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Miebach

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2023-09-14
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  1. “Thanks to engagements and dialogue such as the one we are having today, I am optimistic about our collective ability to deliver for our fellow citizens, and I am grateful to the Albanian presidency for hosting our dialogue. As I said, the United Nations has a willing and committed partner in the private sector. We just need to be engaged. We stand ready to put our technology to work to solve real challenges. We are happy to leverage our competencies to strengthen skills to build more capacity towards greater resilience. That is what the world needs.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  2. “Christina is now more prepared for what may come, and so too are millions of other smallholder farmers activating that platform. It is a simple solution with the potential for long-term impact, and a powerful example of capacity-building. We must invest in key local capacities, which include education, financial literacy, cybersecurity skills and more, and do so ahead of time — not only in response to crises. When we are successful in that work, we will enable more people to create more opportunities for their long-term future. Even with our collective effort, we will not be able to stop disasters. But we can help more people prepare to be more resilient and have a say in their own future.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  3. “Their processes have remained virtually the same for generations, and many struggle to earn a living wage. There is potential to help farmers to build for their futures. One example is Christina Kibonde, a coffee farmer in Uganda. For generations, her family was dependent on middlemen to reach buyers. As a result, she had a very limited view of market prices, which restricted her earnings and opportunities. Technology and partnerships helped break that cycle. A technology platform called Farm Pass, developed by Mastercard, created new access. The technology ensured that Christina was digitally included. Today she is connected directly with buyers, negotiating the best price for her beans. That digital record — including getting paid electronically — gives her access to credit to expand her operations.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  4. “After the recent wildfires in Hawaii, data helped people find nearby fuel stations and other businesses that were still open. The same type of insights can be used in many other ways, including helping refugees determine the best places to resettle, as in the example Mr. Cohen just gave us. Let us challenge ourselves to uncover the ways in which technology can be best used to help the most vulnerable. Let us leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI and other emerging technologies to do that. The third dimension is capacity-building. It is about driving the shift from response to preparedness by reinforcing the skills and resources that the most vulnerable need to survive and thrive. Let me illustrate that with an example. In the Global South, smallholder farmers represent 80 per cent of the agricultural industry.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  5. “McCain for its partnership — and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, among many other organizations, to implement digital cash and voucher assistance programmes in a way that makes a difference locally. Digital cash programmes have since become a fast, transparent, secure and more effective way to deliver life-saving assistance at the last mile. Digital cash helps the recipients maintain a sense of dignity, even in vulnerable situations, because they individually decide how to spend those funds. The value of technology also lies in making complex matters simple. Let us think about the sheer amount of data that exists. We can use technology to identify trends and make better decisions. For example, when a natural disaster strikes, data can direct people to the services they need.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  6. “Secondly, we all know that technology can be transformational. When directed in the right ways, technology can grow economies and expand opportunities. But we should also clearly understand that technology is not simply an app or even an end product. It is a tool that can serve as a foundation — an infrastructure — to do more. That digital infrastructure has even greater impact when it reinforces privacy, trust and equal access in a commercially sustainable way. We need to ensure that technology is relevant to the people who use it. We cannot simply take existing solutions and bring them to new places. There needs to be a very deep understanding of the local context to appreciate how a solution can actually solve the problem at hand. That approach has helped the World Food Programme — and we thank Ms.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  7. “That includes activating our creativity, technology, relationships, data science and know-how to make it all happen again and again. There are many partnership examples to consider, but I think back to the surge in the coronavirus disease in India in the spring of 2021. Many companies rushed in to help, but they were all working in silos. It took the Government and selected non-governmental organizations to identify what the actual needs were. From there, roles could be assigned so that the elements with the right impact — doctors, field hospitals, beds and respirators — could be delivered to where they were needed most. Mastercard was right in the middle of all that and saw the power of a coordinated response. With structured public and private partnerships, we see that one plus one can equal three.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  8. “We can use our core competencies to strengthen infrastructure, innovate new approaches and deliver solutions at scale. When we succeed in that work, it unlocks greater inclusion, equality and most importantly resilience. That is key, especially for the most vulnerable, as there will be more crises and challenges coming our way. But we can and should change the dynamics. We encourage the United Nations to be even more direct and deliberate in its outreach to the private sector. When like-minded groups come together, we can align on objectives. That clarifies roles and responsibilities and enables companies to do what they do best — solving problems by building and deploying solutions with commercial rigour. It is about putting the whole of our businesses into service.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  9. “The work of supporting global stability and predictability can therefore become personal. During my time today, I will share observations and learnings on three aspects that can encourage companies like ours to help those who need it most. First, partnerships are not a new concept. However, the challenges stretch beyond the capabilities of any one sector. Coordination is key. Humanitarian relief has long been the domain of Government, philanthropic and development institutions. The private sector was seen as a source of financial donations for supplies and in-kind aid. That has changed. Money is still important, but companies can offer much more. The private sector stands ready to tackle the challenges at hand in partnership with the public sector.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source

  10. “Mr. Miebach: I thank the members of the Council for advancing the issue of how the world can address its humanitarian needs. Many companies work with United Nations agencies to tackle critical challenges to peace and security. I am therefore humbled by the invitation to address the Council and share our views on how we can work better together. There is no doubt that it is a critical topic, as we have heard from Ms. McCain and Mr. Cohen. We need only look at Morocco and Libya this week to see the overwhelming need for coordinated responses. Let me start with a thought on why companies need to be involved. It is based on a shared, foundational belief that businesses cannot succeed in a failing world. Humanitarian crises affect our fellow citizens and sometimes our colleagues.”

    2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source