Tigray crisis: Humanitarian aid for children must be a priority
Providing aid to millions of children uprooted by the ongoing crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia must be a priority, the head of...
China undermining human rights by locking up rights lawyers
China has mounted a "shocking" five-year assault on lawyers who stand up for human rights, putting them in prison and even torturing them, an...
Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement to be fully operational on 1 January 2021
The EU-UK Joint Committee met virtually today to endorse all formal decisions and other practical solutions related to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement,...
Building back better together: resilience cannot be achieved by turning inwards
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting globalization to the test.
In this context, the key challenges of assessing risks to global value chains and developing strategies...
ADB $93 Million Loan to Boost Skills Development and Inclusive Growth in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced that it has approved a $93 million loan to help enhance competitiveness in Uzbekistan and boost inclusive...
Five Project Management Skills You Need To Have
With the sudden shift to remote work imposed due to the COVID19 outbreak, the need for effective project management has surged substantially. This has...
Five Tips to Ace a Virtual Interview During The COVID19 Outbreak
It’s no surprise that almost everything is happening virtually in 2020 due to the social distancing norms. Companies throughout the globe have switched to...
Myanmar’s Economy Hit Hard by Second Wave of COVID-19
Myanmar’s economy continues to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth estimated to have slowed sharply to 1.7 percent in FY19/20, down from 6.8...
World Bank Group to Boost Nigeria’s Efforts to Reduce Poverty
The World Bank Group (WBG) discussed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) from 2021 to 2024 and approved a $1.5-billion package to help...
Plastic clean-up brings crocodiles back to Indian river
Crocodiles are not Sneha Shahi’s favourite animal, but every time she sees one now she smiles. And she sees plenty.
Sneha led a campaign to...