May 2, 2018. CSIS World Bank Investigation & Prevention: Global Systemic Impact

World Bank Investigation & Prevention: Global Systemic Impact

Featuring Pascale Hélène Dubois, Vice President, Integrity, World Bank Group Kathrin Frauscher, Deputy and Program Director, Open Contracting Partnership Hasan Tuluy, Board Director, Partnership for Transparency and former Vice President, World Bank  Moderator Charles Kenny, Director of Technology and Development and Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development The World Bank Group committed nearly $60 billion for development projects and programs in fiscal year 2017.  As the largest individual source for development finance in the world, the Bank frequently sets standards and adopts practices that spread both to other multilateral institutions as well as governments worldwide. In 2017, the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT), an independent office within the World Bank Group that investigates and pursues sanctions related to allegations of fraud and corruption in World Bank Group-financed projects, opened 51 investigations and issued 52 reports covering 68 Bank Group projects, while also providing preventative services and undertaking internal investigations. Through its Integrity Compliance Office, INT plays a preventive role by actively engaging sanctioned entities in pursuing rehabilitative measures, such as the implementation of integrity compliance programs. These activities helped safeguard the World Bank Group’s funding against misuse, but was there a broader impact beyond the contracts and contractors involved? Pascale Hélène Dubois will discuss the global impact of World Bank investigation and prevention activities and then join a panel with Kathrin Frauscher, Deputy and Program Director, Open Contracting Partnership and Hasan Tuluy, Partnership for Transparency Board Director, former World Bank Vice President, to dive deeper into what more can be done at the World Bank and other international institutions to combat corruption. Date & Time Wednesday, May 2 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Accept Decline

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Preparedness Summit. Atlanta. April 17-20, 2018

If you are having trouble reading this message, click here for the web version. Preparedness Summit 2018 Calling all Student Summit Attendees! Focus Group Invitation: Understanding Awareness of Nuclear Preparedness        in Institutes of Higher Education As a graduate student, how much do you know about radiologic and nuclear preparedness? Do you feel like you know a lot, or do you wish you knew more? Does your school offer courses in radiologic and nuclear preparedness? Download the NACCHO Conferences App Build a personalized agenda for the summit by downloading the NACCHO Conferences app on Apple and Android devices. The app features full session descriptions, presentation materials, maps, and more. For help with the app, look for conference staff or stop by the registration desk. On Thursday, April 19th at 12pm - 1pm, please bring your lunch to Room Chicago D, where the Emory University Student Outbreak and Response Team (SORT) will host a focus group with student attendees of the Summit. The focus group is seeking to gain insights into the baseline knowledge and current educational opportunities for nuclear preparedness and radiation safety among students enrolled in higher education. Whether you have had a lot or a little exposure to nuclear preparedness, please come share your experiences in or desires for more training on nuclear preparedness.  If you have questions or plan to attend, please RSVP to Sydney Shuk (sydney.shuk@emory.edu) by Tuesday, April 18th.

Mano River Union: Role of Rural Women in Building Sustainable and Resilient Rural Communities in the margins of the IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings April 22, 2018 – 10:00am – 12:00pm World Bank Group

Mano River Union: Role of Rural Women in Building Sustainable and Resilient Rural Communities in the margins of the IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings April 22, 2018 – 10:00am – 12:00pm World Bank Group – 701 18th Street, N.W Room # J 8-044 Mano River Union (MRU) covers Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone The conference will build upon the outcomes of the MRU session held in October 2016 led by African Diaspora, and focus on the role of rural women in developing sustainable and resilient rural communities. Women in rural areas continue to make significant contributions to the social and economic circumstances in our society. They help to maintain a sustainable and productive agriculture sector as the essential economic, environmental and social basis of rural areas which contributes to rural development, sustainable food production, and to a potential creation of jobs for rural women. Both the SDGs Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063 envision "a high standard of living, quality of life and well-being for all citizens in all spheres of life which involve “incomes, jobs and decent work, poverty, inequality and hunger, social security and protection including persons with disabilities, modern, affordable and liveable habitats, and quality basic services, biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable natural resource management, water security, health and nutrition, climate resilience and natural disasters preparedness, education.” The conference aims to highlight the role of rural women in building sustainable and resilient rural communities, in the perspective of meeting the African Union Agenda 2063 and SDGs Agenda 2030; and to discuss potential solutions to the challenges.  Speakers from: ·        Cote d’Ivoire ·        Guinea ·        Liberia ·        Sierra Leone ·        USA – African Diaspora ·       USA – Non African Diaspora RSVP required: Contact: Jeannette Kah Le Guil – jnetkah@kahleguil.org \ Light Refreshments

April 2018. Written testimony of FEMA Administrator. FEMA: Prioritizing a Culture of Preparedness

Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for an April 11 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled � FEMA: Prioritizing a Culture of Preparedness� 04/11/2018 Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for an April 11 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled � FEMA: Prioritizing a Culture of Preparedness�.

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Project Management Certification

Earn Certifications in Project Management and Financial Management DisasterReady has partnered with Humentum to offer a series of self-study training courses on project management and financial management for humanitarian and development professionals. After completing these courses, you have the option to take an exam and earn your FMD Pro or PMD Pro Certification.   Get Certified

Emotional Intelligence

Personal and Professional Development   Master Emotional Intelligence Recognizing and understanding emotions in yourself and others—and the ability to use that understanding appropriately—is a critical leadership skill. In this new series of 2-3 minute videos, you will learn about the types of emotional intelligence and how you can improve your ability to manage your emotions.   Watch Videos