Leaving No Place Behind Within the MENA Is Critical for Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
Where someone is born in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) should not
determine their ability to succeed in life, according to a new...
World Bank Group to support 1,200 Women-Owned Businesses in Bangladesh
Women-owned businesses in Bangladesh need better access to markets and
corporate value chains to boost the country’s inclusive growth and to create
more jobs, the World...
Antarctic continent posts record temperature reading of 18.3°C
Fresh fears of accelerating damage to the planet’s ice sheets and sea
level rise have been fuelled by confirmation from the UN’s weather agency that...
Africa’s Sahel: Act now before the crisis ‘becomes unmanageable’
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is stepping
up response in Africa’s Sahel region where escalating violence has
forced a rising number of people to flee their homes.
Agency chief Filippo Grandi...
Tourism and Cinema for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Year after year, destinations
are receiving more and more travellers whose motivation is to visit locations
where famous series or movies were filmed. Culture is an...
Georgia: The importance of maintaining reform momentum
Georgia remains committed to the implementation of the EU-Georgia
Association Agreement. The months to come, however, will be key
for Georgia to tackle increasing political polarisation...
The EU’s long-term budget explained
The EU’s long-term budget helps millions
of students, thousands of researchers, cities, businesses, regions and NGOs. It
contributes to healthier and safer food, new and better...
Hyatt Place Brand To Debut In The Dominican Republic
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Pipax Investment, S.RL. for
a new Hyatt Place hotel in the capital city...
Papua New Guinea Economy Facing Economic Headwinds
Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s economy continues to face economic headwinds
resulting from global and domestic economic uncertainties, according to the latest
World Bank economic update for...
Addressing hazardous waste within Africa
In mid-February, government representatives from across the African
continent will come together in Brazzaville,
Republic of the Congo to work towards a safe chemicals and waste...