Climate finance for developing countries reached USD 71 billion in 2017
Climate finance provided and mobilised by
developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 71.2
billion in 2017, up from USD 58.6 billion in...
The US shale revolution has reshaped the energy landscape at home and abroad
The International Energy Agency released its latest in-depth review of
US energy policies on Friday, welcoming US leadership on innovation and
highlighting the far-reaching impact of...
Higher education needs to step up efforts to prepare students for the future
Demand for tertiary education continues to rise,
but its further expansion will only be sustainable if it matches the supply of
graduates with labour market and...
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops USD 2.5 trillion
Global investment in new renewable energy capacity over this decade —
2010 to 2019 inclusive — is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with...
Somalia: Boosting Education Outcomes is Critical for Sustained and Inclusive Growth
Improving education outcomes
of the younger generation is key for
enhancing productivity, sustaining economic recovery, boosting
inclusive growth and promoting poverty reduction in Somalia, says the
4th edition of the World Bank’s Somalia
Economic Update (SEU).
Titled Building Education to
Boost Human Capital, the...
Afghanistan Launches Its National Financial Inclusion Strategy
Da Afghanistan Bank (Afghanistan's Central Bank) and the World
Bank today launched the Afghanistan National Financial Inclusion
Strategy and announced the conclusion of the National Risk Assessment for Money
Laundering and Terrorism Financing.  The...
Unlocking the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Developing Countries
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together
with the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs officially presented the Report on...
Jobs Crisis Tops List of Risks for Africa’s Businesses
Executives in sub-Saharan Africa rate unemployment and underemployment
as top risks for doing business in the region, followed by challenges related
to governance, energy prices, infrastructure...
Governments must take further action to boost job opportunities at an older age
In the face of rapid population ageing,
governments must promote more and better job opportunities at an older age to
protect living standards and the sustainability...
Market capitalisation of Global Top 100 companies at record $21 trillion
The market capitalisation of the world’s 100 largest public companies
has increased by $1,040bn (5%) in 12 months, according to PwC’s Global Top
100 ranking, released...