Completion of Somalia elections more important than ever
Although progress has been made in Somalia’s electoral process, it has been slow and uneven, the UN Special Representative for the country said in...
Smart, sustainable maritime transport critical to global recovery
Although the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on maritime trade last year was less severe than expected, the knock-on effects will be far reaching and could...
Madagascar: ‘World cannot look away’ as 1.3 million face severe hunger
The international community must step up support to Madagascar, where more than one million people in the south are facing severe hunger, the top...
Speeding, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Common Among Drivers in Vientiane
Almost three-quarters of drivers in Vientiane routinely break speed limits and nearly a third of evening motorists have been drinking alcohol, new research on...
First-of-a-Kind Global Resource for Central Bank Digital Currency & Stablecoin Launched
A new digital currency resource suite aims to help leaders better understand and action new policies and regulations around the rapidly evolving topics of...
Investing in UNRWA is ‘an investment in peace and hope’
At a “critical conference” supporting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Secretary-General António Guterres outlined on Tuesday, the “essential role” it continues to play...
Global energy efficiency progress is recovering – but not quickly enough
A rapid expansion of technologies and solutions that drive more efficient use of energy across the economy is necessary to keep global climate pledges...
5 Business Steps You Can Make When the Bank Says No
Getting financial support for your business will depend on your circumstances. Whilst some may have their own savings to support them, others may have...
COVID-19 in Nigeria: Frontline Data and Pathways for Policy
COVID-19 has hit countries with a health and economic shock whose effects will be felt far into the future. In countries, like Nigeria, that...
Remittance Flows Register Robust 7.3 Percent Growth in 2021
Remittances to low- and middle-income countries are projected to have grown a strong 7.3 percent to reach $589 billion in 2021. This return to...