David Satterthwaite, Senior fellow at IIED introduced the urban finance for local groups session at the Money where it matters (MWIM) event.
The presentation was made at the event-Money where it matters, held in London from 7-8 December 2016.
The purpose of the Money Where It Matters event was to reflect on our insights and explore further how financing mechanisms can more effectively channel resources to the local level and identify opportunities to increase flows of finance to the local level in new contexts for development assistance and national investment. It also agreed on outstanding questions that require further research on finance for and with local actors to achieve the effective use and management of funds to deliver climate resilient sustainable development.
More details: https://www.iied.org/promoting-local-access-development-climate-finance
The estimated contribution of urban area to India’s GDP is approximately 70-75%. Despite the enormous economic contribution, the current state of urban infrastructure is in poor condition. It is estimated that by 2030, an additional $1.2 trillion would be required to provide basic urban services. In this presentation, an attempt has been made to find out the ways to mobilize such a goliath financial requirement. The target audience of this presentation are inter alia urban development and finance professionals, city managers and general public.
Transit-oriented development, or TOD, is a type of walkable community development that includes a mixture of housing, office, retail and/or other amenities located near quality public transportation. This presentation identifies successful approaches to financing equitable TOD across the United States.
Addressing poverty with community developement bonds sola bickerstethSola Bickersteth
Poverty in our society can be substantially reduced by 1. creating Financial Inclusion Centers ( FIC) in local communities 2. Deploying professionally competent Financially Services Agents to operate the FIC 3. Building a bio-metric database and on boarding of the residents , properties and resources in the community 4. Conducting a community development stakeholder needs assessment 5. Negotiate tax breaks with the Local/state government 6. Issue a Community Development Bond on the local stock exchange 7. Implement a digital repayment system by all on boarded community stakeholders
Financing the 2030 SDGs with Community Development Bonds sola bickerstethSola Bickersteth
Community Development ( CD ) Bonds are proposed to raise finance directly from local citizens through the capital market and to be invested in major infrastructure projects especially those aligned to achieving the SDGs..
The proposed CID Bonds provides for a mechanism for sharing public sector risk with private sector reward as well as a sustainable model for financing community development.
This article sets out the basic framework for issuing Community Development ( CD) Bonds and provides answers to the various components of a successful implementation in Nigeria
The estimated contribution of urban area to India’s GDP is approximately 70-75%. Despite the enormous economic contribution, the current state of urban infrastructure is in poor condition. It is estimated that by 2030, an additional $1.2 trillion would be required to provide basic urban services. In this presentation, an attempt has been made to find out the ways to mobilize such a goliath financial requirement. The target audience of this presentation are inter alia urban development and finance professionals, city managers and general public.
Transit-oriented development, or TOD, is a type of walkable community development that includes a mixture of housing, office, retail and/or other amenities located near quality public transportation. This presentation identifies successful approaches to financing equitable TOD across the United States.
Addressing poverty with community developement bonds sola bickerstethSola Bickersteth
Poverty in our society can be substantially reduced by 1. creating Financial Inclusion Centers ( FIC) in local communities 2. Deploying professionally competent Financially Services Agents to operate the FIC 3. Building a bio-metric database and on boarding of the residents , properties and resources in the community 4. Conducting a community development stakeholder needs assessment 5. Negotiate tax breaks with the Local/state government 6. Issue a Community Development Bond on the local stock exchange 7. Implement a digital repayment system by all on boarded community stakeholders
Financing the 2030 SDGs with Community Development Bonds sola bickerstethSola Bickersteth
Community Development ( CD ) Bonds are proposed to raise finance directly from local citizens through the capital market and to be invested in major infrastructure projects especially those aligned to achieving the SDGs..
The proposed CID Bonds provides for a mechanism for sharing public sector risk with private sector reward as well as a sustainable model for financing community development.
This article sets out the basic framework for issuing Community Development ( CD) Bonds and provides answers to the various components of a successful implementation in Nigeria
The estimated contribution of urban area to India’s GDP is approximately 70-75%. Despite the enormous economic contribution, the current state of urban infrastructure is in poor condition. It is estimated that by 2030, an additional $1.2 trillion would be required to provide basic urban services. In this presentation, an attempt has been made to find out the ways to mobilize such a huge financial requirement. The target audience of this presentation includes inter alia urban development and finance professionals, city managers and the general public.
Affordable Housing, Slum Redevelopment In Cities of IndiaRavikant Joshi
This PPT delivered to Scholars of Indian School of Public Policy discusses status and issues associated with affordable housing, slum upgradation, slum redevelopment in cities of India
FULL TITLE:
What is the Cutting Edge for Microfinance in Rural Areas and Arid and Semi-Arid Land?
ROOM: Tsavo A
Translated session: English & French
PANEL:
Chair: Mr. Wolday Amha, Executive Director, Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institution (AEMFI), Ethiopia
Panelist: Mr. Issa Barro, Inclusive Finance Specialist, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Senegal
Panelist: Mr. Mwangi Githaiga, Managing Director, Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT), Kenya
Supporting Rural Entrepreneurship Through Collaborationnado-web
Rural areas boast great innovation and creativity, but sometimes lack knowledge about available resources or a robust, well-coordinated ecosystem of support organizations to enable entrepreneurs to build businesses to their potential. During this session, hear about one region’s experience using the Strategic Doing process to pivot economic development strategies during the pandemic to support the digital economy and entrepreneurship. Further, learn how regions can leverage community resources more effectively by building collaboration to support entrepreneurs.
The estimated contribution of urban area to India’s GDP is approximately 70-75%. Despite the enormous economic contribution, the current state of urban infrastructure is in poor condition. It is estimated that by 2030, an additional $1.2 trillion would be required to provide basic urban services. In this presentation, an attempt has been made to find out the ways to mobilize such a huge financial requirement. The target audience of this presentation includes inter alia urban development and finance professionals, city managers and the general public.
Affordable Housing, Slum Redevelopment In Cities of IndiaRavikant Joshi
This PPT delivered to Scholars of Indian School of Public Policy discusses status and issues associated with affordable housing, slum upgradation, slum redevelopment in cities of India
FULL TITLE:
What is the Cutting Edge for Microfinance in Rural Areas and Arid and Semi-Arid Land?
ROOM: Tsavo A
Translated session: English & French
PANEL:
Chair: Mr. Wolday Amha, Executive Director, Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institution (AEMFI), Ethiopia
Panelist: Mr. Issa Barro, Inclusive Finance Specialist, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Senegal
Panelist: Mr. Mwangi Githaiga, Managing Director, Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT), Kenya
Supporting Rural Entrepreneurship Through Collaborationnado-web
Rural areas boast great innovation and creativity, but sometimes lack knowledge about available resources or a robust, well-coordinated ecosystem of support organizations to enable entrepreneurs to build businesses to their potential. During this session, hear about one region’s experience using the Strategic Doing process to pivot economic development strategies during the pandemic to support the digital economy and entrepreneurship. Further, learn how regions can leverage community resources more effectively by building collaboration to support entrepreneurs.
Study of basics Municipal Finance in India. Typical Institutional framework for Municipal Finance. Sources of Income & sectors for expenditure for a municipality in India. Case of Mehsana.
Smart City concept overview with many references from around the world through the eyes of an Enterprise Architect and Urban Technologist. It is also an attempt to assess BSI SCF value proposition and success factors for its implementation. The approach draws also on the work done by The Open Group and other standardization bodies supporting Smart City approach.
Developing vision, mission, shared values, motto, objectives, critical success factors, Key Performance Indicators, as well as using veritable tools for scanning the environment in order to craft effective strategy while evolving workable strategic road map
A Presentation made to the student of BDevS at Center for Development Studies, National College for Higher Education, KU in October 2014, kathmandu, Nepal
Financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement at the...IIED
This is a presentation by Paul Steele, chief economist at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) on financing the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement at the local level.
The presentation was made at the Money Where It Matters (MWIM) event, held in London from 7-8 December 2016, when the presentation framed the following discussions.
The purpose of the MWIM event was to reflect on our insights and explore further how financing mechanisms can more effectively channel resources to the local level, and identify opportunities to increase flows of finance to the local level in new contexts for development assistance and national investment.
Participants at the event also agreed on outstanding questions that require further research on finance for and with local actors to achieve the effective use and management of funds to deliver climate resilient sustainable development.
More details: https://www.iied.org/promoting-local-access-development-climate-finance
Capital Impact Co-op Innovation Award Webinar 2020capitalimpact
Capital Impact Partners created the Co-op Innovation Award Co-op Innovation Award to expand the power of cooperative development, empowering organizations to increase economic opportunity for the communities that they serve. This is an informational slideshow for organizations and cooperatives interested in applying for the award to learn more.
This is the second session in the Community Matters webinar series. It features experts from the Casey and Calvert foundation discussing innovative ways organizations and individuals can invest in the transformation of a community.
Sustainable Rural Development Funding: Lessons from the Field ruralxchange
A webinar from NARP
Presented by Don Macke (RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), David Dangler (National Alliance for Rural Policy Network)
The funding environment for rural development is changing dramatically and Don will share the Center's experience with robust and sustainable funding strategies. He will weave three stories from the field that illustrate a new framework for visioning, designing and executing capitalization game plans in support of regional rural development. Don will then summarize the key building blocks of robust and sustainable funding in the Post-Great Recession environment. There will be time allocated during the webinar for discussion and questions.
Have you ever seen a problem in HCMC and wanted to do something about it?
Are you looking for a meaningful and effective community engagement project for yourself, your company and/or your family?
The Narrow the Gap Community Fund is a chance to join forces with people, like you, who care about our city and want to make it a better place. Throughout the year, LIN accepts cash and in-kind donations from individuals, companies and organizations that would like to partner in the Narrow the Gap Fund.
The presentation was a workshop at NCVO's European Funding Network's event LEPs, Growth and EU funds on Wednesday 25 September 2013.
The presentation was by Azlina Bulmer Charity Bank, Sam Tarff, The Key Fund, Chris Dadson, Social Investment Business and is a guide to Social Investment and Local Impact Funds.
Find out more about the event 'LEPs, Growth and EU funds': http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/events/engaging-with-your-leps
Find out more about NCVO's European Funding network: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/
Neighborhood Trusts: Investing ARPA funds to build community wealth and equityJessicaDavid31
Local Return endorses the proposal included in the Rhode Island Foundation's Make It Happen recommendations to invest $50 million in neighborhood trusts. These trusts would be created by the communities most hurt by COVID-19 and generations of disinvestment.
PUTTING HISTORY TO WORK: HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOOLS TO SUPPORT RURAL ECONOMI...Nevada Division of Tourism
Nevada’s rural towns and cities are filled with historic buildings and places, but these are often not harnessed as the economic development tools they can be. The experiences and successes of many rural communities around the country have demonstrated that preserving and revitalizing historic buildings can be a critical factor in their long-term success. This session will cover the various programs offered by Nevada’s State Historic Preservation Office, how they fit into the rural development “toolkit,” and how they can turn historic resources into heritage tourism attractions, small business incubators, and economic development opportunities.
2017 San Jose, CA Zero-Based Budgeting ResultsLuke Hohmann
On 28-Jan-2017, San José, CA implemented another round of Citywide Participatory Budgeting. This implementation used a Zero-Based Budgeting format based on the Innovation Game® Buy a Feature along with soliciting fresh ideas on how to improve neighborhoods using the Innovation Game® Prune the Product Tree. Every Voice Engaged Foundation produced the event which was superbly facilitated by dozens of pro-bono facilitators.
Want to know more about microfinance? Learn about the resources that help host and sponsor clubs establish and manage microfinance projects within their local or global communities, including the Microfinance Guide Book developed by the Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community Development (RAGM). Our experts are here to answer your questions and provide support.
The presentation was from a fringe event at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
Andy Curtis (Institute for Volunteering research) discussed the lessons from a three year research project.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Find out more about the Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR) - http://www.ivr.org.uk
Similar to Urban finance for local groups for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (20)
Women paying the health cost of the climate crisisIIED
The impacts of climate change result in both economic and non-economic losses and damages. While economic impacts often receive attention through policy and programming, the non-economic losses remain largely invisible and unaddressed, particularly in climate finance.
The presentation by IIED principal researcher Ritu Bharadwaj, from an online event in March 2024, focuses on the loss and damage faced by women battling drought, debt bondage and migration in Beed, India.
The presentation examines how women are disproportionately affected by climate change, looking at the connections between climate-induced droughts and debt bondage, and significant impacts on women's physical and mental health – leading to drastic health decisions.
It introduces the innovative C-CIQ methodology, which is a comprehensive approach allowing for in-depth assessment of climate change impacts, encompassing not only physical and economic aspects but also the social, cultural and psychological wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The C-CIQ methodology, with its emphasis on simplicity, replicability and clarity, aims to provide a framework for quantifying non-economic loss and damage through composite indices, making it a valuable tool for practitioners and policymakers in diverse contexts.
More information: https://www.iied.org/women-paying-health-cost-climate-crisis
This report provides an overview of the International Institute for Environment and Development's carbon emissions for 2022/23, and details plans to reduce its impact across our operations.
Emphasising transparency and accountability, the report underscores IIED's dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.
The report highlights ways IIED has changed to reduce its environmental impact and promote positive changes in social, financial and governance operations.
As an organisation IIED is committed to becoming a net-zero organisation, aligning with science-based targets and reflecting short- and long-term emission reduction targets, which will be monitored annually.
Summary presentation on the case study on approaches for supporting pastorali...IIED
This is a presentation of the report 'Case study on approaches for supporting pastoralists groups facing climate change effects in Tanzania'.
Published June 2015
Further information: https://www.iied.org/climate-learning-partnership
Cities for refugees: places of economic productivity, participation and wellb...IIED
This is a presentation by Lucy Earle, director of the Human Settlements research group at the International Institute for Environment and Development, showing results of research into protracted displacement in an urban world.
The presentation was given on 6 December 2022.
This presentation (in English and French) was delivered during an IIED webinar on Wednesday, 21 September, which discussed the topic of special economic zones and the broader questions they raise, particularly in Senegal and Madagascar.
This presentation was delivered by Mamy Rakotondrainibe, president of the collective for the Defense of Malagasy Land (TANY). TANY is a civil society organisation that fights against land grabs that affect citizens and farmers in Madagascar.
More information: https://www.iied.org/special-economic-zones-global-trends-issues-senegal-madagascar
Special economic zones in Senegal: characteristics, land ans socio-economic i...IIED
This presentation (in English and French) was delivered during an IIED webinar on Wednesday, 21 September, which discussed the topic of special economic zones and the broader questions they raise, particularly in Senegal and Madagascar.
This presentation was delivered by Dr Alpha Ba, lecturer and researcher at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Agriculture (ENSA), University of Thiès. Alpha holds a PhD in Sociology. As a consultant specialised in agricultural, land, gender and human rights issues, he has more than 15 years of experience and has accompanied many public organisations in Senegal, as well as NGOs and international institutions, in research and training sessions on those topics.
More information: https://www.iied.org/special-economic-zones-global-trends-issues-senegal-madagascar
Investment zones in Madagascar: characteristics and land implicationsIIED
This presentation (in English and French) was delivered during an IIED webinar on Wednesday, 21 September, which discussed the topic of special economic zones and the broader questions they raise, particularly in Senegal and Madagascar.
This presentation was delivered by Dr Perrine Burnod and Heriniaina Rakotomalala, respectively researcher at CIRAD; and land expert and PhD candidate at the Institut d’Agro from Montpellier and Antananarivo University.
More information: https://www.iied.org/special-economic-zones-global-trends-issues-senegal-madagascar
Special economic zones and land tenure: global trends and local impacts in Se...IIED
This presentation (in English and French) was delivered during an IIED webinar on Wednesday, 21 September, which discussed the topic of special economic zones and the broader questions they raise, particularly in Senegal and Madagascar.
This presentation is by Lorenzo Cotula, principal researcher and head of law, economies and justice programme in IIED's Natural Resources research group, and Thierry Berger, associate (law, economies and justice programme) in IIED's Natural Resources research group.
More information: https://www.iied.org/special-economic-zones-global-trends-issues-senegal-madagascar
Adaptability of peri-urban agricultural workers towards resilienceIIED
This case study highlights the way that women working in peri-urban agriculture in India have to adapt to changing circumstances in order to sustain themselves and their families.
It was produced by Siddharth Agarwal, Kanupriya Kothiwal, Shabnam Verma and Sampurna Kundu of the Urban Health Resource Centre, India.
Conclusions include agricultural work being one of the major forms of livelihood for peri-urban workers. Many peri-urban workers chose this form of work because they already had the skills from their native rural farms.
Women find agricultural work convenient because of its self-paced nature and because farms are mostly close to where they live. Food security is another benefit, as many women are able to procure vegetables and food grains from their farming work.
Peri-urban women workers are resilient, adapting to an ever-changing peri-urban ecosystem and often pursuing an additional livelihood in seasons when agricultural work is not available. Their strategy of forming links with more than one employer offering different forms of work is key to this resilience.
They are also preparing themselves for a future when farms will be sold to developers and builders, and express anxiety about the uncertainty of sustaining agriculture work in the future.
The adaptability and resilience shown by the workers can be tailored to other situations and promoted among vulnerable urban women workers.
More information: https://www.iied.org/resilience-through-flexibility-story-peri-urban-agricultural-workers-india
Stitching their trajectories with determination: stories from Indore, IndiaIIED
Many women in Indore work as informal home-based garment workers. This case study demonstrates their commitment to investing in equipment and learning new skills in order to contribute to the family income.
Behind closed doors lies a vast segment of largely invisible women and girls working in India’s flourishing garment industry.
Women working from home account for about 14% of urban employment in India. In low- and middle-income countries, outsourced garment production thrives on account of cheap labour to keep the levels of production high and costs low.
Through pursuing sewing, women can overcome the limitations of little or no education or formal training. Most women stitchers enhance their skills through experience. This helps them get regular and progressively higher paying piece-rate work.
More information: https://www.iied.org/stitching-determination-stories-women-garment-workers-indore-india
Improving strategy and uptake of cleaner cooking in Kitui, KenyaIIED
This presentation contains a brief overview of work to understand households’ cooking needs that can help improve the uptake of improved cooking devices and promote gender justice in the cooking space.
The presentation is by Enzo Leone, a researcher in the Shaping Sustainable Markets research group at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).
IIED is working with Caritas Kitui, Access to Energy Institute (A2EI), African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS).
More information: https://www.iied.org/tailored-cooking-solutions-close-gender-gap
Placing COVID-19 and the wildlife trade within the bigger pictureIIED
This presentation by EJ Milner-Gulland was delivered during the online event 'Why eat wild meat? Insights from Africa and lessons for COVID-19 responses' on Wednesday, 4 August.
The event explored why people eat wild meat and how to design interventions that can help improve sustainability and safety.
EJ Milner-Gulland is director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science at University of Oxford.
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on wild meat use and perception in communiti...IIED
This presentation by Cedric Thibaut Kamogne Tagne was delivered during the online event 'Why eat wild meat? Insights from Africa and lessons for COVID-19 responses' on Wednesday, 4 August.
The event explored why people eat wild meat and how to design interventions that can help improve sustainability and safety.
Cedric Thibaut Kamogne Tagne is a researcher at the Fondation Camerounaise de la Terre Vivante (FCTV) in Cameroon.
Drivers of wild meat consumption steph brittainIIED
This presentation by Stephanie Brittain was delivered during the online event 'Why eat wild meat? Insights from Africa and lessons for COVID-19 responses' on Wednesday, 4 August.
The event explored why people eat wild meat and how to design interventions that can help improve sustainability and safety.
Stephanie Brittain is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford focusing on local knowledge and drivers of wild meat consumption in Cameroon.
This presentation by Stephanie Brittain was delivered during the online event 'Why eat wild meat? Insights from Africa and lessons for COVID-19 responses' on Wednesday, 4 August.
The event explored why people eat wild meat and how to design interventions that can help improve sustainability and safety.
Stephanie Brittain is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford focusing on local knowledge and drivers of wild meat consumption in Cameroon.
Multifaceted approach to transition from emergency aid and rehabilitation to ...IIED
Because adaption is not just about addressing vulnerability to climate-related disasters but is also about reducing the economic, social and political vulnerabilities that exacerbate the former, Friendship has developed an integrated and holistic approach that allows transition of vulnerable communities from emergency aid dependence or disaster relief to their development and resilience.
This presentation was submitted by Stéphane Van Haute, of Friendship, and features as part of the Marketplace area of the 15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA15). The event takes place online from 14-18 June, 2021.
More details: https://cba15.iied.org/
Sociétés Coopératives de cacao et Différentiel du revenu Décent : Leçons de l...IIED
This presentation was made by Pauline Zei at a webinar on Wednesday, 2 June that discussed the challenges around, and opportunities for, producer voice and agency in the design and implementation of the new Living Income Differential (LID) in Ghana and the Côte d'Ivoire.
The online event on 'Cocoa producer agency and the living income differential: lessons from civil society organisations' was organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).
Zei is director of Inades-Formation Cote d'Ivoire. She holds a degree in agronomy from the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët Boigny in Yamoussoukro, specialising in crop protection. Inades-Formation is a network of pan-African associations that works for equitable and sustainable development in Africa.
This was the seventh in a series of events organised under the IIED-led Empowering Producers in Commercial Agriculture (EPIC) project.
EPIC is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through its Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) programme, though the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the UK government. CASA seeks to increase economic opportunities for smallholders by demonstrating the commercial viability of businesses with significant smallholder supply chains and attracting more investment into the sector.
More details: https://www.iied.org/cocoa-producer-agency-living-income-differential-lessons-civil-society-organisations
Innovating to improve the ownership, sustainability and multi-actor nature of...IIED
This presentation by Stephen Bright Sakwa, of Tree Adoption Uganda, features the 'Waste management for flood control' project which is being implemented in Bwaise, an urban slum in Kampala, Uganda.
It focuses on tackling floods and creating livelihoods in informal settlements. It showcases how the community has been trained to manage waste appropriately and make valuable products out of it so that it doesn't end up in drainage channels to cause floods that devastates the community.
This presentation features as part of the Marketplace area of the 15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA15). The event takes place online from 14-18 June, 2021.
More details: https://cba15.iied.org/atrium
This is a presentation from the final event of an online learning series for the East African Community region on communities combating illegal wildlife trade.
The event discussed the future of the ‘Local communities: First Line of Defence against Illegal Wildlife Trade (FLoD)’ methodology, which aims to support designers and implementers of anti-poaching and anti-wildlife trafficking strategies and projects to effectively engage local communities as partners.
The events are organised by IUCN, together with the International Institute for Environment and Development and IUCN CEESP/SSC Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group. They are supported by USAID Kenya and East Africa through the Conserving Natural Capital and Enhancing Collaborative Management of Transboundary Resources (CONNECT) project, and will supplement the comprehensive training course on FLoD, which is currently under development with support from the BIOPAMA programme, supported by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States.
More information: https://www.iucn.org/regions/eastern-and-southern-africa/our-work/conservation-areas-and-species/local-communities-first-line-defence-against-illegal-wildlife-trade-flod
Organisational innovations that make community forestry prosperousIIED
This is a presentation by Duncan MacQueen, principal researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), about the importance of including smallholder producers and producer organisations in sustainable value chains to strengthen local resilience to external shocks.
Macqueen used the example of his work with the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) program at the FTA Science Conference 2020. The presentation focuses on the role of commercial organisation around accountable finance systems at four tiered levels: local producer groups, regional aggregators and processors, national advocacy federations, international alliances.
More details: https://www.iied.org/locally-controlled-forestry
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
Follow us on: Pinterest
Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
Urban finance for local groups for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
1. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 1
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
David Satterthwaite
Urban finance for local groups
for the SDGs
2. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 2
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
In last 20 years, astonishing growth in
federations of slum/shack dwellers
• Show effectiveness of local funds.
• Many have financial architecture to use
external funds well
• Women-centric/mostly women led
• Opportunity for external donors to work
with representative organizations of the
urban poor
External funders cannot fund hundreds of
small projects – but they can fund the local
or national funds that can
3. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 3
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
4. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 4
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
5. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 5
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016In this session
• Overview of slum/shack dweller
federations & international, national & local
funds that support them
• Jane Weru + Anastasia Maina on the
example of Akiba Mashinani Trust as the
Fund that supports the Kenyan Federation
Muungano
• Questions about AMT and its work
• Commentary: Ellie Bainbridge
• Discussion
6. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 6
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
IIED’s early work on local funds +
adventures with UNDP, DFID, EU…
7. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 7
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
In last 20 years, slum/shack dweller
federations as game changers
• Urban poor groups have organized; 1000s of
savings groups
• Savings groups create federations as they organize
in hundreds of cities and 37 nations
• Where they do things – building or improving
homes, provision for sanitation, enumerations or
surveys…
• Strong focus on value systems that unite
communities in struggles for tenure security &
decent housing+services
• All seek to work in partnership with local
governments
• SDI (Slum/Shack Dwellers International) formed in
1996
8. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 8
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016Collective achievements
• 8,455 savings schemes (most with 20-100
members)
• 415,000 savers
• 200,000 households helped with access to
basic services (water, sanitation, waste
management)
• 35,000 households supported to get housing
• 49,000 households in reblocked informal
settlements
• 750,000+ with improved sanitation
• Detailed surveys and maps for 8,512 informal
settlements in 500+ cities
9. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 9
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
9
Slum/Shack Dwellers
International (SDI)
and the core methods
10. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 10
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
10
11. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 11
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
Building financial systems
• Many federations have built the financial
systems to draw in external funding to
blend with their savings + loans and
resources leveraged from local
government. AMT as a powerful example.
• As you listen to Jane Weru and Anastasia
Maina, remember: 36 other national
federations of slum/shack dwellers
• An international fund (UPFI) managed by
SDI to which all federations are members
• US$15 million to support all this – mostly
through national and local funds
12. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 12
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
Need new models if SDGs are to be
met for low income urban dwellers
A billion in informal settlements
Lack of progress in watsan
Need vast improvements in local
governance
Precedents for national government
supporting community-driven action
at scale: FONHAPO and CODI
13. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 13
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016Benefits of national and local funds
• Supports savings groups take on
initiatives; where they work well, other
savings groups/federations learn from it
• Effective in blending funding from
different sources, including savings
• Allowing larger scale
(Local funds as means to manage the
interface between the informal and formal)
14. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 14
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016Good use of money
• Residents invest a lot to improve homes if
not threatened with eviction.
• National & local funds support savings
groups to take collective action –
upgrading or new houses, provision for
water and sanitation, slum surveys…
• Strong community ownership and
accountability for all funds, including state
monies – less corruption.
• Savings-based organizations able to look
after/maintain investments
15. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 15
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
Other benefits of funds
• Strengthen capacity to work with
state/secure better options (federations
with more power and capacity)
• Get funding, get land, change constraining
regulations
• Better implementation; new approaches
realised with lower costs; precedents show
everyone what is possible
• Collective approach (strengthened by
savings group activity) supports
inclusion of lower income households
including tenants
16. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 16
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
Why do the federations not get support
from international agencies?
• Development assistance agencies reluctant to give
control to citizens?
• Local processes to develop strong citizen groups
can be slow; pressure for quick implementation
• “The state should meet its responsibilities” (i.e.
citizen contributions only through the market and
cost-recovery)
• Reluctance to invest in public goods in informal
settlements; preference for individual services;
citizen as consumer/client and private sector as
provider
17. Urban finance for local groups for the SDGs 17
David
Satterthwaite
December 2016
TAKING THIS FORWARD
• How can federations & SDI increase access to
external funds to upscale meeting SDGs
• Do so without turning federations into project
implementing agencies (undermining horizontal
relations of trust, reciprocity & empowerment at
community level)
• Key role of global (UPFI) national (eg AMT) and city
funds (also provide accountability & transparency)
• Local+national funds as aggregators: allow external
funding to large numbers of ‘cheap’ initiatives
• Other initiatives to learn from: Asian Coalition for
Community Action in
External funders cannot fund hundreds of small
projects – but they can fund the local or national
funds that can