Statement by European Commissioner; Mr. Kyriakides on behalf the World Health Day 2024.

“The theme for World Health Day 2024 is ¨My Health My Right”, emphasising that access to quality health care is a fundamental right.

This is the core principle that has shaped the strong European Health Union we have been building since 2020.

Over the past years, the COVID-19 pandemic irreversibly changed the world, testing our societies, our health systems, and our Union, to the limit. The EU as a whole rose to the challenge and built on this experience to emerge stronger as a Union.

Our response to the pandemic showed the power of solidarity and cooperation and the importance of delivering for all citizens, equally. The unprecedented EU Vaccine Strategy ensured that all EU citizens had access to safe and effective vaccines at the same time under the same conditions.

We saw that for a safer, healthier future for every EU citizen, we need stronger, more resilient and agile health systems prepared and equipped for the challenges of the 21stcentury.

This is a Union that reinforces EU health security, so we can be better prepared for future health threats and crises. New rules on serious cross-border health threats enshrined our cooperation in law. The European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control have been reinforced, while the creation of the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) will enable us to do more to ensure that EU will respond robustly to health threats in the future.

Our Health Union makes our health systems stronger, putting patients at the centre. Our proposal for a historic reform of the EU's pharmaceutical legislation will ensure timely access to affordable medicines for all citizens, while supporting a thriving industry. The European Health Data Space will enable citizens, researchers and policymakers to harness the full potential of digital health data for the benefit of patients. Europe's Beating Cancer Plan is one of the world's most ambitious and comprehensive blueprints for action against cancer, backed by €4 billion in EU funding. Four years on, it is already making a real difference for millions of cancer patients, families, and carers. Our Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health has put mental and physical health on a par and is working to break the stigma for every citizen living with mental health challenges.

These actions cannot be limited to the EU's borders, and we are investing €4.4 billion to boost health in partner countries up to 2027 through the EU's Global Health Strategy, to deliver better health for people worldwide, advance universal health coverage, and support the work towards a stronger global health architecture. Good public health for every citizen is the very foundation of strong economies and societies around the world.

Recent surveys show that health remains one of the top priorities of European citizens. With the European Health Union, we now have a solid foundation to respond to their expectations in the years ahead, maximising the potential of our Member States and setting us on the path for a healthier, more resilient and more equitable future.

On this World Health Day, let us celebrate this progress and these achievements and let us continue on this path in the years to come for the benefit of everyone everywhere”.

Geospatial Solutions Market: Global Industry Analysis

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The global geospatial solutions market is segmented by offering (solutions, services), application (surveying, military/border security, disaster management, marketing management, urban planning, public safety, asset management), organization size (SMEs, large enterprises), deployment mode (on-premise deployment, cloud deployment), and end-use industries (natural resources; security & defense; BFSI; media & entertainment; healthcare; architecture, engineering & construction; education; telecom & IT; manufacturing; oil & gas; retail; transportation & logistics; and utilities). The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyses the regional and country-level markets.

Based on offering, the global geospatial solutions market is segmented into solutions and services. In 2022, the services segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global geospatial solutions market.  The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growing demand for geospatial services such as satellite launch, geocoding, indoor mapping, etc. This segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

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Based on application, the geospatial solutions market is segmented into surveying, military/border security, disaster management, marketing management, urban planning, public safety, and asset management. In 2022, the surveying segment is expected to account for the largest share of the geospatial solutions market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growing need for interpretation/analysis and presentation of natural, social and economic environments, the rising demand for effective decision making, reliable record retention, better land management, and the growing popularity of land surveying solutions for infrastructure management and development, land management and reform, and urban & regional planning. This segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on organization size, the global geospatial solutions market is segmented into SMEs and large enterprises. In 2022, the large enterprises segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global geospatial solutions market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the availability of capital for data gathering and the easy adoption of advanced technologies to process big data. However, the SMEs segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on deployment mode, the geospatial solutions market is segmented into on-premise deployment and cloud deployment. In 2022, the cloud deployment segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global geospatial solutions market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the rising demand for viewing, creating, monitoring, managing, and analyzing geospatial data through cloud platforms; the rising demand for cloud-based GIS solutions for landslide mapping & safe construction planning; and the growing benefits offered by cloud-based solutions such as data access, easy distribution, and centralized data capture and analysis. This segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

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Based on end-use industry, the global geospatial solutions market is segmented into natural resources; security & defense; BFSI; media & entertainment; healthcare; architecture, engineering & construction; education; telecom & IT; manufacturing; oil & gas; retail; transportation & logistics; and utilities. In 2022, the transportation & logistics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global geospatial solutions market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growing demand for geospatial data for transportation management & planning; the rising demand for location-enabled intelligent mapping solutions, geospatial solutions to promote route planning to ensure safety; the increasing need for geospatial data to improve delivery schedules to track and expedite shipments; and the increasing benefits offered by geospatial solutions for the transportation industry, such as fleet & workforce management, and effective last-mile delivery. This segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on geography, the global geospatial solutions market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2022, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global geospatial solutions market. North America's large market share is attributed to the presence of well-established geospatial solutions providers, favorable government policies which support easy sharing of geospatial data among private organizations, the rising demand for connected vehicles, and the high potential to deploy geospatial solutions across end-use industries such as government agencies, military & defense industry, utility companies, and engineering and construction companies.

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Key Players:

The key players operating in the global geospatial solutions market are HERE Technologies (Netherlands), ESRI (U.S.), TomTom N.V. (Netherlands), Google LLC (U.S.), IBM Corporation (U.S.), Microsoft Corporation (U.S.), Trimble, Inc. (U.S.), Orbital Insights (U.S.), Oracle Corporation (U.S.), RMSI Pvt. Ltd. (India), Precisely (U.S.), General Electric (U.S.), Hexagon AB  (Sweden), Cyient Limited (India), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Fugro N.V. (Netherlands), Foursquare (U.S.), Carmenta (Sweden), Maxar Technologies (U.S.), and Cesium GS, Inc. (U.S.).

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Scope of the Report

Geospatial Solutions Market, by Offering                                       

Solutions

Asset Management Solutions

Data Management Solutions

GIS and Mapping Solutions

Imagery and Remote Sensing Solutions

Field Data Collection Solutions

Earth Observation Solutions

Other Solutions (Emergency & Risk Management Systems, Visualization Tools, and Traffic and Travel Information Solutions)

Services

Geospatial Solutions Market, by Application

Surveying

Military/Border Security

Disaster Management

Marketing Management

Urban Planning

Public Safety

Asset Management

Geospatial Solutions Market, by Organization Size

SMEs

Large Enterprises

Geospatial Solutions Market, by Deployment Mode                      

On-Premise Deployments

Cloud Deployments

Geospatial Solutions Market, by End-use Industry

Natural Resources

Security & Defense

BFSI

Media & Entertainment

Healthcare

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Education

Telecom & IT

Manufacturing

Oil & Gas

Retail

Transportation & Logistics

Utilities

Geospatial Solutions Market, by Geography

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

U.K.

France

Italy

Spain

Netherland

Switzerland

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

Japan

China

India

South Korea

Singapore

Australia and New Zealand

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Rest of Latin America

The Middle East and Africa

UAE

Israel

Rest of MEA

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Casper’s Blockchain Solutions Take Flight with IBM’s Global Infrastructure

The collaboration between Casper IBM signifies a groundbreaking alliance in the realm of blockchain technology, poised to reshape industries with a focus on scalability, security, and efficiency. Casper’s innovative blockchain solutions, known for their energy efficiency and scalability, are merging with IBM’s robust global infrastructure, promising a transformative impact on enterprise applications.

The article unpacks the alliance, emphasizing its significance for global blockchain integration and its potential impact on industries, global trade, and technological landscapes. It explores how IBM’s infrastructure enhances Casper’s blockchain capabilities, creating a paradigm shift in efficiency and scalability. The collaboration extends beyond technology integration, showcasing real-world applications across sectors like supply chain management and finance.

Security emerges as a key advantage, with Casper’s blockchain architecture fortified by IBM’s cybersecurity measures. The partnership addresses concerns about data breaches, offering a secure environment for digital transactions and information exchanges. The article delves into the specific security measures, cryptographic techniques, and end-to-end practices that strengthen data integrity and build trust within the casper network.

Looking to the future, the potential of Casper’s blockchain within IBM’s ecosystem is highlighted. The collaboration promises hybrid cloud solutions, supply chain transparency, immutable healthcare records, smart contract deployment in banking, and government sector reforms. These applications underscore the transformative outcomes expected across various industries.

In conclusion, the article invites readers to envision a future where Casper’s blockchain seamlessly integrates into everyday business, driving efficiency, transparency, and trust. The collaboration between Casper and IBM stands at the forefront of the digital revolution, reshaping global trade and beyond. Future Citizens News encourages readers to follow their independent reporting for in-depth insights into these exciting developments.

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Thinking Out of the Box

Thinking Out of the Box

Thinking Out of the Box by Dr Kenny Odugbemi

PBAT administration review, in the words of Dr Akinwunmi Present AFDB, Nigeria had total assets of $6trn being mismanaged by our past and present leader, and also maintained that any Nation using earning of her Natural resources to obtain loan is putting the Nation into jeopardy This administration and their policies has not conform in any way to standard global practice, in the past we do crude swap, free exploitation of our minerals in North with deceit of Boko Haram and other cabal across region have successfully joined, farmer herder clash to forcefully acquire arable land, continuous oil theft in Niger Delta-, and powerful cabal exploiting mineral resources in Southwest all with impunity without any consequences action including impunity of resharing oil by successive Administration how can this Nation prosper surely we need restructuring and resource control PBAT Policy Review PBAT introduced two audacious policies such as removal of fuel subsidies and unification of Forex and Executives order on Tax reforms, these are widely acclaimed as most deserving by global development institutions Nigeria is a failing state as inherited liabilities outweigh assets from the last clueless Administration PBAT reform on cushioning effect has thinking but no deep thought process as it remains repulsive and reactive Secondly, unification of forex has not had any meaningful impact as demand outweighs supply Presently CBN is liquidating backlogs, though try to ensure price stability through Incentivising OMO operation, but speculators had frustrated his effort, as they are heavy hoarding of dollar, with 41% devaluation and debt service using 98% of our revenue and securitizing N30trn ways and means, with total debt standing at N97.7trn, inflation will soar till middle of this year 2024 imposing heavy hardship of hunger and anger with extremely poor purchasing power Nigeria is in comatose and quagmire Challenges In-Security This is now fast becoming dreaded Dragon, we have spent for over 8years N12TRN to sustain our security architecture, in the last Administration PBAT administration appropriated 12% of our budget to security and humongous amount received in supplementary budget if Fy2023,changed NSA and all service Chiefs, provided substantive Minister and Ministers of State, with Director general of State Security services with new Inspector general of police, yet planned killings with advance information goes on unabated across NE,NW and NC , the recent killing of 195 people in Plateau on eve of Christmas,8 people in Taraba,5people in Boko village in Plateau not forget killing of 87people in Birini village spuriously using drone bombs all shows that our intelligence network us poor, lack of chain of command ,and poor handling of security interface is imminent despite budget of Army and also reveal lack of synergy with Air force command that control air space integrity whilst Military control external land integrity, this inaction are becoming prevalent, funny scenario we are quick to donate huge money but failed woefully to avert crisis who is fooling who We are engaged in combat of asymmetric war fare leveraging culture and religion all to deplete land assets through grabbing and continuous mineral exploitation Unification of forex We have not been able to achieve price stability due to shortage in supply of forex and battle with multiple exchange rate Removal of fuel subsidy The administration of palliative and other interventions has not yielded any meaningful result despite N180bn there is still severe hunger and anger, farmers can not farm because of insecurity with terrible roads and high fuel costs. Naira Scarcity We have in excess of liquidity of N3tn that CBN has mopped up to N2,7trn through Incentivising OMO yet there is not enough money in the bank, you can only get N5000 at once ,who is hoarding Naira, yet at parties you can get a new note to spray, Piss is in brisk business now 30% charge in new note,10% on old note Where is EFCC, to monitor Naira distribution flow, suffice to say most bankers own POS, even petrol starts deposit with POS for interest not Banks again Who is fooling who? Attraction of FDI's NBS confirmed till date we have attracted 11% capital formation and 26 states attracted none Yet we have spent billion of dollars to travel to beg and sign contracts, PMB, and GEJ solicited likewise, what are we doing differently since we do not have fundamentals in place, a highly toxic environment, financial wrecklessness and system looters of Treasury, with constant advertised killing which investor will come, when local investor are in moribund, multinational leaving enmasse-we have loss$4.5b investment Agriculture The desire to have food security is a dead in arrival Agriculture budget N362bn Capital expenditure N252bn Recurrent expenditure N110bn Net balance is what will be selected injected to boost Agric production Acquisition of 500,000 hectares is an illusion, such land is mainly in North Niger, Nasarawa, Gombe etc The supply of fertilizer is selective to a few, many peasant farmers in the South don't have the same access as North The supply of 2million metric tones of maize, rice favour and subsequent cultivation favour the Northern part more, but terrorists will not allow farming just like Anchor borrowers gulping N4trn without any results, we are toeing the same channel How can we have food security? Power Transmission grid has collapsed 12times, despite injection of N1.36trn by last clueless administration Discos remain epileptics , without no substantial investment to revamp legacy equipment, promote at will estimated billing by frustrating Digital meter distribution, many are under bankruptcy taken over by their financier, suffice to say with generation capacity of 12,000MGW only 4000MGW is available for distribution, and only Southerners pay for electricity consumption, MDA's and other parastatals are owing N400m PMB signed $2b contract with Siemens, and paid $100m to OEM 1st phase 4000MGW-7000MGW 2nd phase 7000MGW-11,000MGW 3rd phase 11000MGW-25,000MGW All to be concluded Fy2025, upgrade and automation of three tiers Generation Transmission Distribution It is noteworthy to say that generation and distribution have been privatized, with irrevocable contracts with sanctity but renewable My worries Why are we signing a new contract again Refinery upgrades We have spent $1,5bn dollar to reactivate 60year old moribund Port Harcourt refinery now on Mechanical test, i am worried about reliability to generate output soon of 60,000ltrpd,with second part of PH 30,000ltrspd capacity, Kaduna, and Warri coming up, all things being equal We are anticipating a combined supply of 450,000ltrspd on date yet to be announced It is noteworthy to say that with Dangote 650,00/ltrpd and other Modular refineries all producing back to back, PMS will still be sold at international price, World bank suggested a minimum of N750/ltr but i am projecting over N1000/trs due to current 41% devaluation and lack of forex needed to support their operation. Conclusion PBAT as a democratic, entrepreneurs, financial expert had high commitments and hope of turning things around, fundamentally the supporting team are rather not in tune with realities, no practical approach they are all speculators, most of their policies are not backed by deep thought, the bloated structure is majorly cost centre, 50% of political protegee being reward rather have no competence, capacity and character to add any meaningful value PBAT, as a matter of urgency, must create a platform for Recalibration of his cabinets Restructuring is now imminent Repositioning is sacrosanct Results must be transparent with open accountability To Nigerian PBAT did not promise an Eldorado performance Nigerians need a complete paradigm mind culture shift toward governance and the need to show an understanding of the complexities of myriads of the problems and challenges confront us, due to heavily burden cabal who are bent on destabilizing this administration. PBAT administration need to recalibrate his recurrent expenditure frame work to reflect current realities as Executives, Legislatures and Judiciary are living in opulence living on our common patrimony while 133m Nigerian dwell in monumental poverty of no good health, no good road, no sufficient food, epileptics power supply, no job for 43% of youths, Elders are dying easily on minor disease and delay in their pension Final conclusion in words of Dr Akinwunmi our resources are not to be cornered as of today by a few bigot but to be managed by three tiers of government with equity, fairness and justice. Nigeria belongs to all Happy New Year Read the full article

INTK Announces Senior Management Changes; Substantial Share Retirement And Cancels Reverse Split

Naples, FL, December 12, 2023 - Industrial Nanotech Inc. (OTC: INTK) today announced that Stuart Burchill, the group's founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has decided to step down from his roles effective December 12, 2023, for health reasons. Craig Fischer will take over effective immediately as CEO of the Company and its subsidiaries, Syneffex, TalkingPaint, and Anaconda Insulation. Mr. Fischer will be  joined by Jaime (Jay) Cruz, the former President of the Company, as CTO. And Director of Operations.  Mr Burchill will assist the Company in a technical capacity as a Consultant.

The Company also announced that 29.5 billion shares of the former CEO’s common stock is will be retired and returned to treasury.

In addition. The company announce that the previously announced 1/2000 reverse split will not be executed by the Company.

Craig Fischer brings 30 years of experience and success working with public companies as an investor, shareholder, advisor,  and is the former CEO of a public company

Jaime Cruz is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Lean Continous Improvement Trainer, and is a recognized leader in taking companies to their revenue and profitably potential implementing organizational  discipline and integrity implementing policies and procedures that instill a culture of efficiency and a focus on continuous improvement. Mr Cruz is also recognized worldwide as scientist and  leader in iCoatings and Energy Efficiency Industry. , having developed, the product that won the Million Cool Roof Challenge with team Indonesia on 2022.

Mr. Cruz was also invited as a guest speaker at UPI University, at their Global Warming mitigation meeting: "Collaborative Action on Climate Change Education." This program is organized in collaboration with the Architecture Study Program, University of Education Indonesia sponsored by BeCool Indonesia through a grant from the Climateworks Foundation,  USA.

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Harmony in Homes: A Blueprint for Affordable Living

"Home for All: The Path to Affordable Housing" is a groundbreaking book that delves into one of the most pressing issues of our time: the global crisis of affordable housing. Authored by experts in urban planning, economics, and social policy, this comprehensive work examines the multifaceted challenges surrounding affordable housing and proposes innovative solutions to bridge the gap between housing demand and supply for low and middle-income families.

The book begins by providing a deep historical context, tracing the evolution of housing policies and their impact on communities. It explores the economic factors driving the rise in housing costs, shedding light on the intricate web of market forces, government policies, and social dynamics that have contributed to the current crisis. Through meticulous research and compelling narratives, the authors illustrate the human stories behind the statistics, offering a poignant portrayal of families struggling to secure safe and stable housing.

One of the key strengths of "Home for All" lies in its emphasis on actionable solutions. The authors present a series of practical strategies that encompass policy reforms, community initiatives, and innovative construction methods. Drawing from successful case studies around the world, the book showcases diverse approaches adopted by governments, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities to create affordable housing options. These real-life examples serve as inspirations, demonstrating that change is possible when communities and policymakers collaborate with a shared vision of housing justice.

The book also tackles the importance of sustainable and inclusive housing practices. It highlights the significance of environmentally conscious architecture and urban planning, emphasizing the need for eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs in affordable housing projects. Additionally, the authors stress the importance of fostering social inclusivity, advocating for mixed-income neighborhoods that promote diversity and social cohesion.

"Home for All" is not just a scholarly exploration of a critical issue; it is a call to action. Through its compelling narrative, rigorous analysis, and pragmatic approach, the book empowers readers with knowledge and inspiration to advocate for change. It serves as a roadmap for policymakers, architects, urban planners, and community leaders, guiding them towards the creation of inclusive, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions that can transform lives and communities for generations to come.

Mexico's Diplomatic Impact: Insights from UN

  Mexico's Multilateral Vision at the UN Assembly

During the High-Level Week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Mexico emerged as a pivotal player in global multilateral relations. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, emphasizes Mexico's role as a proponent of a new era of cooperation aimed at enhancing well-being and global development. Central to this vision is the pressing need to reform the international financial architecture.  

Strengthening Multilateralism

Mexico is gearing up with enthusiasm to actively participate in COP28 and the TPAN conference, responding proactively to various global calls for action. Secretary Bárcena Ibarra passionately stresses the significance of bolstering multilateralism, expressing genuine concern about the notable absence of certain countries, including some permanent members of the Security Council, at this crucial gathering. Nevertheless, Mexico's unwavering commitment to the success of multilateral efforts remains steadfast.  

Progress Towards 2030 Agenda

In a press conference held at the UN headquarters in New York City, the Mexican Foreign Minister elaborated on Mexico's significant strides in fulfilling the 2030 Agenda and addressed the global challenges shaping the future. Notably, these achievements include the uplifting of 5 million people out of poverty through strategic investments in infrastructure, social programs, and policies such as minimum wage increases. As a result, Mexico has achieved a commendable 69% compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals, according to a United Nations report.

International Collaborations

Mexico's active role extends to international collaborations, such as MIKTA, a group comprising Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, and Australia, working together to address global challenges. Secretary Bárcena Ibarra's representation of MIKTA at the SDG Summit acknowledges the global setback in the 2030 Agenda due to financing gaps.  

Global Initiatives and Challenges

The Mexican Foreign Minister also discussed various global initiatives and challenges: - Nuclear Risks: Mexico's stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its commitment to peaceful solutions. - Synthetic Drugs: Mexico's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal weapons entering the country. - Global Gateway: Collaboration with the European Union to support investments and the 2030 Agenda. - Feminist Foreign Policy: A commitment to strengthen gender equality in foreign affairs. - Climate Adaptation and Natural Disasters Fund: A seed fund with contributions from several countries and international organizations. - Environmental Advocacy: Pushing for technology and renewable energy access in developing countries, coupled with financing for developed nations. - Migration Policies: A focus on addressing structural causes of migration and a humanitarian approach.  

Broad Engagement

Mexico's active engagement extended to multiple meetings and dialogues, including those on Universal Health Coverage, the Future Summit, digital divide challenges, inequality, and the imperative need for UN reform. Secretary Alicia Bárcena Ibarra also played a role in signing the Marine Biodiversity Treaty and emphasized the urgency of reforming the international financing system to support middle-income countries.   Sources: THX News & Government of Mexico. Read the full article

President Tinubu To Attend 78th UN General Assembly In New York

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO ATTEND 78TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK After a successful outing at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday for New York, where he will participate in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which will be his first as the Nigerian leader. The theme of the UNGA is: “Rebuilding trust and Reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” On September 19, the first day of the High-Level General Debate of the 78th UNGA Session, President Tinubu will deliver his inaugural National Statement. Before engaging in the General Debate, the President will join other world leaders to participate in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (UN 2023 Summit on SDGs). President Tinubu’s address will encompass several issues, such as sustainable development, climate change, global cooperation, and the imperative to address inequalities and global humanitarian crises. Additionally, President Tinubu is slated to participate in the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development; High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response; UN Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit; High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage; High-Level Panel on Reform of the Global Financial Architecture, amongst others. In New York, President Tinubu is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders, including the Presidents of the European Union Commission, Brazil, and South Africa, amongst others. The President will also advance his economic development agenda for aggressive investment attraction in meetings with the global leadership of transnational firms, such as Microsoft, Meta Technologies, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and others. Furthermore, on the margins of UNGA, President Tinubu will detail emerging cross-sectoral investment opportunities in Nigeria in his address to American business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is noteworthy that while engaging with officials at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) Headquarters in New York City, the Nigerian leader will have the honour of conducting the NASDAQ closing ceremony during its trading session, making President Tinubu the first African President to do this. The President will also address the Nigerian SMEs Business Summit, where he will seek to highlight the increasingly important role of Nigerian enterprises in global trade. President Tinubu will be accompanied by Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State; Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State; Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; Uba Sani of Kaduna State; AbdulRahman AbdulRazak of Kwara State; and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Also traveling with the President: the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; Coordinating Minister of the Economy & Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Mohammed Pate; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and other senior government officials will also be present. Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) September 16, 2023 Read the full article

By • Olalekan Fagbade JUST IN Six Governors, seven Ministers on President Tinubu’s entourage to United Nations General Assembly in New York Six Governors, seven ministers and some senior aides will accompany President Bola Tinubu to the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America (USA), on Sunday. This would be President Tinubu’s first outing at the UNGA. A statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, gave a detailed outline of President Tinubu’s plans in New York, including various sidelines businesses and bilateral meetings. “President Tinubu will be accompanied by Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State; Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State; Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; Uba Sani of Kaduna State; AbdulRahman AbdulRazak of Kwara State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. “Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; Coordinating Minister of the Economy & Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Mohammed Pate; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. “The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and other senior government officials will also be present”, the statement said. The theme of this year’s UNGA is: “Rebuilding trust and Reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” On September 19, the first day of the High-Level General Debate of the 78th UNGA Session, President Tinubu will deliver his inaugural National Statement. Before engaging in the General Debate, the President will join other world leaders to participate in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (UN 2023 Summit on SDGs). President Tinubu’s address will encompass several issues, such as sustainable development, climate change, global cooperation, and the imperative to address inequalities and global humanitarian crises. Additionally, President Tinubu is slated to participate in the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development; High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response; UN Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit; High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage; High-Level Panel on Reform of the Global Financial Architecture, amongst others. In New York, President Tinubu is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders, including the Presidents of the European Union Commission, Brazil, and South Africa, amongst others. The President will also advance his economic development agenda for aggressive investment attraction in meetings with the global leadership of transnational firms, such as Microsoft, Meta Technologies, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and others. Furthermore, on the margins of UNGA, President Tinubu will detail emerging cross-sectoral investment opportunities in Nigeria in his address to American business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is noteworthy that while engaging with officials at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) Headquarters in New York City, the Nigerian leader will have the honour of conducting the NASDAQ closing ceremony during its trading session, making President Tinubu the first African President to do this. The President will also address the Nigerian SMEs Business Summit, where he will seek to highlight the increasingly important role of Nigerian enterprises in global trade.

US-Led Unipolar Hegemonic Order An Abnormal State, Will Be Reformed Sooner or Later

— Global Times | April 11, 2023

Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times

In more than 30 years since the end of the Cold War, human society has been stuck in US' unipolar hegemony. It is by no means an abnormal state. Yet Washington is addicted to it and wishes to make it a lasting norm. When a growing number of countries start to pursue benign adjustments to that global order, the US seems to have ants in the pants.

Perhaps being shocked by the ongoing flurry of visits of European leaders to China, French President Emmanuel Macron's appeal on "strategic autonomy," and China's contributive role as a peace builder in the Middle East, some American observers and media outlets can hardly hide their anxiety. Fox News is quite blatant, claiming, "The Future is Now: China, Russia revert to pre-1989 world and fundamentally challenge the US-led West" on Monday. A headline in The Washington Post on the same day read, "China's new world order is taking shape." The article underlined that China's new initiatives over "security" and "civilization" essentially challenge the architecture of the US-led order.

What kind of order is the US-led order? There is only one answer to that question - the unipolar hegemonic order under US domination. Those analyses simply unveiled that the US is fearing losing its global leadership position. The country does not know how to face a different, multipolar order. Actually, it is resisting the arrival of such an order.

Therefore, whenever there are countries that are unwilling to obey US leadership or get in the way of the US cementing its leading role, Washington would feel like having a fishbone stuck in its throat and will waste no time bringing out its stick. To the US' surprise, today, even Saudi Arabia and France are tired of tolerating the US bossing them around or demanding obedience. That must have touched Washington's sensitive nerves.

Fox News compares the current international relations to the Cold War. This is an ignorant charge. "The prominent feature of the world structure before 1989 was group confrontation. Let's see, who is now promoting group confrontation? It is the US," Yang Xiyu, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, told the Global Times.

It is the US that has been taking its allies under a tight grip in an attempt to jointly contain China and Russia, launch economic wars, proxy wars, diplomatic coercion and spread smears. And now, it wants to portray itself as a "gentle giant," who is reluctant to be challenged. Few will buy this anymore.

What the US confronts is neither China nor Russia, but the trend of a multipolar world, and the call for an improved international order, Xu Liang, an associate professor at the School of International Relations of Beijing International Studies University, told the Global Times.

All countries want independent development but the US attempts to maintain the hegemonic order - this has become the contradiction of the era. The so-called rules-based order is an order that skirted around political colonization after the end of the World War II, but inherited economic and ideological colonization in new forms. The order is not offering fair development opportunities for developing countries. It is unjust and unsustainable. But Washington has long been calling black white in this regard, Shen Yi, an international relations professor at Fudan University, told the Global Times.

Whether the US likes it or not, the momentum of calling for a new world order is rising. De-dollarization has begun. Countries are focusing more on regional multilateral cooperation. The significance of BRICS is surging while the influence of G7 is declining. Organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are becoming more popular. These are trends that the US cannot reverse by creating enemies, piling pressure or imposing coercion on others.

In a recent exclusive interview, Clare Daly, an Irish politician and member of the European Parliament, told the Global Times that the world is in a new dawn of world relations, as the US has lost the hearts and minds of most of the world's population, while desperately trying to keep the EU, maybe Australia and the UK, as the last group of people to its side.

According to Yang, the trend of multi-polarization will not stop, and the US will do everything in its power to stop this trend. It will continue to shape enemies, boost camp confrontation, and grasp tight its satellite countries. However, no matter what the US does, and what kind of strategy it employs, in the end, the US' dominant position will be gone with the wind, which will be the fundamental sign of multi-polarization.

The more the US resists such trends by abusing its hegemony, the more division, confrontation and destruction it will bring to the world, which will, in turn, trigger more resistance to the US' nostalgia for a unipolar world.

[ad_1] The war in Ukraine, has resulted in high food and energy prices, global hunger, and inflation - just one example of the way that crises, affecting millions around the world, including children, affect each other.The report, “Prospects for Children in 2023: A Global Outlook”, also looks at a range of other significant areas, from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the fragmentation of the internet, and the climate emergency. Here are eight insights contained within the study.1) The pandemic casts a long shadow, but health breakthroughs offer hopeThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for strong global health security and many countries remain at risk. Unfortunately, it is children who are so often the most vulnerable – if not to the virus itself, then to its many impacts.At the same time, the pandemic has spurred remarkable progress in vaccine development and reforms in global health systems and, in 2023, it is essential the world continues to strengthen health architecture around the world.© UNICEF/Delil SouleimanA child receives a vaccine in Hasakeh City, Syria (file)2) Efforts at taming inflation have unintended impact on child povertySoaring inflation has been the economic story of the year and, unsurprisingly, its impacts can weigh heavily on families and children. Attempts to tame price rises can also have harsh consequences, like slowing economic growth and reducing job opportunities – particularly for young people.Government action to expand and protect social benefits, cushion the most vulnerable from the impacts of economic austerity. 3) Food and nutrition insecurity is set to continue Food insecurity has been rising as a result of extreme weather events, bottlenecks in key supply chains, and conflicts like the war in Ukraine.As prices go up, families across the world find it tougher to feed their children – and that’s likely to continue in 2023.Making the world’s food systems more resilient, is one way to mitigate this issue.© UNICEF/Safidy AndrianantenainA girl crosses a bridge over a dried up river (file)4) Energy crises cause immediate harm, but a focus on sustainability means a greener futureFor billions of people, rising energy prices are sharply increasing the cost of living, and the outlook for 2023 is uncertain.That outlook has spurred an even greater focus on transitioning to clean and sustainable energy sources, with the potential to create new jobs for young people.However, many of them don’t feel prepared for these new careers, so preparing young job seekers with training opportunities, needs to be a critical part of any green energy agenda.5) Focus on climate finance, debt relief for developing countriesDeveloping countries face multiple challenges as they attempt to recover from the pandemic, address the climate crisis, and deal with economic stress, but financial support for these countries is not increasing to meet their escalating needs.Without reforms to unlock additional development finance, resources will be spread increasingly thin and urgent needs will be left unmet – and that’s bad news for children.© UNICEF/Aleksey FilippovTemporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees in Lviv (file)6) Democracy under threat, social movements push backDemocracy has been increasingly imperilled in recent years, and it will continue to be challenged in 2023. Political instability can lead to positive social change, but it can also leave the door open for authoritarian leaders.In 2023, it is likely that young people will play an even more prominent role in social movements, whether in climate action, mental health, education, or gender equality. Their advocacy will be powerful and will contribute to momentum for change.7) Increased antagonism complicates efforts to help childrenIn an atmosphere of increasing factionalism, multilateralism becomes more difficult: the number of children in need is currently at its highest level since World War Two, and an antagonistic world is unlikely to lead to positive outcomes for children.

Improved international cooperation is needed for multilateral organizations to be able to address challenges facing children; there are still opportunities to set tensions aside, find common ground and prioritize the well-being of children.8) The internet becomes less open, and more fragmentedTechnological, commercial and political factors, are fragmenting the web into isolated islands of connectivity and governance.Children are particularly affected since they rely heavily on the internet for their education and social interactions. In 2023, we are likely to see efforts to promote a free, inclusive, and secure web, and all opportunities to create a digital future that benefits children must be seized.Read the full report here. [ad_2] Source link

Trends | Future and Growth for Patient Engagement Technology Market

The global patient engagement solutions market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $17.3 billion in 2022 and is poised to reach $27.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2022 to 2027.

The factors driving the growth of this market are implementation of changing government regulations and healthcare initiatives to promote patient-centric care, high demand for patient engagement solutions in the post pandemic era, and the growing utilization of m-health apps.However, interoperability for patient engagement solutions and a shortage of skilled IT professionals in the healthcare industry are expected to restrain the growth of this market during the forecast period.

In March 2020, the US President signed a USD 2 million coronavirus emergency stimulus package called the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. The law expands cover treatment and services for those affected by COVID-19. The CARES Act also increases flexibility for Medicare to cover telehealth services; authorizes Medicare certification for home health services by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse specialists; and increases Medicare payments for COVID-19-related hospital stays and durable medical equipment. Such initiatives/regulations are expected to increase further the demand and adoption of patient engagement solutions in major markets worldwide.

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Payers have made substantial investments in infrastructure and proprietary systems in the past. Moving or integrating these systems with patient engagement solutions will pose various challenges to these organizations in terms of cost. It will also require changes to their current systems that are optimized to handle only their current requirements. Also, the move to cloud-based patient engagement solutions would involve changing the current IT architecture, especially in hospitals that already serve as hubs connecting multiple physicians, labs, and pharmacists. Hence, finding the resources to achieve large-scale interoperability and interconnectivity could hamper the transition to cloud-based patient engagement solutions for such healthcare institutions.

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The patient engagement technology market is projected to rapidly grow as the healthcare industry witnessed a change to a value-based reimbursement system from the traditional volume-based fee for reimbursement system and quality treatment. Adoption of patient engagement technology provides the healthcare industry to minimize price while improving the quality of healthcare. The patient engagement technology also delivers positive returns on investment.

Furthermore, legislative reforms of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the U.S. and Health and Social Care Act 2008 in Europe, government incentives, increasing aging population, and rising awareness to self-monitor health, has stimulated the adoption of patient engagement technology in the healthcare industry. However, in spite of numerous benefits, certain barriers such as large investments requirement, fragmented end-user market, and security and safety of patient data are restraining the growth of this market.

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The study provides granular information about the pricing of patient engagement technology with a breakdown into several price components. The report also provides insights on replacement market for patient engagement technology and factors affecting the replacement trends; this market presents numerous opportunities for vendors in the market due to the dearth of allied functionality and interoperability issues in the existing patient engagement technology.

Energy is a consumption that is killing us by degrees. Its production, usage and waste have long been a threat to the natural world and as a commodity it is now being deployed as a weapon of war.

Energy has become a battleground between C20th business models and C21st realities. It trades in cynicism, malevolence and greed. Worse still it illustrates our hubris, our impotence, the compromise of our moral standing and our lack of a truly reforming vision for the future. The lights may be on, but is anyone actually at home?

Guilty of a dereliction of duty, global governments have taken the easy option of dealing in imports instead of relying on self-sufficiency. They have led us down the dead-end-street of a compromised dependency on dwindling fossil fuels, rather than boldly committing to comprehensive renewable strategies. In securing supply at any cost and unwilling to countenance a disruption to our way of life, politicians have centralized our power in other people hands. With whole populations held hostage by investors and lobbyists whose interests are protected through policy, oil, gas and coal industries have us all literally over a barrel.

So what of architecture in these disingenuous times? The pre-occupations of the creative design professional can seem hopelessly out of touch in the face of such seismic issues. However, the built environment IS a key factor in setting out what our energy requirements actually are and so determines levels of Demand, which in turn defines what the Supply is.

Sadly there is a great deal of medieval thinking at work in the building of our buildings. Take our great British house-building industry, which kills off progressive thought and whose response is to skyrocket costs at the merest suggestion of any upgrade in building specification or performance criteria. Some 60 years ago, people went into space with nothing more than some glorified tin foil between them and the ultimate of all inhospitable environments, and yet back here on Earth we more often messily muddle through using minor modifications to tried and tested methods.

When it comes to insulation, there is a clear economic tug of war between the floor area of buildings and the thickness of building envelope. Thinner insulation is more expensive and so a desire to build cheaply leads to less space in which to live. Questions about what we ‘value’ are therefore pertinent. With rising energy bills and the worsening cost of living forced on society at large, will the general public start to demand higher standards & revolutionary change, or will the profiteering of energy companies be allowed to continue as they are, aided by high usage linked to poor performance of building fabric?

As insulation campaigners are vilified by the establishment, where is the collective will to fully explore holistic solutions to THE major issue facing the built environment today? With poorly serviced/insulated housing stock stubbornly accounting for 15% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, do we have any other choice but to make urgent changes as quickly as possible?

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Will Ing, Architects' Journal (chair) Kunle Barker, Property Expert, Writer & Broadcaster Cameron Ford, Insulate Britain Tanvir Hasan, Donald Insall Associates Summer Islam, Material Cultures Tim O'Callaghan, nimtim architects

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Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on the German Marshall Fund's Alliance for Securing Democracy blog.

Expectations were not high going into Tuesday’s conference in Berlin convened by the German Presidency of the G7 and the European Commission on Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction. In one respect, those low expectations were met—the conference failed to deliver concrete pledges of donor money or agree upon an architecture to deliver reconstruction assistance.

But the good news is that Tuesday’s extensive remarks by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reveal that the international community is in the process of actively developing a donor coordination platform that will feature a big tent needed to fund Ukrainian recovery on a scale that lives up to the ambitious calls for a modern Marshall Plan. It sounds like the platform will be launched by the G7, convened by the European Commission, co-led by the United States, and will be reliant upon international financial institutions (IFIs). The expert panels that came between the European leaders’ opening remarks and concluding session provided useful context and included panels chaired by representatives of our two organizations, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Brookings Institution, respectively.

While we would have preferred that the G7, the EU, and the US agree on the details in time to fully unveil the coordination platform this week, the launch is expected within the next few months.

A slow process

The first international conference on the topic of funding Ukrainian recovery—from July in Lugano, Switzerland—was a missed opportunity, because the donor countries did not come prepared with any agreement on coordination mechanisms, a division of labor, or necessary funding levels. In addition, the United States was not represented by officials with seniority commensurate to the European representation.

Nearly four months later, those same terms describe this week’s international donor conference in Berlin. Chancellor Scholz opened the session by managing expectations, stressing that “this is not a regular donor conference,” just a gathering of experts to discuss possible mechanisms to facilitate and finance Ukraine reconstruction. He said he looks forward to Japan following up as it takes over the next rotating presidency of the G7 and to Britain hosting next year’s event following up on the Lugano conference. Scholz confirmed that after Britain in 2023, Germany will host another Lugano follow-up conference in 2024. He was followed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who similarly framed this week’s conference in Berlin as a venue to hear from experts rather than to make any new big financial commitment. Von der Leyen touted her recent announcement that she wants the EU to give Ukraine €18 billion in financial assistance for 2023, but she acknowledged that negotiations over this with EU member states are ongoing.

G7 to launch a coordination platform in the months ahead

However, there is an important silver lining to the absence of any big reveal by the Europeans—it is seemingly because an even more globally inclusive coordination platform is in the works. As recommended by GMF and the authors, such a coordination platform would be responsible for aligning donors around funding needs, sectoral prioritization, reform conditions, and governance oversight—and it would be launched by the G7 and probably co-chaired by the US, the EU, and Ukraine.

By contrast, von der Leyen has been wanting to announce a more Eurocentric platform that would be co-chaired by the European Commission and the Ukrainian government. But the US government also wants a seat at the leadership table and appears to see the G7 as a forum that offers more globally inclusive political leadership. The Berlin conference indicates that the latter, more global vision seems to be winning the day. We think that’s a good thing because US leadership is needed to build a broader international coalition—to raise more money and attach tough conditions—for Ukrainian reconstruction.

Von der Leyen gave the most important remark of the conference when she revealed that over the past months, the international community has been discussing an even more globally inclusive coordination platform—led together with the G7 and the United States and tapping into the expertise of the IFIs—to be launched within the next few months:

Now it is time to bring the platform to action, together with the international donors, international businesses and, of course, civil society. We have no time to waste. The scale of destruction is staggering. The World Bank puts the cost of the damage at EUR 350 billion. This is for sure more than one country or one Union can provide alone. We need all hands on deck. The G7, the European Union, Europe, strong partners like the United States, Canada, Japan, the UK, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and many more. And of course, we need the expertise of our partners from the European Investment Bank and the EBRD to the World Bank and the IMF. We will discuss today how to involve these sectors and actors, how to map investment needs, how to coordinate action, and, of course, how to channel resources in a reliable and accountable way. The coordination platform that the international community has been discussing in the past months needs to get off the ground as soon as possible, preferably before the end of the year or early next year. We stand ready to offer the European Commission to provide the secretariat to the platform. We want the work to start and to be done.

A secretariat is the role for the European Commission recommended by GMF and the authors because integrating the recovery process into the Brussels bureaucracy would make this a pathway toward Ukraine’s EU accession. Von der Leyen noted that this usage of Commission staff to convene the coordination platform is logical, given its technocratic expertise on EU enlargement.

But staffing the secretariat does not mean the Commission alone would lead the platform. When asked who is in charge, von der Leyen said, “everyone needs to be on board, because the EU cannot shoulder this burden on its own, so the initial sketches call for broad political leadership.” Scholz said it should come under the leadership of the G7.

A panel chaired by Brookings senior fellow David Wessel on macroeconomic and financial stability discussed how broader global ownership would help raise the scale of capital needed by Ukraine. In a panel chaired by GMF President Heather Conley, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Ukraine wants the platform to be driven by the G7 and co-chaired by the US, the EU, and Ukraine:

[T]he Government of Ukraine wants to invite all partners to start [a] [f]inancial coordination platform and meetings. Under the co-chairmanship of the USA, the European Union and Ukraine, we have to regularly hold meetings of the ministers of finance of the G7 countries and other partners [and] leaders of [IFIs]. The purpose of these meetings is to coordinate financial assistance to Ukraine, determine directions for priority and long-term recovery, as well as sources of their financing. We need to coordinate funding approaches and consider military risk insurance options. And in the end, to find a solution, how to most effectively confiscate or use the frozen [R]ussian assets for the recovery of Ukraine.

In a panel on recovery financing, the leaders of the IMF, EBRD, and European Investment Bank all expressed support for the planned coordination platform. They emphasized the need to share assumptions about funding needs so they could all operate off the same numbers and not work at cross purposes. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said she personally promised to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the IMF would support the coordination platform with its most prized capacity, which is rigorous macro-financial staff analysis.

That reliance on the IFIs and a truly global donor coalition will make this somewhat of a reverse Marshall Plan. Whereas the original Marshall Plan involved one country helping many, this will involve many helping one. Instead of founding new IFIs—as was needed in the 1940s, because none yet existed—this coordination platform will rely upon the IFIs founded in the 1940s. Instead of laying the foundation for the eventual creation of the European Union, the aim is now to bring a new member into the European Union. This solid approach appears to be on track, even if the arrangements and commitments are taking a few months longer than we would like and thus risk becoming less ambitious as political fatigue sets in over time.

Time to start elevating civil society and prioritizing anti-corruption

One more difference from the original Marshall Plan is not getting sufficient attention: the need to include civil society and prioritize anti-corruption. That must include the robust transparency and enforcement mechanisms that history teaches us are necessary for massive reconstruction efforts to succeed. We must not neglect innovative new approaches either, such as one that was raised in a floor intervention at the conference by one of the authors: funding a massive increase in investigative journalism in Ukraine and in surrounding countries where the tentacles of reconstruction corruption will inevitably reach.

In the 1940s, the geopolitical objective of the free world was to keep Stalinist communism out of Europe. Since the Cold War ended, corruption has replaced communism as the organizing principle of modern autocracy and the weapon that the Kremlin and allied autocrats wield against democracy at home and abroad. Nowhere has this been on display more than in Ukraine, where Putin has always tried to undermine democracy by bankrolling pro-Russian political parties through his favored oligarchs. Anti-corruption reform is an unfinished generational project in Ukraine. With US congressional support for Ukraine increasingly challenged by some progressives on the left and some conservative leaders on the right, it may not take more than one or two major corruption scandals to harm bipartisan support for giving Ukraine billions in assistance.

We have urged US and EU leaders to insist upon only sending Ukraine hundreds of billions of dollars for recovery and reconstruction if the aid architecture and reform agenda aggressively prioritize anti-corruption. That is, anti-corruption priorities should cover both safeguarding the reconstruction process itself and continuing to advance broader anti-corruption reforms. Given that the coordination platform will not be ready until a few months from now, the G7 should privately tell the Ukrainian government now that they will not launch it until Kyiv implements the top three of seven preconditions for EU accession, all three of which relate to the rule of law. When the G7 announces the coordination platform, it should include an independent inspector general (IG) empowered to investigate IFI programs and share information among multilateral and national IGs. Finally, in terms of national IGs, the G7 countries should each announce plans to establish independent investigators, either modeled after the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) or integrated into existing EU bodies like the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the European Court of Auditors.

While Scholz, von der Leyen, and other European leaders made references to the importance of anti-corruption, it was a significant focus of remarks by Olena Halushka, board member of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, who was the only representative of Ukrainian civil society among the more than 30 speakers at the conference. Although she took advantage of her remarks to recognize the Ukrainian anti-corruption coalition RISE Ukraine, which was well represented at the conference, including by leaders from Transparency International Ukraine and the Open Government Partnership in that country. Halushka advised that instead of merely including civil society as a monitor and observer of the reconstruction process, civil society should be empowered to help shape the structure, influence the priorities, and hold the government accountable for implementing reforms needed for EU accession.

Engaging with civil society and local governments is the most important way to improve upon the original Marshall Plan, which was designed as a government-to-government tool with robust private sector involvement. Ukraine has one of the most vibrant civil societies in the world, having been a driving force behind the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and the country’s anti-corruption reform journey since then. Over the same period, Ukrainian decentralization has led to the establishment of more than 1,000 new territorial governance units that are more accountable to local populations and well-placed for responsive involvement in reconstruction. Based on Tuesday’s discussion in Berlin, von der Leyen acknowledged in her closing remarks that civil society, decentralized governance, and anti-corruption reforms will be essential to a modern Marshall Plan.

The Berlin conference did not deliver concrete plans for funding Ukrainian recovery, but the discussion set the stage for the G7 to announce a truly global coordination platform featuring EU and US leadership and IFI expertise. Let’s hope it also prioritizes anti-corruption and empowers civil society.

Towards a new trade agenda for the right to food.

Key points:

Access to food is a fundamental human right. Trade plays a key role in food security but an excessive exposure to global markets also increases risks.

Trade policy needs to be advanced from a right-to-food perspective. This calls for the effective implementation and reform of existing World Trade Organization provisions.

In 2021, the fifteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization will provide opportunities to incorporate the right-to-food agenda in the global trade architecture.

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food, in his interim report submitted in July 2020 to the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, invited States to advance trade policy from a rightto- food perspective.

Noting that the Agreement on Agriculture of the World Trade Organization had been unable to provide adequate outcomes in terms of trade results and food security, the report, among others, recommended winding down the Agreement and negotiating new international food agreements.

UNCTAD is in full agreement with the ultimate goal as stated in the report, which is to ensure that everyone eats with dignity and is free from hunger. However, based on observations over the past 30 years of the negotiations on and implementation of the Agreement on Agriculture, UNCTAD considers that winding down the Agreement may risk blurring the real issues at stake, namely, related to the prolonged delay in the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement meant to address the concerns of developing countries about agricultural production and food security.

As the focal point within the United Nations system for the integrated treatment of trade and development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development, UNCTAD urges member States of the World Trade Organization to tackle four unresolved issues with regard to the implementation of the Agreement on Agriculture, to strengthen synergistic linkages between trade policy and the right to food.

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