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Tuvalu prepares for COP29 with Commonwealth training on climate finance negotiations
To strengthen its position in global climate negotiations, the government of Tuvalu recently hosted a training workshop in Funafuti. Facilitated by the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub, the workshop aimed to empower small island nations to access climate funds and advocate effectively on the global stage. The three-day event, attended by over 20 officials and civil society representatives, focused on preparing for the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP). It aimed to equip participants with the skills and strategies required to navigate the intricate negotiation processes, secure crucial climate finance, and effectively represent Tuvalu’s interests on the international stage.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/tuvalu-prepares-cop29-commonwealth-training-climate-finance-negotiations
Meat startup Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in 5 years
Licious, India’s fresh meat and seafood delivery startup, is embarking on an ambitious omnichannel strategy. It aims to establish 500 stores nationwide within the next five years. This move is driven by the company’s goal to attract new customers through its offline presence and subsequently encourage them to engage in online transactions as well.
According to sources, this expansion initiative is a pivotal step towards achieving profitability and positioning Licious for an initial public offering (IPO) within the next 24 months. Backed by Temasek, a prominent investor, Licious has secured funding of approximately $100 million to fuel this nationwide expansion. The company is targeting a pre-IPO funding round around 2026.
Read the original article here: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/start-ups/meat-startup-licious-eyes-ipo-in-24-months-500-stores-in-5-years-124050100902_1.html
First-ever Seychelles Coral Festival draws attention to importance of protection
The Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) recently organised the first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival, educating the public about coral reefs and highlighting ongoing conservation projects to protect these vital marine ecosystems. According to Shazelle Julie, SPGA’s assistant park officer, the festival was a joint initiative with Absa Bank Seychelles. The bank is set to adopt the Port Launay Marine Park, emphasizing the importance of preserving coral reefs.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/other/first-ever-seychelles-coral-festival-draws-attention-to-importance-of-protection/ar-AA1nRcQY
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
How the Commonwealth is championing teamwork and vaccine equity
Dr. Hasan discusses the COVID pandemic and the Commonwealth’s part in the global recovery effort, especially vaccine equity and sharing of technology, via platforms like the ACT Accelerator, CPA, and CHPA.
Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution
Join us for an exciting webinar that will take you on a journey through the world of Fabraex – a budding Bangladeshi fashion brand with a fresh perspective on blending cultural heritage with contemporary style. Founded by the visionary Fahim Khandkar and driven by the leadership of CEO Saklain bin Salim, Fabraex is a young startup on a mission to empower individuals to embrace their authentic identities through fashion.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis | Webinar Recording
The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka offers important lessons for policymakers globally. In a thought-provoking fireside chat, Julia Charlton chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce speaks with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, to analyse the origins and impacts of the crisis, along with Sri Lanka’s path to recovery.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis
Join us for an enlightening fireside chat with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy on Sri Lanka’s Economic Road to Recovery in collaboration with RCS Sri Lanka. Dr. Coomaraswamy will provide crucial insights into Sri Lanka’s current economic standing and potential paths to recovery, drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth
ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI
Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI’s landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities.
Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation
Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.