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BRICS Gathered in Geneva To Discuss a New Digital Order |
Experts and antitrust officials met in Geneva to propose solutions to the challenges faced by antitrust authorities in the digital markets of the BRICS countries to find common ground between them, especially in the area of regulation of digital platforms and AI |
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 10, 2024/ -- The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Webinar on Competition law and policy approaches towards digital platforms and ecosystems in cooperation with the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (https://www.BRICSCompetition. The digitalization of the economy - legislature, trade, customs, logistics, etc. - is just entering its most active stage of development, itself a preparatory stage for the automation of the economy. One of the most pressing issues now, at the initial stage of digitalization, is still the streamlining and creation of a regulatory framework for future global processes. This includes the issue of antitrust regulation, both within individual countries and various interstate associations, such as the EU or BRICS. "Today, the actions of antitrust agencies in different countries remain disparate and fragmented. Lack of consensus leads to weakened enforcement, and ecosystems increase anti-competitive pressure on the market. Antitrust law is on the verge of losing its relevance and strength in the digital economy. We need some form of international agreement on the regulation of digital ecosystems, especially given the development of AI technologies,” emphasized Alexey Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Center. As the expert explained, each BRICS jurisdiction has its own objectives with regard to competition law. There is a common core, which has been defined as consumer welfare, efficient allocation of resources and economic freedom. But so far, one of the bottlenecks in dealing with digital markets is market definition - the application of traditional market definition tools is challenged by the tendency of digital markets to be highly innovative and dynamic. The development of new definitions and indicators is one of the most important tasks of the meeting. As part of the presentation, Victor Oliveira Fernandes, Commissioner of CADE, stated that within their organization a number of new indicators have already been developed to define the platform market: for example, the ability to unilaterally impose conditions, including as a show of bargaining power, ownership of key datasets, ability to influence choice through online platform architecture, lack of transparency. Since this year, the number of BRICS member countries has grown, and further expansion is being discussed. Moreover, the association, which remained formal for a long time, is beginning to work more actively. The more active the more real contradictions and problems. Nevertheless, experts noted that there is a significant convergence among BRICS jurisdictions in recognizing the importance of certain essential standards, such as consumer welfare standards, but there are also some differences that are worth highlighting. Authorities in different countries, especially Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa, recognize other objectives, such as ensuring economic freedom or a level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises. And these goals can somehow be translated into more elaborate legal standards for assessing abuse of dominance. Alexey Ivanov also focused the participants' attention on the fact that cooperation exactly within the framework of supranational associations can give real results in the fight against violations of fair competition rules by global monopolists in local markets. "Much more opportunities for developing countries lie in the area of cooperation. BRICS, as you know, is expanding and working in the area of developing joint enforcement actions, remedies, investigations, case reviews, because this is how you essentially balance the playing field in the fight against global companies,” Ivanov explained. The meeting was attended by a wide pool of international experts and representatives of national and international competition authorities: Victor Oliveira Fernandes, Commissioner, CADE; Rajinder Punja, Economic Director, CCI/ Representative from SAMR (tbc); Masako Wakui, Professor of Law, Kyoto University; Maria Ioannidou, Professor, Queen Mary University of London; Deni Mantzari, Associate Professor, University College of London; Alexey Ivanov, Director, BRICS Competition Law and Policy Center. The experts agreed to continue working on the creation of a harmonized system of supranational instruments of antitrust regulation. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre. About BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre:The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre was established in 2018 by the BRICS competition authorities. The Centre’s work is aimed at collecting and analyzing information from competition agencies, identifying best practices, but primarily at preparing recommendations and developing approaches to competition policy that reflect the interests of the development of the BRICS economies. The key mission of the BRICS Competition Centre is to advance the development agenda and strengthen the role of competition regulation in overcoming imbalances in the global economy. The Centre brings together leading international universities and independent researchers who are actively involved in the Centre’s main research projects: on global food chains, on sustainability policy and on new approaches to antitrust regulation of the digital economy. SOURCE |
Monday, June 10, 2024
BRICS Gathered in Geneva To Discuss a New Digital Order
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Realization of the Power of Christian Cinema and Islamic Cinema in Nigeria for National Orientation and Nation Building
Nigerian premiere of "The 7 Churches of Revelation" on Ascension Day, May 9, 2024.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Happy New Month of November!
HALLELUJAH!
HAPPY NEW MONTH!
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and everyone seeing this.
Smile and be happy.
And pray to our one and only Almighty God JEHOVAH JIREH to have mercy on Nigeria and Nigerians and heal our country in the mighty name of our Lord, Redeemer, Saviour and MESSIAH JESUS Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever. AMEN!
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Chief Talent Officer, Arno Peperkoorn To Discuss Inclusivity in Media at the Global Black Impact Summit 2023 in Dubai
PRESS RELEASE
Chief Talent Officer Arno Peperkoorn to Discuss Inclusivity in Media at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023
Arno Peperkoorn is the Chief Talent Officer at Omnicom Media Group and works to advance diversity and inclusivity across the global media and creative industry
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 19, 2023/ -- The global entertainment and media industry grew 5.4% in 2022, with revenue estimated at $2.32 trillion. By 2028, the market is projected to grow to a record $3.434 trillion, with developing countries taking the lead. As such, the industry will serve as a catalyst for economic growth worldwide, and media professionals such as Arno Peperkoorn, Chief Talent Officer at Omnicom Media Group, are committed to ensuring industry growth is encompassed by diversity and inclusivity.
Peperkoorn has joined the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/) – scheduled for November 30 to December 1 in Dubai – as a keynote speaker. Peperkoorn brings with him a wealth of experience and a fervent dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the media and creative industry, and during the summit, he will share his perspectives on advancing inclusion in media while contributing to the collective dialogue on promoting Black excellence.
As the Co-Founder of Include Now, a foundation at the forefront of advocating for Diversity and Inclusivity, Peperkoorn exemplifies a commitment to fostering environments that celebrate the rich tapestry of human experience. His work with Include Now serves as a powerful testament to his belief in the transformative potential of inclusivity.
In his role as Chief Talent Officer at Omnicom in the Netherlands, Peperkoorn's everyday endeavors are marked by his tireless efforts to build bridges between individuals from diverse backgrounds. He possesses a unique talent for recognizing and amplifying the inherent strengths and abilities in people and firmly believes that while we all bring different perspectives to the table, it is imperative that we be treated with equal respect for our individuality.
Peperkoorn’s dedication to championing diversity and inclusivity aligns seamlessly with the core theme of GBIS 2023, 'Black Excellence: Unleashing the Unexplored Potential for Global Unity.' His insights promise to be invaluable in advancing the conversation surrounding the untapped potential that lies within diverse communities.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
About the Global Black Impact Summit 2023:
The Global Black Impact Summit – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power - is an annual event that seeks to celebrate the achievements of the Black community, promote excellence and explore untapped potential across various fields. This year’s summit is set to be a transformative experience, featuring influential speakers, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities that empower attendees to reach new heights. To register go to https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/.
SOURCE
Energy Capital & Power
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
#IDG2022 : Equal Power Youth Manifesto
We, a group of young activists from around the world who are committed to promoting girls' rights and gender equality, submit to you our Equal Power Youth Manifesto.
Hello supporter!
I am Dedeou from Mali.
Despite the resolutions established by political decision making processes and bodies all over the world, girls continue to be sidelined.
We need girls' confidence in their leadership skills to grow, and encourage greater political participation, so young women can take part in the decisions that affect them.
Because girls' rights and needs matter.
So we, a group of young activists from around the world who are committed to promoting girls' rights and gender, submit to you our Equal Power Youth Manifesto.
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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Not All Churchgoers Are Christians
ONLY FAKE CHRISTIANS DON'T HAVE THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT
Friday, May 13, 2022
Saturday Morning Motivation
Saturday Morning of May 14, 2022.
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Renaissance Man, Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, with all the thanksgivings to Almighty God for the wisdom of God is the greatest knowledge in the world and the universe.
That's the difference between me and them.
I don't just talk about it, I make it happen for #Nollywood locally and globally.
Read Psalm 91:14-16.
Case closed.
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
The Scramble for Nollywood and The Status of Lagos State
The Scramble for Nollywood and The Status of Lagos State
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Chioma Ude To Speak @ Dubai Expo 2020: Canon Brings Women Trailblazers From The Middle-East and African Film Industry
Cinema – A Social Catalyst:
PRESS RELEASE |
Advancing gender equality & celebrating women empowerment at Dubai Expo 2020: Canon to bring together women trailblazers from the Middle-East and African film industry in a thought-provoking panel discussion |
The panel discussion is envisioned to celebrate the creative efforts of women filmmakers who make an immeasurable contribution to the enrichment of the industry and to discuss how the industry can re-invent itself to reduce gender disparity |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 11, 2021/ -- In alignment with the company’s relentless commitment to promote gender equality and women empowerment, Canon (Canon-CNA.com) will bring together an esteemed panel of women entrepreneurs from the film industry in Middle-East and Africa at Women’s Pavilion, Dubai Expo 2020; Canon is the Official Printing and Imaging Provider of Expo 2020 Dubai taking place from 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022; To register for the event, please click here -> https://bit.ly/3ohOq4y Canon Middle East (CME) and Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) announced today of their upcoming panel discussion on ‘Women in Filmmaking: In the spotlight and studying landscape of Cinema and Media today in Middle-East and Africa’ to be held at Women’s Pavilion, Dubai Expo 2020. As part of the company’s endeavor to celebrate women change-makers in the creative industries, a noteworthy panel consisting of women filmmakers from the Middle-East and Africa will be brought together on 18th November 2021 at the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The panel discussion is envisioned to celebrate the creative efforts of women filmmakers who make an immeasurable contribution to the enrichment of the industry and to discuss how the industry can re-invent itself to reduce gender disparity. The Expo 2020 Dubai Women’s Pavilion, is dedicated to celebrate the efforts of women in creative industries in order to reaffirm Expo’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The Women’s pavilion is a platform that celebrates the significant parts that women, known and unknown, have played throughout history and continue to play in the present day, based on the principle that when women thrive, humanity thrives. |
Monday, June 13, 2011
An electricity roadmap for nations
Unprecedented Int'l Meeting Releases Preliminary Vision for our Energy Future
WATERLOO, Ontario, June 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Global Energy Summit in Waterloo, Canada Offers Ideas for Action on Sustainable Low-Carbon Electricity
A unique, international summit of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and future leaders from around the world has concluded with the release of the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 Communiqué. The event's preliminary report includes visionary proposals for transformative action to reduce the electricity-related emissions that drive global warming.
The full Equinox Communiqué is now available at: http://wgsi.org/files/EquinoxCommunique_June9_2011.pdf
The Communiqué identifies a group of technological approaches and implementation steps that have the potential over the coming decades to accelerate the transition of our energy systems toward electrification and, in the longer term, toward an energy future where our dependence on fossil fuels is greatly reduced.
"Given the right support, the six priority actions we have identified can catalyze change on a global scale, from the cities of the developed world, to the billions of people who live in towns and villages that lack adequate access to electricity to provide the central link to improvements in the quality of life," said summit advisor Professor Jatin Nathwani, Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy at the University of Waterloo and Ontario Research Chair in Public Policy for Sustainable Energy.
Can we low-carbon power the planet in 20 years?
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 participants came together to intensely explore, discuss and propose how science and technology can catalyze the urgent change required.
With representatives from countries including Canada, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Nigeria, the USA, and more, the Equinox Summit embodied the realities, challenges, and hopes of the enormously diverse global community - from those living in the world's 21 mega-cities of more than 10-million inhabitants, to the one-third of humanity who survive without electricity.
An electricity roadmap for nations
The Equinox Communiqué is a brief snapshot of the ideas and visions developed by the Summit participants, who aimed to address the great complexity of transitioning to low-carbon electricity production. It provides a series of immediate, concrete opportunities for action by industry and governments, both locally and internationally. These ideas will be explored in more detail in a future document, the Equinox Blueprint: Energy 2030.
The pathways described in the Communiqué include: accelerating implementation of technologies to enable the integration of large-scale renewable sources of power, such as wind and solar, into existing electricity grids; new ways to develop low-carbon transportation; ways to build energy-smart cities; and means of providing sustainable electricity to those who currently live without it.
The Equinox Communiqué compliments a comprehensive online video resource of archived lectures and discussions by world-leading thinkers on achieving a low-carbon, sustainable electricity future.
That resource includes:
- Summit participants expanding on their closed-door discussions in public forums (http://wgsi.org/video)
- The Summit's infographic-style benchmark clips ( http://www.youtube.com/user/wgsisummit)
- A photo-diary of the week's accomplishments ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/wgsisummit/)
What's next
The ideas outlined in this Communiqué will form the basis of a detailed document that will be produced in coming months - the Equinox Blueprint: Energy 2030.
Equinox Blueprint: Energy 2030 will paint a picture of the challenges faced by society in energy, detail forecasts from various global and national agencies for the likely state of affairs in 2030, and list the Equinox Summit's recommendations and proposals to address these.
Equinox Blueprint: Energy 2030 will be aimed at informing, advising and inspiring science and technology influencers, industry leaders and governments globally. It will focus on how science and technology can contribute to the challenges faced. It will offer practical, real-world solutions - based on the latest scientific thinking - and offer recommendations for investment and focus, and for the coordination of national and international scientific and engineering efforts which may, over the next 20 years, help address energy challenges in a meaningful way.
Cover online
- Watch the archived Equinox Summit: Energy 2030's video content, including the Summit's concluding session at http://wgsi.org/video.
About the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
The Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 was the inaugural event of the Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI), a non-profit partnership, founded in October 2009, between Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (http://perimeterinstitute.ca/) and the University of Waterloo. (http://www.uwaterloo.ca/) WGSI's mandate is to catalyze longterm thinking and solutions to the world's most fundamental social, environmental and economic challenges using science and technology. WGSI provides a rare opportunity for great minds to come together, share new ideas and collectively work towards a better future. For more information, visit http://wgsi.org.
TVO is the presenting media partner for the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030. For more information TVO, visit http://www.tvo.org.
For further information:
Media Contacts
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 Media Centre (open until 9:00 PM ET, June 9, 2011) +1(519)569-7600 x7506
RJ Taylor
WGSI Communications Liaison
+1(519)569-7600 x5371
newsroom@wgsi.org
Source: Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Monday, February 28, 2011
There is no Progress in Darkness
Photo Credit: Eyes Witness News.
Every Nigerian is gifted in one way or the other but due lack of energy we cannot realize our potentials.
Any government in power that cannot provide 24 hours light for Nigerians is worthless because there is no progress in darkness.
~ By Hope Obioma Opara,
The Publisher/CEO, Supple Magazine, http://www.supplemagazine.org/