The IDFC has created a “Climate Facility (CF)” in order to help its members to strengthen their experience in climate finance and leverage knowledge and resources in the field of climate. This facility shall be innovative, operational and flexible, and shall provide resources and/or services to IDFC members in order to strengthen the integration of … Continued
The world is witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. According to the UNHCR, in 2018 there were over 70.8 million forcibly displaced persons, of whom 29.4 million were refugees and asylum-seekers. 84% of the world’s displaced are in developing countries. While forcibly displaced persons face specific vulnerabilities, including psychological trauma, lack of opportunity … Continued
The Private Sector for Refugees (PS4R) initiative is a true example of global governance, as it brings together a diverse set of actors to coordinate collective action at the international level. The initiative includes representatives from regional organizations (ie. the European Investment Bank); the private sector (ie. the Confederation of Danish Industry and the International … Continued
The Spheres of Dialogue project aims to foster professional exchanges and capacity building of humanitarian negotiators on the frontlines. This unique and innovative project has three dimensions: 1) Building active relationships between humanitarian field practitioners, policymakers and experts in a region through synchronous online and multisite discussions and facilitating the comparison of approaches in a … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted our lives and endangered the lives of many more across the globe. Vaccination provides the safest, most effective way to protect our lives and communities. Prof. Robin Shattock from Imperial College London developed a COVID-19 vaccine with the intention of supplying it solely through a non-profit, social enterprise delivering … Continued
International cooperation is critical to fighting COVID-19. Innovative screening technology at Institut Pasteur Korea has identified strong COVID-19 drug candidates. Pasteurians of the Republic of Korea and Senegal have launched clinical trials to test the therapeutic efficacy of COVID-19 drug candidates. This cross-border scientific cooperation between pre-clinical research organizations, clinical research hospitals, and pharmaceutical partners … Continued
The Mae La initiative is an innovative approach to empowering individuals living in restricted camp conditions to access better healthcare through greater control over their own information. With the digital ID, participants can accurately share their healthcare records to qualified providers who can then offer them enhanced continuity of care. These same people can further … Continued
The All-Atlantic Ocean Youth Ambassadors are a team of 23 early-career researchers and professionals from 15 countries connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The young people who comprise this diverse group are addressing the challenge of disconnect between civil society and the protection of the ocean, also known as the ‘emotional deficit’. It was agreed by … Continued
The project addresses both the policy and planning elements needed to attract climate and private investment as well as developing viable service models that ensure an affordable service for all. In Nepal and Senegal the policy and planning elements have included: 1) The incorporation of sanitation into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). The focus has … Continued
With more than 5 billion people using a mobile phone, and 7 billion covered by a mobile network, the reach of mobile technology remains unparalleled, providing individuals a unique platform to access essential communications and life-enhancing services. Led by the GSMA, We Care is a multi-stakeholder initiative where mobile operators in a market join forces … Continued
