IMF Video: Boosting Inclusive Development: A Vision from a Nobel Laureate | Africa Perspectives

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The IMF’s African Department is pleased to host Michael Kremer, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, where he directs the Development Innovation Lab. He is the joint winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for the “experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.”  While African countries are grappling with the fallout of exogenous shocks like Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change, the continent’s leaders are also trying to tackle persistent structural issues. Healthcare services are under strain, as is education, with low enrollment and high dropout rates for children who in the next 5–10 years will provide about half of the world’s increase in working-age population. Agriculture, a vital sector for food security and economic growth in the region, is constrained by low productivity, the impact of climate change, and limited access to modern technologies. Furthermore, economic growth remains stifled by insufficient investment and infrastructure, weak institutions, high unemployment, and income inequality. Join us for a conversation between Professor Kremer and the IMF’s African Department Director, Abebe Aemro Selassie, to learn more about the key measures policymakers can take to address regional challenges as well as global ones like climate change and pandemics. Send questions in advance or during the event: AfricaPerspectives@imf.org http://www.imf.org/africaperspectives

Published: 29th May 2023 03:39:24   By: IMF

IMF Video: Press Conference: United States 2023 Article IV Consultation

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The IMF will discuss in a press conference the staff findings from the 2023 consultation on the state of the United States’ economy. Follow live on May 26 at 1 PM ET. Panelists: - Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF - Rodrigo Valdés, Director, Western Hemisphere Department, IMF - Nigel Chalk, Deputy Director, Western Hemisphere Department, IMF - Moderator: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, IMF

Published: 27th May 2023 05:47:03   By: IMF

IMF Video: Press Conference: United Kingdom 2023 Article IV Consultation

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Press conference on the UK Article IV with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Tune in on May 23 at 11:15 AM BST (6:15 AM ET).

Published: 23rd May 2023 11:05:07   By: IMF

IMF Video: Press Conference on Ghana and the IMF

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The IMF Executive Board approves SDR 2.242 billion (about US$3 billion) 36-month ECF arrangement for Ghana. This decision will enable an immediate disbursement equivalent to SDR 451.4 million (about US$600 million).

Published: 18th May 2023 07:27:21   By: IMF

IMF Video: Press Conference on Ghana and the IMF

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Join us for a live press conference on Ghana and the IMF on Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 AM ET | 2:30 PM GMT

Published: 18th May 2023 03:55:17   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: 4 ways to make your next holiday more sustainable

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90% of people say they now look for sustainable options when traveling. Tourism providers can take advantage of this by boosting the range of sustainable options and making sustainable choices worthwhile through attractive pricing and rewards. How sustainable are your holidays? #sustainability #holidays #conservation #tourism #local

Published: 30th May 2023 03:00:44   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Experts Demand Pause to AI Development & Ocean Census Begins | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 Why we need to consider AI development - Berkeley professor Stuart Russell is one of the world’s leading experts on AI, and one of more than 1,000 experts who recently signed an open letter calling for a 6-month pause in the development of AI systems for safety reasons. "I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about the letter. Some people say it bans AI research and so on but what it really is saying is: we have developed this technology that's pretty powerful, but we haven't developed the regulation to go along with it. At the moment, the technology is moving very fast. Governments tend to move very slowly. So we need a pause on the development and release of still more powerful models so that, in a sense, regulation can catch up." 5:43 Germany's first 3D printed house - It took just 100 hours to print the walls thanks to a nozzle that moves at 1 metre per second. The fireplace, kitchen island and bathtub were all printed too. The house contains 160m2 of living space over 2 floors. It was designed by architects Mense Korte. Its walls are comprised of an inner and outer shell with insulation filling the gap between them. 7:11 Ocean search for 100,000 species begins - They’re launching dozens of explorations deep into the ocean to build a huge catalogue of as-yet-unknown marine life. An estimated ​​2.2 million species live in the ocean but just 10% of them have been discovered and named by scientists. It’s a race against time to document endangered marine animals before overfishing and climate change drive them to extinction. 8:56 How kids learn through play - These 3 to 5-year-olds are taking part in a programme called Play Labs. They spend their day on puzzles. Games outside playing with others and learning about the world. The programme boosts kids’ physical, social, cognitive and language development and helps them close the education gap with their peers. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos #WEF23 #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 27th May 2023 12:00:39   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Scientists are conducting an ‘ocean census’ to discover 100,000 species in a decade

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They’re launching dozens of explorations deep into the ocean to build a huge catalogue of as-yet-unknown marine life. An estimated ​​2.2 million species live in the ocean but just 10% of them have been discovered and named by scientists. It’s a race against time to document endangered marine animals before overfishing and climate change drive them to extinction. #ocean #census #deepocean #marinelife #extinction #climatechange #overfishing

Published: 25th May 2023 12:00:12   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Scientists have found microbes that eat plastic at cool temperatures.

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Scientists have already discovered plenty of plastic-munching microbes. A global study in 2021 found 56 microbial species that can do this but most only get going at temperatures of 30˚C or above. Heating them up requires energy which means the process is both costly and carbon-emitting. Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute WSL started looking in the Arctic and the Swiss Alps for microbes growing on buried plastic. They found 19 strains of bacteria and 15 strains of fungi. Most were able to break down plastics in the lab at 15˚C or lower. The scientists are now working to find the best-performing strain. They say this could pave the way for efficient and sustainable plastic recycling at lower temperatures. #science #recycling #microbes #sustainability #plasticpollution

Published: 24th May 2023 12:00:27   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Scientists have updated the human genome to make it more diverse

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The original human genome was released in 2003. It’s a complete map of the building blocks of our DNA. But 70% of the genome came from just one donor, an American man with European and African ancestry. The new ‘pangenome’ is drawn from 47 anonymous individuals. From every continent except Antarctica and Oceania. #science #genome #dna #ancestry #diversity

Published: 23rd May 2023 12:00:08   By: World Economic Forum

Economic Video: In the News: Elizabeth Holmes Starts Prison Sentence, Warriors Lose GM, Weather Forecast

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In this episode: Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison to start her 11-year sentence. Plus, Warriors’ general manager Bob Myers is stepping down. And, Meteorologist Kari Hall has a look at more cool temps and a gradual warm up in the Microclimate Forecast. ABOUT SYNCED IN: When it comes to local news for the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re keeping you updated on social media with a show that delivers the stories you care about at a speed that moves as fast as you do. Get local news, on-the-go with “Synced In” on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow @ nbcbayarea on either platform and click on the Stories or IGTV icon to watch our host, Abbey Fernández, give you the news on a variety of topics as well as in-depth Q&As with NBC Bay Area’s anchors and reporters. #bayarea #news #syncedin

Published: 31st May 2023 02:41:57   By: NBC Bay Area

Economic Video: Nvidia passes $1T in value, Ford & ChargePoint upgrades: Stocks to watch

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#NVIDIA #youtube #stockmarket Yahoo Finance Live anchors Seana Smith and Akiko Fujita take a look at several stocks trending after Tuesday's closing bell. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by technical and fundamental analysis. Optimize your trades with advanced portfolio insights, fundamental analysis, enhanced charting, and more. To learn more about Yahoo Finance Plus please visit: https://yhoo.it/33jXYBp Connect with Yahoo Finance: Get the latest news: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb Find Yahoo Finance on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2A9u5Zq Follow Yahoo Finance on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2LMgloP Follow Yahoo Finance on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LOpNYz Follow Yahoo Finance Premium on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hhcnmV

Published: 30th May 2023 09:28:56   By: Yahoo Finance

Economic Video: Now is the time for politicians to act on A.I., says venture capitalist Bradley Tusk

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Bradley Tusk, Tusk Ventures co-founder and CEO, and John Hope Bryant, Operation Hope chairman and CEO, join 'Last Call' to discuss the recent open letter sent by tech executives warning that A.I. poses a "risk of extinction".

Published: 31st May 2023 12:45:55   By: CNBC Television

Economic Video: US shares mixed, Nvidia's rise offsets debt ceiling jitters

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Wall Street indexes ended the day mixed, pressured by worries about US lawmakers opposed to a debt-limit deal, but supported by another surge in Nvidia shares that briefly lifted the chipmaker into the rare club of companies valued at $1 trillion. #Wallstreet #Stocks #Markets #News #Reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 30th May 2023 11:58:22   By: Reuters

Economic Video: As lawmakers size up debt ceiling deal, few are fully satisfied

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Biden, a Democrat, and McCarthy, a Republican, are counting on pulling majority support from the political center, a rarity in divided Washington.

Published: 30th May 2023 10:57:14   By: KTVB

Business Video: Rare images reveal sunspots larger than Earth

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President of Explore Mars Inc. Janet Ivey shows new images of the sun's surface captured by a powerful ground-based solar telescope that reveal sunspots and other features in unprecedented detail. Cool, dark sunspots dot the photosphere, or the sun’s surface where the magnetic field is strong, and they can be the size of Earth or larger. #CNN #news

Published: 28th May 2023 06:58:14   By: CNN

Business Video: Tapper asks Democrat if Biden should worry about Progressive Caucus. Hear her response

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Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Japayal (D-WA) joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss debt ceiling negotiations as The White House and House Republicans agreed in principle on a deal to raise the debt ceiling for two years and cap spending. #CNN #News

Published: 28th May 2023 05:05:07   By: CNN

Business Video: Lawmaker who helped negotiate debt deal responds to GOP criticism

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Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the debt ceiling deal and responds to reported grumbling from some Republicans. #CNN #News

Published: 28th May 2023 04:35:00   By: CNN

Business Video: Unprecedented images show sunspot larger than Earth

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President of Explore Mars Inc. Janet Ivey shows CNN's Victor Blackwell and Amara Walker new images of the sun's surface captured by a powerful ground-based solar telescope have revealed sunspots and other features in detail. #CNN #News

Published: 28th May 2023 03:35:20   By: CNN

Business Video: How ESPN could destroy the cable business

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EZPR’s Ed Zitron tells “Nightcap’s” Jon Sarlin that workers could begin to organize to fight back-to-the-office mandates. Plus, Axios’ Sara Fischer explains why it will be difficult for the cable business to survive if ESPN streams its flagship channel. And Axios’ Emily Peck shares why mainstream economists are no longer dismissing “greedflation” as a fringe conspiracy theory. To get the day’s business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. #CNN #News https://cnn.it/3Ilqyqa 00:00 - Welcome to "Nightcap" 00:39 - The next phase of the work-from-home battle 04:53 - ESPN's streaming plans and the future of cable 09:39 - Is corporate greed driving prices higher?

Published: 25th May 2023 08:00:17   By: CNN