Paul Cadario
International development specialist, friend of Millennials, innovation and good moderators, OD practitioner and man of 'strong opinions, weakly held'
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Will Trump Debate a Democrat in 2020? He’s Not So Sure.
The president’s concern is not so much whom he will be debating but the commission that runs the debates.
Paul Cadario
Not doing any would not be strategically smart, but #impotent @realDonaldTrump will bluff that he won’t do any with the goal of only having to do one.
Such a #loser.
3h
Prosecutors Say Giuliani Associate Parnas Hid Income, Should Be Detained
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke bail for Lev Parnas, saying the associate of Rudy Giuliani’s has lied to authorities about his assets and income and should be detained while awaiting trial.
Impeach President Donald Trump | Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board
President Trump has severely disrespected his office and the document he swore to protect and uphold.
Weinstein and His Accusers Reach Tentative $25 Million Deal
A proposed settlement would end nearly every lawsuit filed by the Hollywood producer’s alleged victims, without his having to admit wrongdoing or pay anything to the women.
Paul Cadario
#Weinstein and Accusers Reach Pathetic $25 Million Deal
Narrow scope of Weinstein’s upcoming criminal trial only heightens significance of this civil settlement, likely to be only legal recourse for many of the women who said he abused them
#LockHimUp
20h
The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the E.U. for Millions
The European Union spends $65 billion a year subsidizing agriculture. But a chunk of that money emboldens strongmen, enriches politicians and finances corrupt dealing.
Paul Cadario
Governments in Central and Eastern Europe, several led by populists, have wide latitude in how #EU #subsidies, funded by taxpayers across Europe, are distributed to “farmers”
#GrandCorruption #CommonAgriculturalPolicy
22h
Donald Trump Jr. Went To Mongolia, Got Special Treatment From The Government And Killed An Endangered Sheep
During a summer 2019 hunting trip, Donald Trump Jr. killed a rare argali sheep. The Mongolian government issued him a hunting permit retroactively and he...
Read the documents: China tried to get World Bank funds to spy on Uighurs
There are 8,000 pages of documentation about China's efforts.
Paul Cadario
Read the documents: #China tried to get @WorldBank funds to spy on #Uighurs
This is unacceptable.
The Bank needs to investigate why Beijing-office staff signed off on these procurement documents, and then take appropriate action.
39h
The Arctic may have crossed key threshold, emitting billions of tons of carbon into the air, in a long-dreaded climate feedback
A new federal report on the Arctic finds the region is in the midst of drastic and sudden changes as a result of human-caused warming.
Paul Cadario
the Arctic already may have become a net emitter of planet-warming carbon emissions due to thawing permafrost, which would only accelerate #globalwarming and #ClimateChange
40h
We need new research hubs — but not on the coasts. Here’s how we get them.
America must invent much more technology, as a top national priority.
Paul Cadario
Every country needs to think strategically about where exactly they have people able to learn skills, work on innovation and consequently increase national scientific efforts.
5d
Afghanistan will Need Continued International Support after Political Settlement
Afghanistan will need continued financial support from the international community following a potential political settlement, says a new World Bank report that examines the country’s overall medium-term financing needs under a range of political...
Paul Cadario
Major aid-driven economic dividend after #Afghanistan political settlement unlikely: Grant inflows even for security will remain limited. Most critical gains for Afghanis will be from hjgher private sector investment, job creation, and access to services.
5d
India Builds Homes to Resist Climate-Linked Floods
Bamboo, lime and mud are traditional materials being used innovatively in southern India to rebuild homes that can withstand the impact of recurring floods.
Paul Cadario
People can pay through the nose for a house, but we construct homes as low-cost efficient structures to escape from damage during disasters. #ClimateChange #Resilience
5d
Merry Griftmas, Mr. Trump!
A gift guide guaranteed to make the president’s holiday jolly.
Paul Cadario
Gifts for the #GrifterInChief
Join the parade of #corrupt officials, foreign and US, helping @realDonaldTrump violate the emoluments clauses—Not the thought that counts, it’s the contribution to the corrupt @TrumpCrimeFamily’s bottom line
5d
Twitter wanted to be the town square. Now it’s also grappling with being a cemetery.
After outrage over a policy to delete inactive accounts, Twitter struggles with how to handle deceased users.
Paul Cadario
“... for the most part, @Twitter doesn’t seem to know who is dead.”
They’re getting better about bots, though
6d
Trump’s sordid history of accepting, requesting, and encouraging foreign interference in US elections
There's a straight line between the Russia and Ukraine scandals.
Paul Cadario on LinkedIn: Climate finance calls grow louder in face of global emergency
The analogy of “loss and damage” climate financing to measures associated with the 2008 global financial crisis isn’t apt. Post-crisis damage mitigation...
Paul Cadario
The analogy of “loss and damage” climate financing to measures associated with the 2008 global financial crisis isn’t apt. Post-crisis damage mitigation didn’t work that way, or didn’t work.
Debt moratorium not feasible option wh…lnkd.in/eugDStE lnkd.in/eN9Uxrf
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Climate finance calls grow louder in face of global emergency
As the hottest decade in recorded history draws to a close, climate advocates gathered in Madrid are pressing for a range of financing options that can help bridge the gap between a global crisis and an insufficient response.
Paul Cadario
The analogy of “loss and damage” climate financing to measures associated with the 2008 global financial crisis isn’t apt. Post-crisis damage mitigation didn’t work that way, or didn’t work.
Debt moratorium not feasible option wh…lnkd.in/eugDStE lnkd.in/eN9Uxrf
7d
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, takes bigger role in China trade talks
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has added another role to...
Surprise! Study Shows Price Is Not King When Flying to Europe Or Asia. Customer Service Matters More.
A low fare may be the best way to attract a first-time international passenger but retaining them on routes to Europe and Asia is all about delighting customers with great in-flight experiences, JD Power argues.
House Democrats have passed nearly 400 bills. Trump and Republicans are ignoring them.
Legislative paralysis gripped Capitol Hill well before impeachment started.
Harris to Trump: 'I'll see you at your trial'
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) swiped back at President Trump on Tuesday after he sent a tweet remarking on her decision to drop out of the 2020 Democratic primary race.