Trade defence report: Restoring the level playing field for European producers
EU trade defence measures are effective in reducing unfair international trading practices, according to an annual report published today by the European Commission. The...
Tax and fiscal policies central to governments’ responses to Covid-19 crisis
With global economic activity facing a historic drop and government spending rising dramatically, the implications of the Covid-19 crisis on public finances and tax...
New Alliance Launched at WEF to Help Social Entrepreneurs Overcome Impacts of COVID-19
Forty leading global organizations have united to launch the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs, pooling knowledge, experience and responses to alleviate suffering and...
Deloitte: As Pandemic Spreads, Most Consumers Retreat
Health concerns generally exceed financial concerns in the U.S., with more than 50% of respondents concerned about health and nearly one-quarter of respondents worried...
Promoting Trade in Medical Goods Will Save Lives
Active trade policy responses are critical for alleviating the burden on healthcare systems, according to a new policy brief by the APEC Policy Support...
Mouhamadou Diagne Appointed Vice President of Integrity at the World Bank Group
World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Mouhamadou Diagne as Vice President of Integrity (INT) at the World Bank Group.
“I’m...
Sudan bans female genital mutilation, UNICEF vows to help support new law
The United Nations Childen’s Fund (UNICEF) welcomed the landmark move by Sudan’s transitional government this week to criminalize female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), with a...
The Islamic Development Bank chairs the 1st Heads of MDBs Meeting in 2020
The President of the Islamic Development Bank Group, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, has hosted a virtual meeting with the heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)...
UN supports socio-economic response to COVID-19 crisis in Europe and Central Asia
The UNECE region, in particular Europe and North America, has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the devastating impact on...
How to keep your car looking brand new
Every car owner knows how to wash and wax their cars every now and then to give it a shiny finish, and even an...