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goodtripsblog · 11 months

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Batangas State University - TNEU celebrated the 120th founding anniversary.

ICYMI: Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, the archbishop emeritus of Manila together with Fr. Juan Carlos Coloso presided the Holy Mass on the first day of the 120th Foundation Anniversary celebration of Batangas State University-The National Engineering University Pablo Borbon campus held at Gov. Feliciano ‘Sanoy’ Leviste Memorial Multipurpose gymnasium, Oct. 18. Attendees of the mass included the family members of Don Pablo Z. Borbon, senior and junior officials of Pablo Borbon and its extension campuses, faculty members, employees and students. An ecumenical and interreligious prayer service led by Rev. Felix Zaide was also held right after the mass.

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Afterwards, Fr. Coloso officiated the blessing of the newly constructed four-level parking lot attended by officials, teaching, and non-teaching personnel as they lighted candles to signify their participation to the event.

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ICYMI: Farm to Pablo Borbon Market Fair dubbed 'Barakahan' officially opened as part of the three-day celebration of 120th Founding Anniversary of BatStateU-The NEU spearheaded by Dr. Charmaine I. Triviño, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Daryl M. Magpantay, Vice Chancellor for Research, Development and Extension Services, Dr. Lucille D. Evangelista, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Vaberlie P. Mandane-Garcia, Director for Extension Services at the University grounds, October 18.

In adherence to Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, 17 trade fair participants including local farmers, artisans and university staff showcased freshly produced products and crafts with the aim of promoting healthy living while celebrating agriculture as well as fostering connections between the Pablo Borbon community and local agricultural producers.

On the other hand, adjacent to the Farm to PB booths, Student Organizations Fair also opened with eight participating stalls. Generated income will be used to support the indigent students and other related activities.

The trade fair will continue selling products and exhibiting crafts until Friday, October 20.

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IT'S A WRAP!

Here are some of the top stories for the second beat of BatStateU-The NEU's 120th Founding Anniversary Celebration:

• BatStateU-The NEU expresses gratitude to External Partners for empowering students

Dr. Jennifer Manalo, Head of the Scholarship Central Office, initiated the gratitude-filled gathering by acknowledging the honorary representatives from 29 partner institutions including CHED, DepEd Batangas City, DOST, Philippines S&T Development Foundation Manila Inc., China Philippines Silk Road Institute Foundation, and more.

Keynote speakers, Chancellor Expedito V. Arcoda and Atty. Noel Alberto Omandap, highlighted the university's unwavering commitment to improve the lives of students hailing from over 50 regions.

Dr. Rowena R. Abrea, the Vice Chancellor for Development and External Affairs, concluded the ceremony with a hopeful vision of strengthening partnerships and achieving even more remarkable milestones in the future.

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• Red Spartans sparkle in first-ever Research Elevator Pitch Competition on SDGs

The Sustainable Development Office held the first Scholarly Pitches Advancing Research Knowledge towards Sustainability (SPARKS) at the CITE Lecture rooms, October 19 joined by students from different departments and constituent campuses.

Winners included groups from the College of Teacher Education, Integrated School, and College of Arts and Sciences. Their projects covered topics like digital literacy for the Aeta community, natural oil spill absorbents, and resource extraction as a response to the call of SDGs.

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• Anniversary Extravaganza: Student orgs illuminate campus with knowledge, creativity

The university grounds remained in motion as the student organizations showcased their unique initiatives in sharing information and interaction with the red and white community, October 19.

The College of Medicine offered blood typing services, while BioMaSS provided free access to biology knowledge through book selling, as CRIMSOC demonstrated precision shooting. The campus continues to thrive with vibrant activities and the spirit of knowledge sharing.

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Photos by Trisha Nelle Cortado

• Barakahan ng Borbonian: PB Grounds Turn into a Shoppers' Paradise

With the goal of promoting local products and building relationships, local vendors once again gathered at the PB Grounds and transformed it into a shopper’s paradise showcasing products such as fresh produce, sweet delicacies, and unique Mangyan tribe items, October 19.

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• Local artists pump up Red Spartan Community

In a thrilling night of music and celebration, over 2,300 students from different colleges attended the ‘Shaking Grounds’ event featuring Maki and This Band at the Governor Feliciano "Sanoy" Leviste Memorial Gymnasium as part of the 120th Founding Anniversary of BatStateU-The NEU.

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ngo-pilot123 · 2 months

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THE FUTURE OF NGOs IN INDIA: TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS.

CSR is the most important business that aims to support society’s goals and contribute to the betterment of society. In this article, I will elaborate on the future of NGOs and predictions in light of CSR. The NGO sector in India has come a long way in the last decades because of increasing social issues in India.

Key Trends Shaping The Future Of Indian NGOs

Environment sustainability: Companies are focusing on CSR activities, which are a part of social welfare, like minimum waste management, renewable energy sources, and a positive impact on society. If a company fulfils the criteria of Section 135 of the Companies Act, then companies give a contribution of their profits to cover CSR activities.

Focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): which were adopted in September 2015, and the goals of SDGs are to eradicate poverty, combat inequality, and grow society. SDGs leverage CSR to achieve a life of dignity and opportunity for all.

Increased focus on Transparency and Accountability: If transparency is making contributions from international sources, then NGOs need to follow the regulatory compliances of FCRA and other legal frameworks, so they need to adopt a robust monitoring and evaluation system.

Digital Transformation: This tool is increasing day by day because of the adoption of technology, like fundraising electronically by Paytm, Google Pay, etc., and awareness campaigns. So, there is an increase in social media applications, which enhances their effectiveness.

Diversification Of Funding Sources (Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

There are new funding opportunities for NGOs by providing corporate contributions, which are part of the profit and cover CSR activities. There is a crowdfunding and social exchange enterprise platform for raising capital and issuing instruments to investors.

Predictions For The Future Of The NGO Sector In India

Easily market access on SSE: SSE was thought of as a mechanism to link NGOs and social enterprises with the capital markets. This platform increases opportunities, enhances transparency, unlocks new capital sources, and increases its reputation.

Increased focus on impact investment: Impact investors are looking for organizations that can make a positive impact on society along with financial returns.

Adoptions of sustainable business models: NGOs are increasingly adopting sustainable development models to achieve financial sustainability, like social enterprises, adopting a hybrid model.

Greater collaboration with government: governments focus on social contributions or welfare; at present, there is a portal offered by NITI Aayog (Darpan) to bring about significant partnerships between the government and the voluntary sector that increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability. In the future, there will be more portals for collaboration between the government and NGOs.

Challenges Facing Indian NGOs

Regulatory and Political Environment: Restrictive Policies: Indian NGOs have rarely been subjected to strict regulations and vigilant monitoring. There is an effect on operations, especially in advocacy and human rights.

Funding Constraints: There are amendments to the law with new regulations like FCRA that can limit access to fund raising, but this is not true at all. The main challenge faced by an NGO is how they can connect with local Indian people for fund-raising. This funding constraint can well be overcome by raising local resources. There are many experts and fundraising agencies that help Indian NGOs raise funds locally. Over the last decade, the Center for Fundraising has worked with over 500 NGOs, helping them navigate the fundraising constraints and reduce their dependence on foreign grants.

Capacity Building: The NGO has invested in skill development to provide training to staff and development to remain effective. They are working on enhancing abilities in areas like digital literacy, project management, and impact assessment. They also need to work on cultivating new sectors.

Public Perception and Trust: Building Credibility: Instances of financial mismanagement and a lack of transparency have affected the credibility of some NGOs. Rebuilding trust through ethical practices and transparent operations is essential.

Limited Capacity: NGOs often lack the technical and organizational capacity to implement and fulfil their mission, and few are willing or able to invest in training for capacity building. If the capacity of NGOs is not up to par or has less capacity, it will have effects on fundraising ability, governance, leadership, and innovation.

Opportunities For Growth And Innovation

Technological Innovations: Technology for NGOs benefits the organization, the volunteers, the employees, and other stakeholders and donors. One of the ways charitable organizations can effectively and strategically capitalize on technology is by investing in an ERP solution like Oracle NetSuite because of AI tools that can enhance market access.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: NGOs that are basically oriented towards development can affect policies in areas where state policy is open to advocacy and intervention. Many crucial matters of state policy are closed to any sort of intervention from outside. Relations between civil society and the state are porous.

Strategic Partnerships: Strategic partnerships between NGOs and other organizations can be beneficial for both parties. NGOs can gain financial, human, and technical resources, as well as expertise on issues like sustainable development. They can also become more well-known and gain a stake in civil society. Businesses can benefit from charity partnerships in multiple ways, such as by tackling social and environmental issues that matter to them.

Register on social stock exchanges: The first step is for the NPO to register itself with SSE, and only eligible NPOs can list their instruments for raising funds. There have been certain minimum requirements prescribed for a not-for-profit organization to register on the Social Stock Exchange. If you register on SSE as a social enterprise, you can benefit from improved market access, minimal registration costs, additional avenues for social enterprises, and synergy between investors and investors in social aims.

Conclusion

The future of Indian NGOs is distinguished by both significant opportunities and substantial challenges. SSE will provide a new avenue for social enterprises to raise funds for social initiatives to fulfil the legal requirements. SSE will bring transparency to fund mobilization. Organizations can raise donations, and being involved in social initiatives will get more visibility. According to the above information, eligible social enterprises can be listed on SSE. Embracing digital transformation, enhancing transparency, diversifying funding sources, and aligning with global development goals will be critical for their sustained impact.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article is intended for general informational purposes only and is based on the latest guidelines and regulations. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, it may not reflect the most current legal or regulatory changes. Taxpayers are advised to consult with a qualified tax professional or you may contact to our tax advisor team through call +91-9871990888 or [email protected].

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sustainabledevelopmentwithme · 3 months

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Collaboration with Marpu Foundation: A Push for CSR

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer a mere philanthropy in the modern day world it has become one of the corner stones of successful and socially responsible companies. Companies now aim to contribute to the well-being of the society by partnering up with NGOs. Marpu Foundation is one such organization that is relentlessly committed to bring positive changes to the society.

Local contexts are necessary for successful implementation of CSR initiatives. Marpu tailors its program to address specific needs, thus excelling in successful implementation of CSR initiatives. For example, Marpu focuses on education, healthcare, and environmental awareness in underserved communities. Marpu ensures long-term effect by collaborating with local leaders and community members.

Marpu takes advantage of technology to its fullest extent to create a better world. Digital learning platforms are used to fill in the gaps in education, especially in remote areas. Volunteers can engage remotely through mobile applications to provide health consultations. This modern approach positively affects the impact of CSR efforts.

Collaborations between businesses and NGOs, like Marpu's collaboration with tech leaders on digital literacy projects, create a win-win situation. Corporations find impactful projects, and Marpu extends its influence and resources.

Marpu foundation is a good example of how strategic alliances can fast-track CSR and SDGs. Marpu creates positive impact on the global level by focusing on education, environmental sustainability, community empowerment, and healthcare. In the pursuit of meaningful and positive impact, aligning with organizations like Marpu isn’t merely an option; it is a responsibility.

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ohtea3 · 4 months

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Curriculum vs. Community

‘’I feel like I know so much but so little at the same time.’’

Welcome Back to Blog 2, Week 2…

As you know, I have been working at the Kenville Community for the last 2 weeks, and I think I'm finally getting the hang of things. So, let me walk you through my mornings: At the new clinic, we start the day with Health Promotion sessions, where we stand before the queue, sharing insights about Occupational Therapy (OT) and its role in promoting health. But our work goes beyond just talking. Through individual screenings, we assess various health needs, spanning from prevention to rehabilitation. Whether it's advising mothers on child development, assisting the elderly with pain management, or treating injuries, each interaction contributes to our overarching goal of providing comprehensive primary healthcare (PHC). But what exactly is PHC?

The WHO defines Primary Health Care as ‘’ a whole-of-society approach to effectively organize and strengthen national health systems to bring services for health and wellbeing closer to communities.’’ It is made up of 3 components: Providing integrated health services to meet people's needs throughout their lifespan, tackling underlying factors affecting health through multisectoral action and policy, and encouraging individuals and communities to actively manage their health and well-being.

You can read more about it here:

Kenville Community Clinic, with our OT role, falls under PHC, as it is the first level of contact for individuals and communities to access comprehensive healthcare services for promoting health and well-being, preventing disabilities, and facilitating rehabilitation within the community. We also look at the client's context and try to address determinants of health such as the social (low educational or employment level), economic (low income), and environmental (lack of infrastructure) factors - but more on this next week… Moreover, through education, skill building, and advocacy, we try to promote self-management strategies so the client can manage their own health. These components within the PHC aims for universal health care.

Now you might be thinking, this all sounds great on digital paper, but does my education and training prepare me to work at a community or PHC level? It's important to note that when talking about my education or the curriculum, we are not only talking about the content of the courses but also the learning opportunities and the execution of this teaching (Oxford Dictionary).

In terms of modules, we only have one community module, in our fourth year, in which we gain practical, hands on experience working at the community level. However, throughout the last 3 years, we have done several lectures related to community-based practice. I -vaguely- remember lectures about the PHC, SDOH, SDGs, cultural sensitivity, and so on, and not only from OT modules but even community-based modules way back in the first year. But to be honest, community, unlike the physical, paediatric, or psychosocial modules, does not only focus on one component of OT. It deals with all 3 aspects in one go; this is due to the diversity of clients and the multiple factors of each case. Thus, an integration of all these modules is required to work at a PHC level; the question then is, was this adequate?

An article by our very own Professor Naidoo highlighted that overall, UZKN final-year students only felt partially prepared to practice OT, that means there is room for improvement within our curriculum. Lets highlight some of the pros and cons here, so we can compare how good or poorly run aspects of our curriculum are, which could possibly be changed to better prepare students to practice at a community or PHC level.

The students preparedness was linked to their perceived ability to adequately apply the OT process and their confidence in applying their newly developed professional skills. Students felt that they had the ability to implement basic therapy; however, their increased confidence and skill were linked to having exposure to previous fieldwork and which experiences they preferred or were positive. Positive and constructive feedback as well as autonomy, promoted a positive experience, while negative feedback had the opposite effect (pro/con). Furthermore, the students were able to adequately assess clients and write down a problem list but struggled with more complex cases. At UKZN, in 2nd year is when OT students learn and practice assessments only; this gives students sufficient time and focus to grasp the first part and most crucial part of the intervention process, which is why students were good at this (pro). However, since physical and psych blocks were taught separately, students typically view them in isolation. This is not good as clients; especially at a community level where clients aren't separated by wards; experiences both physical and psychological problems and need a holistic treatment approach (con).

Due to limited time being observed by supervisors, due to their own caseloads, students found that they did not get adequate supervision and feedback, which is why we sometimes see 4th-year students unable to do basic assessments properly such as using a goniometer, as they were not corrected initially (con). Moreover, students struggle to use theory to guide intervention planning and subsequently to grade sessions/activities. This can be due to many reasons, such as a lack of information or gaps in the teaching curriculum of theoretical work OR students are not taking enough initiative in their learning by either missing lectures, not paying attention in class, not asking questions, or not doing readings (con). UZKN had a culture of racial segregation, which impairs information sharing and peer learning (con)

UZKN uses an interactive educational teaching method that makes use of demonstration, peer learning and discussion, which assist students to integrate theory with practical work (pro). The screening of clients and health promotion projects teaches students to have good handling skills and interpersonal relationships with others (pro). (Naidoo, 2014). This article highlighted that students are able to manage OT practice using the current curriculum, however, improvements can be made such as better training for supervisors to support students effectively, the use of diverse teaching methods to enhance learning, and the promotion of intercultural and interracial interaction among students to foster tolerance and mutual learning, ultimately benefiting their clinical practice.

Another article by Professor Naidoo, highlighted more cons of our curriculum at UKZN related to PHC: The curriculum has a remedial and hospital-based approach, rather than PHC. It also has a medical model focus, as it does not prioritize health promotion, disease prevention and there has also been limited emphasis on MDT collaboration, which deviates from a comprehensive PHC approach (Naidoo, 2016). Additionally, the curriculum does not have adequate training on inter-professional education, and students struggle to find their place in the workplace amongst the other MDTs (such as working with physiotherapists). The curriculum does not prepare you for the administrative tasks required of you, nor does it teach you the procedures of other government departments, new health care policies, or how the DOH operates to secure resources. Lastly, communication barriers were seen to be a major issue in service delivery; this goes back to first-year Zulu not adequately equipping health science students with the right vocabulary required in practice. The pros within the curriculum included good ethical grounding for practice, which can be used at the community/PHC level (Naidoo, 2017). Furthermore, the article highlighted again that the community block was most beneficial in learning about PHC and increased skills in research, as you had to find solutions to problems seen within the community, which was valued by students.

These findings emphasize the importance of enhancing curriculum content and teaching to better equip occupational therapy graduates for effective practice at PHC and community levels, addressing the identified gaps in preparation and skills needed for diverse practice settings. Whilst the UKZN curriculum has taught us so much about the PHC and community, it can never be enough. I believe that you can never be too prepared, and that you only learn through experience and continuous up-to-date reading, especially in our ever-changing society. 6 weeks in Kenville, is good experience but every community is different. In 2 weeks alone, I feel like alot has changed for me- mainly good things-. Its important to remind ourselves, that although the last few years we have learnt so much, to the point it has changed how we see everyday activities as being more- or is that just me, no?- Being a student comes with that uncertainty, lack of experience and lack of confidence, which is why its okay to feel like you don't know enough sometimes, as long as your open to learning. As my lecturers -loosely- say, ''its impossible to teach you everything within 4 years, being a health science student is being a lifelong learner, there are always more articles, courses, research to do and things to learn!''

Until the next blog

Peace ✌️

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autismday · 6 months

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Immersive inclusivity: Enhancing virtual worlds with accessibility - ITU WEBINARS

This World Autism Awareness Day, explore the link between accessibility and virtual worlds to pave the way for more inclusive + immersive virtual experiences for everyone.

Enhancing virtual worlds with accessibility features holds great promise in making immersive digital experiences more inclusive. By incorporating accessibility features into virtual worlds environments, developers can ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can participate fully in virtual activities. For instance, customizable controls, haptic feedback, and voice commands can empower users with motor impairments, while text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionalities enhance communication for those with hearing or speech challenges. Moreover, platforms in virtual worlds can implement features like adjustable contrast, font sizes, and color schemes to cater to individuals with visual impairments. These innovations not only improve accessibility but also contribute to a more equitable and diverse digital landscape.

On April 2, 2024, the global community will come together to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2024. This occasion, significantly elevated by the commitment of SDG Resources, showcases the powerful intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and autism advocacy. This Webinar will explore the link between accessibility and virtual worlds to pave the way for more inclusive and immersive virtual experiences for users of all abilities.

Target Audience

Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.

#world autism awareness day #2 april #immersive virtual experiences #virtual worlds with accessibility #itu #International Telecommunication Union #Digital Transformation Dialogues #accessibility

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wildlifeday · 7 months

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Watch the High-level event to mark the World Wildlife Day 2024.

Watch the High-level event entitled'' Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.''

In 2024, World Wildlife Day will explore digital innovation and seek to highlight how digital technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence, now and for future generations in an increasingly connected world.

Under the theme "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation," the World Wildlife Day 2024 celebrations will aim to raise awareness on the latest applications of digital technologies in wildlife conservation and trade and the impact on ecosystems and communities around the world of certain digital interventions. The Day promises to feature new tools for enhancing our efforts to safeguard biodiversity and the benefits we derive from wild animals and plants. It will offer a platform to engage in a balanced discussion around inclusive and responsible digital innovation, in line with the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

World Wildlife Day should connect people with our natural world and inspire continued learning and action beyond the event. For WWD 2024, we hope to provide a jumping off point for exploring what digital innovations are available now, what discrepancies we are facing and how we want our digital connectivity to evolve for people and planet.

The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with partners such as the UN Development Programme (UNDP), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Jackson Wild and others, will host the World Wildlife Day 2024 celebration

Related Sites and Documents

CITES Website Concept_Note Agenda

#world wildlife day #wildlife #3 march #live stream #connecting people and planet #International Fund for Animal Welfare #UN Development Programme #Jackson Wild #cites #Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

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esglatestmarketnews · 7 months

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Exploring ESG Trends in the Real-time Payments Sector

The integration of ESG factors into decision-making processes and business strategies has become crucial for companies operating in the real-time payments industry. By incorporating ESG considerations, companies can enhance due diligence, make better investment decisions, and align their operations with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

A quantum leap in real-time payments (RTPs) has leveraged customers, enterprises and governments to streamline payments and enhance the efficiency of the financial ecosystem. Real-time payments have made financial services attractive among millennials and the Gen Z population. The upsides of RTPs will be pronounced as policymakers, start-ups and other stakeholders emphasize the expansion of modern payments infrastructure. When compared with legacy alternatives that normally take days to reach the target, RTP has brought a tectonic shift to provide faster and more robust means of payment. It has unfolded social and economic facets that can influence stakeholders across verticals.

Industry leaders have jumped on the bandwagon to inject funds into environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks and policies. The year 2023 and beyond could witness real-time payments continuing disruptions. Notably, it could offset economic inefficiency with money locked up in financial systems. Cash-dominated regions are expected to invest in the advanced payment structure to help consumers gain access to financial services and help governments collect taxes and distribute benefits accurately and swiftly.

Fintechs and banks turned adversities into opportunities following the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak brought a paradigm shift in the payment landscape, bolstering the digital paymentecosystem. Companies scampered to keep up with the payment demands amidst a surge in cyber threats. Early adopters anticipate witnessing better liquidity management, enhanced communication with counterparties and seamless access to transaction data.

Environmental Perspective

Sustainable payment structure has emerged as a pressing segment amidst the soaring cost of cash management, including environmental, social and governance cost of printing notes. Payments initiated and settled instantaneously could prove to be a game-changer in the cost-effectiveness of cash management and be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week & 365 days a year. Organizations have exhibited strong demand to boost spending on payment infrastructure. According to an FIS survey released in 2021, around 27% of organizations expect to implement RTP in the next three to five years, while 14% have already embedded the payment infrastructure.

At a time when customers of U.S. corporations are writing approximately 2.3 billion checks (equivalent to 455,000 trees) annually to pay their bills, digital payment could be a silver lining. With policymakers and global regulators pushing for a framework for reporting of climate risks, a transition from paper to digital could be a notable step toward sustainability. In April 2022, one of the largest check processors in the U.S. BNY Mellon announced a reduction in paper checks. Clients have reportedly minimized the number of checks they send to BNY Mellon for processing by 8.5% since 2019.

In May 2021, the check processing company announced the rollout of a real-time electronic bill (e-bill) and payment solution, it claims to be the first bank cashing in the RTP network to offer instant digital consumer bill pay service. Reflecting these trends, advanced economies, such as the U.S. have set an overarching goal of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% by 2030. Advancements in payment systems are expected to complement these priorities.

Social Perspective

With payments becoming cashless, the road to a digital economy has become pronounced globally. Agility and being proactive on ESG have become compelling as a solid ESG proposition can be the precursor to the company’s long-term success. A buoyant ESG framework can propel employee motivation, reduce employee turnover and enhance social credibility. For instance, Mastercard alluded to the launch of four “work from elsewhere” weeks annually in its 2021 Corporate Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report.

The payment processing company joined forces with Neurodiversity in the Workplace (NITW) to roll out a Neurodiversity Hiring Pilot for the recruitment of neurodivergent candidates for full-time job opportunities. A sharpened focus on social performance has created an avenue of growth. The U.S.-based company has also set an “In Solidarity” action plan to overcome racism and is on course to bring 50 million micro and small businesses and 1 billion people into the digital ecosystem by 2025.

Businesses have also realized the need for skills renewal to leverage lucrative investment opportunities. The FIS survey asserts that around 44 percent of organizations will emphasize skills to bolster innovation. Fintech companies are investing in diversity and economic strength, especially among underbanked populations. To illustrate, in 2021, PayPal earmarked USD 535 million for racial equity and social justice and allocated USD 108 million commitment to underpin the economic empowerment of women and girls. The online payment company also furthered its social profile by enabling early wage access, financial education sessions and financial wellness grants. Companies are expected to harness the power of the ESG ecosystem to tap into the global landscape.

Is your business one of participants to the Global Real-time Payments Industry? Contact us for focused consultation around ESG Investing, and help you build sustainable business practices.

Governance Perspective

Governance has become invaluable for banks to act as gatekeepers, comply with the law, make effective decisions and meet the needs of external stakeholders. Companies are gearing up to adhere to environmental laws amidst soaring sustainability concerns. High standards set by governance structure will add a fillip to the brands’ reputation and corporate culture. Sound internal governance and disclosures pertaining to the role of the Board and management in climate-related risk management and technology resiliency could reshape the industry dynamics.

Prevalence of practices, such as a diversified board of directors, ethical business practices and transparency has propelled the prominence of the ESG framework. For instance, BNY Mellon boasts of 91% board independence and 36.4% women directors (after the election of directors in 2022). Throughout the year, the senior management rendered reports and updates of the company’s environmental and sustainability programs to the Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility (CGNSR) Committee.

Directors, venture capitalists and other stakeholders have prioritized governance, long-term business strategy and education on climate-related issues. Well-established brands have underscored monitoring board composition, risk management and diverse board structure. Akin to BNY Mellon, independent directors at Visa were pegged at 91% (as of April 2022). Besides, the payment giant has fostered its ethics & compliance program amidst a shift to a virtual business environment. Notably, Ethisphere Institute listed Visa among the world’s most ethical companies in early 2022. Embedment of ethics, compliance and transparency into management processes could further promote and bolster corporate governance.

Forward-looking companies face an uphill task that provides both challenges and opportunities to empower people, invest in a diversity workforce and protect customers from cyber threats. The projected CAGR of the real-time payments market at 34.9% through 2030 indicates a rising trend of electronic payment infrastructure.

Related Reports:

Digital Lending Industry ESG: https://astra.grandviewresearch.com/digital-lending-industry-esg-outlook

Digital Payments Industry ESG: https://astra.grandviewresearch.com/digital-payments-industry-esg-outlook

#Real-time Payments Industry ESG #Real-time Payments Industry #Real-time Payments Market #ESG Report #ESG

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allthebrazilianpolitics · 10 months

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Brazil's Role on the Global Stage to Advance Sustainable Development Goals underlined by UNDP Administrator

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner concluded a three-day official visit to Brazil during which he engaged in high-level discussions with a range of senior Government officials to discuss the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) support to the country’s development priorities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, governance and advancing decisive climate action. As Brazil assumes the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) in January 2024 -- a gathering of many of the world's largest economies -- Mr. Steiner highlighted Brazil’s increasingly vital role on the global stage including to ‘unite’ the environmental agenda with the economic agenda.

Mr. Steiner held discussions with Brazil's Minister of Finance, Mr. Fernando Haddad, that focused on the country's plan for an ecological transition and its work to drive forward reform of the international financial architecture, which is vital to help developing countries to address current finance for development challenges including the growing debt crisis and their ability to invest in key areas like climate action and invest in a just energy transition.

In his meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mauro Vieira, Mr. Steiner underlined UNDP’s tailored support to Brazil advancement of the SDGs including tackling the climate emergency and expanding international cooperation in key areas such as digital transformation, innovation, and finance for development.

#brazil #brazilian politics #politics #economy #environmentalism #united nations #foreign policy #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

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lamilanomagazine · 1 year

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Milano Digital Week: dai droidi in Piazza Scala a “Data Driven City”.

Milano Digital Week: dai droidi in Piazza Scala a “Data Driven City”. Saranno tre droidi a guida autonoma esposti in piazza della Scala ad aprire, lunedì 9 ottobre, l'ultima giornata della Milano Digital Week 2023. Alle ore 10, a Palazzo Marino in Sala Alessi, sarà presentato alla cittadinanza il progetto "Living Lab" in corso a Milano e Torino per la sperimentazione di nuove tecnologie per la mobilità del futuro, dai veicoli connessi e autonomi ai sistemi smart per la mobilità. A raccontarne obiettivi e applicazioni saranno tra gli altri Arianna Censi, assessora alla Mobilità del Comune di Milano, Chiara Foglietta, assessora della Città di Torino alla Transizione ecologica e digitale, Innovazione, Ambiente, Mobilità e Trasporti, Domenico Schillaci, esperto del Dipartimento per la Trasformazione Digitale della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Francesco Menegoni, esperto del Dipartimento per la Trasformazione Digitale della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Sergio Savaresi, direttore del Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria del Politecnico di Milano. In occasione dell'evento, in piazza della Scala saranno esposti tre droidi a guida autonoma coinvolti nella sperimentazione: Yape e Moveo, sviluppati per attività di logistica dell'ultimo miglio e IPA2X , sviluppato a supporto dell'attraversamento pedonale di categorie fragili. Alla stessa ora, sempre a Palazzo Marino, in Sala Commissioni, si terrà l'incontro "UserCentriCities Café", sui nuovi strumenti per ridurre il carico amministrativo dei cittadini stranieri che arrivano in città. Si parlerà di Sportello Digitale Unico (SDG) e si condivideranno le esperienze su quanto è stato fatto e su quanto verrà fatto nel prossimo futuro da parte di alcuni enti locali in Europa. A Palazzo Reale, nella stessa mattinata, in Sala Conferenze è in programma un confronto su "Come i dati e il digitale possono creare valore aggiunto al Welfare della Città di Milano", individuando e mappando i fabbisogni sul territorio e le risposte disponibili. A discuterne, con la coordinatrice del Board per l'innovazione tecnologica e la trasformazione digitale del Comune di Milano, Layla Pavone, saranno l'assessore al Welfare, Lamberto Bertolè e Marco Santambrogio, vicepresidente di Metasociale. "Quanto dobbiamo essere digitali per lavorare?": alla domanda si cercherà di rispondere nell'incontro organizzato alle 11 in Sala Conferenze a Palazzo Reale dall'assessorato allo Sviluppo Economico e Politiche del Lavoro. Verranno presentati i progetti avviati dal Comune di Milano in collaborazione con le imprese grazie al Patto per il lavoro: azioni concrete in grado di favorire l'occupazione, i processi di reskilling e di colmare il mismatch fra domanda e offerta di lavoro. Con l'assessora alle Politiche Lavoro e Sviluppo Economico, Alessia Cappello, interverranno fra gli altri Alessandra Spagnolo, Public Sector Director di Adecco Group Italy, Paolo Gubitta di Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini e professore all'Università di Padova, Elena Marchetto, External Relations & Sustainability Team - Head of Local Governments, Relations di Fastweb, Mario Allodi, preside della Scuola civica Arte&Messaggio del Comune di Milano, Lorenzo Pisoni, responsabile Punto Impresa Digitale di CCIAA Milano Monza Brianza Lodi. Seguirà alle 12, sempre a Palazzo Reale, "Milano Cambia Aria": Elena Grandi, assessora all'Ambiente e Verde presenterà il sito destinato a ospitare le informazioni sulle iniziative comunali per la lotta al cambiamento climatico e il miglioramento della qualità dell'aria, relative al Piano Aria e Clima e Transizione Ecologica che il Comune di Milano ha avviato. Nel pomeriggio, alle 14.30, si parlerà del "Patto Educativo Digitale della città di Milano". E' un progetto finanziato da MUSA (Pnrr) e promosso dall'Università di Milano-Bicocca, dall'Amministrazione comunale e da associazioni ed operatori della città. Prevede la stesura di un documento di raccomandazioni sull'educazione digitale di bambini e preadolescenti, scritto in modo partecipato ed espressione della comunità cittadina milanese. L'incontro presenterà la bozza del questionario che sarà poi proposto a tutte le famiglie milanesi con figli di età compresa tra gli 8 e i 13 anni e i cui risultati contribuiranno all'elaborazione delle raccomandazioni (per informazioni: https://www.partecipami.it/infodiscs/index/66). Interverranno Anna Scavuzzo, vicesindaco e assessora all'Istruzione del Comune di Milano, Marco Gui e Brunella Fiore, dell'Università di Milano-Bicocca, Alice Arienta, presidente della Commissione Trasformazione Digitale, Nadia Ambrosetti, dell'Ufficio Scolastico Territoriale di Milano, Marina Picca, presidente di SICuPP Lombardia, Marianna Sala, presidente di Corecom Lombardia. Chiuderà la giornata l'incontro "Data Driven City", nella Sala Conferenze di Palazzo Reale alle 16.30. Gioia Ghezzi, presidente di Milano Smart City Alliance e vicepresidente di Assolombarda, spiegherà come i dati possono migliorare la gestione della città e stimolare la collaborazione tra pubblico e privato.... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

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Catalyzing Transformative Change: Science, Academia and the Journey to 2030.

The objective of the side-event is to identify and promote concrete opportunities and partnerships for science and academia to accelerate transformations in high impact areas for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Lead Facilitators:

UN DESA, in collaboration with:

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

International Science Council (ISC)

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Representatives of the Secretary-General's 10-Member-Group of High-level Representatives of Civil Society, Private Sector and Scientific Community to support the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development stands as a ground-breaking global roadmap for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At the half-way point to 2030, science, technology and innovation hold enormous promise for enabling the kinds of transformations needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) –in energy systems, food systems, education, digital infrastructure, just economies, nature and the global commons and other crucial areas as indicated in the Special Edition of the SDG Report and the Global Sustainable Development Report. Addressing institutional and other barriers to knowledge and technology sharing and revolutionizing science, technology and innovation (STI) for sustainability can support a global enabling environment for the SDGs complementing financial reforms and a surge in SDG financing.

The objective of the event is to identify and promote concrete opportunities and partnerships for science and academia to accelerate transformations in high impact areas for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By bringing together policymakers, researchers, academics, and other stakeholders, the event will foster dialogue, share best practices and identify actionable strategies to advance the implementation of the SDGs. The event will also aim to help advance commitments in the SDG Summit Political Declaration for bridging the science, technology and innovation divides and supporting the responsible use of science, technology, and innovation as drivers of sustainable development.

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To maximize the SDG Summit's impact, the Secretary General is convening an SDG Action Weekend, which will generate opportunities for stakeholders, UN entities, and Member States to convene inside the United Nations Headquarters and set out specific commitments and contributions to drive SDG transformation between now and 2030.

The SDG Action Weekend will consist of the SDG Mobilization Day on Saturday, 16 September, and the SDG Acceleration Day on Sunday, 17 September at UNHQ in New York.

The SDG Mobilization Day (16 September) will create an opportunity for stakeholders from all sectors to convene inside the United Nations Headquarters and mobilize towards an ambitious SDG Summit and UN General Assembly High-Level Week.

The SDG Acceleration Day (17 September) will be centred around the UN High-Impact Initiatives

The SDG Summit on 18-19 September will mark the mid point of the SDGs. It must secure the breakthroughs and momentum needed to change course and achieve the SDGs by 2030. To maximize the Summit's impact, the Secretary General is convening an SDG Action Weekend, which will generate opportunities for stakeholders, UN entities, and Member States to convene inside the United Nations Headquarters and set out specific commitments and contributions to drive SDG transformation between now and 2030.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening visited the International Media Centre at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit.

After holding a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders following the conclusion of the summit, Modi came to the media centre and greeted those present there.

He waved at journalists, both from India and abroad, as camerapersons vied to click him.

Amid cheers, Modi walked in the cavernous hall on the ground floor of the International Media Centre (IMC) which was all decked up.

G20 logos were splashed across huge decorative panels put up in the hall on the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — ‘One Earth. One Family. One Future’.

Leaders of the world’s 20 big economies ended a summit in the Indian capital on Sunday overcoming deep divisions over the war in Ukraine to produce a consensus document and move forward on issues such overhauling institutions like the World Bank.

They also formally admitted the African Union to the bloc to make the grouping more representative.

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G20 Summit: Key outcomes

Green Development Pact: The declaration “envisages a green development pact for a sustainable future, it endorses high-level principles on lifestyle for sustainable development, voluntary principles of hydrogen, the Chennai principles for a sustainable resilient blue economy and the Deccan principles on food security and nutrition among others…” Action Plan on Sustainable Development Goals: The New Delhi Declaration focuses on promoting strong sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth and seeks to accelerate progress on SDGs. High-level principles on anti-corruption: The world leaders reaffirmed the commitment to zero tolerance for corruption. Support for Digital Public Infrastructure: The G20 leaders agreed on strong emphasis on technology, linked to digital public infrastructure during the G20 India’s presidency. Multilateral Development Banks: In the G20 declaration adopted on the first day of the G20 summit, the member countries endorsed the G20 Roadmap for Implementing the Recommendations of the G20 Independent Review of MDBs Capital Adequacy Frameworks and called for its ambitious implementation, within MDBs’ own governance frameworks while safeguarding their long-term financial sustainability, robust credit ratings and preferred creditor status. African Union’s inclusion: In his opening remarks at the 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit on Saturday, PM Modi invited the African Union, represented by Assoumani, to take a seat at the table of G20 leaders as a permanent member.

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United Nations Insane Attempt At Global Digitization: A Plan To Control And Profit

United Nations' Insane Attempt At Global Digitization: A Plan To Control And Profit

For most of us, it feels like digitization has already permeated every aspect of our lives, whether we like it or not. Some, most notably UN Secretary-General António Guterres, believe digitization is nowhere near the worldwide goals needed. The world must be digitized as quickly as possible, ideally no later than 2030.

As we didn’t vote for this, all we can do as citizens is forward petitions to governments opposing this invasion of privacy and top-down control. More often than not, it seems to fall on deaf ears as the politicians supposedly working for the people are getting orders from corporate lobbyists or unaccountable and unelected international organizations, not their citizens.

The United Nations is one of the most influential of these organizations, and it recently released a plan for a “Global Digital Compact” that governments will soon agree to. This article summarizes these digital plans, when they’re expected to be finalized, and what we can do to stop them.

The report is titled “A Global Digital Compact – an Open, Free and Secure Digital Future for All.” It was published by the United Nations (UN) in May 2023 after almost four years of work.

Source: A Global Digital Compact.pdf.

Incidentally, in a speech that António gave at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos meeting in January 2023, he confirmed that the WEF and its affiliates have been forcing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs using the Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG investment trend. In other words, the WEF is effectively the arm of the United Nations.

The good news is that the private sector isn't too keen to go along with the UN these days, per António's admission. The bad news is that the public sector is still very much on board, and António instructed the politicians at the WEF to ignore the opinions of their populations when implementing the UN's policies.

The fact that the public sector is still on board means that some of the UN's policies could still be implemented. If you want a sense of what these policies will look like, consider that the UN recently took over the EU's pandemic passport to develop what is essentially going to be a global digital ID. The continued influence of the UN in the public sector is why it's prudent to summarize its recent report. It's necessary to know what they're planning and when they want to implement it if you want to sidestep or even stop it.

Report’s Brief Introduction

António himself apparently wrote the report; however, given the detail and scope of these initiatives and reports, many would find that very hard to believe. It's more than likely that someone is advising António, and it's possible he didn’t write these reports at all.

Speculation aside, the report begins with a brief introduction. In the first few sentences, António reveals that the proposals in this report are expected to be approved and adopted by global governments at the Summit of the Future in September 2024. He also reveals that he is behind the broader UN initiative this report is related to.

Antonio underscores that all the policies in this report are intended to help achieve the UN's SDGs. For context, the SDGs are a set of 17 milestones that every country is supposed to meet by 2030. The SDGs are the origin of digital IDs, CBDCs, and that 2030 date you see everywhere.

António explains that these policies can only be achieved with the help of so-called stakeholders. A word that effectively refers to the world's most powerful individuals and institutions. Note that private sector stakeholders want profits, and public sector stakeholders want to control. This is why both parties are obsessed with digitization. Plugging everyone into the system increases profits and makes it easier to control them.

António laments that some people aren't as plugged in as others and implies that this is why inequality is growing around the world. Some would say that inequality is increasing because central banks and governments are lining their pockets and the pockets of their cronies using money printed out of thin air or taken from the average person via taxation, but that's a topic for another time.

António also laments the fact that new and innovative technologies such as AI and crypto are not being sufficiently governed, that is, controlled. He applauds the digitization that resulted from the pandemic and implies that this is the direction the world should go in. António ends the introduction by saying, "Global digital compact is necessary to achieve the governance required for a sustainable digital future.”

By now, you'll know that governance means control, and you'll also notice that António threw the word ‘sustainable’ in there out of nowhere. This could be a subtle reference to the individual carbon credit score system the UN is trying to set up.

Requirements For Global Digital Cooperation

The first part of the report is about the requirements for global digital cooperation. António explains that it requires having a set of shared goals, and wouldn’t you know it, the SDGs are highlighted in blue.

Source: A Global Digital Compact.pdf.

António stresses that we must fully digitize the remaining 2.7 billion people ASAP. Notably, more than 1 billion are children. He acknowledges that not everyone wants to be part of the system and says that a “demand pull” is also needed and that this is where the public sector can play a role. He explains that they can do this by making things like digital ID mandatory to access Public Health Services. António includes schools and cultural services, which begs the question of whether we’ll eventually need to show a digital ID to get an education or practice religion.

António calls on both the public and private sectors to make all their data accessible so that the UN can keep track of how close countries are to meeting the SDGs. He admits that the UN’s progress towards achieving 41% of the 92 environmental SDGs indicators cannot be globally measured due to a lack of interoperable data and standardized reporting. In other words, the UN has struggled to assess whether countries have achieved 41% of the SDGs by 2030.

Image source: UNStats.com

He then pivots to a topic he's been passionate about on X lately: Online Safety, AKA censorship. He says, “Open, safe, and secure use of the internet is slipping away from us, potentially, permanently.” He blames this on disinformation, hate speech, and the like. Antonio acknowledges that some countries have taken steps to censor the internet but says this isn't enough. He says the governments need to get more involved, both online and in the real world, and that they should crack down on hate speech. He also says that the “Global nature and infrastructure of the internet needs to be protected.”

This is reminiscent of something António said in his speech at the WEF. He fears that the internet is splitting in two: A censored internet in the West and a censored internet in the East. Meanwhile, regarding AI, António says that the rapid advancement of technology is making governance, AKA control, very hard for the UN and its affiliates and that AI has put this on full display.

Naturally, António is upset that AI is making it possible to generate so much content. “Imagine the disinformation”, he says. António does acknowledge that AI can be beneficial, but only if it is sufficiently controlled. He reveals that the UN has already been working with AI experts to assess how it can be controlled and how to make sure that it can always be shut down.

Lastly, António says that the “Arc of Innovation” needs to be bent toward solving societal problems and global challenges. Translation: AI needs to be used to manage the peasants. He says that governments need to be involved because businesses won't do this on their behalf. Some would say that some companies are doing the bidding of UN-controlled governments already, but let's not go there.

Digitization Approach Similar To Climate Crisis?

The second part of the report is about the Global Digital Compact António is obsessed with. He starts by saying that digitization should be addressed in a manner similar to the climate crisis. This is quite concerning as it implies lots of regulation, intervention, and restriction of the internet. It would be ludicrous if they swapped out the climate crisis with some sort of AI-driven digitization crisis, but that would never happen, would it?

Speculation aside, António explains that the global digital compact he envisions adheres to the UN's SDGs, and the purpose of the compact would be to ensure that the SDGs are met. He hints that this will require “New governance arrangements.” In other words, more shady organizations.

On a curious note, throughout the report, António refers to countries as “states,” presumably a term in the global government structure the UN is apparently trying to create. Antonio reveals that the UN is already actively discussing digitization with the states.

Member States of the UN

The Global Digital Compact Objectives

António then lists the global digital compact's objectives and the actions stakeholders should take to ensure these objectives are met. The first objective is to plug everyone into the matrix, and António provides a long list of measures, including subsidies and $100 billion of funding to this end.

The above ties into the second objective: to invest heavily in digitization and “develop environmental sustainability by design and globally, harmonized digital sustainability standards, and safeguards to protect the planet.” It's a word salad that sounds like total control of digital technologies.

The actions António recommends include money, money, and more money. They also encompass sharing data so the UN can finally start tracking how far along countries are in meeting the SDGs. For reference, there are only seven years left. It's safe to say that it's not looking good. Maybe they'll just rebrand like they did when their Millennium Development Goals failed due to the 2008 GFC.

The third objective is to end the “gender digital divide” and to ensure that labor rights are adhered to online. Like all vague and ambiguous objectives, the actions required to meet them include some seriously dystopian stuff, including creating a dedicated UN government body in every country.

The fourth objective is to ensure the internet remains open, secure, and shared. António's actions include avoiding blanket internet shutdowns but managing dissent or opposition. He suggests that governments use “targeted measures” instead.

This relates to the fifth objective: to address disinformation, hate speech, and the like to develop “trust labels and certification schemes” and to ensure that gender is included as a part of every digital policy to ensure absolute equality. Antonio proposes a long list of actions here, the most important of which is establishing a global code of conduct to ensure that the internet is policed correctly in every corner of the planet. After all, if there is a place where free speech still exists, opposition to the UN and its allies could start to spread. We can't have that, can we?

The sixth objective is to ensure adequate data governance, i.e., control. Actions include ensuring that all data is interoperable because nothing says privacy, like sharing your most sensitive data with every corporation, government, and organization on the face of the Earth.

The seventh objective is to ensure adequate control of AI. Actions include “Urgently launching a global body that will regulate all of the AI in existence and any new AI that emerges.” António mentioned the UN half a dozen times, at least in this section. It sounds like they bought into the AI boom.

The final objective is to ensure all other targets are met under the UN's SDGs. If you read through the report, you’ll see that António used “I” rather than “we” when recommending what action stakeholders should take to ensure these objectives are met. Those who often read reports may know this is rare in accounts by any organization. Some would say it speaks to the size of António's ego.

Implementation Of Global Digital Compact

In any case, in the next part of the report, António discusses the actual implementation of the global digital compact. He starts by saying that various stakeholders will be responsible for different tasks. He then provides a long list of UN entities to assist with implementation. Oddly enough, António doesn't believe these existing UN entities are sufficient. He reveals that he wants to establish an annual digital corporation forum after all the world's governments agree to the global digital compact at the Summit of the Future in September 2024.

What's hilarious is that he doesn't even ask for feedback about this idea. He literally says that he's just going to go ahead and start planning the agenda for this new forum. Would-be members of the forum already have homework. Every year, they will write an extensive report about digitization for the UN.

António concludes the report by recounting how the UN began this digitization initiative four years ago and how he released an initial roadmap for it two years ago. A partial timeline is illustrated in the image below. Note that it doesn't end with that event in 2024. It ends with the World Summit on the Information Society review in 2025 instead.

Source: A Global Digital Compact.pdf.

António then declares,

“The time for talking about the need for digital cooperation has long passed. We need to focus on how we make this a reality. We need to act now, and with speed, if we are to recover the potential of digital technologies for the equitable and sustainable development that is slipping away from us and the planetary crisis that confronts us.”

The remainder of the document provides a list of all the different UN entities and stakeholders involved in this particular initiative. Most people, including me, do not recognize any of the key players in the infographic (shown below), and many critical thinkers opine that the rabbit hole runs right to the center of the earth with each one.

Source: A Global Digital Compact.pdf.

How Do We Stop This Global Takeover?

So the big question is how to stop this Global Digital Compact. The answer could be as simple as letting history run its course or as complex as convincing public institutions to steer clear of it. The simple answer is to reference all the countless UN initiatives that never came to pass. As you can imagine, coordinating hundreds of institutions and thousands of individuals can be challenging. Everyone must be on the same page, or they won’t meet their international goals. After all, the world is pretty fragmented right now, and that's why António is so frustrated.

Internationally, the global South is slowly cutting itself off from the global North. Domestically, political tensions are rising fast, and UN-affiliated ideologies are quickly becoming unpopular. In this climate, it's impossible to achieve widespread consensus. The fact that some of the UN's initiatives are bad for the average person makes the presence of countries not conforming to an agreement a problem. That's because regular folks will be able to compare outcomes and see what effects the UN has. And if we end up with some kind of financial crisis, it's guaranteed that the UN's Global Digital Compact or the SDGs will be of insignificant value.

Consider that the 2008 financial crisis stopped the MDGs dead in their tracks. They were also on year eight of a 15-year journey. It would be uncanny if history repeated itself this year. But let’s play out a scenario for the sake of entertainment. Let's assume the UN somehow gets all its ducks in a row. In this case, convincing public institutions to defect from its digitization agenda will be extremely difficult.

The UN can pressure them to comply using other public and private institutions. Some of the UN's digital initiatives, such as CBDCs, may appear appealing to the average person initially, which means there's likely to be lots of voluntary adoption at the outset. It's not until later that the populace will realize that they've sleepwalked into digital slavery.

As such, the only solution would be to create an alternative system or help existing alternative systems grow. This is what the UN fears the most, especially when this alternative system consists of rapidly evolving technologies, such as ethical AI and cryptocurrency.

Indeed, the fact that the UN fears these kinds of technologies proves that these technologies are a part of the solution. If the UN gets its way, it could also become a part of the problem. Thankfully, technology evolves much faster than the United Nations and is also much humbler than the UN's head honcho, so it's implausible that the stratagems of these self-serving globalists will reign.

The great reset/agenda 2030 is falling apart, so always seek the truth and share it. The elites will try and take control by putting us in de facto digital prisons with CBDCs and digital IDs, but alternatives exist and are evolving. They will prevail if they're promoted, adopted, and crowdfunded.

Cryptocurrency will play a critical role in this decoupling between the average person and the corrupt institutions that rule them. Success is not guaranteed, but the pendulum is swinging toward freedom. The UN/WEF's self-confidence is waning as its stakeholders and countries realize how out of touch they are with ordinary people like us, so let's keep that momentum going.

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