Inequality compromises inclusive growth and social cohesion
The
International Labour Organization (ILO), in a joint statement with other
international agencies attending the Paris G7 meeting, has called for countries
to implement a range of...
Top Criminal Court to conduct official probe into alleged war crimes in Palestine
Following a “thorough, independent and objective
assessment”, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced
on Friday that she plans to open a formal investigation...
After renewable energy, what else can salvage climate change?
Three decades ago, renewable energy was considered too
futuristic. The idea of plugging a car into a wall socket was unthinkable.
Today, both these things are...
China must close its “re-education camps” for Uyghurs in Xinjiang
MEPs express serious concern about China’s repression
of the Uyghurs and call on the Chinese government to close the “re-education
camps” in Xinjiang immediately.
MEPs strongly
condemn that...
AIIB Approves First Sovereign-Backed Loan to Increase Electricity Access in Nepal
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB)
Board of Directors has approved a USD112.3-million loan to Nepal to increase
access and improve the quality and efficiency of...
Africa-Europe Alliance: EU boosts pan-African Internet connectivity with €30 million
EU has announced additional €30 million for the project “AfricaConnect”, that will provide affordable, high-capacity Internet for research and education networks across Africa.
Commissioner...
Renewables as a Reliable Power Source in Refugee Settlements
On-site renewable energy solutions can
cost-effectively supply refugee communities with low-cost, reliable
electricity, according to the findings of a new report by the International
Renewable Energy Agency...
China: Improving Forest Ecosystem Management and Resilience
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved
a US$150 million loan to help China improve sustainable forest ecosystem management
in the upper reaches of the...
Joint action to support refugees and host communities
The
Netherlands, together with the World Bank Group – including the World Bank and
the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – UNICEF, UNHCR, and ILO, today
announced the...
Brazil identifies a clear pathway for aligning its transfer pricing framework with the OECD standard
Brazil has identified a clear pathway for bringing its
existing transfer pricing framework into alignment with the international
consensus, and is weighing two options – immediate...