Afghanistan will Need Continued International Support after Political Settlement
Afghanistan will need continued financial support from the international
community following a potential political settlement, says a new World Bank
report that examines the country’s overall...
Renewable Energy Ambition in NDCs Must Double by 2030
Countries are being urged to significantly raise renewable energy
ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next
round of Nationally Determined...
The Luxury Collection Unveils Debut Property in the Seychelles
The Luxury Collection today announced the arrival of
North Island, Seychelles into their portfolio of world-renowned hotels and
resorts. With just 11 villas, Africa’s most exclusive...
Weak Outlook in GCC Due to Muted Oil Prices & Global Trends
Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was significantly weakened
in 2019 due to muted oil prices and excess oil supply, according to the...
Towards a Conference on the Future of Europe
The Constitutional Affairs Committee will vote on Monday on its
suggestions to Parliament’s leaders for the upcoming Conference on the Future
of Europe.
On Monday 9 December,...
Partnerships key to taking landlocked countries out of poverty
The challenges faced by landlocked
developing countries (LLDCs), some of the poorest in the world, can be overcome
through more effective partnerships, UN Secretary-General António Guterres
declared...
Tax revenues have reached a plateau
Tax revenues in advanced economies reached
a plateau during 2018, with almost no change seen since 2017, according to new
OECD research. This ends the trend...
Greener tourism: Greater collaboration needed to tackle rising emissions
The World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling for enhanced cooperation between
the transport and tourism sectors to combat climate change.
On the sidelines of the 2019 United...
Assessing the challenges and opportunities of Africa’s energy future
The International Energy Agency has significantly
deepened its engagement with Africa in recent years, including through greater
dialogue with governments and business leaders, increased training programmes
for...
8th Euronest Assembly: The future of relations with Eastern partners
Energy security, EU-Eastern relations and geopolitical challenges are
set to be among the focus points of the 8th session of the joint parliamentary
assembly.
Members of the...