E-Commerce Can Boost Job Creation and Inclusive Growth in Developing Countries
E-commerce can flourish in developing countries and in rural areas and
be a powerful instrument to create employment for semi-skilled workers, women
and other groups, according...
Sudan moves forward with its National Quality Policy
The National Quality Policy (NQP) of Sudan, which articulates the
Government’s position on the quality of goods and services produced and
consumed in the country, has...
Stop violence against women
Ahead of the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission
and High Representative Federica Mogherini issued the following
statement:
“Violence...
Economic Outlook: Weak trade and investment threaten long-term growth
Trade conflict, weak business investment
and persistent political uncertainty are weighing on the world economy and
raising the risk of long-term stagnation, according to the OECD’s...
Despite rising trade barriers business leaders plan to increase investment in Asia Pacific
Business leaders* across Asia Pacific experienced more barriers to cross
border activities in 2019 than they had expected and they anticipate similar
level of restraints in...
ADB Cohosts Forum Promoting Women in South Asia Energy Industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is hosting at
its Manila headquarters the second in a series of partnership forums for a new
professional network founded by...
UN: Israeli settlements remain ‘flagrant violation’ of international law
Regardless of any national policy declarations, Israeli settlement
activities are “a flagrant violation under international law”, the UN Special
Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process...
Children paying a high price for inequality
Rising income inequalities in OECD countries
over the past two decades have hit vulnerable children hard, making it less
likely they will fulfill their economic and...
World Bank and Credit Suisse Partner to Focus Attention on Sustainable Use of Oceans and Coastal Areas
The World Bank (International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) issued a USD 28.6 million
5-year Sustainable Development Bond as part of ongoing efforts...
ADB, Alibaba Establish Strategic Partnership for Rural Vitalization in China
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Mr. Ahmed M. Saeed and
Alibaba Group Partner and President of the Public Affairs Department Ms. Wen
Jia today signed a...