The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 is a visual resource showcasing the role of data in achieving the SDGs and highlighting the areas where data gaps negatively impact prospects of progress. It provides decision-makers, the development community, academics, journalists, and the public with timely data to guide decisions on what policy choices to make at mid-point in the implementation of the SDGs. This event will demonstrate, through interactive storytelling and data visualizations, the critical role of data in achieving the SDGs and how the availability of timely and granular data can help guide policymaking that leads to measurable positive outcomes, identify data-related challenges to accelerate progress in the attainment of the SDGs, and discuss how innovation and partnerships have helped and will remain critical to helping overcome data-related obstacles to get the SDGs back on track.
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The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2023, "From the Ground Up: Local Solutions to Drive Global Impact," explores the power of youth-led local solutions and their potential to drive global change. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Youth Summit brings together young changemakers from around the world to discuss innovative ideas and solutions for global development challenges.
This year, speakers and panel experts will discuss locally-led strategies and small-scale delivery systems for achieving development goals on a global scale. The Summit will highlight the role of local leadership in creating vibrant and sustainable communities. Our expert panelists will share their insights on local climate solutions, community tactics to solve fragile situations, youth entrepreneurship, and more.
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New analysis from the World Bank examines the two-way relationship between cities and climate change, concluding that cities also hold the key to solving the climate crisis. With data from more than 10,000 cities, the report offers insight into how to help cities become greener, more resilient, and more inclusive – in other words, on how to help their cities thrive – in a changing climate. This session engaged prominent government officials including mayors and ministers as well as civil society to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.
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Rodrigo Martinez is a Climate Change Specialist within the Climate Operationalization and Impact Unit of the World Bank’s Climate Change Group. He has more than 22 years of experience in the intersection between development and environment. In his current role he serves as Regional Focal Point on climate corporate commitments for the South Area Region, and as window manager of the Economic…
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Priyamvada Singh serves as the Global Head of Supply Chain Finance at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) one of the largest global banks and the second largest bank in Japan. SMBC is a leading global trade finance bank and offers a full range of trade products for corporate customers and financial institutions. In her role, Singh leads the trade and working capital solutions teams across…
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Sebastian Horn is an Economist in the World Bank’s Chief Economist Office. Before joining the World Bank, he was a Postdoc at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Munich. His research focuses on international finance, sovereign debt and financial development.
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Daniel Fibiger is Head of Global Sustainability at Gap Inc, and President of Gap Foundation. He leads Gap Inc.’s global partnerships team, where he is responsible for designing and implementing the company’s stakeholder engagement strategies focused on labor and human rights.
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Ms. Pakcan has been Citi’s Head of the Middle East & Africa Cluster since May 2021, serving clients across 59 markets, including Central Asia. Ms. Pakcan is based in Dubai. She has also served as Head of Global Trade business at Citi, among other posts. Ms. Pakcan holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Catherine Chiu serves as Vice President for Global Sustainability Crystal International, a Hong-Kong based supplier of apparel for some of the world’s largest apparel brands. One of the largest makers of apparel by volume in the world, Crystal operates dozens of facilities in Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and employs approximately 80,000 people worldwide.
Type: Expert