Economy & Markets
Results of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2019
The
Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2019 and the associated Russia–Africa Economic
Conference have come to a close. The events ran from 18 to 22 June in Moscow
and...
Armenia’s historic vision for responsible mining
Armenia, named country of the year by the Economist
Magazine in 2018, has led a peaceful transition of power,
introducing significant reforms in an inclusive and...
The impact of US-China Trade war
It
is highly unlikely, that any tangible solution to the Trade war between Beijing
and Washington will emerge in the short run. In May 2019, Trump...
The Game of Tariffs
Adam
Smith is considered the father of economics. Back in 18th century, he presented
the concept of protectionism, which was given to promote the local industry.
Nevertheless,...
8 facts you don’t know about the money migrants send back home
Here are eight things you might not know about the
transformative power of these often small – yet major – contributions to
sustainable development worldwide:
1. About...
Guiding a new generation of learners on inclusive green economy
As population numbers continue to grow and material
resource use rises to unprecedented levels, the limits of today’s dominant
model of economic growth have become increasingly...
Retirees worldwide will outlive their savings by a decade – and women will fare worse
Retirees in six major economies can expect to outlive their savings by
years. Women should prepare to bear the brunt of such shortfalls, going without
retirement...
Sustainable development: Within reach in Iran and Asia and the Pacific
Climate change is increasing the intensity and
frequency of natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific. The tragic loss of life
and the destruction wrought by...
A sustainable greener future needs green employment skills
Climate
change and environmental degradation are among the greatest challenges of our
times. The signatory states of the 2015 Paris Agreement on
climate change recognized the need...
Standards build trust
Modern
conception over today’s worldly aspects, in its entire heart and soul, is
leagued with persuasion of self-interests and materialism.
Owing
humblest gratitude to the technological advancement and...