Events & Courses

May
21
Mon
Seventy-first World Health Assembly 21–26 May 2018
May 21 – May 26 all-day
Seventy-first World Health Assembly 21–26 May 2018 @ Geneva | Geneva | Switzerland

World Health Assembly

The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

More information here.

The 53rd Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the AfDB and 44th Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF)
May 21 – May 25 all-day
The 53rd Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the AfDB and 44th Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF)

The 53rd Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and 44th Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the Bank Group, are scheduled to take place from May 22-25, 2018 in Busan, which is located about 325 kilometres southeast of Seoul.

The Annual Meetings are the Bank’s largest annual event and serve to raise the profile of the institution on the global stage. In addition to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, which constitutes the core purpose of the gathering, these Annual Meetings will bring together thousands of delegates and participants, and will feature a number of official, knowledge and side events. The Governors of the Bank are from the 54 regional member countries and 26 non-regional member countries. The Annual Meetings provide a unique forum for representatives of government, business, civil society, think-tanks, academia and the media – from Africa and beyond – to debate key issues on Africa’s development, and to discuss the Bank’s performance in delivering on its mandate.

The 2018 Annual Meetings will be held on the theme: “Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization.”

Registrations can be done through this link.

Download the Bank’s Industrialize Africa brochure, or view full information on the official website.

Official hashtag: #AfDBAM2018

Jul
17
Tue
POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa @ Sandton Convention Centre
Jul 17 – Jul 19 all-day

POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa is the electricity industry’s forum that brings together international business leaders and technical experts committed to POWERING UP A CONTINENT.

Featuring a comprehensive conference programme and extensive exhibit floor, the event spans all aspects of centralised and distributed power generation along with leading technologies in power transmission and distribution. Put simply, it’s where the industry meets to do business.

Africa’s leading power sector stakeholders will convene in Johannesburg in July for the annual POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa 2018 conference and exhibition. This event, attended by over 3,000 power industry stakeholders, utilities and sub-Saharan government officials, has become the power sector’s key hub for information-sharing.

In addition to presenting industry-leading conference tracks, exhibition space showcasing international solutions and extensive networking opportunities, POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa 2018 facilitate a sub-Saharan African VIP programme which brings key buyers from across Africa to the event as part of the SSA VIP Delegation.

Exhibitors and delegates also benefit from a free B2B Matchmaking service which will pre-organise meetings with key industry decision makers based on each business’s marketing objectives. In 2016, over 259 meetings and 80% of attendees said the service was successful in meeting their objectives.

For further information on POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa Conference & Exhibition 2018, please visit www.powergenafrica.com where registration is open to attend this premier event

Sep
5
Wed
AIDF Global Summit @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Sep 5 – Sep 6 all-day
AIDF Global Summit @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States

In september, 300+ key actors from the global disaster resilience and relief community will gather in Washington D.C. on 5 and 6 September for the 10th AIDF Global Summit.

Learn from over 70 expert speakers from organisations including: Oxfam, CaLP, The World Bank and USAID who will be sharing their expertise and thought leadership on key areas including: Innovation in ICT, Global Health & WASH Solutions, Cash Based Programmes, Camp Management, Logistics & Procurement.

This is a must attend Summit if you are concerned with:

  • Planning and implementing disaster resilience strategies and solutions
  • Identifying and deploying new technologies that reduce loss of life and financial loss
  • Meeting pre-selected private sector vendors who provide solutions to your key challenges
  • Understanding the “lessons learned” by governments, relief agencies and NGO’s.
  • Connecting and collaborating with valuable new partners and stakeholders

The two-day Summit will combine key note presentations, interactive panels, roundtables and case study presentations with over three hours of networking.

Remaining delegate places are limited and there is likely to be a “cut off” on registration prior to the Summit. To avoid disappointment please reserve your place today.

Click here to register.

 

Oct
10
Wed
EMMIO – Executive Master in Management of International Organizations
Oct 10 @ 12:00 am

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If you are looking for a programme that will enhance your management potential, empower your strategic vision and equip you with the right tools and frameworks to tackle future challenges of international development, SDA Bocconi has the right answer for you:

EMMIO – Executive Master in Management of International Organizations

Key features:

  • Blended (face-to-face and Distance Learning)
  • Compatible with full employment
  • Total duration of nine months
  • 40 ECTS credits
  • Addressed to mid and senior level development professionals

SDA Bocconi EMMIO terms

A unique value proposition – you will earn your degree in only nine months while taking full advantage of a flexible programme schedule compatible with full employment. Addressed to mid and senior level professionals working in the context of International Development (United Nations, International NGOs, development finance institutions and development agencies), the EMMIO Program is a fully tailored, hands-on degree, which will strengthen your credentials and heighten your visibility, equipping you for your future professional challenges.

A whole spectrum, from theory to practice – why compromise between world-class academic contents and cutting edge business practices? EMMIO allows you to get the best of both worlds, through a uniquely qualified and hand-picked faculty merging renowned scholars and senior professionals from International Organizations, development finance institutions and development agencies.

The way we do things around here – EMMIO is a laboratory where participants use their professional experiences to think creatively and elaborate new solutions to common problems. The EMMIO cohort blends professionals from both the international development and humanitarian assistance sectors with twenty or more organisations represented, demonstrating the unique value of diversity and complementarity of backgrounds to foster a systemic and strategic thinking.

Application deadline: 1 June 2018 (early bird March 31, 2018)

Read more about the EMMIO: http://www.sdabocconi.it/emmio

Contact us: emmio@sdabocconi.it

 

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Oct
12
Fri
2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group @ Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Oct 12 – Oct 14 all-day
2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group @ Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia

The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness.

Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world’s financial system.

This year’s events will take place in Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia, October 12-14, 2018.

Nov
13
Tue
Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 @ Fira Barcelona
Nov 13 – Nov 15 all-day

Smart City Expo

The upcoming Smart City Expo World Congress (Barcelona, November 13-15th) is the leading international event for the smart urban solutions industry, the key meeting point for experts and leaders of the world’s most innovative cities, companies, research centers and international organizations.

Over 20.000 professional visitors are expected, with over 700 exhibitors, along with high level representatives from more than 700 cities and over 420 international speakers that will share their vision of how to build more sustainable and livable urban environments: Cities to Live In.

This year’s edition will have five focus areas: Digital Transformation, Urban Environment, Mobility, Governance & Finance and Inclusive & Sharing Cities.

 

Nov
21
Wed
FT Cimate Finance Asia Summit @ Four Seasons
Nov 21 all-day

Financial Times is pleased to announce the inaugural FT Climate Finance Summit Asia taking place on 21 November at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

This one-day summit brings together leading Asia companies, investors and financiers to explore the developing trends and emerging opportunities in Asia’s low-carbon transition – from the rise of sustainable investment in Asia to challenges of translating Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs ) into projects and the growth of green bonds as an important new source of finance for companies across the region.

Key discussions include:

  • China and the Global Climate Economy
  • Opportunities and Risk in Asia’s Energy Transition
  • A Revolution in Sustainable Transport – Asia in the Vanguard?
  • Case studies on Sustainable Cities and Resilient Infrastructure, and Resilient Buildings
  • Investing for the Future in Asia: Climate-Related Risk Disclosure, Harnessing Low-Carbon Opportunities

Key speakers confirmed:

  • Paula Diperna, Special Adviser, CDP
  • Anita George, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Growth Markets, CDPQ
  • James Grabert, Director, Sustainable Development Mechanisms, The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
  • Ma Jun, Director, Centre for Finance and Development, Tsinghua University
  • Fanny Lung, Finance Director, Swire Properties Limited
  • Nan Luo, Head of China, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
  • And many more…

To view more information, please visit live.ft.com/ClimateFinanceAsia.

Development Finance readers are entitled to a 20% off the tickets, using the exclusive discount code DF20.

May
2
Thu
52nd Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors
May 2 – May 5 all-day
52nd Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors @ Nadi | Western Division | Fiji

The 52nd Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors will be held in Nadi, Fiji on 2-5 May 2019.