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The moment that I was attached to CIIF, I recall vividly how I was wowed by a video that CIIF coordinator Malene Joseph shared with me which introduced me to the Fahina Project. I knew immediately that this project was special in sooo many ways! This project perfectly illustrates: ✅The relevance and importance of multilateral development banks in developing regional private sectors. ✅ How to efficiently and effectively operationalise regional MSMEs. ✅ The imperative of acknowledging major/subtle changes in the market place and responding by adjusting operations and services to meet the demands of clients. ✅ Finding the symmetry between Technical Assistance, Monitoring & Evaluation and funding required for MSMEs to subsist. ✅ The development of regional cultural & creative sectors/industries. ✅ Empowerment of marginalized groups & communities in business which in this case was an indigenous group of women from a remote area in Belize. ✅ Increased Marketability for Niche products. And the list can go on. This type of collaboration is necessary and vital to expedite the growth of regional private sectors. The Fahina project is perhaps a benchmark that can and should certainly be referenced by many on how to strategically & efficiently operationalise more MSMEs across the Caribbean! It brings me great joy to work in this space on such amazing projects which provides a first class experience to develop my expertise on MSMEs and the Caribbean business environment.

👩🏫 𝟔𝟒 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 👩🏫 64 new learning cities as members of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning). Totaling 356 cities in 79 countries (5 of them in Brazil: Contagem, Curitiba, Leme, Recife and São Paulo!!), a learning city has the following characteristics: ·        Effectively mobilizes its resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education; ·        Revitalizes learning in families and communities; ·        Facilitates learning for and in the workplace; ·        Extends the use of modern learning technologies; ·        Enhances quality and excellence in learning; and ·        Fosters a culture of learning throughout life. Can you identify these aspects in your city? What do you think needs to be improved for your city to be considered a learning city? To learn how to build a learning city, visit: https://lnkd.in/d-pEv7Sy For more information about learning cities, visit: https://lnkd.in/dVZDPVmv #lifelonglearning #learninganddevelopment #education #educação #ensino #aprendizado #aprendizagem #aprendizadocontínuo #aprendizagemcontínua #learning UNESCO #unesco #continuedlearning #continuingeducation #continuouslearning

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. This knowledge encompasses not only ecological practices and sustainable land management but also the intricate stories and traditions that define each community's identity ‼️ ➡️ For thousands of years, Aboriginal peoples have maintained an intimate relationship with the land, cultivating a deep understanding of its ecosystems and resources. This knowledge is not static; it evolves as the environment changes and is enriched through shared experiences and teachings. Cultural practices tied to land management, such as fire-stick farming, demonstrate an adaptive and respectful approach to the environment. These practices showcase Indigenous peoples’ profound ecological knowledge and their commitment to sustainability. The stories woven into the fabric of Aboriginal culture—stories of creation, survival, and resilience—serve not only as entertainment but also as powerful educational tools that impart critical lessons about living harmoniously with nature. 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗕𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. In addition to celebrating this rich legacy, it’s essential to confront the challenges it faces today. Globalisation, urbanisation, and the loss of language threaten to erode these invaluable traditions. Therefore, we advocate for the protection and promotion of Aboriginal knowledge systems as a crucial aspect of cultural preservation. The legacy of Aboriginal knowledge is not just about the past; it is a living, breathing aspect of Indigenous identity that continues to shape the present and future. By committing to its preservation and celebration, we not only honour those who came before us but also ensure that Indigenous knowledge remains a vital part of Australia’s cultural landscape. 📢 Let's come together to celebrate this knowledge and work toward a future where the legacy of Aboriginal peoples is recognised, respected, and integrated into the broader narrative of our shared history 🖤💛❤️ #AboriginalKnowledge #CulturalHeritage #TheKeepingPlace

I remain amazed by ancient wisdom traditions such as those here in Bali, and those that have been shared with me by various Elders of different corners of the world. I still feel like a beginner on the indigenous wisdom journey, however - something deep inside me feels I know all of this, as it deeply resonates. Which I believe it does with all of us, as we all come from an ancient past where being a part of nature and aligning with its cycles, was a given. Where healing with local plants was the norm, trusted and long-term relationships were the core of living together and where the worlds beyond the mind was given its due importance. We do not need all of this anymore. We can live without it. Pretty much all can be fabricated artificially, can be organised otherwise, or can simply be ignored. Which has its advantages. It's convenient. It's functioning. But at what price? I believe it is wise for each of us individually and as a society to understand more of the "old ways", review what served the flourishing of all life and consciously reintegrate it into our lives. Indigenous Elders can help us a lot with this - in terms of remembering. And we can partner with them to explore how this ancient wisdom can inform the steps we take as innovators, impact investors, policy makers, #sustainability managers etc to protect our habitat planet earth and to redesign our social and economic systems. I will share more about what I learnt about #indigenouswisdom and about #investing in indigenous communities once back in Europe at Katapult Future Fest, at the PYM Impact Days and very soon, we could dive together into the related topic of #consciousness at the United Nations in Geneva during the International Day of Conscience, the 5th of April. To know more about it and register: https://lnkd.in/gqARFYpC

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Did you have a dream growing up ? Did it change with the course of time and situations ? Do you have a dream as of today ? We all have dreams, if not, certain goals we want to achieve, certain versions we want to grow as, or certain situations we want to have, in our lives, in our societies. It's fair and valid, as it's our right to desire a happy and sustainable life. However, things take up different path, as we find not a right ecosystem to grow, to propser our visions, and create the dream into a reality. I am writing this after listening the inspiring TED talk from Nepal's education minister Sumana Shrestha. Yes, there are problems, in the governance, bureaucratic, societal, and individual level. But as we know and investigate the root of the problems, the patterns, we also find a way to navigate through the chaos. It's not easy, but it's possible. The dreams can be realized, the visions can be manifested. We can create a conscious and sustainable ecosystem, by collaborations, shifting the traditional inefficient paradygms, and grow as an individual and society. I would be interested in sharing ideas, get inspired from the works you are doing, and contribute to the process that has already started. To my Nepali connections, what's your Nepali dream ? 🇳🇵 #nepalidream #sustainable #innovation #ecosystem

🌍 What It Means to Be Human: #SaraRajabli at the Global Meeting on Equinox How do we build a society that inspires a higher purpose, nurtures responsible citizens, and drives transformative change? 🌱 In her talk, #SaraRajabli —social entrepreneur and business psychologist—dives into the role of education in shaping humanity’s future. 🌏 Drawing powerful comparisons between the 🕌 madrassa system and the 📚 Bildung tradition, Sara highlights how both educational systems were instrumental in fostering personal and societal growth. 💡 Key takeaways from her talk: 🏛️ Encouraged critical thinking through a culture of meaningful discussions 🌐 Facilitated the transfer of knowledge across cultures and disciplines 📖 Seamlessly integrated religion and diverse subjects into education 🌱 Focused on nurturing responsible citizens and philosophical perspectives 🔧 Emphasized skill-building and community-driven innovation Sara’s insights remind us that education is far more than a means to acquire knowledge—it’s about building the very foundation of what it means to be human, brick by brick, idea by idea. 📽️ Don’t miss Sara Rajabli’s session from the Global Meeting on Equinox! https://lnkd.in/dt-bfgYx Discover how ancient educational philosophies can inspire modern solutions for a better world. 🌐💭 ✨ Let’s keep #Bildung together: What can we do today to create systems that empower individuals to serve a higher purpose? 🌈💡 #WhatItMeansToBeHuman #LedershipForChange #Bildung #MadrassaSystem #EducationForTheFuture #CulturalWisdom #LifelongLearning #GlobalBildungNetwork

🌍 Celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development! 🌍 Every year on 10 November, we celebrate the pivotal role of science in shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Why Science Matters - Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures,” reminds us of science’s transformative impact on society and our collective journey toward progress and resilience. In August 2023, the UN General Assembly declared 2024-2033 as the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, marking a milestone in global efforts to address the world’s most urgent challenges and build a sustainable, inclusive future for all. Let’s celebrate the power of science to inspire, empower, and bring us closer to a better tomorrow! #SPEAbuja #sciencepolicy #trustinscience #scienceday #10november #sustainabledevelopment #worldsciencedayforpeaceanddevelopment #technologytransfer

Libraries play a vital role in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) by providing access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities for lifelong learning. Introducing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Book Corner in our school library. Each of the books represents a theme for each goal. UNESCO #schoollibrary #LSLLibrary #Malaysia #schoollibrarian #MayaAbdul

🌍 #SCOPUS təşkilatların profil səhifəsinə Dayanıqlı İnkişaf Məqsədləri (SDGs) 2023 keçidi əlavə etmişdir. 📊 SDGs keçidi təşkilatınız tərəfindən dərc edilmiş Dayanıqlı İnkişaf Məqsədlərinə aid elmi işləri ayrı-ayrı məqsədlər üzrə təqdim edir. 🔗 🌐 📚 #SCOPUS-un yeni SDGs keçidi ilə təşkilatınızın dayanıqlı inkişafa töhfəsini araşdırmaq üçün 👉 http://spkl.io/60424FGay 🌍 Тhe new SDG tab on the Scopus Organizational Profile page, an insightful feature that shines a light on your organization's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) impact. 📊 The SDG tab provides a comprehensive view of the number of documents published by your organization that support specific SDGs. 🔗 Dive deeper into the document count link to reveal a detailed list of all documents that contribute to the selected SDG, complete with essential information like Open Access (OA) status, article titles, authors, and source details. Explore and showcase your organization's commitment to sustainable development.👉 http://spkl.io/60424FGay #SDGs #SCOPUS #Azerbaijan #researchpapers #