Connecting to Thrive: Transport Can Create Economic Gains for Bangladesh and India
Seamless transport connectivity between India and Bangladesh has the potential to increase national income by as much as 17 percent in Bangladesh and 8...
One in three travel destinations still fully closed to international tourists
Around a third of 217 world travel destinations surveyed remain completely closed to international tourists, as concerns grow over the impact of new coronavirus...
Food systems account for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions
More than one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food,...
The central role of migrants in Asia-Pacific
United Nations officials on Wednesday highlighted the contributions of migrants to economies and societies in Asia and the Pacific, calling on countries to ensure...
Inclusive political process key to Sudan’s transition
The political transition in Sudan is moving forward, though formation of the legislative council and other important milestones have yet to be achieved, the...
Social responsibility: what it is and how brands can get started
While your business is hard at work bringing in the dough, how would you like it to leave a lasting legacy as well?
That’s the...
Easy Steps In Reducing Business Energy Costs
Growing your business means that you’ll have to anticipate the increase in expenditures, too. This is a fact with utilities. As enterprises gain momentum...
World Bank and UN Women Launch Course on Managing Gender Equality in Transportation
A first-of-its-kind course presented by the World Bank and UN Women will examine the often-invisible gender issues surrounding mobility in the transport sector.
Barriers to...
Women in Europe need ‘greater economic independence’ to avoid poverty
Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties to ensure that they...
Egypt: New Project Will Support Railway Safety and Efforts to Enhance Service Quality
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$440 million loan to support Egypt’s initiatives to enhance the safety and service quality...