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New FDA Gudiances for April 2020 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings

By Zachary Swan, PhD, RAC, Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs at CATO SMS    Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Exemption and Exclusion from Certain Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Guidance for Industry – Final Guidance 30 April 2020 FDA Deems Certain Tobacco Products Subject to FDA Authority, …

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APEC Announces Postponement of Upcoming Ministerial Meetings

Malaysia, the host of APEC 2020, has announced the postponement of the upcoming Second Senior Officials’ Meeting, the 2020 APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting, and the 2020 APEC Ministers Responsible of Trade Meeting, which were scheduled for April this year.




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What did ASEAN meetings reveal about US engagement in Southeast Asia?

Just back from Southeast Asia, Senior Fellow Jonathan Stromseth reports on the outcomes from the annual ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit, including the continued delay of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, China's economic influence in the region, and how the Trump administration's rhetoric and actions are being perceived in the region. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/11923064 Related…

       




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Africa in the news: Nigeria establishes flexible exchange rate, Kenya reaffirms plan to close Dabaab refugee camp, and AfDB meetings focus on energy needs


Nigeria introduces dual exchange rate regime

On Tuesday, May 24, Nigerian Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele announced that the country will adopt a more flexible foreign exchange rate system in the near future. This move signals a major policy shift by Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari, who had until this point opposed calls to let the naira weaken. Many international oil-related currencies have depreciated against the dollar as oil prices began their decline in 2014. Nigeria, however, has held the naira at a peg of 197-199 per U.S. dollar since March 2015, depleting foreign reserves and deterring investors, who remain concerned about the repercussions of a potential naira devaluation. Following the announcement, Nigerian stocks jumped to a five-month high and bond prices rose in anticipation that a new flexible exchange rate regime would increase the supply of dollars and help attract foreign investors.

For now it remains unclear exactly what a more flexible system will entail for Nigeria, however, some experts suggest that the Central Bank may introduce a dual-rate system, which allows select importers in strategic industries to access foreign currency at the current fixed rate, while more generally foreign currency will be available at a weaker, market-related level. This new regime raises a number of questions, including how it will be governed and who will have access to foreign currency (and at what rate). On Wednesday, Nigeria’s parliament requested a briefing soon from Emefiele and Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun to provide additional clarity on the new system, although the date for such a meeting has not yet been set.

Kenya threatens to close the Dadaab refugee camp, the world’s largest

Earlier this month, Kenya announced plans to close the Dadaab refugee camp, located in northeast Kenya, amid security concerns. The move to close the camp has been widely criticized by international actors. United States State Department Press Relations Director Elizabeth Trudeau urged Kenya to “uphold its international obligations and not forcibly repatriate refugees.” The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees stated that the closure of the refugee camp would have “devastating consequences.” Despite these concerns, this week, at the World Humanitarian Summit, Kenya stated that it will not go back on its decision and confirmed the closure of the refugee camps within a six-month period.

The camp houses 330,000 refugees, a majority of whom fled from conflict in their home country of Somalia. Kenya insists that the camp poses a threat to its national security, as it believes the camp is used to host and train extremists from Somalia’s Islamist group al-Shabab. Kenya also argued that the developed world, notably the United Kingdom, should host its fair share of African refugees. This is not the first time Kenya has threatened to close the refugee camp. After the Garissa University attacks last April, Kenya voiced its decision to close the refugee camps, although it did not follow through with the plan.

African Development Bank Meetings highlight energy needs and launch the 2016 African Economic Outlook

From May 23-27, Lusaka, Zambia hosted 5,000 delegates and participants for the 2016 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the theme, “Energy and Climate Change.” Held in the wake of December’s COP21 climate agreement and in line with Sustainable Development Goals 7 (ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all) and 13 (take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts), the theme was timely and, as many speakers emphasized, urgent. Around 645 million people in Africa have no access to electricity, and only 16 percent are connected to an energy source. To that end, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina outlined the bank’s ambitious aim: “Our goal is clear: universal access to energy for Africa within 10 years; Expand grid power by 160 gigawatts; Connect 130 million persons to grid power; Connect 75 million persons to off grid systems; And provide access to 150 million households to clean cooking energy."

As part of a push to transform Africa’s energy needs and uses, Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on a panel to support the AfDB’s “New Deal on Energy” that aims to deliver electricity to all Africans by 2025. Kenyatta specifically touted the potential of geothermal energy sources. Now, 40 percent of Kenya's power needs come from geothermal energy sources, he said, but there is still room for improvement—private businesses, which make up 30 percent of Kenya’s on-grid energy needs, have not made the switch yet.

As part of the meetings, the AfDB, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) also launched their annual African Economic Outlook, with the theme “Sustainable Cities and Structural Transformation.” In general, the report’s authors predict that the continent will maintain an average growth of 3.7 percent in 2016 before increasing to 4.5 percent in 2017, assuming commodity prices recover and the global economy improves.  However, the focus was on this year’s theme: urbanization. The authors provide an overview of urbanization trends and highlight that successful urban planning can discourage pollution and waste, slow climate change, support better social safety nets, enhance service delivery, and attract investment, among other benefits.

For more on urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, see Chapter 4 of Foresight Africa 2016: Capitalizing on Urbanization: The Importance of Planning, Infrastructure, and Finance for Africa’s Growing Cities.

Authors

  • Amy Copley
     
 
 




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Here's what you need to know about the climate meetings in Lima

Nations met in Peru this month to discuss solutions to climate change




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These are the three big things to focus on from OPEC and the G-20 meetings over the next 48 hours

These are the three things to focus on from OPEC and the G-20 meetings over the next 48 hours to discuss global energy markets.




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Design Kickoff Meetings

Posted here for posterity: Design kickoff meetings are like first dates that prepare you for an exciting relationship with a person who doesn’t exist.

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Serena Williams' boss baby Olympia loves meetings during COVID-19 lockdown

American tennis ace Serena Williams, a successful entrepreneur with fashion labels, handbags and jewelry lines to her name, believes her daughter Alexis Olympia, two, could grow up to be a good businesswoman.

Serena, currently in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is busy working from home with her little girl by her side throughout—even during online meetings.

"I love being a full-time mom and not having the responsibilities to travel and play. I love to spend so much time with her but it's interesting. She's in every single call that I have, every single meeting. I feel like she's getting a little bit of it, so she's going to be a really good businesswoman when this is all over," the 23-time Grand Slam champion told USA's People magazine.

The former World No. 1 offered some valuable parental advice too. "You should schedule your day well, and always include your kids. They are the voice of the future.

It's like we're living a future history lesson and that's rare. My advice to parents is to always bring your kids in. You never know what they're going to pick up," added Serena, 38.

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OECD Secretary-General in Moscow (G20 meetings, 17th - 20th July 2013)

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Moscow, from 17th to 20th July 2013, to attend the G20 Labour Ministers Meeting & the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.




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Developing countries participate in global meetings to counter BEPS

Delegates from over 90 jurisdictions have gathered at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris in two meetings devoted to discussing solutions to base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).




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Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia meetings: October 2014

8-10 October 2014, Paris, France: Discussions at this meeting will focus on implementing the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan; monitoring reports for Armenia and Kazakhstan; and, progress reports from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.




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Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia: March 2015 meetings

This meeting will focus on the third round monitoring reports under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine. The meeting will also include progress reports from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.




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Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia: September 2017 meetings

This meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) will take place at the OECD on 12-14 September 2017.




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World Bank/IMF Spring 2015 meetings: Written statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee

Written statement by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría for the IMFC during the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund 2015 Spring meetings in Washington, DC.




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SPORTS AGENDA: Broadcasters to hold meetings to discuss how to fill the TV void

MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: Sports broadcasters will hold crisis meetings on Monday to discuss how they are going to fill their schedules over the coming weeks and possibly months.




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SPORTS AGENDA: Broadcasters to hold meetings to discuss how to fill the TV void

MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: Sports broadcasters will hold crisis meetings on Monday to discuss how they are going to fill their schedules over the coming weeks and possibly months.




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Corbyn and SNP leader 'in talks' as opposition MPs claim he has been holding private meetings

The SNP Westminster leader backs Mr Corbyn's (pictured) claim to be the best person to form a government if a no confidence vote against Boris Johnson succeeds.




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Tony Abbott 'blew off cabinet meetings to fight fires' and told John Howard he was busy

Tony Abbott joined the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2000 while he was a minister and skipped cabinet meetings to help his Sydney brigade fight fires or clear storm damage, his captain said.




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Gigi Hadid sports chic and sheer maroon blouse with matching trousers between meetings in New York

The 24-year-old showed off her cleavage in a low-cut purple bra that she wore under a long-sleeved, see-through chiffon top of a similar hue plus high waist pants on Saturday.




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Democrats demand Trump hand over notes of his one-one-one meetings with Vladimir Putin

The House Oversight Committee chairman is demanding the White House hand over records of Trump-Putin meetings, and wants to know if Trump destroyed a translator's notes.




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Leonardo DiCaprio keeps his usually understated look as he heads to meetings in LA

The Academy Award-winning actor proved he was primed for another success as he headed to meetings in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Leo, 44, dressed in his typically inconspicuous uniform.




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Barnaby Joyce's Vikki Campion affair: Inside the awkward crisis meetings

A new book has shed light on the awkward government leadership meetings Barnaby Joyce was forced to attend after his affair with staffer Vikki Campion was sensationally exposed.




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BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections

The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders




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PM Modi Holds Meetings to Firm Up Second Stimulus for Reviving Lockdown-hit Economy

The prime minister also had discussions with key economic ministries such as Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and MSME to discuss various issues.




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How to Join and Host Meetings on Google Meet

A simple guide on how you can make use of the Google Meet video conferencing app.




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Parliament Officials to Explore if Committee Meetings Can be Held Via Video Conference

This comes in view of demands from various members of Parliament (MP) for holding such meetings through video conference amid the COVID-19-induced lockdown.




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Kill bad meetings: and cut 50% of your meetings to transform your culture, improve collaboration, and accelerate decisions / Kevan Hall and Alan Hall

Dewey Library - HF5734.5.H55 2017




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The secrets behind great one-on-one meetings [electronic resource] / Esther Schindler

Schindler, Esther, 1958- author




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Download Free Doctor Who Backgrounds for Virtual Meetings (Plus Many Other BBC TV Shows)

Enthusiasm for British television is a force of nature. That goes even more so for British television fandom outside Britain. All of us have known someone, or indeed been someone, who shifted their cultural allegiances wholesale after watching a single episode of, say, Monty Python's Flying Circus. But even that hugely influential comedy series commands […]

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Communicating in science : writing a scientific paper and speaking at scientific meetings / Vernon Booth

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Coronavirus forces cancellations of scientific meetings

Spring lineup of conferences and events frequented by chemists is slashed




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BASF, Clariant postpone annual meetings




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Making ACS meetings welcoming portals to the society




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Wainberg's Society Meetings Including Rules of Order, 2nd Edition

This edition of Wainberg's Society Meetings Including Rules of Order is an updated version of the very popular first edition that was published in 1992. Easy reading and authoritative discussion of many of the issues that would arise at, before, or during, the holding of meetings of directors or members of societies make this book an indispensable reference guide for members of various charities and other non-share capital corporations.

Editors

Hartley R. Nathan, Q.C.
J. Glyde Hone, LL.B., LL.M.

Publication Year: 2001

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Nathan's Company Meetings, 8th edition

Bonus Features:
Your purchase includes a FREE eBook!

Webinar - Company Meetings: Preparation, Conduct and Best Practices
Purchasers of the 8th edition will receive unlimited access to the recorded webinar conducted by the author. Click Here to view the agenda.


The penalty for misinformation can be steep – knowing your rights and responsibilities inside and out is critical! If you are a Chair or Secretary of a meeting, Member of a Board of Directors or the solicitor advising them, Nathan's Company Meetings is a must-have guide to ensure that you effectively manage the many corporate governance issues that can arise at Board and especially Shareholder meetings. 

What's New in the 8th Edition?

  • Strategic tips for contentious board and shareholders' meetings
  • Relevant updates to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
  • Expanded commentary
  • an updated and easy-to-use Table of Concordance to other provincial Corporations Acts so you can easily compare and contrast jurisdictions

About the Author

Hartley R. Nathan, Q.C. is a senior member of the Corporate/Commercial Group at Minden Gross LLP in Toronto and is designated as a Certified Specialist (Corporate and Commercial Law) by the Law Society of Upper Canada. His practice concentrates on corporate commercial law, with an emphasis on corporate governance matters and corporate meetings.

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Nathan's Company Meetings For Share Capital and Non-Share Capital Corporations 10th Edition

Nathan's Company Meetings For Share Capital and Non-Share Capital Corporations 10th Edition is an essential guide to effectively managing corporate governance issues at meetings of directors, shareholders and members.

BONUS! with your purchase of the new Nathan’s Company 
 Meetings 10th Edition you will receive:

  • FREE eBook in PDF format
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Why choose Nathan’s Company Meetings?

  • This is the ONLY Canadian publication of its kind, written by industry expert Hartley R. Nathan, Q.C., with the assistance of not-for-profit law expert Clifford S. Goldfarb, LL.M. and securities law expert Kathleen E. Skerrett, LL.B.
  • Expert guidance for Canadian business corporations, not-for-profit corporations and condominium corporations.
  • It contains the most up-to-date Canadian cases as well as representative British and Australian cases
  • Rules are easy-to-read and locate
  • Nathan’s has been cited by the Courts in not-for-profit and business corporation cases

 



What's New, in the 10th Edition?

  • Guidance for Not-for-Profit corporations, reflecting the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, c. 23 (“CNCA”), and Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, S.O. 2010. c. 15 (“ONCA”), including commentary where practices differ from business corporat

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Samajwadi Party infighting: Akhilesh Yadav cancels all meetings, sacked Gayatri Prajapati meets Mulayam





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Happier times in India, Pakistan relations: Nehru’s car ride with Ayub Khan, Atal-Zia and Rajiv-Bhutto meetings




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Basirhat violence: Series of meetings held in violence-hit West Bengal town to soothe tempers




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Parliament to consider virtual meetings for House panels