Innovation in Europe and Central Asia: From Horse Carts to Driverless Cars
When talking about innovation, countries in the Europe and Central Asia Region face challenges that lie somewhere between a horse cart and an autonomous...
Unlocking Mindanao’s Potential is Key to Reducing Extreme Poverty in the Philippines
With Mindanao accounting a third of the Philippines’ poor – but only a quarter of its population, unlocking Mindanao’s potential is critical in bringing...
From Despair to Optimism in Rwanda : The Story of Gaudance Mukagasana
Gaudance Mukagasana was completely lost when her husband walked away leaving her to raise their three children alone. She was young then, with no...
Global Renewable Generation Continues its Strong Growth
By the end of 2017, global renewable generation capacity increased by 167 GW and reached 2,179 GW worldwide. This represents a yearly growth of...
How Can Water Scarce Cities Thrive in a Resource Finite World? Strategies and Solutions
Water scarcity is not a new concept, nor a new phenomenon. History provides us with many examples of cities and countries facing challenges to...
Cement technology roadmap plots path to cutting CO2 emissions 24% by 2050
Paris and Geneva – A combination of technology and policy solutions could provide a pathway to reducing direct carbon dioxide emissions from the cement...
Rwandan genocide anniversary: Can world muster the will to prevent new atrocities?
As the world officially remembers the genocidal murder of 800,000 Rwandans in 1994, United Nations leaders warn that ethnic cleansing and mass atrocities continue...
Banking on Sunshine: World Added Far More Solar Than Fossil Fuel Power Generating Capacity in 2017
Solar energy dominated global investment in new power generation like never before in 2017. The world installed a record 98 gigawatts of new solar capacity,...
Norway should do more to improve job prospects of low-skilled youth
Norway should step up its efforts to boost the job prospects of young people without upper-secondary qualification to further reduce the share of under-30...
Continuing hostilities greatest challenge for South Sudan
With the next phase of regionally-backed peace talks for South Sudan scheduled for later this month, a senior United Nations aid official in the...