Tag: Forum
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EU Social Forum explores how to protect workers’ rights in the age of AI
[ad_1] From language models to tools for cancer screening and treatment, artificial intelligence (AI) is dramatically reshaping our world. These changes are equally profound in the world of work and workers’ rights. How can we make sure that even with AI, the world of work remains inclusive, fair and transparent? The European Commission is taking…
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What Did the 3rd Belt and Road Forum Mean for Africa? – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement The third Belt and Road Forum (BRF), which doubled as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was hosted in Beijing, China from October 17-18 2023. As with the previous BRF, Africa was well represented, with five heads of state or government attending from Kenya, Ethiopia, Republic…
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VP Harris Talks Equity In Federal Contracting At Freedman’s Bank Forum
[ad_1] by Rafael Pena October 28, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris, in collaboration with the U.S. Treasury Department, recently unveiled the Freedman’s Bank Forum on Oct. 25, a critical initiative aimed at boosting federal suppliers and small businesses owned by Black, brown, and under-resourced individuals. Harris highlighted the importance of private sector collaboration with the…
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House Republicans have no clear frontrunner for speaker after candidate forum
[ad_1] Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email The House Republican conference held its candidate forum behind closed doors on Monday evening but emerged with no clear frontrunner. House Republicans met in the Longworth House Office Building where…
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Kevin Gallagher’s Key Takeaways From the Belt & Road Forum – The China Global South Project
[ad_1] Boston University Global Development Policy Center Director Kevin Gallagher was one of only a handful of U.S. stakeholders invited to participate in the Belt and Road Forum that just wrapped up in Beijing. Kevin joined CGSP Editor-in-Chief Eric Olander for a quick 5-minute debrief to discuss what the news didn’t cover and why he…
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China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement China’s Foreign Ministry announced today that the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held from October 17 to 18 in Beijing. That nails down the timing for the forum, which had been described for months only as happening sometime “in October.” The Belt and Road Forum has been on…
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UAE participates in 25th Ministerial Meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Equatorial Guinea – Business – Energy
[ad_1] Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation participating in the 25th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The meeting was attended by energy ministers and senior officials from GECF member…
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Athens Democracy Forum: Across Africa, Young Leaders Emerge
[ad_1] Elyes Guermazi Tunisia, 35, co-founder and director, International Institute of Debate Elyes Guermazi said his grandfather, an activist during the revolution in Tunisia in 1956, was the person who first stoked his interest in politics. “He would tell me stories related to our revolution — what was the meaning of democracy, how education is…
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Athens Democracy Forum: Africa Looks Ahead With Hope
[ad_1] This article is from a special report on the Athens Democracy Forum, which gathered experts last week in the Greek capital to discuss global issues. Moderator: Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent, Europe, The New York Times Participants: Caroline Gaita, executive director, Mzalendo Trust; Adama Sanneh, co-founder and chief executive, Moleskine Foundation; and Namatai Kwekweza,…
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Arab Media Forum kicks off in Dubai – UAE
[ad_1] The 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum began today at the Madinat Jumeirah. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day event will bring together over 3,000 distinguished attendees including influential media personalities, ministers and heads of leading…