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Quantum computers could crack the cryptography that underpins financial stability.

(Photo: iStock / AISLAN13 Dear maria, Quantum computing has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation, revolutionize financial market modeling and simulations, and empower machine learning and artificial intelligence. The computing power of these mighty quantum machines could also threaten modern cryptography and undermine financial stability. In a new article, the IMF's Jose Deodoro, Majid Malaika, Michael Gorbanyov, and Tahsin Saadi Sedik write about the benefits and risks quantum computing could present for financial institutions.  Read the full article. Have a print copy of F&D Magazine delivered to your home or office. COMING SOON: We are preparing to publish the next quarterly issue of F&D Magazine on December 2. The issue will focus on various ways to safeguard global health and well-being. The pandemic has forced a rethink of international cooperation, public health systems, what defines a healthy society, and whether we need to explore new ways to measure prosperity. Our authors will help bridge the undeniable connection between human and economic health. Adam Behsudi Senior Editor F&D Magazine abehsudi@IMF.org   P.S. See the full lineup of articles from our latest issue of Finance & Development.

Dear maria, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below. In the Race to Vaccinate Sub-Saharan Africa Continues to Fall Behind (PHOTO: ESTHER RUTH MBABAZI/IMF PHOTOS) By Shushanik Hakobyan Sub-Saharan Africa is losing the race to vaccinate its population against COVID-19. As of November 15, only about 4 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has been fully vaccinated, up from merely 1 percent three months ago. It took 27 and 56 days to achieve the same milestone in advanced economies and other emerging markets and developing economies, respectively. The World Health Organization’s target of vaccinating 10 percent of population by end-September was reached by only five sub-Saharan African countries. Only a handful of countries in the region are expected to reach a target set by the IMF, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization and World Bank to vaccinate 40 percent of the population in all countries by the end of 2021. The lack of vaccines weighs on the region’s growth outlook, contributing to the dangerous divergence with advanced economies. Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be the world’s slowest growing region in 2021, with a permanently lower path of real GDP that could have long-lasting consequences for social and political stability. Furthermore, continued delays to the vaccine rollout leave sub-Saharan Africa and the rest of the world exposed to new, more virulent strains of the virus. Thus, it is essential that the international community step up a concerted effort to ensure that the global supply of vaccines is distributed swiftly and fairly. Glenn Gottselig Managing Editor IMF Blog ggottselig@IMF.org   Thank you again for your interest in IMF Blog. Read more of our latest content here. Take good care!

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with...

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu

November 23, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani‑Sadriu, to discuss the relationship between their two countries and current global issues.

Prime Minister Trudeau thanked President Osmani-Sadriu for her participation in the Halifax International Security Forum as well as for awarding the Canadian Armed Forces with the Presidential Military Medal for their more than two decades of service in Kosovo. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s strong commitment to Kosovo and support for its full Euro-Atlantic integration. He indicated that Canada continues to advocate for the recognition of Kosovo and its membership in international organizations. The President thanked Canada for its position and expressed hope for Kosovo’s future.

The two leaders discussed their shared priorities, including women’s empowerment, environmental protection and climate change, and respect for diversity, rule of law, and democracy. President Osmani-Sadriu also discussed internal reforms in Kosovo, highlighting anti-corruption initiatives and economic growth as her key priorities. The two leaders agreed to explore mutually beneficial economic opportunities as both countries work to create green economies.

The Prime Minister and President spoke about the stability of the Western Balkans that is currently threatened, and exchanged views on resolving local tensions through strategic dialogue and cooperation.

Associated links

• Canada-Kosovo Relations
• The 13th Annual Halifax International Security Forum Concludes
• Operation KOBOLD
• Defence Minister Sajjan participates in NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau rencontre la présidente du Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu

Le 23 novembre 2021
Ottawa (Ontario)

APEC Bulletin

APEC Bulletin 24 November 2021





Introducing the Aotearoa Plan of Action: APEC’s Playbook for the Next Two Decades


The 21 APEC Leaders have agreed on a detailed plan to help build the peace, prosperity, well-being and resilience of its 2.7 billion people, now and into the future.

The Aotearoa Plan of Action brings to life the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 that leaders adopted during Malaysia’s hosting year of APEC 2020. You could think of the Putrajaya Vision as the destination and the Aotearoa Plan of Action as the canoe—or in the indigenous language of New Zealand, the waka—to get us there.

Watch the video: Introducing the Aotearoa Plan of Action

This is a bold new approach for APEC. Established 32 years ago to promote cooperation in trade and investment, the group is now broadening its focus into new areas.

Over 2021, APEC economies have worked together and agreed to cooperate on digital technology and innovation, environmental sustainability, including climate change and inclusion, particularly of women and indigenous peoples.

The plan sets out clear individual actions for economies to work on through their domestic policy. One example is for economies to develop tools to help businesses operate across borders easily and cost effectively.

There are also larger, collective actions, where economies will work together. Two examples are for APEC to consider climate change when making all decisions and to recommit economies to double their renewable energy use by 2030.

The action plan has measurable elements so progress can be monitored and tracked. It is also flexible to make sure that APEC stays relevant and responsive. The world is changing fast and APEC will need to keep pace and adapt as new challenges emerge over the next 20 years.

To read the Aotearoa Plan of Action in full, visit: http://aotearoaplanofaction.apec.org/

The back story

APEC Leaders adopted the Putrajaya Vision in 2020, while Malaysia hosted the year’s APEC meetings. Guiding APEC’s agenda for the next 20 years, the Putrajaya Vision outlined a vision of an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community, for the prosperity of all its people and future generations.

The endorsed action plan expands on the three drivers of economic growth that were identified in the Putrajaya Vision: trade and investment, innovation and digitisation, and sustainable and inclusive growth.

The Putrajaya Vision and Aotearoa Plan of Action replace the Bogor Goals and Osaka Action Agenda, which guided APEC’s work up to 2020. Putrajaya, Bogor and Osaka are named after host cities in Malaysia; Indonesia; and Japan. Aotearoa is the term used by Māori when they first discovered the islands that make up New Zealand. Literally, it means “land of the long white cloud.”

A version of this article was published on apec2021nz.org

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U.S. Department of Labor:Raising wages for hundreds of thousands of workers

A new minimum wage increase will benefit hundreds of thousands of federal contractors and their families. U.S. Department of Labor November 24, 2021 Minimum wage increase will benefit hundreds of thousands federal contractors and their families A new rule will increase the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour starting Jan. 30, 2022. More than 300,000 federal contract workers will get a raise, roughly one-third of whom work in service occupations, which have been hard hit by the pandemic. Watch Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh’s statement. Raising the wage, investing in America and building back better In Birmingham, Alabama, Secretary Walsh joined Rep. Terri Sewell, Mayor Randall Woodfin and workers to discuss how the Biden-Harris administration is creating jobs for America’s workers through policies like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Build Back Better Act and the department’s new federal contractor minimum wage final rule. Giving thanks for essential workers This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for all the workers who have helped keep us safe, fed and moving forward during the pandemic. Join us in honoring these essential workers. Holiday reminder: Workers have rights With retailers expected to hire more than 500,000 seasonal workers this holiday season, we’re reminding employers not to overlook workers’ rights to a safe and healthy workplace and to be paid their legally earned wages. Funding available to support education, skills training and pre-apprenticeship services We’re making $90 million available in YouthBuild program grants to provide occupational skills training, employment services and educational support to youth in communities where inequalities hinder basic academic and career skills development. The opportunity follows our 2021 guidance that prioritizes quality jobs, green building and community violence intervention. Protecting professional caregivers We launched a new initiative to protect professional caregivers’ wages and ensure industry employers comply with the law. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT $2.4 billion recovered We recovered more than $2.4 billion in direct payments to employee benefit plans, participants and beneficiaries in fiscal year 2021. Apprenticeship Ambassadors Secretary Walsh, Vice President Kamala Harris and other government, union and industry leaders announced the launch of the department’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative. Retirement planning We have resources to help you prepare for a secure financial future, including expenses like long-term care. Back wages A New Jersey trucking company must pay 46 drivers $549,209 in back wages after investigators found wage and hour violations. U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210 www.dol.gov | 1-866-4USADOL (1-866-487-2365)