Event Overview - The 5th FIFA Compliance Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025 [19] - The event aims to support FIFA's 211 member associations by covering key compliance areas such as compliance programme development, governance, risk management, and internal audit practices [2] - The summit will include presentations and interactive workshops tailored to member associations at various stages of their compliance journeys [2] Event Logistics - The event will be conducted entirely in English with simultaneous interpreting into French and Spanish [3] - FIFA will cover the cost of economy-class travel, visa fees, and accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the event days [3] - Each member association is invited to send one delegate responsible for compliance matters to attend the event in person [25] Event Programme Highlights Day 1 - 09:00 Official opening by Ednaldo Rodriguez (CBF) and Emilio Garcia Silvero (FIFA) [29] - 09:30 Session on "How to be wildly effective in compliance" by Kristy Grant-Hart [23] - 10:45 Roundtable discussion on "Governance in the sports industry" [33] - 13:30 Workshop on "Future-proof audits – Technology & AI in internal audit" by Anja Zumkeller and Edyta Idzikowska (FIFA) [34] - 16:00 Session on "The Financial Governance Guide" by Christoph Suppiger (FIFA) [30] - 17:00 Closing remarks and group picture [31] - 19:00 Dinner [32] Day 2 - 09:00 Welcome and recap of Day 1 [17] - 09:30 Session on "Beyond the trophy – How good governance drives football excellence" by Mauro Silva (Federação Paulista de Futebol) [8] - 14:30 Workshop on "Goalkeeper's guide to creating a risk management gameplan" by Ken Liddle (FIFA) [9] - 16:00 Feedback session [10] - 16:30 Official closing [18] Additional Information - A formal invitation detailing registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements will follow [20] - For questions, contact Zelin Xu, Independent Committees & Legal Projects Manager, at compliancesummit@fifa.org [26]

Industry Investment Rating - The report highlights Open Digital Architecture (ODA) as a transformative trend in the telecom industry, positioning it as a key enabler for growth and innovation [55][56][57] Core Viewpoints - ODA represents a fundamental shift for telecom operators, enabling faster innovation, cost efficiencies, and customer-centric business models [3][7][25][34] - The adoption of ODA will allow CSPs to transition from asset-centric to solution-centric organizations, with greater flexibility in product and service offerings [3][7][74] - ODA's modular and interoperable nature reduces vendor lock-in, lowers innovation costs, and accelerates time-to-market for new services [61][74][75] - The integration of 5G, edge computing, AI, and IoT will drive ODA adoption, enabling CSPs to offer faster, more reliable, and innovative services [32][68][97] Key Benefits of ODA - **Cost Efficiencies**: ODA reduces the cost of innovating on CSP tech stacks through automation, shorter development times, and universal design principles [25][61][77] - **Faster Deployment**: ODA's cloud platform allows for faster and less expensive deployment and scaling of new propositions [75][112] - **Customer-Centricity**: ODA enables CSPs to offer tailored services and packages, improving customer experience and capturing more value [34][76][92] - **Business Model Innovation**: ODA facilitates the creation of new business models and revenue streams through its flexible and modular architecture [60][76][86] Challenges and Risks - **Security Risks**: ODA increases the attack surface for CSPs, making cybersecurity a critical consideration during the transition [27][64][65] - **Migration Risks**: Integrating legacy systems with ODA can lead to compatibility issues, data migration hurdles, and unforeseen costs [67][77] - **Cultural Change & Skills Gap**: Transitioning to ODA requires proficiency in cloud-native technologies and API management, necessitating investment in training and recruitment [30][83][106] - **Regulatory Compliance**: The telecom industry's stringent regulatory environment demands rigorous adherence to data protection, privacy, and security standards [47][80] Strategic Recommendations for CSPs - **Embrace Innovation**: Actively adopt ODA-related technologies to stay competitive and enhance customer experience [37][101] - **Prioritize Customer-Centricity**: Tailor services based on deep customer insights and data analytics [92][101] - **Drive Operational Excellence**: Continuously optimize processes and infrastructure using agile methodologies [50][103] - **Form Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborate with vendors and partners to access cutting-edge technologies and capabilities [38][103] - **Invest in Workforce Development**: Equip employees with the necessary skills and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration [106][103] Future of ODA - ODA is expected to become an industry standard, driven by technological advancements, industry collaboration, and evolving customer expectations [97][100] - The competitive landscape will shift with new market entrants, disruptive business models, and increased focus on differentiation and value-added services [86][97] - CSPs must adapt to the evolving ODA landscape by focusing on innovation, customer-centricity, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships [110][93]

Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The roadmap emphasizes a global approach to Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHGR) rather than a national one, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of global scaling needs [2] - The goals are based on achieving global climate alignment, with thematic areas discussing what global stakeholders need to advance GHGR [2] - Initiatives are designed with a global perspective, including targets and milestones specified in global terms [2] Stakeholder Engagement - Government actors are crucial for developing deployment practices, establishing GHGR targets, and ensuring equitable and safe development [3] - Stakeholders include GHGR companies, purchasers, MRV developers, financial institutions, philanthropic funders, and community-based organizations [5] - Each stakeholder group has specific roles in advancing GHGR, such as innovation, community engagement, and financing [5] Science and Technology - Science and technology are foundational for GHGR, encompassing basic research, applied research, and the development of prototypes and pilot projects [6] - Deployment-led learning through pilot projects is a near-term priority, with the U S Department of Energy allocating $100 million over five years for such projects [8] - The focus for the next 10 years should be on pilot-scale testing, accompanied by applied research to solve technical barriers [10] Socio-Behavioral and Communities - Communities at risk, including those hosting GHGR activities, must shape GHGR development to their benefit [13] - Procedural justice initiatives focus on early engagement of GHGR communities in decision-making processes related to research, siting, deployment, and MRV practices [15] Finance and Markets - Voluntary markets, such as Frontier's commitment to buying over $1 billion of durable carbon removal between 2022 and 2030, are important for incubating frameworks and standards [18] - Unlocking scaled capital expenditure (capex) financing for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects is a key barrier to GHGR deployment [20] Policy and Regulation - Policy and regulation are critical for establishing governance, permitting, and regulatory structures for GHGR [22] - Governments should establish GHGR removal targets tailored to local needs and strengths, separate from decarbonization targets [23] Technological Approaches - Air CDR, including Direct Air Capture (DAC), is a prominent approach with commercial-scale projects being deployed [31] - Ocean CDR approaches vary in technological readiness and require better understanding of ocean baselines and biogeochemistry [33] - Land CDR approaches, such as biochar and BECCS, are more ready for deployment than air, ocean, or rock CDR [85] - Rock CDR involves accelerating natural weathering or mineralization processes, with potential for integration into existing industries [70] Research Priorities - Research priorities for ocean CDR include advances in microalgae cultivation, environmental monitoring, and hardware development [51] - Land CDR research priorities include improved life cycle assessments, novel biomass storage processes, and optimization of BECCS equipment [61] - Rock CDR research priorities include siting analysis, global distribution of mineral resources, and development of modeling tools [101] Barriers to Deployment - Barriers to ocean CDR include deployment and monitoring hardware, environmental impacts, and regulatory frameworks [56] - Land CDR faces challenges related to durability, life cycle assessments, and sustainable biomass production [68] - Rock CDR barriers include mineralization rates, environmental impacts, and feedstock inventory [106] Non-CO2 GHGR - Non-CO2 GHGR focuses on removing methane and nitrous oxide, which have significant warming impacts and increasing atmospheric concentrations [107] - The technological maturity of non-CO2 GHGR is low, with most approaches not yet past TRL 2 [127] - Research priorities for non-CO2 GHGR include novel technological approaches, improved monitoring, and coupled Earth systems models [132] Decadal Initiatives - The roadmap outlines three decadal periods (2024-2030, 2030-2040, 2040-2050) with specific milestones for each [165] - The first decadal period focuses on emerging GHGR technologies, community engagement, and establishing permitting structures [194] - The second decadal period emphasizes adoption of GHGR, with a focus on workforce development, infrastructure build-out, and scaled financing [205] - The final decadal period aims for expansion of GHGR, achieving a gigaton-scale industry with sustained growth rates [165] Market Infrastructure and Demand - Market infrastructure development includes harmonized accreditation, certification, and risk management standards [221] - Demand for CDR credits must rise to $40-$60 billion per year to achieve scaling goals, with a shift toward publicly mandated procurement by 2030 [204] Workforce Development - Workforce development programs should focus on approach-specific training, creating safe, well-paying jobs for local community members [222] Political Support and Public Engagement - Political support is essential for establishing stable, scaled, long-term demand for CDR, with governments increasing incentive programs and building new procurement frameworks [204] - Public engagement efforts should include evidence-based journalism and community advocacy to build awareness and support for GHGR [223]

Industry Overview - The Canadian agriculture sector is a significant contributor to the economy, generating $143.8 billion (7% of GDP) and employing 2.3 million people (1 in 9 jobs) in 2022 [129] - Canada is a top global exporter of agricultural commodities like wheat and canola, with agri-food exports reaching a record $82 billion in 2022 [129] - The sector is highly fragmented, with 96,702 sole proprietorships, 45,059 partnerships, and 43,233 family-owned corporations operating farms in 2021 [134] Emissions Profile - Agriculture accounted for 10% of Canada's total GHG emissions in 2021, emitting 69 Mt CO2e [137] - Emissions increased 35% from 1990 to 2021, driven by a doubling of crop production emissions [117] - CH4 from enteric fermentation (41%) and N2O from fertilizer use (33%) are the largest sources of agricultural emissions [118] - Beef cattle are the main contributor to enteric fermentation emissions (81%), followed by dairy cattle (15%) [161] Key Subsectors - The top 5 crops (canola, wheat, soybeans, corn, cannabis) account for 62% of total crop receipts [130] - The top 3 livestock categories (cattle, unprocessed milk, hogs) contribute 75% of total livestock receipts [133] - Beef production emitted 22 Mt CO2e in 2016, the largest share of agricultural emissions [167] Decarbonization Progress - Dairy emissions intensity decreased from 1.03 kg CO2e/liter in 2011 to 0.94 kg CO2e/liter in 2016 [108] - Beef emissions intensity fell from 12.6 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2013 to 10.4 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2021 [108] - Canadian canola, wheat, lentils and peas are less carbon-intensive than the same crops grown in France, Germany or the US [108] Target Setting - The SBTi FLAG methodology provides a framework for setting science-based emissions reduction targets in agriculture [25] - FLAG has two approaches: sectoral pathway (-3.03%/year reduction) and commodity pathway for 9 key agricultural products [28][29] - Rabobank and Nordea are among the financial institutions that have adopted SBTi FLAG for target setting [14] Challenges - Measuring emissions is complex due to diverse practices, regional variability, and lack of granular client data [279][280] - Smallholder farmers face barriers to adopting low-carbon practices due to slim profit margins and high upfront costs [124] - Balancing emissions reductions with increasing food production to meet growing global demand is a key challenge [125]

Industry Overview - The report focuses on the World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2025 campaign, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings and its alignment with broader infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies [2][3] - The campaign aims to promote global hand hygiene, particularly in healthcare, with a focus on fresh ideas to motivate healthcare workers and the IPC community [2] - The theme for WHHD 2025 will align with the campaign's core message, be easy to communicate, and provide practical actions for healthcare workers [2] Key Themes for WHHD 2025 - **WASH Infrastructure**: The campaign could focus on improving hand hygiene linked to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), particularly at the point of care, with considerations for climate and sustainability issues [4] - **Integration of IPC and Hand Hygiene**: This theme highlights the synergy between hand hygiene and broader IPC strategies, ensuring alignment with the IPC Global Action Plan and Monitoring Framework [5] - **Financing for IPC**: The theme targets policymakers, addressing the business case for investing in IPC and hand hygiene as part of overall healthcare funding [5] - **Innovation in Hand Hygiene**: Focus on technological innovations that improve hand hygiene practices, with discussions on the potential of new technologies [6] - **Glove Use and Green IPC**: This theme addresses the misuse of gloves in healthcare settings and explores the environmental impacts of improper glove disposal, linking to sustainable IPC practices [6] Recent Developments and Tools - The WASH framework, led by WHO and UNICEF, complements the Global Action Plan and encourages governments to implement adopted documents [7] - Key documents released include the Infectious Diarrhea and Healthcare Settings Operational Guide, which has been instrumental in shaping IPC and WASH actions during cholera and other infectious diarrhea outbreaks [10] - The Mpox Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Home Care and Isolation document provides guidelines for home care settings, particularly relevant given the ongoing Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) status for Mpox [11] - The Mpox Screening Form for Healthcare Facility Entrances was launched to ensure timely detection and prevention of infection spread [12] - The PPE Guidelines for Ebola and Marburg Disease infographic provides proper steps for donning and doffing PPE, relevant to the ongoing Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda [13] AI and Digital Technologies in IPC - A project presented by Silvana Gastaldi focuses on integrating AI and digital technologies into IPC practices, aiming to enhance IPC strategies through emerging technologies [18][19] - The project will identify AI applications and digital technologies that support IPC implementation, assessing their practical applications, benefits, challenges, and economic aspects [19] - A survey will be launched in November 2024 to collect insights from healthcare professionals on AI and digital technologies in IPC, with results expected to inform IPC professionals on effective technology integration [21][22] Global IPC Network Updates - The WHO IPC Hub coordinates the Global IPC Network (GIPCN), which aims to strengthen national and international collaborations to enhance IPC systems, improve outbreak preparedness, and build capacity for surveillance [29] - The GIPCN meeting discussed updates on IPC progress, including the publication of the Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) handbook, which introduces new HAI case definitions for low-resource settings [36] - The WHO IPC Unit is developing a protocol for conducting point prevalence studies, expected to be issued in early 2025, to provide technical support for surveillance and training [37] Advocacy and High-Level Events - The UN General Assembly's Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in September 2024 highlighted the role of IPC in preventing AMR, with a focus on achieving IPC minimum requirements in all countries [40][41] - The WHO IPC Unit is organizing a session on IPC during the High-Level Ministerial Conference in Saudi Arabia on AMR, presenting the results of a cost-effectiveness study on IPC conducted with OECD [41] - The Italian G7 Presidency will host an event focused on AMR and the One Health approach, where WHO IPC will present OECD data and finalize an investment case document for IPC and WASH in healthcare facilities [42] Environmental Sustainability in IPC - The concept of sustainability in IPC was discussed, with a focus on integrating environmental, social, and health system sustainability into IPC practices [89] - The misuse of gloves and their environmental impact, particularly in relation to waste management and climate change, was highlighted as a key area for IPC improvement [108] - The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) in the UK expressed strong support for environmental sustainability initiatives within IPC, noting it as a priority for their members [105]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - FIFA aims to enhance transparency in the football transfer system through the annual report on football agents, which includes an analysis of agent activities, licensing systems, and relevant updates [5][6] - In 2024, the total service fees for club agents in international transfers for male professional players amounted to USD 709.6 million, marking a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 but still the second-highest total ever recorded [7] - For female professional players, club agents earned just under USD 3.1 million in service fees in 2024, representing a growth of over 2.2 times compared to 2023 and more than six times the level in 2020 [8] Summary by Sections Overview - The report provides an extensive analysis of football agents' activities in international transfers, licensing systems, and updates relevant to football agents [5] Licensing System - FIFA received 19,827 licensing applications in 2024, with 10,887 individuals taking the exam and a pass rate of 40.4% [13] - 1,606 investigations were opened regarding potential non-compliance with eligibility requirements, with approximately 17% leading to license application rejections [14] - A total of 2,616 licenses were provisionally suspended on 1 October 2024, primarily due to non-payment of fees and failure to comply with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements [25][27] Agents in Men's Professional Football - The total spending on club agent service fees reached USD 709.6 million in 2024, a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 [43] - Club agents were involved in 2,185 international transfers, a 6.7% increase from 2023 [45] - UEFA clubs accounted for 85.4% of total spending on club agent service fees in international transfers worldwide [54] Agents in Women's Professional Football - Clubs in women's professional football spent just under USD 3.1 million on club agents in 2024, with a record 184 transfers involving club agents [92] - The number of transfers with player agents increased by 34.5% compared to 2023, reaching 515 transfers, which represents 22.6% of all international transfers in women's football [103] Methodology - The report analyzes international transfers of professional football players from 1 January 2024 to 4 December 2024, using data extracted from the Transfer Matching System (TMS) [110]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Emiliano Martínez is recognized as the top goalkeeper with a scoring point of 26, followed by Ederson with 16 points and Unai Simón with 13 points [4][6] - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Emiliano Martínez among various voting parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans [4][6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Voting Results**: Emiliano Martínez received the highest points from coaches (518), captains (529), media (512), and fans (515,903) [4] - **Country Representation**: Emiliano Martínez represents Argentina, Ederson represents Brazil, and Unai Simón represents Spain, showcasing a diverse representation in the top rankings [6] - **Voting Breakdown**: The voting breakdown shows that Emiliano Martínez consistently received first-place votes across multiple countries, indicating widespread recognition of his performance [7][8]

FIFA Men's Coach Voting Results - Carlo Ancelotti ranked first with 595 points from coaches, 573 points from captains, 585 points from media, and 910,737 points from fans, totaling 26 scoring points [4] - Xabi Alonso ranked second with 395 points from coaches, 578 points from captains, 476 points from media, and 831,389 points from fans, totaling 22 scoring points [4] - Pep Guardiola ranked third with 301 points from coaches, 356 points from captains, 217 points from media, and 419,960 points from fans, totaling 10 scoring points [4] Top 5 FIFA Men's Coaches by Country - Carlo Ancelotti from Italy ranked first with 26 scoring points [6] - Xabi Alonso from Spain ranked second with 22 scoring points [6] - Pep Guardiola from Spain ranked third with 10 scoring points [6] - Luis de la Fuente from Spain ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [6] - Lionel Scaloni from Argentina ranked fifth with 5 scoring points [6] Voting Breakdown by Country Captains - Captains from various countries voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top three choices, with Ancelotti receiving the most first-place votes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Media Voting Results - Media representatives from different countries also voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top choices, with Ancelotti receiving the highest number of first-place votes [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

Ranking Summary - Alyssa Naeher ranked first with 26 scoring points [26] - Cata Coll ranked second with 22 scoring points [26] - Mary Earps ranked third with 11 scoring points [26] - Ann-Katrin Berger ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [26] - Ayaka Yamashita ranked fifth with 4 scoring points [26] Voting Breakdown - Alyssa Naeher received 594 points from coaches, 530 points from captains, 598 points from media, and 267,022 points from fans [3] - Cata Coll received 458 points from coaches, 456 points from captains, 523 points from media, and 301,745 points from fans [3] - Mary Earps received 288 points from coaches, 329 points from captains, 139 points from media, and 145,335 points from fans [3] Voting Results by Country - Captains from various countries voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in different orders [5][6][7][12][13][14] - Coaches from different countries also voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in varying sequences [8][9][15][16][20][27] - Media representatives from multiple countries cast their votes for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps [10][11][17][18][19][21]

Investment Rating - The report provides an investment rating for the FIFA Women's Player industry, highlighting key players and their performance metrics [4][27]. Core Insights - Aitana Bonmatí is ranked first with a scoring point of 52, followed by Barbra Banda with 39 points and Caroline Graham Hansen with 37 points, indicating a competitive landscape among top players [4][27]. - The voting results from various countries show a diverse range of preferences, with Aitana Bonmatí receiving significant recognition across multiple regions [6][7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of media, coaches, and fans in the voting process, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of player performance [6][28]. Summary by Sections Player Rankings - Aitana Bonmatí leads the rankings with 52 points, followed by Barbra Banda and Caroline Graham Hansen with 39 and 37 points respectively [4][27]. - The scoring points are calculated based on votes from coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing a multi-faceted evaluation system [4][27]. Voting Results - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Aitana Bonmatí, who received votes from various countries, demonstrating her global appeal [6][7]. - The report includes detailed voting breakdowns from different countries, highlighting the international nature of the awards [6][7]. Media Influence - Media votes play a crucial role in the overall scoring, with various media representatives contributing to the evaluation of players [28][29]. - The report outlines how media perceptions can influence player rankings and public opinion [28][29].