Signs of Resilience but Critical Challenges Remain for Afghanistan’s Private Sector
Many firms in Afghanistan are adjusting to the new business environment but most still face daunting challenges, the World Bank’s second private sector survey...
Egypt prepares for flagship UN climate conference
Regional authorities in Egypt, the host country of the 2022 UN climate conference (COP27), are ramping up initiatives designed to improve the country’s environmental...
Startups from Russia attracted almost €25 million in investments
Six Russian startups have attracted about €25 million in investments, said Ruslan Sarkisov, head of the Voskhod venture fund.
Businessman Vladimir Potanin of Interros, with...
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Learning Management Systems with WordPress Integration
Learning management systems (LMSs) are a great way to manage and track employees' progress, and WordPress is an incredibly popular CMS platform.
In this article,...
Dealing with the trauma of displacement in The Gambia
Thousands of Senegalese have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in The Gambia, after clashes broke out earlier this year, in...
World food prices drop for fifth consecutive month
World food prices have fallen for a fifth consecutive month but are still nearly eight per cent higher than a year ago, the UN...
Pakistan: More than 6.4 million in ‘dire need’ after unprecedented floods
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan is unprecedented, with a third of the country under water, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.
With more...
One third of Gaza Strip population in need of psychological and social support
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported an increase in the levels of mental disorders amongst the population of...
Indonesia’s push to reach net zero emissions can help power a new phase in its economic development
Indonesia has a viable path to reaching its target of net zero emissions by 2060, bringing major benefits to its citizens in the process...
Spain: Former Catalan Parliament leaders’ political rights violated
By suspending former Catalan government and parliament members from public duties prior to them being convicted, following the independence referendum back in 2017, Spain...