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...
Bringing solar-powered water sanitation systems to Ethiopia
The provision of clean water to its citizens is one of the most urgent
and important issues for the Government of Ethiopia. Economic studies conducted
in...
Italian Cities Can Make Doing Business Easier By Learning From Each Other
Local companies in Italy face varying regulations and procedures for the
same business activity depending on where they establish their businesses, says
a new World Bank...
ADB, ACAMS Partner to Improve Anti-Money Laundering Capacities in Developing Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Association of Certified
Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) are partnering in the pilot rollout
of an internationally accredited online training...
Sharper Focus Needed on Domestic Reforms in Russia Amid Weaker Global Outlook
After a weak performance in the first half of 2019, economic growth in
Russia picked up in the third quarter to 1.7 percent, helped by...
What does it mean to ‘leave no-one behind?’
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development has the principle of ‘leaving no-one behind’ at its core. Efforts
to improve social, economic and environmental conditions should focus...
The Park Hyatt Brand Celebrates the Debut of Park Hyatt Doha
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Doha in Qatar. The hotel occupies a prime location within the heart of
Doha’s new...