What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

What is stakeholder capitalism? ( FROM WEF)

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This piece, written by Klaus Schwab and Peter Vanham, highlights how "stakeholder capitalism is a form of capitalism in which companies seek long-term value creation by taking into account the needs of all their stakeholders, and society at large"

Systemic Racism in sports in AFL team ( Australia)

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Héritier Lumumba has been one of the biggest players of Australian Football Rules or footsie or simply AF, one of the most important sports in Australia, a mix of football, rugby. Lumumba denounced racism within his former club, Collingwood, one of the most important club. Now the club has issues a scantly report confirming the existence of structured racism in the club.

Social Value: a live conversation with Tony Blair, Sir Ronald Cohen and Sir Michael Barber (Thursday 11th February, 11:00 - 11:45 GMT, VIRTUAL)

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Organized by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, two of the most renown thinkers in how to re-boot capitalism and make governments more effective, will discuss with former prime minister Tony Blair about how to increase the " social value" being produced by the government and private sector to strengthen our societies and economies.

"WHO's Covid warnings were not heeded. Now the world has a new chance to beat the virus" from the Guardian

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"We must prioritise equity. All at-risk people in all countries, especially health workers, older people and those with underlying conditions, need access to vaccines – not all people in some countries".

Trade and investment ‘indispensable’ to post-COVID recovery in Asia and the Pacific, UN meeting says

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International trade and investment, and resilient supply chains are indispensable for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, high-level delegates stressed this week at the Seventh Session of the Committee on Trade and Investment convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

A more sustainable travel industry, Prince Harry at TRAVALYST

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“Right before us, there is an opportunity to do things differently, to do things better. Travel and tourism are no exception. As the industry re-emerges from crisis, there is an urgent need to reset and reimagine.” says Prince Harry, who is promoted Travalyst, an initiative bringing together the major tourism actors.

From the Guardian: Climate crisis: world is at its hottest for at least 12,000 years – study

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"Scientists say temperatures globally at highest level since start of human civilisation". The article is based on a research published by the journal Nature.

From the Guardian: Climate crisis: world is at its hottest for at least 12,000 years – study

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"Scientists say temperatures globally at highest level since start of human civilisation". The article is based on a research published by the journal Nature.

2020 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX (TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL)

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The 2020 CPI report highlights the impact of corruption on government responses to COVID-19, comparing countries’ performance in the index to their investment in health care and the extent to which democratic norms and institutions have been weakened during the pandemic.Since 2012, the earliest point of comparison in the current CPI methodology, 26 countries significantly improved their CPI scores

WEF: Consultation: Nature and Net Zero (PUBLIC CONSULTATION)

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The Nature and Net Zero consultation document, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, identifies six actions for scaling natural climate solutions (NCS). WEF is conducting a public consultation to collect feedback from experts across business, government and civil society.

Communities Driving Change: COVID-19 Response to Recovery ( from Young Foundation, UK)

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This new report outlines our learning approach from Covid response to recovery and shares a series of insights and recommendations for partners across the programme. By sharing this report, we hope to showcase the ways in which systems can work together collaboratively to support local communities to improve health, wellbeing and resilience across the country.

WEF: Accelerating Grassroots Innovation ( Speakers: John Dutton, Alexei Levene, Alban Bressand, Kenneth Kwok, Wajiha Khalid)

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From a Myanmar-based initiative promoting recycling to an online marketplace to use empty shipping containers in Oman, entrepreneurs will play a crucial role in speeding up global delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Action Coalition Leaders on Technology and Innovation unite and call for bold, collective solutions to spark a gender-diverse digital reset

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n the context of the World Economic Forum Davos Agenda, leaders from the Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition on Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality have released a compelling call for collective action to spark a more equal and diverse digital transformation. Their statement sets the stage for bold new commitments towards a gender-diverse digital reset at 2021’s Generation Equalit

WEF: Rethinking Cities for a Post-COVID Future

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COVID-19 has transformed homes into classrooms and offices while changing the face and pace of cities and urban centres. What policies, plans and partnerships are needed to ensure cities thrive in this new urban future? This session is associated with the World Economic Forum’s Future of Cities Initiative.

Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade (OXFAM)

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The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more than a decade for the world’s poorest to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic, reveals a new Oxfam report today. ‘The Inequality Virus’ is being published on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s ‘Davos Agenda

The Peoples' Climate Vote (UNDP)

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Jan 26, 2021 With 1.2 million respondents, the Peoples' Climate Vote is the largest survey of public opinion on climate change ever conducted. Using a new and unconventional approach to polling, results span 50 countries covering 56% of the world's population.

WEF 2021: Harnessing Circular Innovation for the Economic Reset

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Creating a more circular economy could create 700,000 net additional jobs by 2040 and generate savings of up to $200 billion a year. This session looked at how leaders can accelerate existing momentum as we emerge from the pandemic.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Every year around 27 January, UNESCO pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that may lead to group-targeted violence. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet troops on 27 January 1945.

Secretary-General's message at DAVOS (25th Jan)

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"for the Decade of Action to be a reality we need to be calling for a New Social Contract and a New Global Deal to create equal opportunities for all and respect the rights and freedoms of all. A New Social Contract within societies is needed to enable people to live in dignity. A New Social Contract, between Governments, people, civil society, businesses and more, integrating employment"

26TH OF JANUARY: AUSTRALIA DAY OR INVASION DAY?

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Yesterday was a special day, a day that has been more and more controversial because a day that for some represents a new beginning, for others, the same new beginning meant destruction of their civilization. So perhaps one day Australia Day will be turned into a Reembrace Day, a truly reconciliation day. You will find here a list of articles from The Guardian and from ABC.

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