COVID-19 disrupting critical mental health services
The global pandemic has disrupted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of the countries it surveyed, underscoring the devastating impact of COVID-19...
Reimagine education to achieve quality learning for all
Now is the time to “think beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal of providing all students with access to quality learning,...
World Bank Supports Madagascar’s Digital Transformation
The World Bank approved on September 29th, 2020 a $140 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) Scale Up Facility and a $3...
Countries face ‘critical moment’ in COVID response
With strong leadership and comprehensive strategies it’s never too late for countries to change the trendlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite passing the tragic...
Investing in new energy infrastructure: Green light for EU grants worth nearly €1 billion
EU Member States agreed yesterday on a Commission proposal to invest €998 million in key European energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)....
Mediterranean Sea: ‘Cycle of violence’ for fleeing migrants must be addressed
The UN human rights office OHCHR, called on Friday for urgent action to address the “unimaginable horrors” faced by migrants attempting to cross the...
Highlighting the impact of brands in an increasingly digitalization-driven world economy
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the European Brand Institute (EBI), held the 16th Brand Global Summit at the Vienna International Centre...
Improved capital markets can support Portugal’s COVID-19 recovery
Despite the strong economic performance and sustained reform momentum over the past few years, Portugal entered the COVID-19 crisis with undersized capital markets. These...
Countries Look to Advance Green Hydrogen Production for a Deep Energy Transformation
In a week in which Airbus, the world’s second largest aviation manufacturer, revealed prototypes for a hydrogen fuel passenger aircraft and a timeline for...
EPO and IEA team up to shed light on trends in sustainable energy technologies
The International Energy Agency and the European Patent Office (EPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation with the aim of promoting...