Renewable Energy Can Build Prosperity and Improve Energy Security in Pakistan
Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a new report by...
Private sector holds key to future employment growth in the Arab region
The job-creating potential of the private sector is key to future employment growth in the Arab region, said ILO Regional Director for Arab States...
Thailand: Economic and social progress has been remarkable but structural change is needed
Thailand has made impressive economic and social progress over the past several decades, but must now take further steps to transform its economy and...
Smarter roads for smarter mobility
As transport technology progresses at breath-taking speed we tend to focus on how advanced and intelligent vehicles are getting. However, of equal importance is...
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...