Amid a pandemic that has taken nearly 1.5 million lives worldwide, there’s light at the end of the tunnel: The imminent introduction of two COVID-19 vaccines, with more in the pipeline. With government approval expected soon, the first people will receive the vaccines produced by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech and, separately, Moderna within… Seguir leyendo How Trade, Immigration, and Global Supply Chains Will Defeat the Pandemic
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update
ALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. Daily updates can be found on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. PAYMENT PROGRESS · As of December 28, DEO has paid 2,159,413 claimants more than $19.7 billion ($19,725,849,690). Nearly 4.7 million (4,697,664) unique claims have been processed, representing 99.3… Seguir leyendo Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update
How COVID-19 affects households in poorest countries – insights from phone surveys
Countries eligible for support from International Development Association (IDA), the part of the World Bank that supports the world’s poorest countries, faced severe adversities even before the COVID-19 pandemic. New data from the World Bank has found that now, in the midst of the pandemic, many IDA countries are bearing the brunt of the impact—with monetary and… Seguir leyendo How COVID-19 affects households in poorest countries – insights from phone surveys
Fighting against a tide of marine plastic as COVID-19 worsens problem
Images of plastic littering oceans, hurting wildlife and polluting beaches are ever present. Now, Covid-19 may be worsening the problem because of a surge in the use and improper disposal of plastics and waste , including masks, personal protective equipment and single-use containers. Adding to the waste burden is a drop in recycling, with many programs temporarily… Seguir leyendo Fighting against a tide of marine plastic as COVID-19 worsens problem
IDB Group approves US $ 21.6 billion in loans due to the health crisis
The Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest and IDB Lab carried out a historic effort to face the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic and lay the foundations for recovery. The Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest and IDB Lab (the IDB Group) carried out a historic effort in 2020 to help its 26 member… Seguir leyendo IDB Group approves US $ 21.6 billion in loans due to the health crisis
Improved North American Coordination on Essential Functions Policy Simply Cannot Wait
As U.S. COVID-19-related deaths hit increasingly grim milestones, no one needs a reminder of the immense toll the virus is taking on American families and our overburdened healthcare system. Our North American neighbors face a similarly drastic situation as both Canada and Mexico also experience crippling surges in infections. Yes, vaccines are coming, but they won’t be administered in time… Seguir leyendo Improved North American Coordination on Essential Functions Policy Simply Cannot Wait
Why Real-Time Data Matters to the Maritime Industry
Over 90% of world trade is in the hands of the international maritime shipping industry. Every year, it moves more than USD 4 trillion of goods. For shipping companies, there’s a lot of pressure to remain on schedule, protect the cargo ship and crew, and ensure profitability. And we can’t say it’s easy. This interactive… Seguir leyendo Why Real-Time Data Matters to the Maritime Industry
Small Business Owners Still Feel Pain of Pandemic and Fear More to Come
Small businesses anticipate the worst of the pandemic is still ahead according to the Q4 2020 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI). The poll, released this week, also finds that half (50%) of small businesses see operating for a year or less in the current business climate before having to permanently close. Amid… Seguir leyendo Small Business Owners Still Feel Pain of Pandemic and Fear More to Come
Announces Ambitious 35% Finance Target to Support Countries’ Climate Action
WASHINGTON, Dec 21, 2020 —The World Bank Group today announced an ambitious target for 35% of its financing to have climate co-benefits, on average, over the next five years. It replaces an earlier target of reaching 28% by 2020, which was in place over the last 5 years. The World Bank – IBRD and IDA –… Seguir leyendo Announces Ambitious 35% Finance Target to Support Countries’ Climate Action
Miami Community Ventures, A One Community One Goal Initiative, Celebrates Its Inaugural Year With 150+ Job Placements
(Miami, FL–December 17, 2020) – The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official public-private economic development partnership, is pleased to celebrate Miami Community Ventures’ (MCV) first full year, with more than 150 job placements throughout Miami-Dade County. Launched in 2019, this One Community One Goal collective impact program was designed to connect low-income structurally unemployed individuals to living wage jobs and long-term career… Seguir leyendo Miami Community Ventures, A One Community One Goal Initiative, Celebrates Its Inaugural Year With 150+ Job Placements