Artificial intelligence can help halve road deaths by 2030
Countries and investors need to step up the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) to keep roads safe for everyone, three UN Special Envoys said on Thursday, leading a new AI...
Journalists who ‘speak truth to power’ recognized with Nobel Peace Prize
Two campaigning journalists were awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, which UN Secretary-General António Guterres said was recognition that a free press is...
Let us change the narrative on Africa in the United States -AfDB President
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States...
IRENA and SolarPower Europe Strengthen Coordinated Actions in the Solar Industry
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and SolarPower Europe are strengthening their cooperation by signing a partnership agreement. As a member of the IRENA...
UNHCR recommends the end of refugee status for Ivorians by June
Following an in-depth analysis of the situation in Côte d’Ivoire, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, recommended on Thursday that countries hosting Ivorians end their...
Services-led Growth Key to Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
A gradual recovery is underway in Nepal, boosted by the lifting of containment measures as vaccination picks up and tourism and migrant worker flow...
South Asian Economies Recover Amidst Uncertainties
South Asia’s recovery continues as global demand rebounded and targeted containment measures helped minimize the economic impacts of the recent waves of COVID-19. But...
Bangladesh: Climate Change is Affecting Health and Mental Wellbeing
In Bangladesh, climate change is leading to an increase in the spread of infectious diseases and affecting the mental health of people, says a...
Championing a New Sustainable Innovation Agenda
The 14th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions will be held in a hybrid format on 16-18 November in Tianjin, People’s...
Croatia Records Strong Recovery Amid Regional Economic Rebound
– A surprisingly strong rebound in the first half of this year boosted economic activity in emerging market and developing countries in the Europe...