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  1. Digital Asset Investor Doubles Down: XRP Is ‘Not an Investment’ but a 200-Year Financial Shift — BigGo Finance

    A well-known crypto commentator is making an unusually sweeping claim about XRP, arguing the digital asset should not…
    #Economy #bankforinternationalsettlements #BlackSwanCapitalist #centralbank #CentralBanks #DigitalAssetInvestor #InternationalMonetaryFund #RippleLabs #U.S.SecuritiesandExchangeCommission #Versan #worldbank #xrp
    europesays.com/3235544/

  2. Beyond Big Tech: World Bank Report Shows "Small AI" Solutions Driving Real Progress in Low-Income Countries

    Affordable AI running on basic phones, not massive data centers, is already improving farming, healthcare, and learning across developing countries. The World Bank's new report maps how nations can build the foundations to scale this impact.

    Read full- economicsperspective.com/world

    #smallAI #WorldBank #DevelopingCountries #LowIncomeCountries #DigitalDivide #AI #EconomicPerspective #Tech

  3. Beyond Big Tech: World Bank Report Shows "Small AI" Solutions Driving Real Progress in Low-Income Countries

    Affordable AI running on basic phones, not massive data centers, is already improving farming, healthcare, and learning across developing countries. The World Bank's new report maps how nations can build the foundations to scale this impact.

    Read full- economicsperspective.com/world

    #smallAI #WorldBank #DevelopingCountries #LowIncomeCountries #DigitalDivide #AI #EconomicPerspective #Tech

  4. Beyond Big Tech: World Bank Report Shows "Small AI" Solutions Driving Real Progress in Low-Income Countries

    Affordable AI running on basic phones, not massive data centers, is already improving farming, healthcare, and learning across developing countries. The World Bank's new report maps how nations can build the foundations to scale this impact.

    Read full- economicsperspective.com/world

    #smallAI #WorldBank #DevelopingCountries #LowIncomeCountries #DigitalDivide #AI #EconomicPerspective #Tech

  5. Beyond Big Tech: World Bank Report Shows "Small AI" Solutions Driving Real Progress in Low-Income Countries

    Affordable AI running on basic phones, not massive data centers, is already improving farming, healthcare, and learning across developing countries. The World Bank's new report maps how nations can build the foundations to scale this impact.

    Read full- economicsperspective.com/world

    #smallAI #WorldBank #DevelopingCountries #LowIncomeCountries #DigitalDivide #AI #EconomicPerspective #Tech

  6. Beyond Big Tech: World Bank Report Shows "Small AI" Solutions Driving Real Progress in Low-Income Countries

    Affordable AI running on basic phones, not massive data centers, is already improving farming, healthcare, and learning across developing countries. The World Bank's new report maps how nations can build the foundations to scale this impact.

    Read full- economicsperspective.com/world

    #smallAI #WorldBank #DevelopingCountries #LowIncomeCountries #DigitalDivide #AI #EconomicPerspective #Tech

  7. Hague Court says India must uphold Indus water treaty with Pakistan, MEA rejects ruling

    The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty between India and…
    #Netherlands #Nederland #NL #Europe #Europa #EU #TheHague #India #IndusWatersTreaty #Kashmir #Pakistan #PCA #Ratlehydropower #WaterDispute #WORLDBANK
    europesays.com/netherlands/429

  8. @liaizon Well it's written in the source, because the #WorldBank needs an operating definition to pursue its stated goal of supporting (or at least not hurting) said peoples with its financing activities. (They did a lot of damage in the past.)

    «Environmental and Social Standard 7 (ESS7), currently applied in approximately 33 percent of World Bank investment lending across 57 countries, enhances development outcomes and to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts.»

    worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/soc

  9. @liaizon Well it's written in the source, because the #WorldBank needs an operating definition to pursue its stated goal of supporting (or at least not hurting) said peoples with its financing activities. (They did a lot of damage in the past.)

    «Environmental and Social Standard 7 (ESS7), currently applied in approximately 33 percent of World Bank investment lending across 57 countries, enhances development outcomes and to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts.»

    worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/soc

  10. @liaizon Well it's written in the source, because the #WorldBank needs an operating definition to pursue its stated goal of supporting (or at least not hurting) said peoples with its financing activities. (They did a lot of damage in the past.)

    «Environmental and Social Standard 7 (ESS7), currently applied in approximately 33 percent of World Bank investment lending across 57 countries, enhances development outcomes and to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts.»

    worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/soc

  11. @liaizon Well it's written in the source, because the #WorldBank needs an operating definition to pursue its stated goal of supporting (or at least not hurting) said peoples with its financing activities. (They did a lot of damage in the past.)

    «Environmental and Social Standard 7 (ESS7), currently applied in approximately 33 percent of World Bank investment lending across 57 countries, enhances development outcomes and to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts.»

    worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/soc

  12. @liaizon Well it's written in the source, because the #WorldBank needs an operating definition to pursue its stated goal of supporting (or at least not hurting) said peoples with its financing activities. (They did a lot of damage in the past.)

    «Environmental and Social Standard 7 (ESS7), currently applied in approximately 33 percent of World Bank investment lending across 57 countries, enhances development outcomes and to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts.»

    worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/soc

  13. Terms: All paper counts as currency. No national monopoly. One note equals one trillion real value. Only i convert. ID required.

    Offer: One note to each leader. Conditions: Less wars. Good behaviour. End hunger. Clear debt. Build peace.

    Accepted privately. Honoured publicly. Anon
    #Putin #Zelenskyy #Macron #Trudeau #Sunak #Scholz #Meloni #Biden #XiJinping #Kishida #Albanese #Lula #Modi #Orban #Erdogan #KingCharlesIII #PopeLeoXIV #G7 #G20 #UnitedNations #WorldBank #IMF #GlobalLeaders


  14. The World Bank wishes for more investment in methane gas infrastructure. 🔥
    The World Bank cites the USA as progress.
    The language is deliberate:

    #manipulation #spin #flaring #methane #WorldBank #Texas #USPol #emissions #extractivism #imperialism

  15. World Bank Group says Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enable developing countries to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century if governments address critical infrastructure and skills gaps.

    dmarketforces.com/ai-can-accel

    #AI #DevelopingCountries #WorldBank

  16. China's manufacturing‑led path and India's services‑led path both reveal structural traps that developing economies must anticipate through coordinated policies across skills, infrastructure and institutions. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20 #commentary #worldnews #china #india #oecd #trade #chineseeconomy #indianeconomy #globaleconomy #worldbank #gdp

  17. A new World Bank paper shows how graph neural networks and open data from WorldPop can turn national statistics into fine-scale economic maps.

    The research combines our open population data, satellite imagery, OpenStreetMap, and AI to improve local insight for development planning, disaster response, and climate adaptation.

    Learn more: worldpop.org/blog/mapping-the-

    #OpenData #AI #GIS #WorldBank #GeoAI

  18. #SEZs in #India: Balancing Economic Growth and #Environmental Concerns

    July 27, 2024

    "Picture this: vast stretches of industrial land buzzing with activity, modern factories producing goods for global markets, and thousands of job opportunities emerging overnight. This is the promise of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India. But behind this gleaming facade lies a complex web of environmental challenges and social concerns that demand our attention. SEZs represent one of India’s most ambitious economic policies, designed to accelerate industrial growth and boost exports, yet they often come at a significant cost to the environment and local communities.

    [...]

    "[T]he rapid expansion of SEZs has raised significant environmental red flags. The most pressing concern is land acquisition, which often involves converting fertile agricultural land into industrial zones. This conversion not only reduces the country’s agricultural capacity but also disrupts local ecosystems and biodiversity.

    "The establishment of SEZs typically requires large tracts of land – sometimes spanning thousands of acres. Much of this land is acquired from agricultural areas, leading to the displacement of farming communities who have depended on these lands for generations. For instance, the proposed #RaigadSEZ in #Maharashtra would have required over 14,000 hectares of #agricultural land, leading to massive #protests from local farmers.

    "The conversion of agricultural land to #IndustrialUse has long-term implications for #FoodSecurity. As India’s population continues to grow, the loss of productive #farmland could exacerbate food shortage issues in the future. Moreover, agricultural land often has better soil quality and water retention capacity compared to industrial land, making this conversion environmentally costly.

    "Industrial activities within SEZs generate various forms of #pollution. Air pollution from #manufacturing processes, water #contamination from industrial effluents, and #SoilDegradation from chemical usage are common problems. The concentration of industries in SEZs can create pollution hotspots that affect air and water quality in surrounding areas.

    "#WaterScarcity is another critical issue. SEZs require substantial water resources for industrial processes, often competing with local communities for this precious resource. In water-stressed regions, this competition can lead to conflicts and further environmental degradation.
    Human rights and social displacement

    "The human cost of SEZ development cannot be overlooked. Land acquisition for SEZs often involves displacing local communities, particularly small farmers and agricultural workers. These communities frequently receive inadequate compensation and struggle to find alternative livelihoods.

    "The displacement process can be traumatic for local communities who have strong cultural and emotional ties to their land. Traditional occupations like #farming, #fishing, and #SmallScaleTrading are disrupted, forcing people to adapt to entirely new economic realities. The promised employment opportunities in SEZs often don’t materialize for displaced communities, as they may lack the required skills for industrial jobs.

    "Women in these communities face particular challenges, as they often have limited access to alternative employment opportunities and may lose traditional income sources like kitchen gardening or small-scale agricultural activities. The social fabric of rural communities can be severely disrupted, leading to increased poverty and social inequality."

    csr.education/urban-planning-d

    #HumanRights #HumanRightsFreeZone #CorporateColonialism
    #IMFLoanSharks #Exploitation #WorldBank #RaceToTheBottom
    #HumanRightsViolations
    #Pollution #EnvironmentalDegradation
    #EconomicSacrificZones
    #ForcedRelocation #ForcedDisplacement #TraditionalLifestyles #EnvironmentalRacism #Exploitation
    #CorporateColonialism

  19. #SEZs in #India: Balancing Economic Growth and #Environmental Concerns

    July 27, 2024

    "Picture this: vast stretches of industrial land buzzing with activity, modern factories producing goods for global markets, and thousands of job opportunities emerging overnight. This is the promise of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India. But behind this gleaming facade lies a complex web of environmental challenges and social concerns that demand our attention. SEZs represent one of India’s most ambitious economic policies, designed to accelerate industrial growth and boost exports, yet they often come at a significant cost to the environment and local communities.

    [...]

    "[T]he rapid expansion of SEZs has raised significant environmental red flags. The most pressing concern is land acquisition, which often involves converting fertile agricultural land into industrial zones. This conversion not only reduces the country’s agricultural capacity but also disrupts local ecosystems and biodiversity.

    "The establishment of SEZs typically requires large tracts of land – sometimes spanning thousands of acres. Much of this land is acquired from agricultural areas, leading to the displacement of farming communities who have depended on these lands for generations. For instance, the proposed #RaigadSEZ in #Maharashtra would have required over 14,000 hectares of #agricultural land, leading to massive #protests from local farmers.

    "The conversion of agricultural land to #IndustrialUse has long-term implications for #FoodSecurity. As India’s population continues to grow, the loss of productive #farmland could exacerbate food shortage issues in the future. Moreover, agricultural land often has better soil quality and water retention capacity compared to industrial land, making this conversion environmentally costly.

    "Industrial activities within SEZs generate various forms of #pollution. Air pollution from #manufacturing processes, water #contamination from industrial effluents, and #SoilDegradation from chemical usage are common problems. The concentration of industries in SEZs can create pollution hotspots that affect air and water quality in surrounding areas.

    "#WaterScarcity is another critical issue. SEZs require substantial water resources for industrial processes, often competing with local communities for this precious resource. In water-stressed regions, this competition can lead to conflicts and further environmental degradation.
    Human rights and social displacement

    "The human cost of SEZ development cannot be overlooked. Land acquisition for SEZs often involves displacing local communities, particularly small farmers and agricultural workers. These communities frequently receive inadequate compensation and struggle to find alternative livelihoods.

    "The displacement process can be traumatic for local communities who have strong cultural and emotional ties to their land. Traditional occupations like #farming, #fishing, and #SmallScaleTrading are disrupted, forcing people to adapt to entirely new economic realities. The promised employment opportunities in SEZs often don’t materialize for displaced communities, as they may lack the required skills for industrial jobs.

    "Women in these communities face particular challenges, as they often have limited access to alternative employment opportunities and may lose traditional income sources like kitchen gardening or small-scale agricultural activities. The social fabric of rural communities can be severely disrupted, leading to increased poverty and social inequality."

    csr.education/urban-planning-d

    #HumanRights #HumanRightsFreeZone #CorporateColonialism
    #IMFLoanSharks #Exploitation #WorldBank #RaceToTheBottom
    #HumanRightsViolations
    #Pollution #EnvironmentalDegradation
    #EconomicSacrificZones
    #ForcedRelocation #ForcedDisplacement #TraditionalLifestyles #EnvironmentalRacism #Exploitation
    #CorporateColonialism

  20. #SEZs in #India: Balancing Economic Growth and #Environmental Concerns

    July 27, 2024

    "Picture this: vast stretches of industrial land buzzing with activity, modern factories producing goods for global markets, and thousands of job opportunities emerging overnight. This is the promise of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India. But behind this gleaming facade lies a complex web of environmental challenges and social concerns that demand our attention. SEZs represent one of India’s most ambitious economic policies, designed to accelerate industrial growth and boost exports, yet they often come at a significant cost to the environment and local communities.

    [...]

    "[T]he rapid expansion of SEZs has raised significant environmental red flags. The most pressing concern is land acquisition, which often involves converting fertile agricultural land into industrial zones. This conversion not only reduces the country’s agricultural capacity but also disrupts local ecosystems and biodiversity.

    "The establishment of SEZs typically requires large tracts of land – sometimes spanning thousands of acres. Much of this land is acquired from agricultural areas, leading to the displacement of farming communities who have depended on these lands for generations. For instance, the proposed #RaigadSEZ in #Maharashtra would have required over 14,000 hectares of #agricultural land, leading to massive #protests from local farmers.

    "The conversion of agricultural land to #IndustrialUse has long-term implications for #FoodSecurity. As India’s population continues to grow, the loss of productive #farmland could exacerbate food shortage issues in the future. Moreover, agricultural land often has better soil quality and water retention capacity compared to industrial land, making this conversion environmentally costly.

    "Industrial activities within SEZs generate various forms of #pollution. Air pollution from #manufacturing processes, water #contamination from industrial effluents, and #SoilDegradation from chemical usage are common problems. The concentration of industries in SEZs can create pollution hotspots that affect air and water quality in surrounding areas.

    "#WaterScarcity is another critical issue. SEZs require substantial water resources for industrial processes, often competing with local communities for this precious resource. In water-stressed regions, this competition can lead to conflicts and further environmental degradation.
    Human rights and social displacement

    "The human cost of SEZ development cannot be overlooked. Land acquisition for SEZs often involves displacing local communities, particularly small farmers and agricultural workers. These communities frequently receive inadequate compensation and struggle to find alternative livelihoods.

    "The displacement process can be traumatic for local communities who have strong cultural and emotional ties to their land. Traditional occupations like #farming, #fishing, and #SmallScaleTrading are disrupted, forcing people to adapt to entirely new economic realities. The promised employment opportunities in SEZs often don’t materialize for displaced communities, as they may lack the required skills for industrial jobs.

    "Women in these communities face particular challenges, as they often have limited access to alternative employment opportunities and may lose traditional income sources like kitchen gardening or small-scale agricultural activities. The social fabric of rural communities can be severely disrupted, leading to increased poverty and social inequality."

    csr.education/urban-planning-d

    #HumanRights #HumanRightsFreeZone #CorporateColonialism
    #IMFLoanSharks #Exploitation #WorldBank #RaceToTheBottom
    #HumanRightsViolations
    #Pollution #EnvironmentalDegradation
    #EconomicSacrificZones
    #ForcedRelocation #ForcedDisplacement #TraditionalLifestyles #EnvironmentalRacism #Exploitation
    #CorporateColonialism

  21. "Top economists are demanding urgent action on debt relief in Washington this week, as analysis from the campaign group Debt Justice shows struggling governments are cutting back on health and education.

    As finance ministers and central bankers gather for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, influential experts including the Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, and leading economists Mariana Mazzucato and Jayati Ghosh, are urging them to “turn debt into hope”.

    They are calling for the urgent replenishment of the IMF and World Bank’s debt relief funds, and changes to the way the institutions work, to ensure more countries can receive debt cancellation."

    theguardian.com/business/2025/

    #DebtRelief #DebtJustice #IMF #WorldBank

  22. Wednesday, October 8, 2025

    Partisans derail train carrying military cargo in Russia -- Liberating our land, step by step; Ukraine reports successful counterattack in Dnipropterovsk Oblast, shows footage -- Indian national surrenders to Ukraine after fighting for Russia for 3 days -- Ukraine allocates $36 million to bolster energy grid of frontline regions amid Russian strikes ... and more

    activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025

  23. Waresix hauls in $14.5M to advance its push to digitize logitics in Indonesia - Waresix​, one of a handful of startups aiming to modernize logistics in Indonesia — the world’s four... more: feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcr #monkshillventures #fundings&exits #jungleventures #traviskalanick #southeastasia #eastventures #luckincoffee #carsharing #co-founder #logistics #commuting #countries #indonesia #singapore #transport #worldbank #evgrowth #china