GOTO Climate action summit - Al Gore, Former US Vice President keynote speaker

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The action-oriented problem-solving community based at Oxford Saïd Business School organizes an annual conference every year under the banner of "Global Opportunities and Threats" group GOTO. This year the topic was climate change actions with Al Gore forecasting the coming of a sustainability revolution.

FORD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SOCIAL BOND

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"Our Social Bond to Strengthen the Social Justice Sector". "The proceeds of the bond will enable us to nearly double our grantmaking from approximately $550 million per year to more than $1 billion. We will focus our support on funding under-resourced areas in the US and around the world."

WORLD EDUCATION FORUM: One generation – what does it take to transform education? + Resources

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The next summit will be only next year but at the same time you can find great insights on the future of learning

Interview with Woody

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Woody is an amazing person, having served in Special Ops for the USA, having worked with Outward Bound.  He is a wonderful person.  You will be amazed by his stories and this interview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rftjf_Zbn7Q&t=1693s

Why Do You Hate US?

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Global Technical Meeting on 'Reimagining Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda'

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A Global Technical Meeting (GTM2020) on ‘Reimagining Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda’ will take place virtually in July 2020 to provide a platform to advance the discussions and debates on volunteering for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and jointly shape the future of volunteering.

Bridges Out of Poverty and Getting Ahead

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Elle Richards, the Manager of Cities, Cities Reducing Poverty at Vibrant Communities Initiative organized by Tamarack Institute, explains the "Bridges" Movement that tries to "address causes of poverty and build communities where everyone can thrive".

June 19, 2020: Debt and investment transparency for better outcomes (DAVID MALPASS, WORLD BANK)

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""I believe it is important to have detailed and timely public disclosure of debt service payments that may be deferred." says David Malpass, President of the World Bank

University in the USA removes the name of President Wilson (PRESS RELEASE)

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Dr. Patrick Leahy President of Monmouth University announced that the university will remove the name of former President Wilson from one of his hall due to his racist views and behaviors.

IMD’s 2020 World Competitiveness Ranking revealed, showing strength of small economies (PRESS RELEASE)

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Singapore was number one for the second year in a row. In second to fifth place, in order, came: Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Hong Kong SAR.

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