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...
Assessing the challenges and opportunities of Africa’s energy future
The International Energy Agency has significantly
deepened its engagement with Africa in recent years, including through greater
dialogue with governments and business leaders, increased training programmes
for...
India: Step up reform efforts to increase quality jobs and incomes
India is set for a modest recovery after a
loss of momentum, as reforms to simplify taxation, lighten business regulations
and upgrade infrastructure start to bear...
8th Euronest Assembly: The future of relations with Eastern partners
Energy security, EU-Eastern relations and geopolitical challenges are
set to be among the focus points of the 8th session of the joint parliamentary
assembly.
Members of the...
Bringing solar-powered water sanitation systems to Ethiopia
The provision of clean water to its citizens is one of the most urgent
and important issues for the Government of Ethiopia. Economic studies conducted
in...
Italian Cities Can Make Doing Business Easier By Learning From Each Other
Local companies in Italy face varying regulations and procedures for the
same business activity depending on where they establish their businesses, says
a new World Bank...
ADB, ACAMS Partner to Improve Anti-Money Laundering Capacities in Developing Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Association of Certified
Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) are partnering in the pilot rollout
of an internationally accredited online training...
Sharper Focus Needed on Domestic Reforms in Russia Amid Weaker Global Outlook
After a weak performance in the first half of 2019, economic growth in
Russia picked up in the third quarter to 1.7 percent, helped by...