Mes: febrero 2021

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Astana Club, one of the most esteemed geopolitical forums for Europe and Asia, announces the latest edition of the international rating «TOP-10 Risks for Eurasia in 2021».

The rating is developed by the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), comprising over 40 international experts and 1,200 professional respondents from 75 countries in Eurasia.

The COVID-19 pandemic remains the key element to accelerate the risks in 2021 and affects recovery, social stability, digital and climate threats and the escalation of confrontations between key geopolitical players.

A brief rundown of the TOP-10 risks is presented below:

1. THE PANDEMIC 2.0
   Given the absence of effective international cooperation mechanisms to combat the infection and the constant mutation of the virus, the pandemic threatens to continue throughout 2021, possibly longer.
2. RECOVERY UNDER THREAT
   The pandemic, collapse of economic activity, geopolitical and social instability and the debt crisis of emerging markets are key factors that threaten the shaky recovery of the world economy.
3. US-CHINA COLD WAR
   The US and China have crossed practically all «red lines» during the pandemic; this confrontation will transform into full scale systemic conflict in 2021.  
4. CRISIS AROUND IRAN
   Growing tensions around Iran may trigger a large-scale military confrontation, thus dealing a crushing blow to the international energy market.
5. DECOUPLING
   Decoupling of the West and China will not only continue under the new US administration but will gain a dangerous new dynamic in 2021.
6. DISSOLUTION OF THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION REGIME
   The erosion of key nuclear treaties and institutions along with outstripping developments in military technologies threaten to initiate a new nuclear arms race.
7. EXPLODING SOCIAL PROTESTS
   Political systems in many countries will come under unprecedented pressure as the economic and social impact of COVID-19 mounts.
8. GLOBAL CYBER CRISIS
   The absence of uniform rules in the digital domain opens the road to massive cyber-attacks, which may become the catalyst for a global-level crisis.
9. DIGITAL TOTALITARIANISM
   Total digitalization, accelerated by the pandemic, offers unprecedented opportunities to control personal data and political censure, creating the risk of a new type of totalitarianism.
10. FAILURE OF DECARBONISATION
    In 2021, the world will be concerned with recovering economic growth, meaning plans to decarbonize and reduce CO2 emissions will be pushed to one side, especially in developing countries.

The full report is available at: Link

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–  The Geneva Association has mobilised experts from 17 of the world’s largest P&C and life insurers, representing the companies of its CEO members, to develop and hone climate risk assessment methodologies and tools for the insurance industry.

–  The first report of the task force presents an integrated decision-making framework for climate risk assessment that considers four dimensions: 1) business line (P&C versus life); 2) side of balance sheet (assets versus liabilities); 3) time horizon (short-medium- versus long-term); and 4) type of risk (physical and transition). The report sets the stage for the task force to drive innovations in this space.

–  The task force will be engaging with regulators, supervisors, rating agencies and the scientific community to identify the most appropriate approaches.

ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Geneva Association’s new report, Climate Risk Assessment for the Insurance Industry, finds that, for both P&C and life re/insurers, climate change poses different levels of physical and transition risks to both sides of the balance sheet, liabilities and assets. Climate risk assessment requires qualitative and quantitative approaches over short- and long-term time horizons and must account for uncertainties associated with transitioning. Knowledge sharing across companies and with other stakeholders is critical to raising risk awareness and leveraging all available expertise.

Jad Ariss, Geneva Association Managing Director, said: «In 2020 alone, the world witnessed massive wildfires in California and Australia, historic floods in China and a record hurricane season in the Atlantic. The societal impacts of climate change have become ubiquitous, and individuals and institutions must fully commit now to confronting the climate crisis. Insurers are obvious, strong leaders on global climate action, given their core functions – managing risk and investing – and our industry-led initiative demonstrates that they are proactively rising to the occasion.»

Maryam Golnaraghi, Director Climate Change and Emerging Environmental Topics and project leader, said: «This initiative is taking the insurance industry’s climate action and collaboration to the next level. Building on lessons learned from previous pilots and initiatives, our task force is focused on advancing climate risk assessment and scenario analysis anchored in companies’ decision-making, in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Our first report lays the foundation for us to design and test methodologies and tools  – in collaboration with regulators and the scientific community –  to converge on robust solutions for P&C and life insurers.»

Global re/insurance companies represented on the task force: Achmea, Aegon, AIG, Allianz, Aviva, AXA, Chubb, Daichi Life, Hannover Re, Intact Financial, Manulife, MetLife, Munich Re, Prudential Financial, SCOR, Swiss Re, Tokio Marine.

The task force will continue its work analysing the insurance regulatory landscape related to climate risk and conduct a technical ‘deep dive’ to develop  scenario analysis and qualitative and quantitative tools.

About The Geneva Association

The Geneva Association is the only global association of insurance companies; its members are insurance and reinsurance CEOs. Based on rigorous research conducted in collaboration with its members, academic institutions and multilateral organisations, The Geneva Association:

–  Identifies and investigates key trends and risk areas that are likely to shape or impact the insurance industry and develops corresponding recommendations for the industry and for policymakers;

–  Provides a platform to its members, policymakers, academics, multilateral and non-governmental organisations to discuss these trends and recommendations;

–  Highlights the positive contributions of insurance to a better understanding of risks and to building more resilient and prosperous economies and societies – in both developed and emerging countries – and thus a more sustainable world.

In total, the companies of Geneva Association members are headquartered in 25 countries around the world; manage USD 17.1 trillion in assets; employ 2.4 million people; and protect 1.8 billion people.

Contact:
Pamela Corn
Director Communications
+41 44 200 49 96  
pamela_corn@genevaassociation.org

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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) today announced it has established the John Lewis Institute for Social Justice to empower a new generation to follow in the footsteps of the civil rights leader in building a better and more just world. The Institute seeks to inspire students to not only recognize inequality, but to help eliminate injustice by fostering a deeper understanding of its roots. Through its mission, the Institute hopes to develop students who become social justice advocates and leaders inspired to pursue careers in public service.

«An important component of our mission is to prepare students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens. As our society continues to struggle with the persistence of inequality, many of our students have proactively sought out ways to become more informed and involved in social justice initiatives,» said Dr. Zulma Toro, president of CCSU. «The founding of this Institute is yet another example of how we are creating innovative opportunities to help our students excel by providing them with learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.»

Scott Pioli ’88, a longtime supporter of social justice initiatives, is the Institute’s founding donor. He will also serve as founding chair to guide the direction, curriculum, experiences and outcomes for the Institute’s student scholars. In addition to Pioli, the Institute will be led by Dr. Stacey Miller, the University’s recently appointed Vice President for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, who will serve as executive director. Dr. Miller will be responsible for the oversight of the student cohort and all programming. Both Mr. Pioli and Dr. Miller will also identify additional advisory panel members.

«Throughout my career I have worked to champion equal rights for underserved and minority populations, so when President Toro approached me with this opportunity, I knew I wanted to be involved,» said Mr. Pioli, an NFL Network and CBS Sports analyst and five-time NFL executive of the year. «I am incredibly proud of CCSU for taking the initiative to launch this Institute, and I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with the University and its student scholars to continue working towards social justice.»

Social justice is a communal effort dedicated to creating and sustaining a fair and equal society in which each person and all groups are valued and affirmed. It encompasses efforts to end systemic violence, racism and all systems that devalue the dignity and humanity of any person.

Inspiring Students to Seek «Good Trouble»

Through the Institute, student scholars will explore social justice in deeper context by delving into topics including public service, civil rights, environmental racism, food insecurity, social justice, mass incarceration and under-represented populations. They will also create, lead and participate in social justice initiatives both on campus and in the surrounding communities.

«Throughout his life of service in pursuit of justice, Rep. Lewis encouraged young people to get into ‘good trouble, necessary trouble,’ and this Institute will encourage our students to carry on his legacy and fight for social justice,» said Dr. Miller. «Our hope is that this Institute will prepare a new group of leaders to fulfill his final request—that this generation becomes the one to help peace triumph over violence.»

CCSU undergraduate students in any area of study can become scholars of the Institute for a term of two years. The institute will select 12 to 15 student scholars for its first cohort set to begin in the fall of 2021. Students can find additional information by visiting www.ccsu.edu/johnlewisinstitute.

CCSU will hold a virtual launch event for the Institute today, Thursday, February 25, at 3 p.m. featuring speakers including Mr. Pioli, President Toro, Dr. Miller and CCSU students and alumni. For more information or to attend, please visit www.ccsu.edu/jlilaunch.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Correlation One today announced that SoftBank Group International (SoftBank) is backing Data Science for All / Empowerment (DS4A / Empowerment), a new effort designed to upskill and prepare job-seekers from underserved communities for data science careers. DS4A / Empowerment aims to train at least 10,000 people from underrepresented communities — prioritizing those who are Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and U.S. military veterans — over the next three years, providing new pathways to economic opportunity in the world’s fastest-growing industries.

«We need talent with a deep understanding of data science to build the companies of the future,» said Marcelo Claure, CEO of SoftBank Group International. «We’re proud to join this effort, continue to upskill our portfolio companies and train more than 10,000 people from underrepresented communities with critical technical skills.»

SoftBank is supporting DS4A / Empowerment through its new AI Academy, which supports programs that supplement theoretical training of traditional technical education courses with practical lessons, including AI and data skills that can be immediately applied to common business needs.

DS4A / Empowerment will provide training for SoftBank Group International portfolio company employees, including portfolio companies of the Opportunity Fund and Latin America Fund, as well as external candidates from the U.S. and Latin America. The program is specifically designed to address talent and equity gaps in a field that has historically been inaccessible for many workers, leading to significant underrepresentation of women and non-white individuals. Participants work on real-world case studies that are expected to have measurable impact on the operational performance of participating companies.

IDB Lab will join SoftBank by providing over ten full-ride Fellowships to underrepresented candidates in Latin America while the Miami-Dade Beacon Council will provide four full-ride fellowships for underrepresented candidates based in Miami.

In addition, The City of Miami will join as an impact partner by providing twenty fellowships to Miami talent and five fellowships to public sector workers.

«As Miami grows as a tech hub, it is important that we empower local entrepreneurs and the public sector to leverage the power of AI. We are proud to support the building of a diverse data-fluent community in Miami through our partnership with Correlation One and SoftBank,» said Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami.

Participants in the program will receive 13 weeks of data and analytics training (plus optional Python training) while working on case studies and projects, including projects submitted by SoftBank portfolio companies. The initiative will also connect participants with mentors who will provide professional development and career coaching. At the end of the program, external participants will be connected with employment opportunities at SoftBank and leading enterprises across business, financial services, technology, healthcare, consulting, and consumer sectors.

«Miami’s success hinges on dramatically expanding opportunity across our community and building a workforce with the skills for the jobs of tomorrow,» said Matt Haggman, Executive Vice President of The Beacon Council. «This program is an important step towards creating the innovative and equitable future we can – and must – achieve.»

«Training our residents to take on the jobs of the future is critical to ensuring that economic growth is shared across all communities, and to building our local talent so that more leading companies in fields like tech and data science can put down roots in Miami-Dade,» said Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami-Dade County’s Mayor. «I’m thrilled that this program is unlocking opportunities in a field that has historically been inaccessible for so many, and creating new, inclusive pathways to prosperity in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.»

«The COVID-19 pandemic has both accelerated demand for data science talent and exacerbated the access gaps that kept so many aspiring workers locked out of opportunity,» said Rasheed Sabar and Sham Mustafa, Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of Correlation One. «We are grateful to work with innovative employers like SoftBank that are stepping up to play a more direct role in helping the workforce prepare themselves for jobs of the future.»

Program and Registration Details

DS4A Empowerment is an online program delivered in English over a 13-week period. Classes will convene on Saturdays from 10:00am to 8:00pm ET, beginning on April 17, 2021.

Registration for the program ends on March 7, 2021. Candidates who should consider applying include employees of SoftBank affiliated portfolio companies in the region as well as software engineers, technical product managers, technical marketers, and anyone with a STEM background who is interested in learning data analysis. To apply and find out more information about the program, interested candidates can visit the official DS4A Empowerment website: https://www.correlation-one.com/ds4a-empowerment

For program related inquiries, please contact ds4aempowerment@correlation-one.com. 

About Correlation One

Correlation One is on a mission to build the most equitable vocational school of the future. We believe that data literacy is the most important skill for the future of work. We make data fluency a competitive edge for firms through global data science competitions, rigorous data skills assessments, and enterprise-focused data science training. 

Correlation One’s solutions are used by some of the most elite employers all around the world in finance, technology, healthcare, insurance, consulting and governmental agencies. Since launching in 2015, Correlation One has built an expert community of 250,000+ data scientists and 600+ partnerships with leading universities and data science organizations in the US, UK, Canada, China, and Latin America.

About SoftBank Group
The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technology to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company that includes stakes in telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers; the SoftBank Vision Funds, which are investing up to US$100 billion to help extraordinary entrepreneurs transform industries and shape new ones; the SoftBank Latin America Fund, the largest venture fund in that region, and the SB Opportunity Fund, a US$100 million fund dedicated to investing in enterprises founded by entrepreneurs of color in the U.S.

Media Contact: Ben Watsky, watsky@whiteboardadvisors.com

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