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...
World now likely to hit watershed 1.5 °C rise in next five years
Odds are increasing that the annual average global temperature will rise beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in at least one of the next five...
Smart assistants in Russia: market overview, trends and prospects
At the end of April, SberDevices opened beta testing of the Visper platform to create a virtual presenter which can read a text like...
Privatisation in the Gulf: the key to both recovery and diversification?
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans to raise $55bn through its privatisation programme, other Gulf countries are similarly stepping up efforts to stimulate private investment in...
Investing Less than 1% of World GDP into Nature-Based Solutions Can Tackle Climate Change
A total investment of $8.1 trillion in nature is required over the next three decades to successfully tackle the climate, biodiversity, and land degradation...