A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops USD 2.5 trillion
Global investment in new renewable energy capacity over this decade —
2010 to 2019 inclusive — is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with...
Somalia: Boosting Education Outcomes is Critical for Sustained and Inclusive Growth
Improving education outcomes
of the younger generation is key for
enhancing productivity, sustaining economic recovery, boosting
inclusive growth and promoting poverty reduction in Somalia, says the
4th edition of the World Bank’s Somalia
Economic Update (SEU).
Titled Building Education to
Boost Human Capital, the...
Afghanistan Launches Its National Financial Inclusion Strategy
Da Afghanistan Bank (Afghanistan's Central Bank) and the World
Bank today launched the Afghanistan National Financial Inclusion
Strategy and announced the conclusion of the National Risk Assessment for Money
Laundering and Terrorism Financing.  The...
Unlocking the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Developing Countries
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together
with the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs officially presented the Report on...
Jobs Crisis Tops List of Risks for Africa’s Businesses
Executives in sub-Saharan Africa rate unemployment and underemployment
as top risks for doing business in the region, followed by challenges related
to governance, energy prices, infrastructure...
Governments must take further action to boost job opportunities at an older age
In the face of rapid population ageing,
governments must promote more and better job opportunities at an older age to
protect living standards and the sustainability...
Market capitalisation of Global Top 100 companies at record $21 trillion
The market capitalisation of the world’s 100 largest public companies
has increased by $1,040bn (5%) in 12 months, according to PwC’s Global Top
100 ranking, released...
Water and Sanitation Subsidies Need to Better Benefit the Poor
Water and sanitation subsidies are disproportionately benefitting the
better-off, according to a new report from the World Bank. The study finds that
across a number of...
Canada has the most comprehensive and elaborate migration system, but some challenges remain
Canada has the largest and most comprehensive
and elaborate skilled labour migration system in the OECD, according to a new
OECD report.
Recruiting Immigrant
Workers: Canada 2019 finds...
Maintaining Economic Stability in Lao PDR
Economic growth in Lao PDR is projected to
rebound to 6.5 percent in 2019, up from 6.3 percent in 2018. Growth is expected
to be driven...