On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, two key sessions will explore critical aspects of digital transformation. From 14:00 to 15:15, "Digital Innovators and Entrepreneurs" will showcase young

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, two key sessions will explore critical aspects of digital transformation. From 14:00 to 15:15, "Digital Innovators and Entrepreneurs" will showcase young entrepreneurs' groundbreaking digital products and services. This session highlights innovative solutions enhancing digital skills and bridging the digital divide in developing countries, offering insights into challenges and impact.

Following this, from 15:45 to 17:00, "Skills for a safe and secure use of digital technologies and online information" addresses the escalating concerns of cybersecurity threats, misinformation, and online violence. Experts will discuss strategies and best practices for digital education and skills development to mitigate these risks, ensuring safer online engagement. Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists.

Global women leaders recently convened to spotlight alternative economic models for people, planet, and a just transition. They emphasized community-led solutions, feminist economics, Indigenous

Global women leaders recently convened to spotlight alternative economic models for people, planet, and a just transition. They emphasized community-led solutions, feminist economics, Indigenous knowledge, and ancient concepts of reciprocity with Earth.

Discussions covered land rematriation, the care economy, post-growth, and Buen Vivir. These emerging, socially just, and ecologically enhancing models offer a path forward for a caring global economy.

Speakers included Monique Verdin (Houma Nation), Nati Greene (Global Alliance for Rights of Nature), Rhiana Gunn-Wright (Roosevelt Institute), Sandrine Dixson-Declève (The Club of Rome), and Margaret Kwateng (Grassroots Global Justice Alliance), with moderation by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN).

Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous

Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous communities.

El Puente's School Program supports children's educational expenses. The Food Program provides healthy meals and a gathering place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Their Microloan Program offers small loans, from $20 to $400, using proven methods that have combated poverty globally since 1987.

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