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Velotrade Velotrade

Digital trade finance marketplace: Professional investors provide liquidity to finance SMEs working capital Velotrade is the innovative online marketplace that brings together businesses looking to finance their operations to investors willing to advance funds. Velotrade is Awarded by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank for International Settlements Cash flow imbalance is the Number One issue for most corporates. Given the ever-changing risk appetite of financial institutions, we believe it is getting increasingly important to diversify the source of funding. We created Velotrade to serve this need. Funding is originated from diverse and independent sources, therefore providing a steady …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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The Daily Star The Daily Star

Bangladesh's highest-circulating English daily. The Daily Star established its place in the media scene of Bangladesh on January 14, 1991. It started its journey with a sense of challenge and a feeling of humility to serve this nation as a truly independent newspaper. The newspaper made its debut at a historic time when, with the fall of an autocratic regime, the country was well set to begin a new era towards establishing a democratic system of government which eluded Bangladesh for too long. Leading News Daily of Bangladesh and Highest Circulating English Daily in Bangladesh

Type: Media

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Singapore Management University Singapore Management University

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. Home to around 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, SMU comprises eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computer and Information Systems, Yung Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelor’s, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Women's World Banking Women's World Banking

Women's World Banking aims to empower low-income women around the world through financial inclusion. Women's World Banking is dedicated to economic empowerment, through financial inclusion for the nearly one billion women in the world with no or limited access to formal financial services. Using our sophisticated market and consumer research, we turn insights into real action to design and advocate for policy engagement, digital financial solutions, workplace leadership programs, and gender lens investing. To date, we've helped provide 14 million women in emerging markets – targeting 100 million by 2027 - access and use of financial products and services that …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Dare to Innovate Dare to Innovate

We are a youth-led movement to end unemployment in West Africa. The mission of Dare to Innovate is to create a community of socially minded individuals and entrepreneurs that fosters the exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources, catalyzing and promoting the social entrepreneurship movement in Guinea, Benin, and beyond. By providing cutting edge curriculum, collaboration with motivated thought leaders, and access to top level training and mentoring, DTI challenges youth to design and jump-start their own social enterprises – becoming actors in their economies across all sectors, from agriculture to education and health. Social Enterprise, Human Centered Design, Youth Development, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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SwitchMed SwitchMed

An EU-funded initiative that supports stakeholders to scale up social and eco-innovations in the Mediterranean. SwitchMed is an initiative funded by the EU that aims at achieving productive, circular and sustainable economies by changing the way goods and services are produced and consumed. In order to achieve this, the programme will provide tools and services directly to the private sector, support an enabling policy environment, and facilitate the exchange of information among project partners and institutions. Covered countries: Algeria | Egypt | Israel | Jordan | Lebanon | Morocco | Palestine | Tunisia. Implementing Partners: UNIDO : UN Industrial Development …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech fintech greentech

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Air Products Air Products

Innovating toward a cleaner-energy future with industrial gas solutions & cutting-edge technology. Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation …

Type: Large company Technologies: Decarbonization

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TBD Media Group TBD Media Group

Creating award-winning documentaries & films to inspire discussion about the future of business & communities worldwide. TBD Media Group is one of the world's biggest Video Documentary producers focused specifically on B2B storytelling. We create award-winning documentaries and films, telling global stories on a global level. With our highly skilled creatives, producers, marketers, distributors and sales team, we inspire discussions about the future of business and our communities. Follow us on our other social media channels: • Twitter – https://twitter.com/tbd_media • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd5G0-kWkj6ifL-zKKhNl1w • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TBDMedia/ Digital Marketing, Content, News, and Video Production

Type: Media

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Stanford GSB Executive Education Stanford GSB Executive Education

Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world. Executive Education programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business propel careers and deliver lasting value to organizations that sponsor participants. From our diverse portfolio of open enrollment offerings to the customized learning experiences that we deliver in partnership with leading corporate clients, we continue to transform today’s participants into tomorrow’s innovative global business leaders. Learning begins the day a participant steps onto the Stanford campus, and its impact lasts a lifetime. Stanford’s unique learning environment is celebrated worldwide for its rigorous, yet highly collaborative, atmosphere. Challenged by passionate faculty, engaged by lively …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Hult Prize Foundation Hult Prize Foundation

The Hult Prize inspires young people to solve the world’s biggest challenges through social entrepreneurship. Through our year-long competition, over 100,000 students from 120+ countries create high-impact startups that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Finalists pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges, and the winning team receives $1 million USD in funding to make their idea a reality.

Type: Incubators & VCs

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U-Multirank U-Multirank

Universities compared. Your way. U-Multirank is a new multidimensional, user-driven approach to international ranking of higher education institutions. It compares the performances of higher education institutions – in short: universities – in the five broad dimensions of university activity: (1) teaching and learning, (2) research, (3) knowledge transfer, (4) international orientation and (5) regional engagement. The U-Multirank web tool enables comparisons at the level of the university as a whole and at the level of specific fields of study. Based on empirical data U-Multirank compares institutions with similar institutional profiles (‘like-with-like’) and allows users to develop their own personalised rankings …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

Energizing Change The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)® is an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future. We help energy and air quality regulators and NGOs navigate the complexities of power sector policy, regulation, and markets and develop innovative and practical solutions designed to meet local conditions. We focus on the world's four largest power markets: China, Europe, India, and the United States.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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European Energy Exchange AG European Energy Exchange AG

Sustainability Initiatives @ EEX: https://www.eex-group.com/en/sustainability The European Energy Exchange (EEX) is a leading energy exchange in Europe which develops, operates and connects secure, liquid and transparent markets for energy and related products. As part of EEX Group, a group of companies serving international commodity markets, EEX offers contracts on Power and Emission Allowances as well as Freight and Agricultural Products. EEX is part of Deutsche Börse Group. More information: www.eex.com Imprint: http://www.eex.com/en/imprint Privacy Policy: https://www.eex.com/en/legal-information/privacy-policy trading, commodities, futures, spot market, clearing, and hedging

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech energytech greentech

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MIT Global Startup Workshop (MIT GSW) MIT Global Startup Workshop (MIT GSW)

Accelerating entrepreneurship around the world and bringing MIT to different countries since 1998 MIT Global Startup Workshop is a non-profit, student-run conference that brings MIT technical and entrepreneurial expertise to accelerate entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. Since 1998, MIT GSW has visited 22 countries and will continue to expand its impact across the globe. Our vision is to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem by accelerating local startups towards their full potential and enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to take the first leap. Follow our page to stay tuned for updates, registration, and more! If you're in the Boston area and want to get involved in …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Financial Stability Board (FSB) Financial Stability Board (FSB)

The FSB is an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system. The FSB promotes international financial stability; it does so by coordinating national financial authorities and international standard-setting bodies as they work toward developing strong regulatory, supervisory and other financial sector policies. It fosters a level playing field by encouraging coherent implementation of these policies across sectors and jurisdictions. The FSB, working through its members, seeks to strengthen financial systems and increase the stability of international …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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The Microinsurance Network The Microinsurance Network

The MiN is the international multi-stakeholder platform for experts to work on inclusive insurance market development. The Microinsurance Network is a member-based network of donor organisations, multilateral agencies, insurance and social protection providers, policymakers and academics. It provides a platform for information sharing and stakeholder coordination with the aim to promote the development and proliferation of insurance products for people un(der)served by insurance. microinsurance, information sharing, and connecting

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: insurtech

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International Organization of Securities Commissions - IOSCO International Organization of Securities Commissions - IOSCO

The international body that brings together the world's securities regulators. IOSCO is the leading international policy forum for securities regulators and is recognised as the global standard setter for securities regulation. The organization's membership regulates more than 95% of the world's securities markets in 130 jurisdictions and it continues to expand. LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4849117 Twitter: @IOSCOPress Financial services regulation

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Czech National Bank Czech National Bank

Czech National Bank is the country’s central bank and financial market supervisor. Czech National Bank is the central bank of the Czech Republic and the supervisor of the Czech financial market. The primary objective of the CNB is to maintain price stability. In addition, the CNB fosters financial stability and sees to the sound operation of the financial system in the Czech Republic. To this end, the CNB sets macroprudential policy by identifying risks jeopardising the stability of the financial system and contributing to its resilience. Without prejudice to its primary objective, the CNB also supports the general economic policies …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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ISWA International Solid Waste Association ISWA International Solid Waste Association

International Solid Waste Association is the world's leading waste management network. https://www.iswa.org/ The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is a global, independent and non-profit making association, working in the public interest to promote and develop sustainable waste management. ISWA has members in more than 80 countries and is the only worldwide association promoting sustainable and professional waste management. ISWA's objective is the worldwide exchange of information and experience on all aspects of waste management. The association promotes the adoption of acceptable systems of professional waste management through technological development and improvement of practices for the protection of human life, health …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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FinTank FinTank

A global FinTech hub. FinTank Driving change through Creating Awareness, Providing Education, and Supporting Innovation. Where The Fintech Community Comes Together - Our programs and startups focus on a number of areas including: Blockchain Technology Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency Cyber Security Lending & Leasing Personal Finance Payments Retail Investments Institutional Investments Money Transfers Business Tools Crowdfunding Retail Banking Financial Research Banking Infrastructure Accelerators and Incubators Venture Capital firms Financial institutions acquiring FinTechs Corporate investors Augmented, Virtual, and Extended Reality _______________________________________________ ©2017 FinTank #Blockchain, Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, Accelerators, Artificial Intelligence, Business Tools, Networking, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Venture Capital, and Private Equity

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The firm has internationally recognized practices in a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering. Follow us on Twitter @lathamwatkins Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/lathamwatkins Subscribe to us on YouTube http://youtube.com/lathamwatkinsglobal Content may …

Type: Large company

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Grameen America, Inc. Grameen America, Inc.

Small loans. Big impact. Investing over $4.3 billion in more than 202,000 low-income women entrepreneurs across the U.S. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America is dedicated to helping low-income women build small businesses to create better lives for their families. We offer access to loan capital, financial education, asset- and credit-building, and peer support to transform communities and advance financial mobility in the United States. Grameen America has invested over $4.3 billion to more than 202,000 women entrepreneurs across 27 cities in the U.S. microfinance, micro-lending, women's economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, partnerships, and poverty alleviation

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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FinTechNZ FinTechNZ

Helping connect, promote and advance the trends shaping the FinTech ecosystem. The New Zealand Financial Innovation & Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is here to help connect, promote and advance the trends shaping the FinTech ecosystem. We are an industry working group whose key purpose is to actively contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through financial innovation. We aim to helping New Zealand FinTech businesses succeed by providing a collaborative voice, creating connections, promoting FinTech to sector members, government, public and international community. In supporting international growth we endeavour to advocate, attract and develop talent, with a view to increase export …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Channel Channel

Delivering better financial results for our partners & their B2B clients Channel is your funding partner of choice, committed to the alternative finance sector. We actively enable alternative lenders, who operate in the SME space, to grow their portfolios of B2B lending products. We provide financing structures from $5m up to $150m in the US, Canada, EU and UK. If you want to know how Channel can assist you with your alternative lending needs, please reach out to one of our expert advisors today. Invoice Finance, Merchant Cash Advance, Revenue Based Finance, Embedded Finance, Asset Finance, Term Loans, and Buy …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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bKash Limited bKash Limited

bKash Limited is a mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh. It is a subsidiary of BRAC Bank Ltd. bKash Limited (bKash) is a Bank-led Mobile Financial Service Provider in Bangladesh operating under the license and approval of the Central Bank (Bangladesh Bank) as a subsidiary of BRAC Bank Limited. bKash provides safe, convenient and easy ways to make payments and money transfer services via mobile phones to both the unbanked and the banked people of Bangladesh. At present, bKash is one of the leading Mobile Financial Services Provider in the world. bKash started as a joint venture between BRAC Bank …

Type: Large company

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AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation

Transforming financial services regulation from analog to digitally-native design How will the financial regulatory system keep pace with the exponential technology innovation that is transforming financial services? Regulation will have to modernize as well. The Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) is a nonprofit aiming to help transform financial regulation from manual, analog design to digitally-native design. The result will stabilize the financial system, protect consumers from harm, foster innovation, and enable financial inclusion. AIR was co-founded by Jo Ann Barefoot, a former Deputy Comptroller of the Currency and staff member at the US Senate Banking Committee, and David Ehrich, co-founder …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Simprints Simprints

Building technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development. Simprints is a nonprofit tech company committed to transforming the way the world fights poverty. We build technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development, making sure that every vaccine, every dollar, every public good reaches the people who need them most. Current partners include Gavi (Switzerland), Ghana Health Services (Ghana), Arm (UK), Autodesk (US), CIFF (UK), BRAC (Bangladesh), Cohesu (Kenya), Impact Network (Zambia), Minister of Health of Ethiopia (Ethiopia) and Mercy Corps (Nigeria). Biometrics and Mobile Healthcare

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

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IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION

Forging the next generation of young women and girls Coders/Digital leaders by 2030 iamtheCODE is the first African-led global movement to mobilise government, private sector, and investors to advance STEAMED (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, entrepreneurship, and design) Education. We aim to enable 1 Million young women and girls to learn how to code by 2030. We are tackling the global STEM Skills shortage in marginalised communities through partnerships and collaboration with renowned technology companies. iamtheCODE's unique blended curriculum makes it easy for girls to learn, develop their creativity, and belong in the tech world. We are looking for mentors …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory

Leveraging the power of science, technology, and collaboration to restore the health of the ocean. The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory is center for applied marine conservation at the University of California, Santa Barbara. We are an ambitious team of scientists and engineers dedicated to restoring the health of our ocean by leveraging the power of science, technology, and collaboration. Our directive is to implement tangible solutions that make an impact today, and to share our knowledge, insights, and data openly and responsibly so that impact can be replicated and scaled by others tomorrow.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech

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UNDP in Asia and the Pacific UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

The United Nations Development Programme in Asia and the Pacific Development challenges in Asia and the Pacific are as diverse and complex as the region itself. It has some of the youngest democracies and some of the world’s most dynamic economies, but it is also home to more than half the world’s poor. It is the most disaster-prone region in the world, with small island developing states in the Pacific bearing the brunt of climate change. Meanwhile, concerns about environmental degradation are increasingly relevant for some of the fastest growing economies in the region. To respond to these challenges, UNDP …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Fintech Galaxy Fintech Galaxy

Redesigning Inclusive Financial Services Fintech Galaxy was founded in the United Arab Emirates as a global platform that fuels innovation in financial services, drives ecosystem collaboration, and facilitates Open Banking API integration between financial institutions and fintech companies. Fintech Galaxy’s platform - FINX - is redesigning finances by providing an Open Finance infrastructure that ensures secure and stable API integrations between all industry players and grants more control over data and payments to consumers. Fintech, Open Banking, Open Finance, Innovation, Startups, Regulations, and APIs

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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BECON BECON

BECON is a global and cross-sector platform for collaboration, networking and advancing Blockchain industry solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with local chapters across Europe and North America, BECON’s portfolio of events and publications demystifies blockchain technology and provides crucial insight on how blockchain technology disrupts existing businesses models. Join us for our upcoming events! 26 November 2018 - Stablecoin New York - https://www.becon.global/ StableCoin Conference aims to deliver discussions and ideas around the current environment, trends, and opportunities for stablecoins. The event brings together institutional investors, media, press, Wall Street investment banks, blockchain pioneers, token exchanges, and the largest asset-backed …

Type: Event

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MAGNiTT MAGNiTT

The number one platform for verified venture capital data in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia! MAGNiTT is a platform that empowers decision-makers through access to the most comprehensive, verified, and accurate data on startups and venture investments across the Emerging Venture Markets of the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, Turkey and Southeast Asia. Our platform comprises data on: - 30,000+ Startups - 10,000+ Investment firms - 15,000+ Funding Rounds - 900+ Exits Get all the latest VC happenings in our newsletter: http://ow.ly/JOJb50N5BoF Entrepreneurship, Investors, Startups, Funding, Mentorship, Networking, MBA, Venture Capital, Angel Investing, Exits, Entrepreneurs, and Founders

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Bridgewater Associates Bridgewater Associates

Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors. Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world’s markets and economies work — using cutting edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles. Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment for excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture.

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Startups Without Borders Startups Without Borders

Welcome to the ecosystem for refugee and migrant entrepreneurs. Startups Without Borders builds world-class programs, events and media products where diversity takes center stage. Launched in 2018 in Cairo, with teams in Egypt and Italy, the platform has garnered a community of 15,000 entrepreneurs and over 700+ international mentors and coaches. By partnering up with over 300 world class corporations, international organizations and academia such as UNHCR, UNDP, Meta, and Google, the platform has trained and empowered 6,800 entrepreneurs across 15 countries.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship it services

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Brightline Initiative Brightline Initiative

Brightline is a PMI Initiative, to help senior executives bridge the unproductive gap between strategy design & delivery The Brightline® Initiative is a coalition dedicated to creating a platform that will offer CXOs insights and solutions to bridge recurring and expensive gaps between strategy development and implementation. Strategy Development, Strategy Implementation, Business Transformation, change management, leadership, strategy, CXO, and Leadership

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: consulting

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INOKS Capital S.A. INOKS Capital S.A.

Capital for Growth INOKS Capital is a Swiss asset manager, operating independently and prudentially regulated by FINMA. Our expertise lies in managing collective investment schemes and segregated mandates, specialising in alternative credit and private debt strategies with a global reach. We have been providing customised asset-backed funding solutions directly to corporates within the sustainable agri-food and agri-fintech value chains for over two decades, consistently generating both positive impact and attractive returns. To date, we have deployed over $7.4 billion and supported more than 200 corporates. Asset Management, Fund Management, Commodities, Emerging Markets, ESG, IMPACTINVESTING, SDGs, RESPONSIBLEINVESTMENT, and Alternative Credit

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd.

Promoting business, trade and investment in Africa Global Africa Network (GAN) is a media company producing print and electronic business-to-business publications, with offices in Cape Town. GAN publishes a series of 10 annual print publications, profiling each of South Africa’s nine provinces as business and investment destinations, plus a national title. These include Western Cape Business, Eastern Cape Business, KwaZulu-Natal Business, North West Business, Limpopo Business, Mpumalanga Business, Northern Cape Business, Gauteng Companies and Free State Business. All titles also have complementary e-books. In 2011, GAN launched the South African Business journal and e-book, an annual business and investment guide …

Type: Media

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Kroll Kroll

As the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. Kroll's team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm’s nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at Kroll.com. Valuation, Compliance, Regulation, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Cyber Risk, ESG, Investigations, Disputes, and Business …

Type: Large company

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IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance

The Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance has been established at IBA with the objective of providing a platform for discovery, enhancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of Islamic Finance. It aims to be a world class Centre which, through education and research, carries on IBA's legacy of thought leadership in the Islamic Finance industry. Islamic Finance, Education, Research, Training, Islamic Banking, Dialogue, and Conferences

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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GuarantCo GuarantCo

Enabling infrastructure development through local currency credit solutions in lower income countries in Africa and Asia GuarantCo mobilises private sector local currency investment for infrastructure projects and supports the development of financial markets in lower income countries across Africa and Asia. GuarantCo is part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and is funded by the governments of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia and Sweden, through the PIDG Trust, the Netherlands, through FMO and the PIDG Trust, France through a stand-by facility and Global Affairs Canada through a repayable facility. GuarantCo is rated AA- by Fitch and A1 by Moody’s. …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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SME Support Centre SME Support Centre

Scaling Up the SME Ecosystem in Africa with Simple, Localised & Sustainable Solutions. #MissionDriven #ImpactDriven The focus of the SME Support Centre is to ensure the growth and scale of SMEs in Africa by providing the necessary business advisory and mobilizing the investment capital required to support the growth of these companies. We aim to achieve our vision and mission by building long term partnerships with various players in the African ecosystem which includes funders, governments and other like-minded private sector players. Through our various programs and our robust range of services we believe we will impact thousands of SMEs …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

The Islamic Development Bank (#IsDB) Group is an MDB that promotes comprehensive, development in 57 Member Countries Purpose • We believe all people have the right to live in dignity and aspire prosperity, and that nurturing economic growth is the best route out of poverty. • We equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place to enable them to fulfil their potential. • We do this by building collaborative partnerships between communities and nations, and working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. • We aim to foster innovative, ethical and sustainable …

Type: Public

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ABANA (abana.co) ABANA (abana.co)

ABANA is the leading US organization connecting finance professionals and institutions with interest in the MENA region. ABANA is the preeminent US organization for finance professionals and institutions with interest in the Middle East & North Africa. It has been an important bridge between the financial sectors in North America and the MENA region for over thirty years. ABANA is a not-for-profit professional association with members from the financial services and related industries. Through its programs, ABANA provides its members with access to timely business intelligence, with opportunities to make meaningful professional connections and with direct contact to leaders in …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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India Exim Bank India Exim Bank

Partnering Growth. Globalising India. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) was set up in 1982 by an Act of Parliament for financing, facilitating and promoting India’s foreign trade. The Bank provides financial as well as value-added services to Indian exporters. Assistance is given to export-oriented units (EOUs) by way of term loans in Indian rupees or foreign currencies for setting up new production facilities, expansion/modernization or upgradation of existing facilities and for acquisition of production equipment or technology. The Bank lays special emphasis on extension of Lines of Credit to overseas entities, national governments, regional financial institutions and commercial banks. …

Type: Public

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Invest in İzmir Invest in İzmir

The city of technology, powered by clean energy. As a part of İzmir Development Agency, Invest in İzmir is the one-stop-shop to help you establish or expand your business! At our investment support office, Invest in İzmir, we offer domestic and foreign investors the best consultancy and follow-up services for an effortless start or a lucrative expansion. With a strategic location at the heart of the Mediterranean Basin, while also reaching out to the Middle East, İzmir provides endless new investment opportunities and we are here to help the potential and existing investors through our wide range of services. Visit …

Type: Public

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ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)

We're ICBC, your provincial Crown Corporation responsible for insurance, driver licensing and road safety. At ICBC, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment, with benefits that support your health and wellness to help you thrive. Why work with us? Competitive benefits to make the most of life in B.C. From health coverage to pensions, our benefits and perks provide peace of mind. A collaborative work environment. We foster collaboration across all our teams, while valuing the unique contributions each of us can bring. Our welcoming workplace is designed to make you feel confident, comfortable and …

Type: Public

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Transforming Africa's Trade The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the foremost Pan-African multilateral financial institution devoted to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. The Bank was established in October 1993 by African governments, African private and institutional investors, and non-African investors. Its two basic constitutive documents are the Establishment Agreement, which gives it the status of an international organization, and the Charter, which governs its corporate structure and operations.

Type: Media

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Bank Negara Malaysia Bank Negara Malaysia

As Malaysia's central bank, we promote monetary and financial stability conducive to sustainable economic growth Bank Negara Malaysia is Malaysia’s central bank. Founded in 1959, our mission is to promote monetary and financial stability that is conducive to sustainable economic growth. Within our mandates, we strive to make Malaysia a better place.

Type: Public

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GBG Plc GBG Plc

Global digital identity and fraud solutions, to create a world where everyone can transact online with confidence. We are the leading experts in digital identity. Our trusted technologies and global data coverage make it easy for businesses to identify customers, verify customer location and keep everyone, everywhere safe from fraud. We have over 30 years’ experience in identity verification, location intelligence and fraud prevention, bringing together a team of 1250+ trust experts with local industry insight from around the world. Identity data, Identity verification, Location Intelligence, Fraud detection, Document validation, Employee background screening, KYC, AML, Age verification, Identity fraud, Address …

Type: Large company

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World Trade Symposium World Trade Symposium

A central point for leaders in the global trade & supply chain ecosystem to connect & collaborate The World Trade Symposium is the central point for leaders in the global trade and supply chain ecosystem to connect, collaborate and reimagine the marketplaces of tomorrow. The Symposium brings together global and regional leaders in business, finance, technology, government, supply-chain, policy, economics and non-profit organisations to inspire, educate, and foster the future of connected commerce. The objective is to improve people’s lives through open, sustainable and inclusive trade. Established in 2016 by Finastra and advised by the World Trade Board – comprising …

Type: Event

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UOB FinLab UOB FinLab

Supporting businesses across ASEAN on their digitalisation and sustainability innovation journeys UOB FinLab is the bank’s innovation accelerator that brings the ecosystem together to catalyse business growth and transformation. With a regional presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, UOB FinLab provides access to a range of business and technology experts, tools and content through The FinLab Community online and in-person programmes. These programmes range from supporting the Greentech and start-up community in developing solutions, to assisting the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) community in going digital and innovating for sustainability. Founded in 2015, UOB FinLab has supported and …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Beijing Review Beijing Review

Launched in March 1958, Beijing Review is China’s national English news weekly. Beijing Review is a media production company based out of 24 Baiwanzhuang Str. Xicheng District, Beijing, Beijing , China.

Type: Public

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btcn asia btcn asia

btcn.tv brings you the business of everything, showcasing inspiring conversations about business, tech, and beyond About btcn: btcn.tv is a video-based digital media platform focusing on business and technology Our Mission: We bring you thought-leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators across the key industries that are shaping our lives, from AI and Big Data, to Cybersecurity, Space, Science and beyond Our Vision: Helping steer your understanding of the driving forces behind business and technology in today's world

Type: Media

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Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg

LinkedIn presence of the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance

Type: Public

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Insurance Development Forum Insurance Development Forum

Driving greater resilience for people and societies vulnerable to disasters and their associated economic shocks. The Insurance Development Forum is a public/private partnership led by the insurance industry and supported by international organisations. The IDF was first announced at the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP21) Paris Climate summit in 2015, and was officially launched by leaders of the United Nations, the World Bank and the insurance industry in 2016. The IDF aims to optimise and extend the use of insurance and its related risk management capabilities to build greater resilience and protection for people, communities, businesses, and public …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech insurtech

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Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR)

Public Policy, Advocacy & Education for Bermuda's Leading International Insurers & Reinsurers for over 30 years The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) represents the public policy interests of Bermuda’s international insurers and reinsurers that protect consumers around the world. With headquarters and operations in Bermuda and operating subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, these carriers do business in more than 150 countries. Since 1993, ABIR’s advocacy and achievements have helped raise the global profile of Bermuda as a whole, underscoring the jurisdiction’s reputation as a top-tier international financial centre. Strategically deploying capital to underwrite and …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: insurtech

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The Geneva Association The Geneva Association

Insurance for a better world The Geneva Association is the leading think tank of the insurance industry. We identify fundamental trends and strategic issues where insurance plays a substantial role or which influence the insurance sector. Through the development of research programmes, regular publications and the organisation of international meetings, we strive to advance the development and application of risk management and the understanding of uncertainty in the modern economy. Established in 1973, The Geneva Association is based in Zurich, Switzerland and is a non-profit organisation funded by our members, the Chief Executive Officers of the world's largest insurance and …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: insurtech

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Credit Strategy Credit Strategy

Intelligence, insight and community for credit professionals A premium brand with a broad footfall in financial services, Credit Strategy serves a set of credit-related functions across a huge range of sectors. Simply put: wherever there’s a credit agreement, there’s a credit strategy. We set the agenda for senior figures in credit risk, credit management and debt recovery. Having served the market for 18 years as Credit Today, we relaunched in 2016 with a renewed focus on high-quality editorial, expert commentary and deep analysis of industry trends. We run a series of landmark conference and awards events for our communities each …

Type: Media

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India FinTech Forum India FinTech Forum

Let us collectively celebrate global fintech excellence. The India FinTech Forum is a non-profit initiative that offers a platform for fintech companies to collaborate and voice their opinions on the relevant policy issues. More than 4,500 fintech companies and over 37,000 individuals who are members of this forum, are dedicated to enhancing the ecosystem to ensure that India leads the global fintech innovation wave. India FinTech Forum also organises India FinTech Awards (IFTA). Every year IFTA celebrates and recognises the best innovations from fintech companies across the world. It is the most prestigious fintech awards in India. Indian fintech firms …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Banco de Portugal Banco de Portugal

Banco de Portugal is the central bank of the Portuguese Republic. Banco de Portugal is the central bank of the Portuguese Republic. The Bank has two core missions: to maintain price stability and to promote the stability of the financial system. The Bank is part of the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks, the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the Single Resolution Mechanism. Política monetária, Estudos económicos, Política macroprudencial, Supervisão comportamental, Supervisão prudencial, Sistemas de pagamentos, Estatísticas, Gestão de ativos e reservas, and Resolução

Type: Public

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Young Lives - An International Study of Childhood Poverty Young Lives - An International Study of Childhood Poverty

A longitudinal study of poverty and inequality following 12,000 children in Ethiopia, India, Peru, & Vietnam since 2002. Young Lives is an international longitudinal study of poverty and inequality following the changing lives of 12,000 children in Ethiopia, India (in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Peru and Vietnam over 20 years. Its aim is to shed light on the drivers and impacts of child poverty, and generate evidence to help policymakers design programmes that make a real difference to poor children and their families. Young Lives is a collaborative research project coordinated by a team based at the …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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BW Disrupt BW Disrupt

News coverage about Indian Startup Ecosystem, Analysis of the startup economy, entrepreneurs' interview and more. BW|Businessworld launches a media platform for startups BW DISRUPT to capture the growing buzz of entrepreneurship in the Indian startup ecosystem. BW Disrupts covers the daily happenings in the world of startups, also covers entrepreneurs who can inspire others to take entrepreneurship. BW Disrupt provides assistance to young aspiring entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas and connect them with investors,giving them an opportunity to interact with eminent personalities of corporate world. promote young entrepreneurs, digital tweet chats with corporates, community building activities, and startupcontent

Type: Media

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Biomedical Alliance in Europe Biomedical Alliance in Europe

A Unique Organisation Representing Leading Biomedical Societies In Europe The Biomedical Alliance in Europe (BioMed Alliance) acts as a unified voice for 34 leading European medical societies that together include more than 400,000 researchers and health professionals. The BioMed Alliance was created in 2010 to gather strength across different disciplines and areas in biomedical and health research at European level. It presents the views of its members in a cohesive and comprehensible form to policymakers, professionals and the public at large.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech healthtech

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European Training Foundation European Training Foundation

We help EU neighbouring countries develop through better #education and #labour policies. #EuropeanYearofSkills The ETF is a specialised agency of the European Union, it is a centre of expertise and a catalyst for reforming education, training and labour market systems in developing and transition countries bordering Europe. human capital, vocational training, lifelong learning, skills, and labour markets

Type: Public

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World Heart Federation World Heart Federation

Leading the global fight against cardiovascular disease. We connect and inspire the global cardiovascular community to achieve stronger health systems and healthier hearts.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech

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UpTogether UpTogether

Trusting and Investing in Families UpTogether is a national organization with a bold goal of changing policies, systems, and underlying beliefs so that all people in the United States are seen and invested in for their strengths and are able to build power, reinforce their autonomy, and drive their own economic and social mobility. By investing in people in financially under-resourced communities, amplifying stories of their true lived experiences and rallying together in support of strength-based* policies and practices, we can promote systems change. This will move us toward our vision where everyone in the United States is seen and …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Group on Earth Observations (GEO)

Intergovernmental partnership working on Earth observations for research/policy/decisions/investment for planet Earth. Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental partnership of 115 countries promoting shared and open data and information on Earth observations. The GEO community also includes almost 150 partners including research institutions, data providers, businesses, engineers, scientists to promote broad open data sharing to improve the state of our planet. earth observation, earth observations, open data, big data, sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, and climate change

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

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The National Institutes of Health The National Institutes of Health

Discover What's Next at the NIH NIH is the only agency of its kind. We impact the health of the country and the world through unique and innovative medical research. Did you know that NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing more than $32 billion a year to enhance life, and reduce illness and disability? NIH funded research has led to breakthroughs and new treatments, helping people live longer, healthier lives, and building the research foundation that drives discovery. Whether you are graduating with a bachelor's degree, working on your doctoral degree, entering the …

Type: Public

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Computer & Communications Industry Association Computer & Communications Industry Association

Open markets. Open systems. Open networks. CCIA is an international, not-for-profit trade association representing a broad cross section of communications and technology firms. For over 50 years, CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems, and open networks. CCIA members employ more than 1.6 million workers, invest more than $100 billion in research and development, and contribute trillions of dollars in productivity to the global economy.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

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FIEC EU FIEC EU

FIEC aisbl speaks for small, medium & large construction firms of its 32 national member federations in 27 EU countries. Created in 1905, FIEC (aisbl) is the European Construction Industry Federation, representing via its 32 national member federations in 27 countries (24 EU & Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine) construction enterprises of all sizes, i.e. small and medium-sized enterprises as well as “global players”, carrying out all forms of building and civil engineering activities. Innovation, Infrastructure, Construction 4.0, Environment, EU Affairs, EU Green Deal, Health & Safety, Public Procurement, Circular Economy, and Pact for Skills

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: constructiontech

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CSR Europe CSR Europe

The European business network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility. www.csreurope.org CSR Europe is the leading European business network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility. With our corporate members, National Partner Organisations (NPOs), and Associated Partners, we unite, inspire & support over 10,000 enterprises at local, European, and global levels. We support businesses & industry sectors in their transformation and collaboration towards practical solutions and sustainable growth. csr, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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WEEE Forum WEEE Forum

Tackling the e-waste challenge The WEEE Forum is an international association of 51 producer responsibility organisations that manage the collection and proper recycling of electrical and electronic waste. Its mission is to provide for a platform for co-operation and exchange of best practices, and in so doing, optimise the efficiency of the operations of the member organisations, while striving for excellence and continuous improvement in environmental performance. The WEEE Forum also seeks to be a centre of competence that allows members to make constructive contributions to the general debate on e-waste policy matters. WEEE management, E-waste, and Collection

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Ye! Community Ye! Community

The global community of young entrepreneurs, powered by the International Trade Centre. Ye! Community is an online community for young entrepreneurs between 15 and 35 years old. Ye! connects young entrepreneurs around the world and links them to various tools, resources, and opportunities to support the growth of their startups. Ye! is operated by the International Trade Centre, a joint agency under the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation.

Type: Media

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Stichting SPARK Stichting SPARK

For over twenty five years, SPARK has been supporting vulnerable youth in fragile places to rebuild and create jobs SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their conflict affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is determined to increase the number of sustainable jobs and economic prospects for youth in post-conflict regions through the improvement of higher education and the development of the local private sector. Entrepreneurship, SME Development, Higher Education, and Development Cooperation

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Creative Associates International Creative Associates International

Creative is dedicated to supporting people around the world to realize the positive change they seek. Creative Associates International is a social-impact company that provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Creative's mission is to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek. Founded in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative’s experts focus on education, economic growth, governance and transitioning communities from conflict to peace, among other key areas. Thanks to the support of international clients, multilateral donors and the private sector, Creative has active programs in more …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Banca d'Italia Banca d'Italia

The Bank of Italy is the central bank of the Republic of Italy. It is a public-law institution regulated by national and European legislation. It is an integral part of the Eurosystem, which is made up of the national central banks of the euro area and the European Central Bank. The Eurosystem and the central banks of the member states of the European Union that have not adopted the euro make up the European System of Central Banks.

Type: Media

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Kashf Foundation Kashf Foundation

Financial services for all in a poverty free and gender equitable society. Inspired by the success of the Grameen Bank, Kashf Foundation (meaning miracle or revelation i.e. a process of self-discovery) began in 1996 as an action research program focusing, for the first two years, on determining and understanding key factors having an impact on the demand for microfinance services by poor women. Kashf Foundation began with many firsts: it was the first specialized Microfinance institution in Pakistan, it was the first Microfinance institution targeting only women from low income communities and it was also the first Microfinance institution to …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech insurtech

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Major Group for Children and Youth Major Group for Children and Youth

Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is a self-organized space for children and youth to contribute to the UN Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is a self-organized space for children and youth (aged 0-30) to contribute to and engage in certain intergovernmental and allied policy processes at the UN since 1992. Our mission is to bridge children and youth and the UN system in order to ensure that their right to meaningful participation is realized. We do so by engaging children and youth entities in formal and informal forms in the design, implementation, monitoring, follow-up and review …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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FinMark Trust FinMark Trust

Making Financial Markets Work for the Poor FinMark Trust, a non-profit independent Trust based in Johannesburg South Africa, was established in March 2002 and is funded primarily by UKaid from the Department for International Development (DFID) through its Southern Africa office. FinMark Trust's purpose is ‘Making financial markets work for the poor, by promoting financial inclusion and regional financial integration'​. It does this by conducting research to identify the systemic constraints that prevent financial markets from reaching out to these consumers and by advocating for change on the basis of research findings. Thus, FinMark Trust plays a catalytic role, driven …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

Leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world Nigerian Exchange Group - leading financial market infrastructure provider connecting Nigeria, Africa, and the world Capital Markets, Information and Technology Services, Market Data Services, Listing and trading services, and Electronic Clearing, Settlement and Delivery (CSD) services

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Dimes Dimes

Working at the intersection of human rights, business, and finance. Dimes Consultancy is a collective of consultants working at the intersection of human rights, business, and finance. We work for and with communities, those that represent them, and the sector policies and organizations that affect them. For Dimes, responsible business practices and smart policies can prevent potential harms, ensure accountability, and deliver lasting value. We therefore focus on prevention of and accountability for human rights violations (“do no harm”) as well as on economic and social contributions to sustainable development (“do good”). Dimes has dedicated particular attention to facilitating change …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

MEDA creates business solutions to poverty. MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of Mennonite business professionals, we partner with entrepreneurs to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world. Our expertise includes a full range of economic development tools: financial services, improved technology, business training, better access to markets and equity investment. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to earn a livelihood and that unleashing entrepreneurship is a powerful way to alleviate poverty. #FinancialServices #BusinessTraining #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvesting …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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STIR Education STIR Education

Working towards a world where teachers love teaching and children love learning. Education systems today must prepare every child, everywhere, to thrive in an increasingly complex world. STiR Education is an international NGO that supports education systems to reignite intrinsic motivation so that every child, teacher and official is motivated to learn and improve. Our vision is a world where teachers love teaching and children love learning. Since 2012, STiR has reached 200,000 teachers and 6 million children, through supporting the national education system in Uganda and three state education systems in India (Delhi, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu). We're also …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Microcredit Summit Campaign Microcredit Summit Campaign

OUR PRESENT We are organizing a microfinance conference--our 18th Microcredit Summit--in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this March 14th to 17th. We are excited to welcome the Arab Gulf Fund for Development (AGFUND) and the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development as our official partners. The 18th Microcredit Summit will be organized around the theme "Frontier Innovations in Financial Inclusion,"​ engaging delegates in a thoughtful discussion around effective ways to reach the most vulnerable and marginalized and the microfinance services and financial inclusion strategies that promote inclusive, sustainable economic growth and social empowerment that helps improve their lives. The theme: Frontier Innovations in …

Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF)

Giving youth and women their power back to create opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution. YTF is an international citizen sector organization. We work in developing countries and resource constrained communities. Our programs use technology to inspire youth and women to create innovative solutions to the challenges they encounter in their own communities. YTF is empowering the next generation of leaders to enter the workforce with the skills they need to access employment or create their own entrepreneurial opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution. International Development, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Youth, Women Entrepreneurs, Information and Communications Technology, STEM, Girls in STEM, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)

Ready for Life The World Organization of the Scout Movement is a worldwide, non-profit organisation of over 57 million members, operating through a network of local groups supported by 176 National Scout Organizations. For over one hundred years the Scout Movement has contributed to building a better world through the personal commitment of hundreds of millions of young people living up to their Scout Promise. Scouting’s mission is to contribute to the education of young people through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law and to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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WSBI-ESBG WSBI-ESBG

Two associations committed to making their members, savings and retail banks, thrive. About ESBG European Savings and Retail Banking Group represents the locally focused European banking sector, helping savings and retail banks in European countries strengthen their unique approach that focuses on service to local communities and SMEs. An advocate for a proportionate approach to banking rules, ESBG members stand committed to further unleash the promise of sustainable, regional, retail and responsible 21st-century banking. About WSBI World Savings and Retail Banking Institute represents the interests of 6,760 savings and retail banks around the world. With assets of some $16 trillion, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A)

Building sustainable, innovative and competitive African financial systems. The MFW4A Partnership is dedicated to supporting the efforts of African countries to strengthen their financial sector by coordinating and facilitating financial sector development initiatives, promoting closer collaboration among development partners, and fostering exchanges among African stakeholders. Initially welcomed at the Heilgendamm G8 summit in October 2007, the MFW4A Partnership recognizes the role of the financial sector in driving private investment, economic growth and employment generation. Today, thirteen multilateral and bilateral development partners support the Partnership with a shared common vision to overcome fragmentation and increase efficiency and effectiveness to develop the …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

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World Education World Education

Dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socio-economic equity. World Education is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. Since 1951, World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as throughout the United States. Education, Adult education, Literacy, Girls'​ education, Women's empowerment, HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, Livelihoods development, Poverty reduction, Basic education, and Youth

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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CARE International UK CARE International UK

We work alongside women, girls and their communities to save lives, overcome poverty and achieve social justice. CARE International is one of the world’s largest aid agencies, fighting poverty and injustice in over 80 countries around the world, and helping 65 million people each year to find routes out of poverty. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives in the aftermath. We work with private sector companies to co-create opportunities for poor and marginalised people to have better access to goods, services and livelihoods – and on fairer terms. …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech

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Digital Opportunity Trust Digital Opportunity Trust

Creating Opportunities and Mobilizing Youth to Transform Communities with Digital and Livelihood Skills | 25+ Countries Digital Opportunity Trust is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities. CRA Registered Number: 863303137RT0001 We support youth to become innovators and leaders and to create and apply digital solutions that have a positive impact in their communities. We collaborate with the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations to shape a shared vision of all underserved and disadvantaged young women and men realizing their potential in an inclusive digital …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop

Our mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books and community engagement, its research-based programs are tailored to the needs of the communities and countries they serve. For more information, visit us at www.sesameworkshop.org. Education, Childen's Media, Production, Outreach, and Non Profit

Type: Media

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PeaceTech Lab PeaceTech Lab

Working to reduce violent conflict using technology, media, and data to accelerate and scale peacebuilding efforts. PeaceTech Lab is an independent non-profit organization that works to reduce violent conflict using technology, media, and data to accelerate and scale peacebuilding efforts. The Lab brings together engineers and activists, MBAs and conflict experts, social scientists, data scientists, and other innovators to develop effective peacebuilding solutions. Based on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and with a network on the ground in more than 47 countries, the Lab’s mission is to become the world’s leading exchange and collaborative platform for conflict mitigation through …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

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Union for the Mediterranean Union for the Mediterranean

Regional challenges call for regional solutions The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together 43 countries to strengthen regional cooperation and dialogue through specific projects and initiatives that address inclusive and sustainable development, stability, and integration in the Euro-Mediterranean area. As a direct continuation of the Barcelona Process, the launch of the UfM in 2008 was the reflection of its member states’ shared political commitment to enhance the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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PEMSEA PEMSEA

Sustainable Development of the Seas of East Asia Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) is a regional coordinating mechanism for the sustainable development of the coastal and marine areas in the East Asian Seas Region. Its secretariat, PEMSEA Resource Facility, is hosted by the Philippines. Integrated Coastal Management, Port Safety, Health and Environmental Management, State of the Coasts Reporting, and Sustainable Development

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Open Knowledge Foundation Open Knowledge Foundation

For a fair, sustainable and open future Our mission is to create a fair, sustainable and open digital future, advancing open knowledge as a design principle beyond just data. We will do it by guiding and supporting the creation of digital infrastructure, developing policies and methodologies, harnessing communities and advocating for literacies and standards in a sustainable, ethical and agile manner. open data, data visualisation, information curation, information processing, open knowledge, open source software, open licensing, data skills, digital public infrastructure, data literacy, and open government

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

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IPCC IPCC

The IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. In the same year, the UN General Assembly endorsed the action by WMO and UNEP in jointly establishing the IPCC. The IPCC is a …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US) Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US)

Expanding access to library services and information to those who need it most. Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US), the American branch of the international nonprofit, Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (BSF), strengthens equitable access to library and community resources. Our work centers economically disadvantaged populations, racial and ethnic minorities, and refugee and immigrant communities. LWB US collaborates with public libraries and community organizations to expand reach and utilization, catalyze community connections, and bridge critical resource gaps. By connecting community members to their public library, a freely accessible driver of community development, social inclusion, and equity, we support the development of stronger, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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VITO VITO

VITO is an independent Flemish research organisation in the area of cleantech and sustainable development. VITO is an independent Flemish research organisation in the area of cleantech and sustainable development. Our goal? To accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. Our vision - Accelerate the transition to a competitive, clean and secure energy system in Flanders and the world - Introduce short material cycles to set up ecosystems throughout the world for circular economy - Radically reduce the consumption of fossil-based feedstocks and energy within the Flemish chemical sector - Facilitate innovative, preventive and affordable healthcare, underpinned by measuring instruments …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech energytech greentech

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