insert_link APO International The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Extends US$ 40 million with Vakif Katilim Bank and Ziraat Katilim Bank and to Support the Private Sector in Türkiye The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, announce the signing of two significant Murabaha Financing Agreements with Vakif Katilim Bank and Ziraat Katilim Bank, valued at USD 20 million each. The agreements were formalized during the visit of Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, CEO of ITFC, to Istanbul during the COMCEC Meetings on December 4, 2023. The Murabaha Agreement between ITFC and […] todayDecember 6, 2023 2
insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credits (ICIEC) and Standard Chartered Partner for a Transformative Solar Electrification Project in Senegal At the COP 28 event in the United Arab Emirates, a significant partnership was forged through the signing of a Non-Honoring of Sovereign Financial Obligation (NHSFO) agreement between The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credits (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group and Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank. This pivotal agreement represents a major step […] todayDecember 6, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Administrator Samantha Power And Special Envoy Kerry Announce New United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry announced today that 21 new companies have committed to invest in climate adaptation as part of the Call to Action to the Private Sector under the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE). Their efforts, in support of the objectives of PREPARE, will mobilize an estimated $2.3 billion in additional adaptation finance. Administrator Power also announced […] todayDecember 6, 2023 7
insert_link APO International The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities Today at COP28, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID is committing more than $53 million for new low-carbon and climate resilient activities in 23 cities in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These funds will provide resources to translate national climate ambitions into local action in urban areas. Cities are responsible for 75 percent of the planet’s CO2 emissions and are home to over half of the world’s […] todayDecember 6, 2023
insert_link APO International Uganda: Parliament renews commitment to fight corruption The Leadership of Parliament has renewed its commitment to the fight against corruption in what the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, referred to as ‘checking ourselves first’. Tayebwa said the institution is ready to deal with corrupt tendencies among its members, should they be found guilty as they discharge their duties. “As an institution, we have decided that even if it means exposing ourselves, we have to do it and correct […] todayDecember 6, 2023
insert_link APO International Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Installed a Solar Energy Laboratory in the Vocational Training Center in Tunisia Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) installed a solar energy training laboratory in the vocational training center in Sfax, a city in Tunisia. The opening ceremony of the laboratory installed in the headquarters within the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Çağlar Fahri Çakıralp; President of Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training, Mervan Bin Süleyman; Director of Sfax Vocational Training Center, Hamdi Guidara; TİKA’s Coordinator […] todayDecember 6, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Víctor Camarasa: “It’s important that FIFA is trying to help” The Real Oviedo player decided to stop playing on 12 September to take care of his mental health; He hopes to serve as an example to teammates and other players; The Spaniard emphasises the importance of talking about mental health, and encourages those in need to #ReachOut (https://apo-opa.co/47YIBPf). In 2021, FIFA launched the #ReachOut (https://apo-opa.co/47YIBPf) campaign with the aim of raising awareness of the symptoms of mental health. At its core, the campaign […] todayDecember 6, 2023 3
insert_link APO International Empowering Finance Professionals is Fundamental in Attaining Sustainable Development in Africa (By Alta Prinsloo) By Alta Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer, Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) The finance and accounting profession has undergone significant transformation over the years, coming from a primarily transactional and compliance-focused role to a strategic and analytical function that drives business growth, fosters compliance, embraces technology, and integrates sustainability principles in accounting and finance functions. This evolution has, not only transformed our roles and responsibilities as finance and accounting professionals […] todayDecember 6, 2023 1
insert_link APO International 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions for Europe, Middle East, and Africa by KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Experts KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced its 2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from its team of local industry experts. Cyber threats are more sophisticated and complex than ever and evolving quickly with new technology like AI becoming increasingly advanced every day. Cultivating a security culture is paramount to strengthen an organization’s human firewall. The […] todayDecember 6, 2023 1