COVID-19: How social and economic sectors are responding
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on workers and employers in all sectors. Workers in essential services such as health and frontline...
Ethiopia has Made Major Strides in Poverty Reduction but Disparities, Inequality Remain
Poverty reduction in Ethiopia continued despite adverse climatic conditions, with the share of the population below the national poverty line decreasing from 30% in...
Myanmar gears up for action on climate change
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in his recent report on the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 that governments should not respond to the COVID-19 crisis...
Geographical Indications: A European treasure worth €75 billion
Agri-food and drink products whose names are protected by the European Union as “Geographical Indications” (GIs) represent a sales value of €74.76 billion, according...
Coronavirus pandemic threatens crises-ravaged communities
A psychosocial counsellor in Jordan's Azraq refugee camp informed the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Thursday that during the first four days of the...
World Bank Group and IMF mobilize partners in the fight against COVID-19 in Africa
The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund today convened African leaders, bilateral partners, and multilateral institutions to spur faster action on COVID-19 response...
Renewable energy can support resilient and equitable recovery
Advancing the renewables-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human...
Ceasefire during COVID-19 pandemic essential, to safeguard 250 million children
The head of the UN children’s fund UNICEF warned on Friday that 250 million children around the world living in the “waking nightmare” of...
Towards a greener economy in Europe through “sector coupling”
Fiscal stimulus packages in Europe to “build back better” after the coronavirus pandemic provide an opportunity for initiating a transformational and green recovery with...
96% Of Global Destinations Impose Travel Restrictions
The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism...