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Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management
Global

Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management

Press Release – 21 February 2025 – Sustainable land management & restoration Bonn, 21 February 2025 – The Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed an agreement paving the way for the 17th session of the Convention’s Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar in 2026. COP17 will bring together UNCCD’s 197 Parties in a crucial global forum to accelerate … Continue reading Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management

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GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation
Africa

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

Press Release – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | January 28, 2025 ― During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11 African countries and across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa. The projects are funded through … Continue reading GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

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Abbyy
United States

ABBYY Unveils New Innovative Capabilities for Purpose-Built AI

Newest AI capabilities accelerate business outcomes for document-specific processes Press Release – October 30, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – ABBYY today previewed a suite of new innovative capabilities for purpose-built AI that empower businesses to simplify success and accelerate ROI in their automation initiatives. These include Phoenix, a multi-modal approach to zero-shot learning leveraging small language models andpurpose-built for document tasks, a Secure Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway, and enterprise-ready … Continue reading ABBYY Unveils New Innovative Capabilities for Purpose-Built AI

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DFC
Asia, United States

DFC Announces $70 Million in New Investments in India to Advance Shared Priorities in Health Systems, Affordable Housing, and Small Business Support

NEW DELHI, INDIA – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation today announced several new investments in India’s private sector designed to advance top priorities of the U.S. and Indian Governments, including advancing health systems––particularly vaccines––expanding access to affordable housing, and broadening support for small businesses. “Our partnership with India is both local and global,” said DFC Deputy CEO Nisha Biswal said during a visit to India. “DFC is … Continue reading DFC Announces $70 Million in New Investments in India to Advance Shared Priorities in Health Systems, Affordable Housing, and Small Business Support

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Saudi Fund for Development
Middle East

Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme “50 Years of Global Impact.” The event brought together key development partners to reflect on the SFD’s significant contributions to sustainable development worldwide. Over the past five decades, the SFD has allocated over $20 billion, financing more than 800 development projects and programs in vital … Continue reading Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions

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