Global Scans · Social · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: In the years to come, social commerce will become more widespread and the level of personalization will improve with advanced AI solutions & chatbots. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to 2.5 billion by 2018.

• [New] By providing Indigenous communities with the tools and resources they need to succeed, the Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program will play a crucial role in advancing economic reconciliation in Canada. Indigenous Resource Network
• [New] The war in Ukraine is just one of several ongoing armed conflicts where cultural heritage has been at grave risk, including from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. Human Rights Watch
• [New] The government of Canada missed an opportunity to support Canadian communities and improve affordability in the 2024 budget. Mass Transit
• [New] Supporting the next generation of First Nations university, college, and post-secondary students will help build a brighter future for Indigenous communities and a Canada where everyone has a fair chance at success. Indigenous Watchdog
• [New] Northern Ireland is well positioned to delight incentive travelers by combining urban cultural experiences with opportunities to connect with rural traditions and local communities. Skift Meetings
• [New] In Homa Bay, Stable Foods hopes to positively impact local communities and play a transformative role in Kenya's quest to tackle food insecurity and rural poverty. AgFunderNews
• [New] As AI continues to advance, we can expect to see even more specialized positions that harness the power of technology to bridge communication gaps and create transformative impact on a global scale. Lion People Global
• [New] The US-built vessel will not only contribute towards reliable, affordable and clean energy, but also benefit local communities in creating a significant local know-how and job opportunities, paving the way for future growth in the US offshore wind industry. ONT
• [New] Green finance has the potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and the global community is gradually shifting from an industrial economy to a new era of digital economy. MDPI
• [New] A failure to protect domestic production would leave the UK reliant on more expensive and greater-polluting imports, and threaten thousands of jobs, particularly in small communities. Kent Online
• [New] As demographic shifts continue to impact communities across Japan and beyond, innovative transportation solutions like ABs present an opportunity for smaller towns to address mobility needs and promote social inclusion among older residents. MDPI
• [New] The ALL4LIVER Grant program aims to support projects initiated by local communities in Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and North America (excluding the United States) to work towards the WHO goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. PharmiWeb.com
• [New] Settlers reportedly established at least two new illegal outposts this week near Palestinian communities which have been repeatedly attacked by settlers in the past months and are at imminent risk of being forcibly transferred from their homes and land. HuffPost
• [New] Settlers established at least two new outposts in the past two days in the Jordan Valley and South Hebron Hills, near Palestinian communities that have been attacked repeatedly by settlers in the past months and are at imminent risk of being forcibly transferred from their homes and land. The Guardian
• [New] Supporting Canada's growing population of older adults looking to live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible will require new ways of thinking about how to efficiently deliver home and community care services. National Institute on Ageing
• [New] As cultural organizations fight for survival, we will see a growing impact on jobs, services and in communities across Scotland. The Guardian
• [New] GBA Plus will help ensure that Canada's FTAs are more gender responsive and inclusive so all members of Canadian society can reap the benefits of free trade and continued economic growth. GAC
• [New] Within a few decades, the advancement of quantum technology is expected to revolutionize several of society's most important areas and pave the way for completely new technological possibilities in communication and energy. ScienceDaily
• [New] Rising climate impacts threaten Ireland's water, energy sources, and infrastructure, notably in communities in remote areas. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] Health authorities have recently warned local communities and travelers heading to the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia to be vigilant to the risk of one particular mosquito-borne infection - Murray Valley encephalitis. The Conversation
• The Long-Term Plan for Towns Following the Spring Budget, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' Long-Term Plan for Towns plans to invest £1.5 billion towns across the UK over the next decade. LDCVS - Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Soluti
• The UK will continue to work closely with international governments, AI AI companies and civil society, to ensure people across the globe can safely realise the transformative benefits of AI AI to unlock new opportunities, transform productivity and public services, and power economic growth. GOV.UK

Last updated: 22 April 2024