The document outlines a concept called Triangle of Trade that aims to facilitate successful commodity trades between African buyers and sellers. It proposes an online/offline platform that would:
1) Connect qualified buyers and sellers and allow them to securely complete deals through a facilitated mediation process.
2) Use a portion of revenues to fund a foundation called Regenesis that would support innovative African business ventures.
3) Operate through a website and physical facility that would verify parties, store confidential information, mediate negotiations, and ensure deals are completed properly.
Frustrated commodity traders currently waste vast amounts of time and money on deals that statistically have a less than 1 in 10 chance of success. Triangle of Trade’s solution reverses those odds, and in the process offers us a true ‘blue ocean’ opportunity to create uncontested market space that will render current options obsolete and irrelevant.
O documento discute os efeitos das mídias sociais e digitais na saúde mental e nos relacionamentos das pessoas. Embora as redes sociais facilitem a conexão, estudos mostram que elas também causam problemas como solidão. Isso ocorre porque as pessoas tendem a compartilhar apenas os aspectos positivos de suas vidas, diminuindo a vulnerabilidade e proximidade emocional verdadeiras. O documento também sugere formas de definir limites saudáveis de uso da tecnologia, especialmente para crianças e adolescentes.
The 5th Annual Sustainability in Design & Construction India Summit was held on August 7-8, 2014 in Bangalore, India. The summit brought together leading architects, developers, consultants, and others to discuss key issues related to sustainability in the construction industry. Topics included reducing the urban carbon footprint, energy efficient technologies, water conservation, and green building education. The event featured presentations, exhibition stalls, and networking opportunities. It aimed to promote sustainable development in the Indian construction sector.
This document lists scientific papers published by Dr. Eng. Ec. Virgil Mihai Radulescu in the area of land measurements and cadaster. It includes his PhD thesis, books and book chapters, and articles published in ISI Thomson Reuters magazines and proceedings. Many of the articles discuss applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies in mining and engineering contexts. They address topics like monitoring mining constructions, developing mathematical models of structural behavior under sunlight, and laser scanning verification of verticality for tall structures.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang konsep dasar usaha, energi potensial, energi kinetik, energi mekanik, hubungan antara usaha dan energi, serta definisi daya. Dijelaskan rumus-rumus dasar dan contoh perhitungan soal untuk setiap konsep.
How to start observations of variable stars with a webcamera. A short review of the characteristic constellations and methods which allow us to find stars suitable for amateur observations in the sky.
Influência das Amizades da Infância à AdolescênciaPedro Siena
As amizades da infância à adolescência são influenciadas por fatores como proximidade, disponibilidade e valores compartilhados. Os pais devem conhecer as amizades dos filhos e incentivá-las, mas também lidar com influências negativas. As amizades trazem benefícios como apoio emocional, aprendizado e realização de projetos em conjunto.
Frustrated commodity traders currently waste vast amounts of time and money on deals that statistically have a less than 1 in 10 chance of success. Triangle of Trade’s solution reverses those odds, and in the process offers us a true ‘blue ocean’ opportunity to create uncontested market space that will render current options obsolete and irrelevant.
O documento discute os efeitos das mídias sociais e digitais na saúde mental e nos relacionamentos das pessoas. Embora as redes sociais facilitem a conexão, estudos mostram que elas também causam problemas como solidão. Isso ocorre porque as pessoas tendem a compartilhar apenas os aspectos positivos de suas vidas, diminuindo a vulnerabilidade e proximidade emocional verdadeiras. O documento também sugere formas de definir limites saudáveis de uso da tecnologia, especialmente para crianças e adolescentes.
The 5th Annual Sustainability in Design & Construction India Summit was held on August 7-8, 2014 in Bangalore, India. The summit brought together leading architects, developers, consultants, and others to discuss key issues related to sustainability in the construction industry. Topics included reducing the urban carbon footprint, energy efficient technologies, water conservation, and green building education. The event featured presentations, exhibition stalls, and networking opportunities. It aimed to promote sustainable development in the Indian construction sector.
This document lists scientific papers published by Dr. Eng. Ec. Virgil Mihai Radulescu in the area of land measurements and cadaster. It includes his PhD thesis, books and book chapters, and articles published in ISI Thomson Reuters magazines and proceedings. Many of the articles discuss applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies in mining and engineering contexts. They address topics like monitoring mining constructions, developing mathematical models of structural behavior under sunlight, and laser scanning verification of verticality for tall structures.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang konsep dasar usaha, energi potensial, energi kinetik, energi mekanik, hubungan antara usaha dan energi, serta definisi daya. Dijelaskan rumus-rumus dasar dan contoh perhitungan soal untuk setiap konsep.
How to start observations of variable stars with a webcamera. A short review of the characteristic constellations and methods which allow us to find stars suitable for amateur observations in the sky.
Influência das Amizades da Infância à AdolescênciaPedro Siena
As amizades da infância à adolescência são influenciadas por fatores como proximidade, disponibilidade e valores compartilhados. Os pais devem conhecer as amizades dos filhos e incentivá-las, mas também lidar com influências negativas. As amizades trazem benefícios como apoio emocional, aprendizado e realização de projetos em conjunto.
Un blog es una página web en la que se publican regularmente artículos cortos sobre temas específicos o libres. Los blogs comenzaron como espacios en línea para expresar opiniones y han crecido en popularidad. Cualquiera puede crear un blog sobre cualquier tema mediante el registro en plataformas de blogs como Blogger y la publicación de contenido regular.
This unofficial transcript is for Jason Hall who graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma campus in Spring 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Systems. The transcript shows the courses taken at Pierce College and South Puget Sound Community College that transferred to UW Tacoma, as well as the courses completed at UW Tacoma. Jason maintained strong academic performance and earned placement on the Dean's List multiple times.
This official academic transcript from University of Phoenix summarizes Kelly Techo's educational records. It shows that she earned a Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education in October 2004 with a cumulative GPA of 3.95. The transcript lists all the courses Kelly completed between 2003-2004, the grades received, credits earned, and her bachelor's degree from Georgia Center for Continuing Education. It also provides information about University of Phoenix's accreditation and policies regarding transcripts.
The document discusses the grading system used to assess student performance in undergraduate education. It describes some key advantages of direct grading over other assessment methods like reducing subjectivity and improving quality. Direct grading involves assigning letter grades on a 5-point scale to answers and calculating an overall weighted average. This allows converting marks to grades to simplify the assessment process while maintaining a uniform assessment scale.
El documento describe conceptos clave relacionados con Internet como Internet, navegadores web y los navegadores más utilizados. Explica que Internet es un sistema de comunicación global que conecta miles de redes individuales y que los navegadores web son las herramientas principales para navegar en Internet. Luego detalla las características de los navegadores web más populares actualmente como Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox y Opera.
The document outlines a concept called Triangle of Trade that aims to address difficulties in commodity trading deals between Africa and other regions. It proposes an online/offline platform that facilitates commodity trades through a secure and structured process involving verification, negotiation support, and dispute resolution. Successful deals would fund a foundation called Regenesis to support innovative African business ventures. The platform would register buyers and sellers, store deal information, allow online negotiations, and rate participants to build trust for completing trades quickly, fairly and successfully.
How to Select a Clearing Firm 2020: A Guide for RoboadvisorsBrian Cedeno
Instead of waiting on the sidelines as the disruption happens around them, advisors are seizing the opportunity to expand their geographic reach and attract next-generation investors.
These forward-looking advisors are now implementing robo-advisory services firmly underpinned by the human expertise that they have spent their career building – expertise that many novice investors will likely consider valuable as their needs become more complex.
The decision to launch a robo is undoubtedly an exciting one yet it represents just the first hurdle in a series of vital choices.
And, of the subsequent decisions you must make, selecting the right clearing firm for your clients’ assets is arguably among the most important.
The document provides an overview of the life cycle of a trade, including the key participants and processes involved from trade execution through settlement. It discusses the market participants, importance of static data, trade execution and processing, trade confirmation, generating settlement instructions, matching instructions with counterparties, and the settlement process. The document is intended to educate about the various stages a trade progresses through from start to finish.
The document promotes Tramonex, a financial services provider that aims to simplify international cash management and payments for businesses. It summarizes that traditional banks often cannot meet all cross-border treasury needs, while Tramonex provides optimized solutions using superior technology. Their services include payments, currency exchange, and cash repatriation to help businesses better manage working capital and accelerate growth.
Marketplace Lending / Fintech (Series: BUSINESS BORROWING BASICS 2018)Financial Poise
The emergence of the internet completely revolutionized the lending landscape. Innovative financial technology is changing the way businesses borrow and lenders loan money, offering the promise of increased convenience and access to financial services. One such innovation is the emergency of “marketplace lending,” sometimes referred to as “peer-to-peer” or “platform” lending. Lenders who occupy this space are typically online non-bank financial companies that built technology platforms and online marketing strategies to match borrowers and lenders. The platforms connect businesses who seek to borrow money with investors willing to buy or invest in the loan. In my most cases, once a loan is made, the platform collects principal and interest payments and makes payments, less fees that the platform keeps, to investors. This webinar discusses marketplace lending from a macro perspective, including the regulatory regime that governs the space. It compares marketplace lending with other forms of lending. And it explores some of the pros and cons of borrowing from a marketplace lender.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/marketplace-lending-fintech/
Shieldpay - Changing Properties (the future of real estate transactions)Peter Janes
Shieldpay - Changing Properties
Shieldpay has published our White Paper on Third Party Managed Accounts (TPMAs). This is an overview of the current regulatory position of using TPMAs such as Shieldpay for property transactions.
1. e-book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with trading firms, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, required documentation, partners and detecting fraud. The document is intended to educate investors about these types of investment opportunities and address frequently asked questions.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppVICENTE PIQUERAS
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment opportunities.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppVicente Piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses various models of financial instruments that can be purchased, including bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, proofs of funds, certificates of deposit, and letters of intent. The document outlines the procedures for analyzing investment opportunities, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting program managers, signing contracts, and collecting yields. It also addresses frequently asked questions about the programs.
E book-english-how-to-invest-in-private-placement-programs-pppMichael Kleven
The most detailed step by step behind the mystery of successful PPP. Monetizing bonds, and metals so the traders can trade. Perfect for the investor who's almost there but needs that extra push.
MJK
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment programs.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment programs.
Changing Properties - Building trust in property transactions using Third Par...Geoff Dunnett
The document discusses the potential for technology-enabled third party managed accounts (TPMAs) to improve property transactions in the UK. It notes that trust is crucial in property transactions given their importance and cost. However, the current system relying on client accounts faces issues like delays, cancellations and fraud that undermine trust. The document examines how TPMAs could help address these issues while balancing the need for innovation with maintaining trust. It provides an overview of regulatory frameworks and responsibilities when using client accounts versus TPMAs. Overall, the document argues that TPMAs have potential benefits but awareness and adoption is currently low, and common standards and collaboration are needed to fully realize the benefits for all parties involved in property transactions.
How do you go about creating an NFT marketplace and why should businesses con...Prolitus Technologies
Businesses should consider creating an NFT marketplace to increase sales and reach new customers. An NFT marketplace can help businesses reduce costs associated with traditional commerce solutions, such as shipping and handling. By using an NFT marketplace, businesses can also increase trust and transparency between buyers and sellers. Finally, an NFT marketplace can provide a valuable business opportunity by increasing liquidity and facilitating trade. Visit https://www.prolitus.com/nft-marketplace-development-platform/
Un blog es una página web en la que se publican regularmente artículos cortos sobre temas específicos o libres. Los blogs comenzaron como espacios en línea para expresar opiniones y han crecido en popularidad. Cualquiera puede crear un blog sobre cualquier tema mediante el registro en plataformas de blogs como Blogger y la publicación de contenido regular.
This unofficial transcript is for Jason Hall who graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma campus in Spring 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Systems. The transcript shows the courses taken at Pierce College and South Puget Sound Community College that transferred to UW Tacoma, as well as the courses completed at UW Tacoma. Jason maintained strong academic performance and earned placement on the Dean's List multiple times.
This official academic transcript from University of Phoenix summarizes Kelly Techo's educational records. It shows that she earned a Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education in October 2004 with a cumulative GPA of 3.95. The transcript lists all the courses Kelly completed between 2003-2004, the grades received, credits earned, and her bachelor's degree from Georgia Center for Continuing Education. It also provides information about University of Phoenix's accreditation and policies regarding transcripts.
The document discusses the grading system used to assess student performance in undergraduate education. It describes some key advantages of direct grading over other assessment methods like reducing subjectivity and improving quality. Direct grading involves assigning letter grades on a 5-point scale to answers and calculating an overall weighted average. This allows converting marks to grades to simplify the assessment process while maintaining a uniform assessment scale.
El documento describe conceptos clave relacionados con Internet como Internet, navegadores web y los navegadores más utilizados. Explica que Internet es un sistema de comunicación global que conecta miles de redes individuales y que los navegadores web son las herramientas principales para navegar en Internet. Luego detalla las características de los navegadores web más populares actualmente como Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox y Opera.
The document outlines a concept called Triangle of Trade that aims to address difficulties in commodity trading deals between Africa and other regions. It proposes an online/offline platform that facilitates commodity trades through a secure and structured process involving verification, negotiation support, and dispute resolution. Successful deals would fund a foundation called Regenesis to support innovative African business ventures. The platform would register buyers and sellers, store deal information, allow online negotiations, and rate participants to build trust for completing trades quickly, fairly and successfully.
How to Select a Clearing Firm 2020: A Guide for RoboadvisorsBrian Cedeno
Instead of waiting on the sidelines as the disruption happens around them, advisors are seizing the opportunity to expand their geographic reach and attract next-generation investors.
These forward-looking advisors are now implementing robo-advisory services firmly underpinned by the human expertise that they have spent their career building – expertise that many novice investors will likely consider valuable as their needs become more complex.
The decision to launch a robo is undoubtedly an exciting one yet it represents just the first hurdle in a series of vital choices.
And, of the subsequent decisions you must make, selecting the right clearing firm for your clients’ assets is arguably among the most important.
The document provides an overview of the life cycle of a trade, including the key participants and processes involved from trade execution through settlement. It discusses the market participants, importance of static data, trade execution and processing, trade confirmation, generating settlement instructions, matching instructions with counterparties, and the settlement process. The document is intended to educate about the various stages a trade progresses through from start to finish.
The document promotes Tramonex, a financial services provider that aims to simplify international cash management and payments for businesses. It summarizes that traditional banks often cannot meet all cross-border treasury needs, while Tramonex provides optimized solutions using superior technology. Their services include payments, currency exchange, and cash repatriation to help businesses better manage working capital and accelerate growth.
Marketplace Lending / Fintech (Series: BUSINESS BORROWING BASICS 2018)Financial Poise
The emergence of the internet completely revolutionized the lending landscape. Innovative financial technology is changing the way businesses borrow and lenders loan money, offering the promise of increased convenience and access to financial services. One such innovation is the emergency of “marketplace lending,” sometimes referred to as “peer-to-peer” or “platform” lending. Lenders who occupy this space are typically online non-bank financial companies that built technology platforms and online marketing strategies to match borrowers and lenders. The platforms connect businesses who seek to borrow money with investors willing to buy or invest in the loan. In my most cases, once a loan is made, the platform collects principal and interest payments and makes payments, less fees that the platform keeps, to investors. This webinar discusses marketplace lending from a macro perspective, including the regulatory regime that governs the space. It compares marketplace lending with other forms of lending. And it explores some of the pros and cons of borrowing from a marketplace lender.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/marketplace-lending-fintech/
Shieldpay - Changing Properties (the future of real estate transactions)Peter Janes
Shieldpay - Changing Properties
Shieldpay has published our White Paper on Third Party Managed Accounts (TPMAs). This is an overview of the current regulatory position of using TPMAs such as Shieldpay for property transactions.
1. e-book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with trading firms, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, required documentation, partners and detecting fraud. The document is intended to educate investors about these types of investment opportunities and address frequently asked questions.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppVICENTE PIQUERAS
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment opportunities.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppVicente Piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses various models of financial instruments that can be purchased, including bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, proofs of funds, certificates of deposit, and letters of intent. The document outlines the procedures for analyzing investment opportunities, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting program managers, signing contracts, and collecting yields. It also addresses frequently asked questions about the programs.
E book-english-how-to-invest-in-private-placement-programs-pppMichael Kleven
The most detailed step by step behind the mystery of successful PPP. Monetizing bonds, and metals so the traders can trade. Perfect for the investor who's almost there but needs that extra push.
MJK
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment programs.
E book.(english).how to invest in private placement programs-pppvicente piqueras
This document provides information about investing in private placement programs and high yield investment programs. It discusses the procedures involved, including performing a personalized analysis and assessment of each client, submitting documentation, conducting due diligence, contacting a program manager, signing an execution agreement, working with a trading firm, expected yields, different investment models, buying and selling medium-term notes, selling medium-term notes, required partners and documentation, fraud detection, and contact information. The document is an index and guide for investors interested in these types of investment programs.
Changing Properties - Building trust in property transactions using Third Par...Geoff Dunnett
The document discusses the potential for technology-enabled third party managed accounts (TPMAs) to improve property transactions in the UK. It notes that trust is crucial in property transactions given their importance and cost. However, the current system relying on client accounts faces issues like delays, cancellations and fraud that undermine trust. The document examines how TPMAs could help address these issues while balancing the need for innovation with maintaining trust. It provides an overview of regulatory frameworks and responsibilities when using client accounts versus TPMAs. Overall, the document argues that TPMAs have potential benefits but awareness and adoption is currently low, and common standards and collaboration are needed to fully realize the benefits for all parties involved in property transactions.
How do you go about creating an NFT marketplace and why should businesses con...Prolitus Technologies
Businesses should consider creating an NFT marketplace to increase sales and reach new customers. An NFT marketplace can help businesses reduce costs associated with traditional commerce solutions, such as shipping and handling. By using an NFT marketplace, businesses can also increase trust and transparency between buyers and sellers. Finally, an NFT marketplace can provide a valuable business opportunity by increasing liquidity and facilitating trade. Visit https://www.prolitus.com/nft-marketplace-development-platform/
In its capacity as chairman of the transactions expert group within the Shopping2020 research platform, Innopay has the honor to present a new report: How do the Dutch pay in 2013? The report sketches the trends that shaped the transactions of today and describes the way at which Dutch consumers are paying. Above that the report sketches the future of (online) shopping and paying by identifying the most important trends.
The publication was made possible by the Shopping2020 'transactions' expert group, existing of 23 members hosted by Equens and chaired by Innopay.
Streamlining for success: M&A divestment and separation trendsEversheds Sutherland
Divestments are a complex, challenging and necessary part of the business lifecycle. Despite this, up until the financial crisis they received little attention in strategic M&A reviews. We will consider the implications of the research published in our recent Global M&A report, Streamlining for success, along with the challenges of managing divestments and lessons learnt in recent years.
Fintech in 2017: What Will be the Most Interesting Areas to Invest? - Workshop by Alexander Frolov, General Partner of Target Global at the NOAH Conference London 2016, Old Billingsgate on the 10th of November 2016.
With a market capitalization of $2.03 billion, the crypto business has gone to glorious extents. Without a doubt, investors keep on pouring more cash into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Today, there are 457 exchanging platforms across the world.
1) The document proposes an online cashless trading system called Tradesbay that uses a proprietary compatibility algorithm and virtual currency to facilitate trading goods online without cash.
2) It aims to address issues with traditional online trading sites like high fees, limited product variety, and privacy concerns by allowing users to trade goods for virtual currency points assigned based on the good's quality and condition.
3) The system would verify goods, evaluate them, assign trading points, then make goods available for trade using those points to minimize costs for users and promote more accessible online trading.
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I believe that between the covers of "The Tipping Point" ... Malcolm Gladwell provides us with three of the key components for a "Dream Lean-Startup Team"
The document discusses the African philosophy of Ubuntu. It emphasizes community and sees individuals as defined by their relationships and interdependence with others. The philosophy promotes mutual support, consensus building, and collaboration for the good of both individuals and society. Ubuntu presents an alternative to Western individualism and economic models like capitalism or socialism by focusing on solidarity and interdependence over independence.
Malcolm Gladwell's classic, "The Tipping Point" has always been a major inspiration for me. The book is written in a very chatty, conversational style that masks the underlying logic and structure of Gladwell's "argument". In this presentation I have tried to strip it down to its bare bones ... and added a few thoughts of my own.
The relationship between Cowan High School and the community of New Brighton stretches back six decades.
Cowan has strong anti-Apartheid ‘struggle’ credentials and produced many of New Brighton’s most prominent struggle leaders during the Apartheid era.
Right now the community faces a struggle of a different kind ... One of survival in the face of the worst economic crisis in living memory.
Unemployment is rife in New Brighton, crime and violence is on the rise and prospects are looking bleak.
Since the economic downturn began in 2008, many workers have been laid off. Many are parents of Cowan learners. Their financial capacity has come under pressure and many can no longer afford to pay school fees. Cowan has come under massive financial pressure.
Consequently Cowan pupils suffer through inferior education … the SGB does not have the funding necessary to pay for the services of desperately needed additional temporary teachers. Several teachers are sacrificing their time to voluntarily assist the learners without realistic expectation of remuneration.
Down the years Cowan has excelled in the areas of art and culture, but the deteriorating educational environment has had a detrimental impact on academic performance, which is reflected in a deteriorating pass-rate.
Although Cowan has been very successful in attracting funding for infrastructural projects … donors draw the line when it comes to salaries and wages which they see as a government responsibility.
A Department of Education representative made it very plain during the recent Strategic Planning process that Cowan should NOT expect the Department to bail them out ... because THAT is highly unlikely to happen.
The onus is thus on the Cowan Community: If you want a decent education, take responsibility for funding it yourselves.
It is a challenge which several learners have already shown a willingness to accept and confront.
It is from these humble beginnings that a GREAT idea was born. An idea set to transform a community.
The document summarizes a presentation about Ubuntu and how crowdsourcing is transforming business. It discusses challenges with traditional capitalism and how new paradigms like Sensorica and Capricorn use open collaboration, peer production, and reward mechanisms. Capricorn aims to create a modular water treatment system to address water scarcity using crowdfunding, by connecting mavens, connectors, and salespeople to develop solutions through the crowd.
The document outlines the Cowan GOOD to GREAT Programme which aims to use education, art, and local economic development to build community cohesion in New Brighton, South Africa. It proposes a collaborative approach between Cowan High School and its global alumni network to address issues like crime, unemployment, and poverty. The programme will focus on transforming academics, developing artistic talent, and kickstarting entrepreneurship to create sustainable livelihoods and reduce dependency. It provides details on the management team and funding requests to launch initial projects connecting the local community with global supporters.
The Cowan GOOD to GREAT Programme aims to reduce crime and unemployment in New Brighton, South Africa through education, art, and local economic development. The programme will transform Cowan High School academically, develop students' artistic talents, and kickstart a collaborative entrepreneurship model. It has support from the school and a global network of alumni. Securing seed funding of €15,000 would allow community engagement, crowdfunding, and administrative support to launch the initiative.
2. Commodity traders find it very difficult to successfully
close African commodity deals.
The vast majority of these transactions inevitably bog-
down and are ultimately aborted … with vast amounts
of time and money wasted in the process.
Reasons include an absence of mutual trust,
incompatible procedures, scammers, etc.
It’s a problem crying out for a practical solution but,
until now, none has been proposed that actually
works.
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3. A uniquely efficient and cost effective
online/offline commodity trading solution
… enabling transactions to be completed
QUICKLY, CLEANLY, FAIRLY and
SUCCESSFULLY on a regular and consistent
basis
…with a share of the proceeds of each
transaction dedicated to the development of
innovative African entrepreneurial ventures.
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5. 1.
Triangle of Trade’s state-of-the-art Web-based
Commodity Trading Platform facilitates
successful high-value commodities trades by
precisely linking real and capable Buyers and
Sellers and offering them a way to unerringly
close the deal;
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6. 2.
Triangle of Trade’s DREAMDEAL provides the
MEANS of doing this via a uniquely-structured
and highly secure deal-closing solution that
uses mediation as the mechanism to achieve
win/win outcomes … thus reversing the odds
on deal failure;
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7. 3.
Triangle of Trade’s REGENESIS Foundation
harnesses a small percentage of the revenues
generated out of every deal to fund disruptive
business ventures that will make INNOVATION
the new cornerstone of the African economy.
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8. Triangle of Trade’s Commodity Trading solution
involves two integrated components:
Offline … A facility geared to safely and
securely implement a series of functions and
processes to enable the successful completion
of commodity deals; and
Online … A multi-functional website to support
this process and to position Triangle of Trade as
the pre-eminent platform for commodity deal-
making.
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9. a totally safe, independent and neutral online/offline
venue where every transaction can take place in an
unthreatening environment ... unhindered by concerns
about the safety of the process or the security of the
transaction;
a secure and confidential repository where privileged
information is stored;
an adjudication service to verify potential Buyers and
Sellers and authenticate their respective offerings …
without revealing the identity of either;
a legal framework that records all conrtibutions … and
guarantees that contributors will be rewarded
accordingly;
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10. a facilitated process, tailored to address the unique
circumstances and needs of all parties … aimed at
eliminating obstructions and ensuring that parties arrive
at quick, clean and mutually beneficial outcomes;
a mediation service to resolve disputes and achieve
WIN/WIN solutions; and
An in-house paymaster to prevent circumvention and
ensure that all parties to every transaction receive their
just financial rewards;
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11. Triangle of Trades’s subscription website will provide a
number of services including:
a one-stop source of information about the commodity
industry;
an online trading platform where Buyers and Sellers
are registered and offers are logged;
a highly secure repository where confidential
information from buyers and sellers can be safely stored
while it is verified;
an online meeting room where negotiations are
mediated
a peer-review facility where the facilitators and
participants in each deal can be rated by the other
participants.
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12. The Triangle of Trade solution employs a non-
confrontational problem-solving
approach designed to proactively address all
contentious issues and achieve basic
consensus before parties are brought into
direct contact and the deal is negotiated.
This involves an 8-phase process …
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13. 1. In-principle agreement to transact between willing
buyer and seller;
2. The selection of a mutually-acceptable deal
facilitation team;
3. The design of an appropriate process and initiation
thereof;
4. Assurance around the security of the deal;
5. Checking and verification of all relevant
documentation;
6. Mediated negotiation process and resolution of
contentious issues and areas of dispute;
7. Finalization of the transaction and adjudication of
commissions;
8. Distribution of funds.
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14. Triangle of Trade is envisaged as a collaborative business
venture where all who contribute in practical terms towards its
successful implementation become co-owners and
shareholders.
The founders/concept originators are the initial co-
owners.
They’ll bring on board a financial partner to fund the
project, diluting their percentage share accordingly.
These three partners will then collectively agree on the final
organisational structure of Triangle of Trade and bring on
board appropriate people to fill each position, diluting
their shareholding accordingly.
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15. Triangle of Trade will be headed-up by an Executive Director
and highly experienced, professional and competent Support
Team comprising co-owners;
ToT will have a presence on the ground in all major African
commodity-producing countries … to authenticate offers and
coordinate their export
The ToT team will be supported by post-graduate
administrative, financial, legal and research interns who will
each spend one year with Triangle of Trade to gain
experience prior to embarking on their own professional
careers.
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16. Triangle of Trade’s services are provided by two
separate panels of respected experts
universally recognized for their impartiality,
independence and neutrality, specifically:
a Facilitation Panel comprising alternative
dispute resolution experts, including facilitators,
mediators and process designers;
an Adjudication Panel consists of legal and
accounting experts.
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17. The strategic direction Triangle of Trade’s
Regenesis Foundation will be determined by
ToT’s Ownership Team;
A Panel of Patrons, comprising exemplary
individuals … who are influential and widely
respected with a track record of service and a
passion for the sustainable development of
Africa and her people will guide the selection of
projects.
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18. Triangle of Trade’s Income is generated in various ways,
but primarily by levying a substantial commission in
every successful deal it facilitates. The is split according
to a pre-determined formula between:
the Company and its shareholder members;
the Panel members who facilitate the deal-flow
process;
the Regenesis Investment Fund that channels it
towards far-sighted and sustainable projects.
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19. Although the current focus of the initiative is on
high-value African commodities … once
success is demonstrated, the concept could be
rolled out globally.
Thank you for your attention and interest . If you feel you
have something valuable to contribute towards this
venture, please email the author on falconian1@live.com
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