Carbon neutral nickel and tokens – Russian Norilsk Nickel 2021
Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel plans to produce the first batch of carbon neutral nickel this year and is expanding its participation in blockchain...
WEF Jobs Reset Summit: Building Back Broader in the Economic Recovery
The World Economic Forum Jobs Reset Summit 2021 convened over 500 leaders this week from government, business and civil society to shape a new...
Lebanon Sinking into One of the Most Severe Global Crises Episodes
Lebanon is enduring a severe and prolonged economic depression. According to the latest World Bank Lebanon Economic Monitor (LEM) released today, the economic and...
Gender Equality: A Necessary Condition for Promoting Inclusive Growth in Mauritania
Despite a slowdown in economic growth in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Mauritania could increase its wealth by 19% if it...
Chief Economists Outlook: Insights and expectations on recovery measures
When can we expect a return to a post-COVID-19 economy and what must be done to address risks and drive inclusive economic growth? World...
ASEAN Member States adopt Regional Action Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) launched the ,which provides a scalable, solution-focused joint strategy to address marine plastic debris across the region.
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Millets prove tasty solution to climate and food security challenges
A renewed focus on boosting the production of millets and highlighting their benefits, is critical to reducing over-reliance on more commonly grown crops, boosting diverse diets, and food security. That’s especially true during...
No ‘manels’, more gender equality in Indonesia
Panel discussions exclusively made up of men, or ‘manels’ need to stop, says Valerie Julliand, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia. Ms. Julliand...
World Bank Supports the Modernization of Tajikistan’s Tax Regime
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $50 million in grant financing from the International Development Association for the Tajikistan Tax Reform...
Ukraine to Step Up COVID-19 Support to Export-oriented SMEs with World Bank Financing
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $100 million in Additional Financing for the country’s COVID-19 response under the Ukraine Access to...