South Asia Must Ramp Up COVID-19 Action to Protect People, Revive Economies
Amid the mounting human toll and global economic fallout triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, South Asian governments must ramp up action to curb the...
UN health agency working on strategies to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions
The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with countries on strategies to "gradually and safely" ease stay-at-home restrictions aimed at containing the spread of...
EU and the World Bank Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Address COVID-19 Impact
The European Union and the World Bank will reprioritize the use of EUR 680,000 within the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia Project, funded by the...
In Georgia, Growth Projected to Slow Due to Impacts of COVID-19
Decisive policy measures that prioritize investments in health care systems and provide safety nets for people, especially the most vulnerable, are critical to mitigating...
Europe and Central Asia: Health Systems, Safety Nets, and Support to Businesses All Critical
Decisive policy measures that prioritize investments in health care systems and provide safety nets for people, especially the most vulnerable, are critical to mitigating...
Guidelines on health, travel arrangements and repatriation of persons on board ships
From cruise ship passengers to cargo vessel crew, many have found themselves stranded at sea or quarantined in ports since the coronavirus pandemic first...
Swift rebound for world trade still possible through joint action to thwart coronavirus
Global trade in goods could fall by as much as a third this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but a swift rebound...
AIIB Commits USD385M for Improving Water Access in Uzbekistan
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a USD385-million loan to provide access to safely managed water and sanitation services...
Polish Economy to Decelerate Sharply, Investments Needed to Strengthen Health Systems
The Polish economy, on the upswing in recent years, is going to experience an abrupt slowdown caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, affecting mainly...
Transparency is Key to Weathering Shocks, Investing in Growth, and Enhancing Trust in Government
— Transparency about critical economic issues — such as public debt and employment — will be the key to driving growth and enhancing trust...