery, EBRD Heike Harmgart, Managing Director, Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, EBRD

The launch of the EBRD’s Regional Economic Prospects will be back in panel discussion format for a special EBRD Annual Meeting 2024 session. The discussion will cover the latest economic forecasts for the regions where the EBRD invests. EBRD Chief Economist Beata Javorcik and leading regional experts will discuss the challenges confronting policymakers in a world of persistently high inflation and labour-market shifts. The report will be published on the same day. The event is open to all participants and questions from the accredited press are welcome after the discussion. Speakers: Jonathan Charles, Strategy Advisor, Harold James, Professor of History and International Affairs, Princeton University Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, EBRD Heike Harmgart, Managing Director, Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, EBRD Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times

Lucy Hockings, News presenter/ moderator, BBC Tariye Gbadegesin, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Normunds Mizis, Chief Credit Officer, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Climate Strategy and Delivery, EBRD

This session is organised by our Flagship sponsor, Ardshinbank. Speakers: Lusine Nersisyan, Chief Risk Officer, Ardshinbank Arakel Meliksetyan, Head, Financial Monitoring Center, Central Bank of Armenia Elitza Kavrakova, Group Head of Institutional Clients, Raiffeisen Bank International AG Martial Nicolas Smets, Director, ARGOS Advisory and Audit Michael Strotmann, Senior Legal Advisor Financial Sanctions, William Rich, Global Head of Banking Client Risk Management & Advisory, Sanctions Compliance, Citi UniCredit Group

The objective of the session is to reveal the solid contribution that Armenia brings to the region and the huge potential it can bring to the wider region, outline a vision and address the mega directions and megaprojects of Armenia's development. In the strategic region with Armenia’s unique position connecting countries across the West, East, North and South, the Government of Armenia has aimed to develop a country and an economy, which on the one hand will offer the world technological and innovative products, and on the other hand, will significantly contribute to the movement of people and goods with its developing infrastructure. Armenia has been finding its place on the world’s economic map by virtue of developing a fundamentally new knowledge-based environment with emphasis put on education, science, research and development. As an evidence TUMO, recognized as the world’s premier tech education program for teens, got its start in Yerevan and is now being exported to the world’s major capitals. Moreover, the Armenian Government just unveiled a ground-breaking new program (the Academic City Project) to create a fundamentally new knowledge-based/STEM talent pipeline and R&D ecosystem via the large-scale transformation of Armenian schools and universities. Armenia’s high-tech industry that is at the forefront for innovation is making a way to a leading exporter of high-tech products, communications technologies and services for global markets becoming a major hub for a knowledge-based activity. The powerful legacy has turned into modern times with major international tech players and bleeding-edge, home-grown start-ups building large engineering bases here. High tech clusters are one of the big investment potentials for the country. Armenia offers a unique bridge between Europe and Asia. Developing closer ties with the neighbours as well as with other partners, including the European Union, through strategic projects (such as The Crossroads of Peace) will enhance the country’s potential for further development. Doing business in Armenia creates the opportunity to cooperate with several other countries that also have promising growth opportunities. The implemented and ongoing reforms in the business and investment climate being driven by the Government facilitate the provision of promising opportunities to foreign investors.

As the EBRD regions face the dual challenge of climate change and energy security, a successful energy transition can only be achieved by scaling up renewable energy sources. Creating the right legal, regulatory and contractual conditions for private-sector renewable transactions is a lengthy and complex process. Successful projects require the collaboration of multiple stakeholders. International financial institutions (IFIs) can play an important role in facilitating projects by helping the public sector develop an enabling policy and regulatory environment, bankable power purchase agreements and the competitive procurement of renewable energy through auctions. Once a developer has been selected, IFIs are often instrumental in financing these landmark transactions. However, issues with the wider legal framework and processes can cause significant delays and additional costs, especially when it comes to first projects in a particular jurisdiction. The panel explores how stakeholders can work together to achieve the right conditions for successful projects and deliver secure, green, competitively priced energy. Speakers: David Shukman, Journalist, Speaker, and Consultant Bob Davies, Associate Director - Lead Counsel Project Finance, Office of the General Counsel, EBRD Milica Zatezalo-Falatar, Partner, Clifford Chance Bruce Johnson, Director, Corporate Finance and Treasury, Masdar Bertrand Walckenaer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Agence Française de Développement

Environmental, humanitarian and economic crises continue to shock the regions where the EBRD invests, affecting millions of people. Access to finance can make the difference to recovery, relaunching a business and rebuilding a livelihood. The financial sector must, therefore, play a critical role in the recovery and long-term resilience of affected economies. However, standard financial products may not be well suited to the realities and risk profiles of people facing crisis, who may lack the documentation, collateral or track record normally required. Hear directly from sector experts how innovative financial structures and partnerships are enabling financial institutions to respond to such crises and consider opportunities to rebuild in a greener, more equitable and more sustainable way, while maintaining a sound banking mandate. Speakers: Kristina Ayanian, Host, Nasdaq Listings Francis Malige, Managing Director, Financial Institutions, EBRD Yuriy Heletiy, Deputy Governor, National Bank of Ukraine

Georgia has a long-standing track record as an attractive investment destination thanks to its location, strong macroeconomic performance, high ease-of-doing-business ranking relative to its peers, and encouraging investment climate. As a reliable bridge between Europe and Asia, Georgia can help address global and regional challenges through its resilient macro-fiscal policies, structural reforms and infrastructure improvements, which have enhanced its international connectivity. The panel will focus on Georgia’s competitive edge, from its strategic location to burgeoning industries poised for global investment including transport, technology, tourism and renewable energy – and discuss how to foster sustainable economic growth in the country. Georgia is not just growing within its borders but also driving growth across the region, making it an attractive gateway for investors looking for opportunities where the continents meet. In 2023, Georgia was granted European Union (EU) candidacy status, a highly significant milestone on the path to EU integration, opening up even more opportunities for regional connectivity. Speakers: Alkis Drakinos, Director, Regional Head of Caucasus, EBRD Archil Gachechiladze, Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Georgia Levan Vepkhvadze, Executive Director, Business Association of Georgia Giorgi Tsikolia, Vice President, Lineate Levan Vepkhvadze, Executive Director, Business Association of Georgia

The world is increasingly being shaken by shocks and crises, from war to climate change and natural disasters. To face these challenges, economies need to persevere and recover by drawing on resilient human capital. Beyond bricks and mortar, an effective crisis response requires the skills, ingenuity and talent of a country in all its diversity, to provide effective short- and long-term solutions. How can businesses enhance the resilience and diversity of their workforce to respond to these challenges? What role can investors play in helping to protect livelihoods and (re)integrating those most affected by crises into the economy? What can policymakers and international partners such as the EBRD do to strengthen human capital in times of crisis? Can human capital ever be future-proof? Bringing together experts from different sectors and municipal and national policymakers and practitioners, this panel explores these themes and underscores the imperative of close cooperation to deliver impact together. Speakers: Melinda Crane, International Moderator and Correspondent Marie Lou Papazian, Chief Executive Officer, TUMO Center for Creative Technologies Barbara Rambousek, Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD

This event is organised by our major sponsor, Converse Bank.

The Civil Society Programme provides an opportunity for high-level dialogue between civil-society stakeholders and EBRD representatives. The programme will feature, among other things, a meeting between EBRD Board Directors and civil society organisations (CSOs), a meeting between the EBRD President and CSO representatives, a high-level open panel and a CSO-led panel. Speakers: Illia Borovynskyi, Associate Manager, Civil Society Gayane Mkrtchyan, Director of Civil Society Programs, Eurasia Partnership Foundation Armen Baldryan, President, UEICT (Union Employers of Information and Communication) Orysia Lutsevych, Head, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House Luiza Ayvazyan, Head of Office, Armenia, Centre for International Private Enterprise

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our times. Tackling it effectively requires drawing on the skills and talent of all. Women entrepreneurs are the world’s largest emerging market. However, the gender pay gap for green jobs is almost twice that of brown jobs, and efforts to close the global gender gap in economic participation have stalled or are reversing. With an estimated value of US$ 7 billion, the global green economy offers huge potential. So, what does gender-smart green finance look like? How can gender considerations be integrated into green investments? What role do policymakers play in strengthening gender-smart green governance? What can international partners such as the EBRD and the Green Climate Fund do to promote a gender-equal, sustainable future? The panel features international leaders and other global thinkers, investors and policymakers. Together they will set out the business case for gender-smart climate finance and practical measures to achieve it. Speakers: Melinda Crane, International Moderator and Correspondent Barbara Rambousek, Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD Rania Al Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Ministry of International Cooperation of Egypt Tariq al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares Marjeta Jager, Deputy Director General, Directorate¬ General for International Partnerships, European Commission Alex Matua, General Director, Procredit Bank

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) play a pivotal role in global development by providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and policy advice to member countries. With a collective aim of promoting sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, and infrastructure development, these institutions with often overlapping memberships form a complex system. Understanding how MDBs function individually and synergistically as a system is crucial for maximising their impact, ensuring efficient resource allocation and meeting shareholder expectations. Speakers: Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD Rania Al Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Ministry of International Cooperation of Egypt Alexia Latortue, Assistant Secretary for International Trade and Development, US Department of the Treasury Bhargav Dasgupta, Vice President, Asian Development Bank Thomas Östros, Vice President, European Investment Bank Axel von Trotsenburg, Senior Managing Director, World Bank Richard Porter, Managing Director, Communications, EBRD

Disruptive digital innovations and big data have the potential to revolutionise supply-chain sustainability by enabling greater traceability, compliance, decarbonisation, logistics optimisation and circular business models. The panel emphasises the importance of digitalisation in achieving transparency, verifying manufacturers' green commitments, ensuring supplier compliance and addressing challenges in determining product carbon footprints in complex global supply chains. It will explore the digital drivers for sustainable supply chains, including improved measurement, information flow, energy-efficiency strategies, network planning and sustainable production methods. We will hear from companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups and technology providers about their contributions to advancing value-chain digitalisation. The speakers will also demonstrate how collaboration between players on the product journey can help achieve better collective intelligence. We will also showcase the EBRD's products for value-chain stakeholders, highlighting tailored digital advisory services for SMEs and presenting a value proposition for corporates through the new Sustainable Supply Chain Financing Framework. Speakers: Lucy Hockings, News Presenter/Moderator, BBC Vivek Agarwal, Senior Vice President & Global Head- Procurement, Manufacturing & Tech. Services , Olam Global Agri Pte Ltd Peadar Mac Canna, Global Head of Core Trade, Citi

These sessions offer a unique opportunity for participants to learn about business opportunities in countries where the EBRD invests. They provide valuable insights into investment prospects while allowing informal discussion among policy-makers, business leaders and investors. Speakers: Arvid Tuerkner, Managing Director Ukraine and Moldova, EBRD Vasyl Danyliak, Chief Executive Officer, Galnaftogaz Matteo Patrone, Vice President, Banking, EBRD

Mining is essential to economies as it is the first step in the value chain for most products we use daily. It has become even more central recently with the emergence of critical raw materials (CRMs) as key resources. CRMs are key to the transition to a low-carbon and digital economy because of their widespread use in green and digital technologies. They are strategically important, but their supply is high risk. The importance of CRMs to EBRD economies and the trends observed in the sector raise a series of challenges and opportunities. Approaching these developments effectively, scaling up primary and secondary supply, and supporting high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards will ensure that the possibility of “delivering impact together” is not lost in the EBRD regions. This panel will establish the basics, outline advantageous economic policies for the sector in the Bank’s regions, discuss the EBRD’s role in facilitating investments and showcase the high ESG standards of EBRD projects. Speakers: David Shukman, Journalist, Speaker, and Consultant Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, EBRD Dulamsuren Begzjav, Chief Financial Officer, Oyu Tolgoi Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President and Commissioner for Trade, European Commission Natalia Lacorzana, Director, Head of Natural Resources, EBRD Kanat Sharlapaev, Minister of Industry and Construction, Republic of Kazakhstan

The panel explores the nexus of economics, nature and biodiversity. With participants from diverse backgrounds – from international organisations and consulting to grassroots initiatives – it discusses innovative approaches to quantifying and valuing nature and biodiversity, their contribution to the global economy and the impact of private-sector development on their protection and recovery. The panel explains how cutting-edge research and measurement methodologies can help shape sustainable development strategies. Harnessing the power of data and new technologies can help development institutions foster a more harmonious balance between economic growth and environmental preservation. The panel also discusses the key role of international financial institutions’ impact measurement around nature and biodiversity, which is central to the success of international initiatives such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund. Speakers: David Shukman, Journalist, Speaker, and Consultant Pippa Howard, Chief Nature Strategist, NatureMetrics Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, EBRD

The Civil Society Programme provides an opportunity for high-level dialogue between civil-society stakeholders and EBRD representatives. The programme will feature, among other things, a meeting between EBRD Board Directors and civil society organisations (CSOs), a meeting between the EBRD President and CSO representatives, a high-level open panel and a CSO-led panel. Speakers: Alan Rousso, Independent International Professional Saba Almubaslat, Director of MENA, Ford Foundation Astghine Pasoyan, Executive Director, Energy Saving Foundation Igor Janke, Executive Director, Energy Saving Foundation

Moldova is building a digital and resilient service-based economy. Examples of this trend include extremely fast business registration processes (within one day), more than half of public services already digitised and a comprehensive agenda for a contactless economy. This session will outline the country’s economic progress since the pandemic and the start of the war on Ukraine. It will also present the case for much-needed investment and cross-border projects to prepare for EU integration and boost Moldovans’ quality of life. In 2024, the Moldovan government extended the state guarantee for Moldova IT Park, the first virtual business park in Europe, a platform that offers the best and easiest fiscal mechanism for IT and service-outsourcing companies registered in the country. The government also extended the types of company eligible to join Moldova IT Park. As a result, the number of IT companies and their average revenues have increased in the last four years. Moldova has also opened its doors to talented people from over 47 countries, without the need for them to first apply for a work permit. Local companies already provide outsourcing services in 14 languages. In addition to a thriving digital economy and skilled workforce, Moldova relies on industrial and food production. Despite being a small country, it produces 1 per cent of the world’s car components. It is also among the world’s top 20 wine-producing countries, top 3 plum exporters, and top 5 cherry exporters. Speakers: Dumitru Alaiba, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalisation, Government of the Republic of Moldova Natalia Bejan, General Director, Invest Moldova Agency Carolina Bugaian, Chief Executive Officer, Moldcell Veaceslav Panfil, Country Manager, Endava Giorgi Shagidze, Chief Executive Officer, MAIB

These sessions offer a unique opportunity for participants to learn about business opportunities in countries where the EBRD invests. They provide valuable insights into investment prospects while allowing informal discussion among policy-makers, business leaders and investors.

Speakers: Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD Richard Porter, Managing Director, Communications, EBRD

Dr. Francesca Palmiotto, LEAP Member and Post Doctoral Researcher at the Hertie School, spoke with Fair Trials Legal Officer Chryssa Mela about the advantages and disadvantages of the use of AI in criminal justice.

Seminario web basado en el informe de CONCORD Who holds the Lion's share - A closer look at Global Europe Funds for CSOs

Eric Maes, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Criminology and Criminalistics (Belgium), spoke with Fair Trials' Legal Officer Chryssa Mela, about the report he co-authored with Alexia Jonckheere “Available statistical data and research on flight risk in pre-trial (detention) proceedings”.

Respect for human rights, freedom, democracy, and the rule of law are the founding principles of the EU. Yet, these principles are under threat across the continent. At the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024, policy makers, businesses, civil society, tech companies and activists discussed how can we safeguard the values our democracies are built on and protect people’s rights. More: https://fundamentalrightsforum.eu/

DG INTPA’s Global Gateway campaign has received the 2023 Polaris Award, the most prestigious global award in the field of political communication. It won for exceptional work in political and public sector communication in both categories in which it competed: ‘International Campaigns’ and ‘Celebrity’.

EU beneficiary Dorcas Owinoh - Founder and Co-director of LakeHub.

EU beneficiary Roseline Ahin – Healthcare Entrepreneur

Videos that showcase the positive impact of the Latin American countries and the European Union partnership through human success stories, portraying real beneficiaries of the projects supported by the EU.

The intention behind this campaign is to introduce the partnership between Latin America and the European Union and present the concept of the campaign: “The Power of &”. The aim is to convey our optimism and commitment to making a positive impact for people. The goal is for the audience to understand the significance and scale of the partnership, feeling energized by its ambition aligning with their own priorities.

Videos that showcase the positive impact of the Latin American countries and the European Union partnership through human success stories, portraying real beneficiaries of the projects supported by the EU.

How can we ensure that digital technologies respect & protect our human rights? At the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024, policy makers, regulators, tech companies, civil society and many others discussed how digitalisation affects our societies and what can we do to ensure rights-compliant digitalisation. More: https://fundamentalrightsforum.eu/

The climate crisis is a human rights crisis. Climate change is impacting all aspects of our lives – and the most vulnerable are bearing the brunt. At the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024, policy makers, businesses, civil society, and more discussed the need to chart a sustainable path for Europe and the world. Have a look what they had to say. More: https://fundamentalrightsforum.eu/

The fight against disinformation is a long-term challenge for European democracies, undermining citizens' trust in democracy and its institutions, and contributing to the polarization of public opinion and disruption of democratic processes. Addressing disinformation has become critically important in the context of Russia's war in Ukraine, with Russia conducting an unprecedented disinformation campaign since 2022. Ukraine is targeted by propaganda and disinformation as part of the Kremlin's hybrid warfare tactics. Cyprus is as a prime example of a European country heavily influenced by Moscow, with Russian officials and businessmen having enjoyed considerable economic and political sway on the island over the years. Their efforts aimed to win over allies within the country and maintain Kremlin's control over emigrants, contributing to a pro-Russian sentiment. Many Cypriot politicians and influential individuals acted in Russia's interests, harming their own country and the EU. Although Cyprus officially adheres to EU sanctions against Russia, Cyprus shows little interest in targeting Russian assets or tackling money laundering, instead they amplify travel arrangements through increased flights to Yerevan. Over 51% of the Cypriot population doubts Russia's primary responsibility for the war in Ukraine, reflecting a high acceptance of Russian propaganda, underscoring the extent of Russia's influence in Cyprus. Given that Russian interference is a threat to democracy, it is urgent to enhance the EU's security framework by reforming rules on transparency, integrity, accountability, and combating corruption. Understanding how important these issues are, we want to set up a panel talk and bring together experts to explore and discuss vital concerns such as press freedom and the battle against disinformation.

Women play vital roles during and after wars, despite facing significant societal and gender-based barriers. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is a case in point. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian women joined the armed forces, including on the front lines. Women-led civic organisations in Ukraine play a crucial role in providing essential services, and yet women are not equally involved in planning and formal decision-making level, despite progress made towards gender-based equality. Moreover, women and girls experience heightened risks of sexism, violence, scarcity of food and access to finance. According to the Updated Assessment of Needs in Ukraine, “some 14.6 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2024, 56% of whom are women and girls.” The event will assess the role and needs of women, take stock of lessons learned in Ukraine, and propose solutions for greater empowerment of women and girls.

The European Union (EU) has emerged as a prominent advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights globally, with significantstrides made in recent years through initiatives like the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025, championed by keyinstitutions such as the Commission and Parliament. Despite progress, a notable gap exists between the moreprogressive North and West and the conservative South and East EU member states. Furthermore, challengespersist beyond the EU borders, with LGBTQIA+ individuals facing severe threats in various European countries. Europe has become a battleground for LGBTQIA+ rights, with right-wing populists promoting discrimination andhate speech, leading to the erosion of previous achievements. Socio-political discussions have highlightedcritical themes such as hate crime, trans-rights, migration, and asylum.In South Asia, LGBTQIA+ rights progress amidst a complex landscape of change and challenges. While therehas been increased visibility and legal recognition over the past two decades, right-wing governments, populism, economic crises, and socio-political unpredictability hinder comprehensive integration. To address these issues, the European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom isorganizing this event, focusing on understanding the LGBTQIA+ situation in both South Asia and Europe. Theevent aims to encourage political debate and develop liberal policies amidst ongoing elections in South Asiaand the upcoming EU election in 2024. By facilitating discussions on the current political landscape in bothregions, the foundation seeks to promote liberal values through cross-regional exchanges. --- ++The Innovation Plattform for a Liberal Europe++ The European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has offices in Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, and Prague. The vision of a Europe of freedom, diversity and opportunities inspires our work at the European Dialogue Programme. Website: www.freiheit.org/european-union/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fnf_europe/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/fnf.europe/ X: www.twitter.com/fnfeurope LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fnf-europe/

Watch our Community Engagement Coordinator Sirazul Islam share his insights on how to overcome these challenges and amplify the voices of stateless people. We were happy to attend the World Conference on Statelessness in Kuala Lumpur from 26 to 29 February, which brought together over 400 participants from across the globe.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and ENIL co-produced a report on personal assistance titled “Towards Dignity and Autonomy: A Comprehensive Look at Personal Assistance Policies for Persons with Disabilities Worldwide”. This report compares personal assistance services across nine countries, looking at the structuring of service provision, working conditions of personal assistants, and training and support, ultimately evaluating the level of access and impact on the rights of disabled people. The report has three key sections: a country overview; personal assistance models and independent living; and training and support. ➡️ Learn more here: https://enil.eu/new-joint-ilo-enil-report-on-personal-assistance-services-worldwide/ #personalassistance #IndependentLiving #PersonalAssistant #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #Disability #ILO #InternationalLaborOrganization #ENIL

Presentación de los talleres temáticos GC-DI sobre las Directrices de desinstitucionalización #desinstitucionalización #VidaIndependiente

What is human capital and why is it arguably the most important aspect of a prosperous economy? Take a look at our latest quick explainer from our own Barbara Rambousek on why it’s so important to focus on people, especially in times of crisis.

Introducing GC-DI Thematic workshops on the Guidelines on Deinstitutionalisation #Deinstitutionalization #disabilityawareness #independentliving #disabilityrights

Pen or pencil? Music or silence? We caught up with author Bianca Bellová and translator Alex Zucker - last year’s EBRD Literature Prize winners, at the Oxford Literary Festival earlier this week. ‘The Lake’ was originally written in Czech, and the €20,000 prize was split equally between Alex and Bianca.

Highlights from the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024 that took place in Vienna on 11-12 March. The event brought together over 900 people for two days of thought-provoking discussions, inspiring masterclasses, powerful art performances and so much more. It was a unique opportunity to focus on today’s most pressing human rights issues, forge new partnerships, and suggest how best to address the challenges we face. More: Fundamental Rights Forum 2024 (https://fundamentalrightsforum.eu)

In conversation with experts working in different countries, we presented our annual state of play assessment of key trends on statelessness in Europe. In this webinar, we launched new StatelessnessINDEX country profiles for Georgia and Türkiye, as well updated data for 15 other countries. Hosted by Nina Murray from the European Network on Statelessness (ENS), we heard from five speakers from across Europe: Patrícia Cabral (ENS), Melis Gebeş (Refugee Rights Turkey), Robin van Oene (ASKV Netherlands), Salome Jakhadze (Rights Georgia) and Jana Toom MEP (Member of European Parliament). Our StatelessnessINDEX is a tool for civil society, decision-makers, researchers, the media and stateless people to quickly understand which areas of law and policy need to be improved, with data & analysis covering 32 European countries. 📚 To find out more: https://buff.ly/3wRoKDM

We went to the Oxford Literary Festival to announce our competition shortlist!

People of the Bank is our video series that celebrates some of our remarkable colleagues. In this episode, we meet Marcin Tomaszewski. Marcin is a Principal Economist based in our Warsaw Resident Office - but he is also a pilot in his spare time. He is also a part of Spectrum, our LGBTQI+ network, and is active in promoting its initiatives. From finding resilience to focusing on your goals, Marcin tells us how his experience of learning to fly has shaped him today.

📢Governments Shrug Off Democratic Oversight In The EU📢 EU Rule of Law Report By 37 NGO shows: ❌Increasing bans on protests, especially for climate and pro-Palestine demos ❌Hungary’s systemic issues left unresolved, its model inspiring other autocrats 💚Rule of law decline could be recovered, EU should use tools more ‘assertively’ More details: https://link.liberties.eu/9b460d

Webinar based on CONCORD's report Who holds the Lion's share - A closer look at Global Europe Funds for CSOs

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and ENIL co-produced a report on personal assistance titled “Towards Dignity and Autonomy: A Comprehensive Look at Personal Assistance Policies for Persons with Disabilities Worldwide”. This report compares personal assistance services across nine countries, looking at the structuring of service provision, working conditions of personal assistants, and training and support, ultimately evaluating the level of access and impact on the rights of disabled people. The report has three key sections: a country overview; personal assistance models and independent living; and training and support. ➡️ Learn more here: https://enil.eu/new-joint-ilo-enil-re... #PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving #PersonalAssistant #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #Disability #ILO #InternationLaborOrganization #ENIL

In this episode of The WeatherPod, hosts Alan Thorpe and David Rogers invite David Richardson of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts - the ECMWF - into the studio. About David Richardson David Richardson has over 35 years’ experience in weather forecasting research and operations at the UK Met Office and, until recently, as Head of Evaluation at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts or ECMWF. His work on ensemble prediction includes the configuration of ensembles to represent the uncertainties in the initial conditions and modelling systems, development of products and tools for forecast users, and evaluation of forecast performance. Previously, he worked for the WMO where he played a key role in establishing the THORPEX Interactive Grand Global Ensemble or TIGGE project on global ensemble forecasting - a project which led to improved understanding of predictability and also to improvements in forecasting skill. David has chaired several WMO committees and is currently chair of the WMO Standing Committee on Data Processing for Applied Earth System Modelling, Prediction & Projection (SC-ESMP). SC-ESMP leads and co-ordinates the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS) which facilitates the provision of numerical earth-system model forecasts, including ensembles, to all WMO members.

Webinar based on CONCORD's report Who holds the Lion's share - A closer look at Global Europe Funds for CSOs

Our favourite Georgian nurse has a message for you! If you want to see the full video we made in Georgia, you can watch it on our main channel now.

EBRD President, Odile Renaud-Basso, will outline the EBRD’s vision for helping Ukraine achieve its European destiny during a public lecture at the London School of Economics on Monday, 18 March, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. This event, hosted by Bocconi University and the LSE European Institute, is open to the public with prior registration and will also be available online. The discussion will be chaired by Angelo Martelli, Assistant Professor in European and International Political Economy at the LSE European Institute. It will feature Catherine de Vries, Dean for International Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Bocconi University, in a conversation with the EBRD President. The EBRD has increased its investments in Ukraine in response to the war, deploying €4 billion in the country in the first two years of war. Thanks to a €4 billion capital increase, approved last year by the Bank's Board of Governors, the EBRD can continue to invest at this level in wartime and has the potential to do more during the post-war reconstruction period.

The conditions under which the too little-known work of a Personal Assistant is carried out are not highlighted, making the task difficult for both parties. Yet this role has a major impact, enabling many people to live independently, like all the others. Antonella gives us her insight on the difficulty of finding (and keeping) a personal assistant. Have you encountered similar difficulties? Let us know in the comments! #Ableism #Discrimination #HumanRIghts #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #IndependentLiving #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled

To mark #WomensDay, we bring you an engaging conversation where we will explore how to address #equity in global food systems and vulnerabilities faced by women and girls. #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #HealthierDiets4All #InspireInclusion Subscribe to our videos here: http://ow.ly/bSfcZ and visit http://GAINhealth.org

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Following the election of Síofra O’Leary as the first female President of the European Court of Human Rights in September 2022, this short film honours all of the women who have served as judges at the Court since its creation in 1959. -- Suite à l'élection de Síofra O’Leary, la première femme juge présidente de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme en septembre 2022, cette animation met à l'honneur toutes les femmes juges de la Cour depuis sa création en 1959. Update : March 2024

In the words of Andrew Pulrang, ableism is “Any statement or behavior directed at a disabled person that denigrates or assumes a lesser status for the person because of their disability”. But it can also be “Social habits, practices, regulations, laws, and institutions that operate under the assumption that disabled people are inherently less capable overall, less valuable in society, and / or should have less personal autonomy than is ordinarily granted to people of the same age”. What do you think? Have you ever been a victim of ableism? #Ableism #Discrimination #HumanRIghts #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #IndependentLiving #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled

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How can we ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beneficial to Independent Living? 🤖🤔 Your voice is crucial! ➡️ Learn more here: https://enil.eu/exploring-the-intersection-of-artificial-intelligence-and-assistive-technology-a-survey-for-disabled-people/ #ArtificialIntelligence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityAwareness #AssistiveTechnology

Learn more about this webinar here: https://enil.eu/event/launch-webinar-of-an-ilo-enil-report-on-pa-globally/ The report on PA globally is also available here: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/disability-and-work/WCMS_915795/lang--en/index.htm?shared_from=shr-tls #PersonalAssistance #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #IndependentLiving #DisabledPeople

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This deep-dive session, co-organized by the Disaster-FCV Thematic Area at the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and the Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) group, aims to foster discussions among operational teams on the critical need for tailored and contextualized approaches to EWS implementation in FCV settings, in order to enhance community resilience in the face of climate and disaster risks.

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What’s it like to deliver a baby? Midwife Veriko Nadirashvil tells us how she looks after mothers during labour, and what it feels like when a baby is born. This video was filmed in Tbilisi, Georgia. If you’d like to find out more, we have a full-length video over on our main channel. #babies #nurse #midwife #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia

The rapid pace of urbanization frequently surpasses the development of necessary infrastructure, leading to the proliferation of unplanned, informal settlements. Addressing this challenge requires current, detailed information to effectively integrate these areas into formal urban planning processes. In Nairobi, Kenya, a groundbreaking initiative, supported by GFDRR, has leveraged digital public works to bridge this information gap. Engaging local home-based workers, the project successfully executed over 1.3 million compensated digital tasks that informed the World Bank's Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project.

Georgia has one of the lowest ratios of nurses to patients and nurses to physicians in Europe and lack of professional licensing for nurses. We’re promoting a better skilled and more inclusive workforce, by supporting the Government of Georgia in improving nurses and midwifery occupations through professional licensing and standards, and providing young women and men with the skills and training they need to thrive. Supported by the Action for Gender and Equality Multi Donor Fund (Japan, Lithuania and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund).

GFDRR ensures that infrastructure investments are resilient to the impact of severe hazards. It combines deep technical expertise across engineering, economics, climate, and disaster risk management to create the best available global knowledge on resilient infrastructure and connects this with local expertise and capacity — directly informing government policy decisions and investments as governments plan, deliver, and operate infrastructure assets.

By joining efforts with #We-Fi  (Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative), we’re providing access to finance and business advice to women entrepreneurs. At the EBRD, we support women entrepreneurs through access to finance, digital know-how, advice, business networking and new markets.

“For a while the idea of having a male nurse seemed unlikely” says Chief Nurse Ketevan Kavsadze. She spoke to us about what the gender balance is currently like, and how Georgia is tackling the shortage of nurses. We are promoting a better skilled, and more inclusive workforce, so that people like Ketevan can thrive at what they do best. With thanks to the Action for Equality and Gender Multi-Donor Fund: Japan, Lithuania, and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund. #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia #healthcare #nursing #malenurse

Meet Boris Bendeliani, a twenty-year-old nurse working in Tbilisi, Georgia. He told us about how there used to be stigma surrounding men being nurses. This is because traditionally, it was only women who did the profession, but that's now changing. We are promoting a better skilled, and more inclusive workforce, so that people like Boris can thrive at what they do best. With thanks to the Action for Equality and Gender Multi-Donor Fund: Japan, Lithuania, and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund. #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia #georgia #nursing #nurse #nurses #medicine

Lisa Nandy MP is UK Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development and Labour MP for Wigan. She has held a number of key roles in Labour’s Shadow Cabinet and is the author of the 2022 book All In: How To Build a Britain That Works, an argument for rethinking Britain’s domestic politics and economy and its global role. Lisa joins ODI Chief Executive Sara Pantuliano to discuss how Britain’s global development strategy can best support economic growth, jobs and prosperity in lower income countries and how we make sure the urgency of climate action does not undermine this. They also discuss how Britain can build more respectful partnerships and what these might look like in practice. Lisa and Sara are joined by an in-person audience of about 100 G7, G20 and G77 diplomats, representatives of international institutions, leaders from the iNGO sector and civil society organisations, think-tanks and prominent development aid thinkers and experts, at ODI's London hub.

After electricity rates increased in Georgia, Nuts L LLC began looking for ways to reduce their utility bills. In 2022, they decided to invest in a solar power station. The nut producer company is now not only able to generate energy for its consumption but also save money and repay the investment in just four years. Austria and the Green Climate Fund have supported this project.

Pegasus, a spyware developed by NSO Group, is known for its capability to hijack a smartphone's microphone and camera, as well as access a wide array of personal data including emails, text messages, and documents. It gained significant attention following a 2021 disclosure indicating that around 50,000 individuals globally could have been targeted by this malware. As a result of the scandal, the European Parliament agreed to establish a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA Committee) to look into supposed violations or mismanagement in the enforcement of EU law regarding the use of Pegasus and similar surveillance spyware. On 8 May 2023, after 14 months of comprehensive hearings, research, and investigative missions, PEGA concluded its report and recommendations by proposing a conditional moratorium and a European regulatory framework. However, some countries like Greece and Poland, don't follow these guidelines, which has led to recent controversies. With the upcoming European elections, this issue is essential as it may impact democracy by muting essential voices as manipulating public opinions. As discussions around digital sovereignty and cybersecurity become more urgent, we invite you to spend an evening with us to discuss how Pegasus affects online privacy and freedoms. Join us for a deep dive into surveillance software investigations and the EU's efforts to ensure a balanced approach to privacy and security regulation in the digital sphere. --- ++The Innovation Plattform for a Liberal Europe++ The European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has offices in Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, and Prague. The vision of a Europe of freedom, diversity and opportunities inspires our work at the European Dialogue Programme. Website: www.freiheit.org/european-union/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fnf_europe/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/fnf.europe/ X: www.twitter.com/fnfeurope LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fnf-europe/

In the course of war, the very functions of civil society are needed to sustain the people and preserve democracy in the face of wanton aggression, says our International Renaissance Foundation's Oleksandr Sushko. Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our support for hundreds of Ukrainian civil society initiatives continues to build resiliency, bring Russia to account, and contribute to victory. While this might seem like a regional conflict, the effects are global. If Russia prevails, it could spell doom for democracies worldwide. Learn more: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/topics/ukraine

#Europe #democracy #freedom From influencing tech giants to securing privacy rights and fostering global partnerships, Europe has shown its capacity for meaningful change. Let's dare to dream of a Europe leading the charge in climate neutrality, embracing diversity, and safeguarding digital freedoms. As the European elections approach on the 6-9th June, join us in reflecting on Europe's past achievements and imagining its future potential. Together, let's commit to shaping a future where freedom, fairness, and progress prevail. --- ++The Innovation Plattform for a Liberal Europe++ The European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has offices in Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, and Prague. The vision of a Europe of freedom, diversity and opportunities inspires our work at the European Dialogue Programme. Website: www.freiheit.org/european-union/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fnf_europe/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/fnf.europe/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/fnfeurope LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fnf-europe/

#Europa #Demokratie #Freiheit Europa hat gezeigt, dass es in der Lage ist, sinnvolle Veränderungen durchzuführen - von der Sicherung von Datenschutzrechten bis hin zur Förderung globaler Partnerschaften. Im Vorfeld der Europawahlen vom 6. bis 9. Juni sollten wir gemeinsam über die bisherigen Errungenschaften Europas nachdenken und uns sein künftiges Potenzial vorstellen. Lass uns gemeinsam eine Zukunft gestalten, in der Freiheit, Fairness und Fortschritt vorherrschen. --- ++The Innovation Plattform for a Liberal Europe++ The European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has offices in Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, and Prague. The vision of a Europe of freedom, diversity and opportunities inspires our work at the European Dialogue Programme. Website: www.freiheit.org/european-union/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fnf_europe/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/fnf.europe/ X: www.twitter.com/fnfeurope LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fnf-europe/

📺 Want to find out an interesting fact about the #Indonesian diet? Watch episode 3 of #10QuestionsWith Agnes Mallipu, Country Director, GAIN Indonesia. #Interview #IndonesianFood #Nutrition Subscribe to our videos here: http://ow.ly/bSfcZ and visit http://GAINhealth.org

Presenting the Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative and its first assessment of global food systems. Read the The Food Systems Countdown Initiative 2023 Publications: www.gainhealth.org/resources/reports-and-publications/food-systems-countdown-initiative-policy-report--2023 Subscribe to our videos here: http://ow.ly/bSfcZ and visit http://GAINhealth.org

Combining satellite imagery with local data gathered by students from the University of Kinshasa, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is compiling information on waste accumulation, the drainage system, water bodies, erosion sites, and green areas. This data, integrated with demographic and infrastructure data, is pivotal in devising targeted solutions and investments to improve the city's waste management infrastructure and practices.

In anticipation of COP28, the World Bank's Fragility, Conflict & Violence (FCV) Group and GFDRR invited researchers from Columbia University's International Research Institute for Climate and Society to share the latest forecast regarding the present conditions and expected developments of the El Niño phenomenon throughout the upcoming 2023-2024 winter season. The presentation aimed to illustrate how El Niño could potentially heighten vulnerabilities in FCV contexts that are concurrently grappling with multiple crises.

The current political term has brought significant wins for women’s and girls’ rights in Europe, such as the European Commission’s first-ever female President with her historic cabinet made of an almost 50/50 gender parity team of Commissioners; the nomination of a Commissioner for Equality; the adoption of the long-awaited Women on Board Directive; a Directive on Pay Transparency; and a European Commission’s proposal on a Directive on Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. The European Women's Lobby (EWL) believes that we must keep building on this momentum and safeguard women’s rights via functioning institutionalised mechanisms. The 2024 European elections will be a turning point for women and girls in Europe and for the European project. That is why it is essential to capitalise on the 2024 EU elections! It is only by acting together that we will successfully face the current challenges. Women are not only more than half of the population but also key agents of change; and it is with women’s inclusion and expertise that we can find appropriate solutions and operate on a socially, economically and environmentally fair transition. That is why, with this event, the EWL aims to reintroduce EWL’s campaign for the 2024 European Elections, sharing EWL’s vision for the new legislative term 2024 - 2029 as well as giving visibility to women’s rights. The EWL will invite key EU political figures and civil society representatives to debate the successes of the past term, the biggest challenges ahead, and the solutions to implement as well as their vision of a Feminist Europe.