Out-of-school children and educational gaps cost the global economy $10,000 billion a year

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
While 250 million girls and boys are currently excluded from access to education across the globe, a new UNESCO report analyzes for the first time the economic and societal cost of educational deficiencies. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, calls on the Organization's Member States to break the "vicious circle" of school drop-outs as quickly as possible.
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The Future and Reform of ODA: Lessons from an Expert Working Group (CGD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
by Rachael Calleja , Pierre Jacquet and Masood Ahmed JUNE 19, 2024
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NHRIs to redouble efforts on business and human rights

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe will redouble their efforts to promote and protect human rights in relation to the activities of business, with a particular focus on pressing issues such as climate change and threats to online civic space.
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Mainstreaming Participation: How to Turn One-Off Innovations into Systemic Change

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
Join the final event in our learning webinar series by OGP, People Powered and TAI Collaborative, as we explore innovations in mainstreaming participation. JULY 2ND, 2024
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World Refugee Day (20 JUNE)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee.
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The Rockefeller Foundation: An AI-Powered App Fights Climate Change While Revolutionizing Farming

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
Digital Green was founded on the belief that technology can help end poverty and meet the climate challenge. Through other digital projects, Digital Green has reached over 6 million rural farmers, 60 percent of whom are women, creating a 24 percent increase in small-scale farmer profits.
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What is CityChangers.org?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
CityChangers.org is a community-centred content platform for urban change-makers around the globe, created by Urban Future. We provide you with the know-how necessary to get started, inspiration to innovate ideas, and understanding of the critical skills required to create impact.
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OSLO FORUM 2024 SHEDS LIGHT ON PEACE MEDIATION IN A WORLD IN FLUX

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
10.06.2024. More than 100 leaders, conflict mediators, and actors from around the world gather in Norway this week to reflect on current peace efforts amidst escalating global conflicts and geopolitical polarisation.
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DEMSCORE Conference 2024

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
June 13–14 in Gothenburg The DEMSCORE Conference brings together researchers and scholars from diverse fields within the social sciences to explore the potential of data-driven research in understanding contemporary political, social, and economic challenges
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ASHOKA: Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge 2024

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jun
We are excited to remind you about the Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge 2024, a global innovation challenge launched by Ashoka in collaboration with HSBC. This challenge aims to identify and support innovators who are equipping young people with the skills needed for a thriving future.
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