Binu Merin Jacob

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2020/10/16/afcfta-economic-and-distributional-effects

Tune in LIVE from 13-17 October for events on: Debt, Sustainable Recovery, Human Capital, Digital Development and Poverty: https://live.worldbank.org/?cid=ECR_LI_worldbank_EN_EXT_AM2020 No prior registration required, more details on individual events in the series to follow.

To watch a replay of the webinar please click on the following link: https://page.bsigroup.com/l/73472/2020-10-12/vp59l2 With the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT), systems can now be connected to corporate IT, the cloud and central management systems. This webinar will be a) exploring the issue of security across the technology asset lifecycle, b) look at accountability from planning and manufacture, to installation and disposal, and c) explain how to have a robust system with risks managed. Date: Thursday, 8 October 2020 Time: 10.00 - 11.00 BST UK (5.00 - 6.00 ET US); 17.00 - 18.00 BST UK (12.00 - 13.00 ET US / 9.00 - 10.00 PDT US) For more information and to select your preferred time to register please click here: https://page.bsigroup.com/l/73472/2020-08-12/sz73wm?_ga=2.128067276.1507242155.1599123326-2134661026.1576509543&_gac=1.186410587.1597321778.CjwKCAjwydP5BRBREiwA-qrCGli1VxvxAFKk83nRWTJ2U5g1ZyNCBPYYMf5cdaYaBMIPQEDXC2pv0xoCJ0gQAvD_BwE

The CSN annual meetings this year are being hosted as regional online sessions factoring in time zone differences across the Commonwealth. The Oceania regional session will take place on Wednesday, 14 October, at 11am (New Zealand time). The meeting is an important opportunity for participants to receive updates on the CSN progress and future support for the programme in the current climate. The invitation, draft agenda and dial-in details can now be downloaded here. Time: Wednesday, 14 October, at 11am (New Zealand time) Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92356484791; Meeting ID: 923 5648 4791 CSN Annual meeting- Oceania 11am 14th October 2020 (NZ time).pdf

The CSN annual meetings this year are being hosted as regional online sessions factoring in time zone differences across the Commonwealth. The Africa regional session will take place on Tuesday, 13 October, at 1pm (GMT +1). The meeting is an important opportunity for participants to receive updates on the CSN progress and future support for the programme in the current climate. The invitation, draft agenda and dial-in details can now be downloaded here. Time: Tuesday, 13 October, at 1pm (GMT+1) Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94514491528; Meeting ID: 945 1449 1528 CSN Annual meeting - Africa 13th October 2020.pdf

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Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94514491528 Meeting ID: 945 1449 1528 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ackpYFxjSr Join by SIP: 94514491528@zoomcrc.com

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If you missed attending any of the BSI webinars live, you can now listen to them on-demand via the following link: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/our-services/events/webinars/on-demand-webinars/

We published a case study film earlier this year which highlights the successful partnership between the CSN and UNBS in helping achieve standards compliance amongst local farmers in Uganda. Through the 'train the trainers' initiative, the farmers have grown to understand and appreciate why it's important to produce products that are in line with the international standards. A pdf version of the same case study is now available here for you to read, view and download. If you'd like view the case study video separately, please click here. Training The Trainer To Achieve Standard Compliance In Uganda.pdf

https://live.worldbank.org/end-poverty-day-2020

https://live.worldbank.org/closing-the-digital-divide

https://live.worldbank.org/human-capital-covid-19

https://live.worldbank.org/sustainable-recovery-people-and-planet

https://live.worldbank.org/defusing-debt-creating-solutions

Earlier this year in May, the CSN published a case study film highlighting the benefits of creating better awareness about the use of standards in Uganda and its successful partnership with the UNBS to simplify and translate international standards for the benefit of the smallholder farmers in the country. A pdf version of the same case study is now available here for you to read, view and download. If you'd like view the case study video separately, please click here. Raising Awareness About The Benefits Of Using Standards In Uganda.pdf

BSI will be running a webinar tomorrow to highlight the benefits of moving towards a circular economy. Join the webinar to gain a better understanding about circular thinking, existing linear business models, what success looks like, and future trends. Time: Tuesday 29 September, 06:00 - 07:00, 10:00 - 11:00 and 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) To register please click here: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/our-services/events/webinars/2020/thinking-differently-defining-future-success-for-a-sustainable-resilient-business-the-circular-economy/

BSI has a whole host of standards within the personal data, information security and business continuity sphere to help protect your organisation's key data by minimising the chances and reducing the impact of cyber attacks. Come join BSI experts on 24 September from 2pm-3pm who will demonstrate why these standards are so crucial and how you can go about implementing them within your business. Time: Thursday, 24 September 2020 from 2pm to 3pm (BST) Registration: https://page.bsigroup.com/l/73472/2020-01-17/nl817w?_ga=2.233850590.1507242155.1599123326-2134661026.1576509543&_gac=1.183240532.1597321778.CjwKCAjwydP5BRBREiwA-qrCGli1VxvxAFKk83nRWTJ2U5g1ZyNCBPYYMf5cdaYaBMIPQEDXC2pv0xoCJ0gQAvD_BwE

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This year, the ISO General Assembly will be replaced by a virtual session for ISO members owing to the pandemic. Time: 24 September at 1pm BST For more information, please click here: https://www.iso.org/virtualsessionmembers.html To register, edit your registration or set up an ISO account, please click here: http://www.cvent.com/events/iso-members-virtual-session/event-summary-1f13646b8a614bfb9a07166aa8b8fe11.aspx?lang=en

Organised by the World Economic Forum, this year's Sustainable Development Impact Summit themed, "Realizing a ‘Great Reset’ for Sustainable Development", will be fully virtual and will take place from the 21-24 September, 2020. The summit brings together leaders from the government, business, international organizations and civil society. You will have the opportunity to listen to and gain insights from a diverse group of experts and innovators to initiate, accelerate and scale-up entrepreneurial solutions to help tackle climate change and advance sustainable development whilst navigating through the COVID-19 crisis. For more information and registration, please click on the following link, or download the meeting overview document (see attached): https://weforum.ent.box.com/s/v4jqefot4xm0vn5sqs9a20fuj2zotk7r WEF 2020 Summit_Meeting Overview.pdf

https://thecommonwealth.org/media/event/event-2020-commonwealth-peoples-forum-rwanda

https://thecommonwealth.org/media/event/event-2020-commonwealth-women’s-forum-rwanda

https://thecommonwealth.org/media/event/accelerating-action-around-land-enhanced-climate-action