Low carbon development in Africa’s manufacturing sector
Over 150 experts took part in a three-day meeting to discuss the benefits of low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Africa’s manufacturing sector. The workshop...
Leveraging technology to support education for refugees
UNESCO will present a report on the potential of technology to address the educational needs of refugees, A lifeline to learning: Leveraging technology to...
Australia needs to shore up development aid to match its reinforced engagement
Australia’s active global engagement on development and its focus on fragile small island states and disaster risk reduction are commendable. However successive cuts to...
Addressing Inequality through More Equitable Labor Markets in Mauritius
Mauritius is often cited as an African success story, given the last decade was characterized by substantial economic growth. However, the same decade was...
Toward Economic Inclusion of LGBTI People in Thailand
Thailand can become a leader in the economic inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) people, so all Thai people can share...
12 Asian Entrepreneurs awarded for forward-thinking environmental solutions
Twelve environmentalists in the Asia-Pacific region have won US$10,000 each to support their energy-efficient, low-waste, and low-carbon business ideas.
The winners of the Asia Pacific...
Making science, technology and innovation work for development
“Harnessing the fruits of science, technology and innovation (STI) for development is one of the biggest development challenges of our time,” said Pierre Jacquet,...
Spiritual revival day: Reception to mark International Day of Nowruz in Beijing
On 21 March, a reception organised by the SCO Secretariat took place on the occasion of International Day of Nowruz, spring festival.
Nowruz is an international holiday that has...
Liberia prepares to turn a page as UN mission exits
As the United Nations peacekeeping mission warps up in Liberia and the West African country looks to secure a stable future, the UN deputy...
Forecasting for Resilience: Central Asia Strengthens Climate and Weather Services
Extreme weather risk is rampant across Central Asia. In Tajikistan, as much as 36 percent of the country’s territory is under threat from landslides....