Economic Corridor to Boost Regional Trade and Growth through Lao PDR
The Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport today launched an initiative to improve transport, connectivity, climate resilience, and east-west regional trade across...
Job Ideas for Students during the Holiday Season
Student budgets are always tight, which is one thing many have in common. Some children receive an allowance from their parents, while others choose...
Closing gender pay gaps is more important than ever
On average, women globally are paid about 20 per cent less than men, the International Labour (ILO) Organization said on Sunday, International Equal Pay...
Human rights: Inflation threatens everyone’s right to development
Rising global inflation is expected to hit emerging and developing economies particularly hard this year, adding to a “confluence of crises” that threatens us...
Russia’s richest businessman donates part of his fortune to a charitable foundation
Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin is donating part of his financial fortune to charity, the Interros Group reported. Potanin is the founder and president of...
Building Trust between Tax Administrations and Large Businesses
Effective taxation of large businesses would benefit from increased efforts to build trust and improve communication between tax administrations and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), according...
World Bank Supports Indonesia’s Agriculture Sector to Become More Resilient
The Government of Indonesia will develop models for supporting sustainable and inclusive agriculture value chains in nine selected locations through the Agriculture Value Chain...
Tunisia: Pressing reform needed to help stabilize public finances
The slow economic recovery from COVID-19 and a delay in carrying out key reforms, including of subsidies, is likely to further strain Tunisia’s public...
World Bank Support to Help Strengthen Kyrgyz Republic’s Social Protection System
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $30 million for the Strengthening Social Assistance and Labor Market Programs project. The objectives of...
World Bank Group Delivers Record $31.7 Billion in Climate Finance in Fiscal Year 2022
The World Bank Group delivered a record $31.7 billion in fiscal year 2022 (FY22) to help countries address climate change. This is a 19%...