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Pres. Ali gets Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation from University of California
Kaieteur News- President Irfaan Ali was bestowed with the Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley on Thursday.
President Irfaan Ali was bestowed with the Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley.
A press release from the Office of the President said that the award honours individuals who demonstrate innovative and motivational leadership in their academic, professional, or community environments, particularly those who champion open innovation and make a positive global impact.
President Ali was recognised for his “transformative leadership, particularly in advancing environmental sustainability and inclusive economic development”, the statement said, noting that under his stewardship, Guyana has emerged as a pivotal player in global environmental conservation efforts.
“His administration has spearheaded innovative initiatives, such as the development of market mechanisms for carbon trading and advancing plans for the establishment of an International Centre for Biodiversity in collaboration with esteemed institutions, including Yale University, Harvard, and Oxford. These initiatives underscore the President’s commitment to fostering a stable, forward-thinking marketplace for carbon credits and addressing critical environmental challenges,” the Office of the President said.
President Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali (center) with U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot (second right) and other officials at the awards ceremony.
The award, which was previously given to distinguished political leaders, reformers, and business visionaries, was presented at the NASA Ames Research Center during the ongoing Berkeley Innovation Forum 2025.
The award goes to those who have played critical roles in driving national and global economic growth.
(Pres. Ali gets Global Leadership Award for Open Innovation from University of California)
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