IMF Video: Unlocking Financing for the Green Transition in Emerging and Developing Economies

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Delivering on global climate goals requires a shift to renewable energy and other green technologies. The main challenge for developing economies is securing funding for this transition. With limited fiscal space and low financial development, foreign direct investment (FDI) and official lending are crucial. Based on recent IMF staff publications, a high-level panel will discuss market reforms and financial sector policies to attract official financing, the impact of climate policies on FDI in low-carbon technologies, and the conditions needed to attract it. Panelists will also explore how domestic policies can enhance government revenue to support renewable energy. Additionally, they will consider how Just Energy Transition Partnerships, public-private partnerships, blended finance structures, and international cooperation can catalyze financing for renewable energy investments.

Published: 11th Nov 2024 02:48:18   By: IMF

IMF Video: This Critical Decade: A Wake-up Call for Global Climate Action

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Urgent action to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is needed now. Substantial gaps in global ambition and implementation still remain and further delay will lead to an “emissions cliff edge”, putting the target of 1.5°C beyond reach. Where does the world stand on reaching net zero, and how can we equitably close the global ambition gap? Read the research here: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/staff-climate-notes/Issues/2024/10/08/Sleepwalking-to-the-Cliff-Edge-A-Wake-up-Call-for-Global-Climate-Action-555057 Learn more about the IMF’s work at #COP29: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/climate-change/COP29

Published: 11th Nov 2024 11:11:14   By: IMF

IMF Video: Unlocking Financing for the Green Transition in Emerging and Developing Economies

Play Video: Unlocking Financing for the Green Transition in Emerging and Developing Economies

Delivering on global climate goals requires a shift to renewable energy and other green technologies. How can emerging and developing economies secure funding for the green transition? Read the research here: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/staff-climate-notes/Issues/2024/10/08/Policies-to-Foster-Green-FDI-Best-Practices-for-Emerging-Market-and-Developing-Economies-555062 Learn more about the IMF’s work at #COP29: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/climate-change/COP29

Published: 11th Nov 2024 11:11:00   By: IMF

IMF Video: Rebalancing Policies and Pressing on with Reforms – Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook

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Latin America’s output gaps are mostly closed and inflation is near target. Growth in Latin America is expected to moderate from 2.6 % in 2023–24 to 2.2 % in 2025. Rodrigo Valdés, Director of the IMF's Western Hemisphere Department, presents the key messages of the latest Regional Economic Outlook. Read and download the report here: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/WH/Issues/2024/10/25/regional-economic-outlook-western-hemisphere-october-2024

Published: 11th Nov 2024 06:46:58   By: IMF

IMF Video: Perspectivas Económicas para Las Américas–Octubre 2024: Recalibrar políticas y avanzar con reformas

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Las brechas del producto de América Latina están prácticamente cerradas y la inflación cercana al nivel meta. Se prevé que el crecimiento en América Latina se modere de 2,6% en 2023–24 a 2,2 % en 2025. Rodrigo Valdés, director del departamento del Hemisferio Occidental en el FMI, presenta los mensajes clave de las últimas Perspectivas Económicas Regionales. Lee y descarga el informe aquí: Perspectivas económicas, Las Américas, Octubre de 2024: Recalibrar políticas y avanzar con reformas. https://www.imf.org/es/Publications/REO/WH/Issues/2024/10/25/regional-economic-outlook-western-hemisphere-october-2024

Published: 11th Nov 2024 06:39:30   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: Finfluencer Advice Revolution & Start-Up Grows Veg in Supermarkets | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

Play Video: Finfluencer Advice Revolution & Start-Up Grows Veg in Supermarkets | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 Finfluencer financial advice revolution – A finfluencer is a content creator on social media who shares information on budgeting, saving and financial investments, among other topics. Finfluencers use blogs, podcasts or videos to get their message out. They help widen financial access to groups who didn’t have it before. 3:49 These vegetables grow in-store without soil – Instead of soil, they use plugs of rockwool, irrigated with nutrient-rich water in a method called hydroponics. They come in different sizes producing from 2,000 to 15,000 plants monthly. These farms have a tiny environmental footprint. The largest models can grow as much as a 3-hectare farm. 5:44 Telehealth platform empowers millions – Altibbi offers 24/7 access to online doctors along with accessible, up-to-date medical information. It offers a cheaper, more accessible alternative to in-person consultations but it also aims to ‘change the narrative’ around the patient-doctor relationship. 8:43 ‘Underwater tractors’ replant seagrass – They were created by Reefgen, an UpLink Top Innovator. The robot scoots over the seabed, steadily and carefully restoring the ecosystem. Reefgen’s technology aims to aid conservation efforts by augmenting the efforts of human restorers. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 9th Nov 2024 01:00:05   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance | Vincent Clerc

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Decarbonisation is costly, but companies that push for solutions have an 'immense' effect on our ability to meet the Paris targets, says Maersk CEO Vincent Clerk In an open letter ahead of COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the world's largest CEO-led climate community is advocating for ambitious, science-based targets to support climate action and spur investment. Read the full letter: wef.ch/COP29OpenLetter24 #AllianceofCEOClimateLeaders #Climate #ClimateChange #COP29 The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 8th Nov 2024 08:39:46   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: How to build the first commercial space station -- and what's needed to live and work in space

Play Video: How to build the first commercial space station -- and what's needed to live and work in space

Humans have learned to survive in space. But as Tejpaul Bhatia reminded Meet the Leader, it’s time to learn how to live, work and thrive. One step towards that goal is Axiom Station, the first commercial space station. With the International Space Station due to be decommissioned, he explains how Axiom Station will build on decades of lessons learned for a future ready station factoring in principles of ergonomic and industrial design and planned to adapt to new technologies and needs. And while it employs its share of former astronauts and rocket scientists, this unique company also designs space suits - like the one for the upcoming Artemis moon mission set for 2025. This means it also counts sewers and costumers from places like Cirque du Soleil on its team – people who understand performance fabrics and who have the skill sets to hand sew parts of uniforms that can’t be tackled with a machine. He’ll share how this incredibly diverse group works together and how learning how to tap such a range of skillsets is a window into the unique pioneering collaborations that will drive the space economy.

Published: 8th Nov 2024 06:18:28   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: IKEA HR chief shares decades of career lessons learned and what’s needed to bridge gender equity gap

Play Video: IKEA HR chief shares decades of career lessons learned and what’s needed to bridge gender equity gap

Last year, Ingka Group, the parent company for big retailer IKEA, reached near gender balance in leadership. This transformation did not come overnight and HR chief Ulrika Biesèrt discusses the mindset shifts and tangible changes in everything from hiring to development that helped make this possible for the 80-year-old company. Biesèrt also shares her own leadership journey, one that includes 27 years at IKEA and roles in every part of the company, including logistics, product development and retail. She explains how that breadth and depth shapes how she leads -- while also sharing the advice her mother gave her at the beginning of her career that has helped her get her voice heard.  Interview recorded Spring 2024.  Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mserdr8z To learn more:  Global Gender Gap: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2024/ Related podcasts: 9 leaders from Microsoft, IKEA and more share advice for new grads: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/9-leaders-share-advice-for-new-grads-2024/ Ingka Group's Jesper Brodin: The talent crisis you’re not talking enough about: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/ingka-holding-jesper-brodin-refugees-hiring/  

Published: 6th Nov 2024 09:54:07   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Growth for Green Jobs in 2023 & Cash Hoarding Affects EU Growth | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

Play Video: Growth for Green Jobs in 2023 & Cash Hoarding Affects EU Growth | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 2023 saw highest growth for green jobs – The number of renewable jobs worldwide shot up by 18% last year, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million in 2023. The rise was driven by the global surge in renewable generation capacity as well as continued growth in equipment manufacturing, according to a new report from IRENA and the ILO. 1:59 4 ways AI could save your life – AI can enable personalized care based on health risks in your local area. Mayo Clinic in the US has developed an AI-powered index which uses publicly available housing data to identify patients’ socio-economic situations so this information can be built into their healthcare provision. 5:38 Bridging the gender care gap at work – Caregiving is not shared equally between men and women. Women on average perform 4 times more unpaid care work than men, and they’re more likely than men to step back from their careers to act as caregivers. How can employers can help men and women close this gap? 8:43 Cash hoarding affects EU growth – Households in Europe are saving at their highest rate in years. This behaviour is measured by the household investment rate, which fell to 9.5% across the EU in the first quarter of 2024, its lowest level since 2021. Economic anxiety has also played a role in the rise in saving rates. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 2nd Nov 2024 01:00:35   By: World Economic Forum

Business Video: How Trump's second term could impact future interest rates

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point on the heels of the US presidential election earlier this week. It’s the second rate cut since the central bank began to lower borrowing costs in September, though the latest cut is smaller. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Nov 2024 07:36:49   By: CNN

Business Video: Trump is almost 2 billion in debt and the amount is growing

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Former President Donald Trump's debt obligations currently amount to around $1.8 billion, and that amount is growing every month. CNN's Erica Hill speaks with Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander about Trump's financial situation. #CNN #News

Published: 1st Nov 2024 12:32:39   By: CNN

Business Video: Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch indicted on sex trafficking charges

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Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been indicted on 16 federal counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution in New York, and is accused of leveraging “a network of employees, contractors and security professionals” while he led the retailer. #CNN #News

Published: 22nd Oct 2024 07:15:00   By: CNN

Business Video: I test drove Volkswagen's electric revamp of its retro van. Is it worth $60,000?

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Struggling to regain popularity in America, Volkswagen is hoping the all-new ID. Buzz electric van can tug at vintage heart strings. Having grown up with an original VW gas powered van, CNN’s Peter Valdes-Dapena phoned in his brothers for this electric test drive. #cnn #news #carreview #car #volkswagen Produced by John General and Zach Wasser Senior Producer: Jackson Loo Reporting by Peter Valdes-Dapena Thumbnail courtesy Adobe Stock Photo/CNN

Published: 21st Oct 2024 03:14:28   By: CNN

Business Video: 'A toaster on wheels': Swisher reacts to Musk unveiling 'Robovan'

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CNN contributor Kara Swisher gives her take on Elon Musk's announcement of Tesla's "Robovan" and "Cybercab" vehicles. #CNN #News

Published: 11th Oct 2024 03:18:45   By: CNN