African Economic Conference: The do’s and don’ts of youth employment
African governments, working with civil society and the private sector,
should formulate deliberate policies to boost employability, particularly of
the continent’s youth, according to regional surveys...
Concerted Action Needed to Address Unique Challenges Faced by Pacific Island Countries
Small island developing states (SIDS) must position themselves to take
full advantage of often limited, but nonetheless available, opportunities to
improve standards of living and accelerate...
ADB Approves $300 Million to Reform Pakistan’s Energy Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million
policy-based loan that will help the Government of Pakistan to address
financial sustainability, governance, and energy...
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...