Political and Security Uncertainty Slow Down Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery
Afghanistan faces a sluggish economic recovery from COVID-19 amid continued political uncertainties and possible decline in international aid, says the World Bank in its...
Pakistan’s Economy Shows Signs of a Nascent Recovery
Notwithstanding, the recent rise in COVID cases, Pakistan has been showing signs of a fragile economic recovery with a gradual resumption of economic dynamism,...
Renewable energy access key to climate adaptation in Africa
Support for climate adaptation in Africa is crucial, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in appealing for greater action to provide renewable energy...
Russia’s Indigenous Peoples receives Nornickel`s grants
The grants were awarded to 6 projects by family (tribal) communities, 2 projects by non-profit organizations, and 20 projects by municipal and public institutions....
Clarity still needed on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine passports
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 may not prevent transmission and vaccination passports may not be an “effective strategy” for restarting travel, the World Health Organization...
New Resource for Protecting Personal Data for Mental Health Apps
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed an enduring silent epidemic and greatly accelerated the need for a properly funded and functioning global mental health ecosystem....
How a Digital Algorithm is Helping Doctors Treat COVID-19 Patients
Moscow's backup hospitals and inpatient clinics for treatment of the coronavirus infection have started using a new solution as part of the unified digital...
Japan Takes Leadership Role in Fourth Industrial Revolution Global Summit
Heads of state and government, chief executives and leaders from civil society gathered at the first Global Technology Governance Summit to shape the Fourth...
Top Trends Impacting Global Economy, Society and Technology
The new technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and robotics, are changing the way we live, learn...
Guterres: Use COVID-19 recovery to make inclusion ‘a reality’
Building a more inclusive and accessible world that recognizes the contributions of all people, including persons with disabilities must be a “key goal” as...