The role of data and statistics for evidence based policy making
An international workshop on data and statistics for evidence-based
Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) taking place at the headquarters of the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)...
Burkina Faso: AfDB approves €48,82 million for Desert to Power Yeleen programme
The Board of Directors of the Bank has approved a €48,82 million loan to
the Government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, intended...
Iraq and ILO pledge to further decent work in the country
Iraq and the International Labour
Organization (ILO) have signed the first Iraq Decent Work Country Programme
(DWCP), as the country recovers from decades of conflict.
The Programme,...
Improving gender diversity in the energy sector is an important measure of success
Energy industries have lacked female participation throughout their
history, with women making up only about one-fifth of the traditional energy
sector labour force.
The International Energy Agency,...
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...
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...