Sentences with phrase «investment support initiatives»

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The Chan Zuckerberg initiative, the investment fund of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, has also pledged to support the institute with $ 20,000 (# 16,000) a year.

On her thoughts towards the opportunities in the UAE, Al Kaabi talks about the rise of support for women entrepreneurs, particularly in the investment space, as well as initiatives such as WOMENA, and the increase participation for female entrepreneurship.

A European Investment Fund (EIF) initiative, supported by private investors, is expected to pump about 400 million euros ($ 479.48 million) into Greek startups and other small businesses over the next five years.

It requires the focus and attention of companies and both men and women to actively encourage and support women in technology through long - term investments in education and mentorship initiatives, all while fostering an industry - wide culture of inclusion.

The investment also aligns with ADFG's tech initiatives too - ADFG has built Algorythma (its own tech platform focused on developing new tech products) and Krypto Labs (its incubator and co-working space supporting early - stage startups).

More U.S. - EU cooperation on CEE investments — including the potential for U.S. support for the EU's burgeoning Euro - Asian Connectivity initiative — would allow the West to better compete against China in the region and could potentially nudge Chinese investors to become more accountable, open and transparent.

They are more likely to support economic incentives from the government to encourage Canadian companies to set up operations in Asia, and initiatives to facilitate trade and investment missions for Canadian companies to visit Asian countries.

This initiative is coordinated and supported by AFSCME and Walden Asset Management, of Boston Trust & Investment Management Company.

Manufacturers have enthusiastically supported Mr. Trump's previous nominees and his initiatives on comprehensive tax reform, infrastructure investment and regulatory reform.

, investment social infrastructure, prioritize investments affordable housing seniors» facilities, build housing units refurbish old ones, support municipalities maintain rent - geared — income subsidies - ops, communities money need housing initiatives help homeless canadians housing.

This was partially offset by unfavorable key commodity (3) costs, lower volume / mix and increased investments to support strategic growth initiatives.

support for Iran from Russia, its partner in Syria; and how much China wishes to bind Iran into its Belt and Road foreign trade and investment initiative.

RBC helps communities prosper, supporting a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities.

NACO is proud to publish its first whitepaper with the objective to promote policy initiatives intended to increase the number of successful startup companies, jobs, and wealth creation by supporting early stage capital investment provided by Angel investors in Canada.

On the spending side of the ledger, the priorities have been agriculture support (after two weak monsoons), rural development spending, infrastructure investments and a massive structural shift to direct benefit transfers deposited in the bank accounts of beneficiaries — made possible by the extraordinary biometric identity card program (Aadhaar) covering 950 million people, and the impressive financial inclusion initiative which has opened over 200 million new bank accounts for impoverished families.

Today's race to the stars involves a host of specialized private companies, supported not only by government interest and initiatives, but also (and in large part) by private sector investments.

«Allowing charities to invest in limited partnerships will remove an unnecessary roadblock to foundation impact investments, opening up more opportunities for foundations to align their investment strategies with their public benefit mandates, and ultimately unlocking more capital for ventures and initiatives that support Canadian communities.»

Steven currently supports the firm's investment banking efforts, and has covered the origination, structuring, and execution of numerous transactions and served as strategic advisor to senior executives, providing advice on M&A, private equity, strategic relationships, and strategic positioning for capital - raising efforts and other corporate initiatives.

The Access to Finance initiative supported by Invest Northern Ireland offers a variety of support including start - up funding, loans and equity investment.

In New York, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation secures corporate and foundation investment capital for «locally created, locally executed» community development projects.

Hangzhou City, People's Republic of China (21 September 2017)- Agriculture research heads of 14 Asian countries supported the ASEAN +3 Rice Breeding and Genetics Initiative - a long - term regional investment and collaboration initiative in rice breeding aimed to address regional food security and national rice sector strategies.

FAO collaborates with the public sector, the private sector and civil society to develop and implement food loss and waste prevention and reduction solutions through: i) Advocacy and awareness raising; ii) Collaboration and coordination of world - wide initiatives on food loss and waste reduction; iii) Research to evidence for policy, strategy, legislation and standards development; iv) Support to investment programmes and projects.

Thanks to generous donors, critical investments in our programs have been made and an endowment fund devoted to supporting diversity initiatives has been established: the Drumlin Farm Outreach and Assistance Resources (DOAR) Fund.

Instead of subsidising formula companies to boost exports or attract investment, allowing them to influence health and nutrition policies or involving them as partners in education initiatives, governments should ensure all inappropriate marketing is ended, and invest in policies to ensure mothers get the support they need to breastfeed and care for their babies.

The Business Council supports continued funding for the state's Regional Economic Development Councils, funding for the state to host more tourism related summits and initiatives that create private sector investment and job creation.

Critically, this budget provides funding support for affordable housing, preserves access to quality health services for millions of low - income New Yorkers, and makes important investments in anti-poverty initiatives throughout the state.

He said the AGI saw the initiative as an investment opportunity therefore was partnering with the CBMIE and banks such as the GCB, Exim Bank, Fidelity among others to ensure that people with business ideas in the country were supported to realise their dreams.

It is also offering support for new private sector jobs, an investment plan for capital projects and other initiatives to drive investment, particularly in infrastructure.

«Governor Cuomo's initiatives — from first - in - the - nation tuition - free college, $ 15 minimum wage and the country's strongest paid family leave program, to historic investments in infrastructure across the state — have overwhelming support from New Yorkers,» he continued.

«We are making targeted investments to support key projects and initiatives that are boosting local economies statewide,» said Empire State Development (ESD) President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky.

While calling on all stakeholders in the education sector to double their efforts to achieve government desire for success in the sector, she urged members and leaders of various Community Development Associations (CDAs) to join hands and support government initiatives by ensuring adequate protection for schools infrastructure in their areas so that government huge investment in education will not be a waste.

One step would be stress testing, engaging pension funds and companies to examine if they hold carbon - intensive assets on their books, said Martin Skancke, who spoke on the first panel and is chairman of the Advisory Council of Principles for Responsible Investing, a U.N. - supported initiative that has helped formulate a widely followed voluntary protocol of responsible investment criteria.

We support a broad portfolio of clinical and translational research through response mode funding, partnership initiatives and investments in clinical infrastructure.

At the time of the announcement, PVH chief executive Emanuel Chirico said that the acquisition «demonstrates our commitment to making strategic investments in our digital platforms to support our long - term growth initiatives.

Riley cited the defeat of voucher initiatives in California and Michigan, stating that he is pleased by «a consensus that moves away from the divisiveness of vouchers and toward support for partnership and investment in our public schools and helping families pay for college.»

«We have less money to do new initiatives and we will need to prioritize our investments to support the classroom and our school sites,» King said.

In addition, participating communities receive other non-monetary support, such as inclusion in a professional learning community, regular convenings with other cities in the initiative, supports to integrate and apply SEL data to continuous improvement systems, communications counsel, and other technical assistance provided by national experts such as the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Forum for Youth Investment, the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, Crosby Marketing Communications and others.

These initiatives complemented existing investments in both a state service scholarship program that pays for the third and fourth year of undergraduate study for teacher candidates who commit to teach in the state for five years in a high - need subject area, and a «Grow Your Own» program to support paraprofessionals in remote rural areas (especially Indian Reservations) to become teachers.

Starting in the 2012 - 13 school year, Project LIFT operates as a semi-autonomous Learning Community within CMS, providing the initiative with CMS infrastructural support and access to an initial $ 55 Million investment of private resources to drive a multifaceted reform effort in Charlotte's highest poverty schools.

But in terms of enduring investment value, perhaps Mr. Ruane's largest community - development venture was the Carmel Hill Fund, a private foundation he established in 1986 to support social service, mental health, and education initiatives.

Launched in 2011, Project Leadership and Investment for Transformation, or L.I.F.T., is a five - year initiative in nine low - performing schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.35 The project focuses on innovative strategies to provide students with extended learning time and increased access to technology while supporting community engagement and excellent teaching.36 Project L.I.F.T. worked with Public Impact — a nonprofit organization that works with school districts to create innovative school models — to design hybrid teacher - leader roles that «extend the reach» of high - performing teachers to more students.37 These «multi-classroom leaders» continue to teach while leading teams of teachers and assuming responsibility for the learning of all students taught by their team.38 For this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgets.39

ExED's financing partners include US Bank, Citibank, Wells Fargo, City National Bank, JP Morgan Chase, and Community Development Finance Institutions such as Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF).

In this position she, «Managed alternate - route certification contracts for Milwaukee Public Schools and Arizona statewide initiative,» was «Responsible for the goal - setting and official launch process of all new TNTP Academy contracts, working closely with state and city Departments of Education, including Georgia, Pittsburgh, PA, and Charlotte, NC,» and «Maintained high - level client relationships to ensure investment and support of data - driven work.»

If, however, North Carolina chooses to prioritize investments in supporting and expanding student supports, school staff and initiatives that repair harm and address trauma, we will be closer to ensuring safe school environments for every student.

NHTSA leverages its grant investments by pursuing strategic national initiatives that are supported by national 911 organizations and executed in conjunction with federal partners.

In support of this trend, Disney announced a number of mobile initiatives last week that indicate their continued investment in mobile devices.

Sponsorship of the AVC Consultant of the Year award is part of Pfizer Animal Health's Commitment to Veterinarians, an initiative supporting veterinarians through training and education, research and development, and investment in the future of the veterinary profession.

The program — a staple of FFA's annual convention for many years — is part of Pfizer Animal Health's Commitment to Veterinarians, an initiative supporting veterinarians through training and education, research and development, and investment in the future of the profession.

The externship program is part of Pfizer Animal Health ‟ s Commitment to Veterinarians, an initiative supporting veterinarians through training and education, research and development, and investment in the future of the veterinary profession.

San Antonio, TX (May 16, 2016)-- The Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation today announced grant investments totaling $ 2.35 million to support pet cancer research and treatment initiatives.