Tourist Numbers Down 83% but Confidence Slowly Rising
International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index...
Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities
Critical health facilities across Africa risk being overwhelmed by surging COVID-19 infections, the UN health agency said on Thursday.
The appeal to the continent’s authorities...
‘Digital rights’ key to inclusive post-pandemic recovery
Upholding human rights online must be part of global efforts to recover better following the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of UN independent experts said...
COVID crisis to push global unemployment over 200 million mark in 2022
The economic crisis caused by the COVID pandemic is expected to contribute to global unemployment of more than 200 million people next year, with...
Mali: Military must ‘scrupulously’ respect human rights and free civilian leaders
A UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday that Mali’s new military authorities should “scrupulously respect human rights” and release all leaders detained...
World Bank Approves $500 Million Program to Strengthen Performance of MSMEs in India
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $500 million program to support the Government of India’s nationwide initiative to revitalize the...
Zanzibar: New World Bank Financing to Increase Access to Electricity
Nearly 400,000 Zanzibaris will have access to new or improved electricity services, while the isles will also experience a reduction in annual unplanned system...
World Bank Injects $115 Million to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination in Mozambique
The World Bank approved today a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $15 million grant from the Global Financing...
Increased Investment in Zimbabwe’s Tertiary Education Essential to Economic Growth
Extensive reforms are required to translate the government’s education vision into a concrete set of programs and projects to accelerate economic recovery and reduce...
To Slow Himalayan Glacier Melt, Curbing Air Pollution is Key
Black carbon deposits originating from factories, cooking and vehicles are compounding the effects of climate change to speed up the melting of the Himalayan...