Global Winners Announced for “SDGs and Her” Competition for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs
The global SDGs and Her Competition announced its inaugural 2018 winner chosen from over 1,200 entries. The contest -- co-sponsored by the World Bank...
Study finds small businesses have a big impact on the economy
When small businesses get the financing they need to grow, it creates a ripple effect throughout the entire economy, according to a new report.
Small...
Economy on a steady rise in Latin America and Caribbean region despite international turbulence
Amid external uncertainty and volatility, the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by an average of 1.5 per cent this year,...
Greece begins a new chapter following the conclusion of its stability support programme
Greece has successfully concluded a three year European Stability Mechanism (ESM) stability support programme with its place at the heart of the euro area...
Asia-Pacific Business Environment Improves 7.3%
Doing business in APEC member economies continues to get easier, according to a new report, helping to open up trade and growth opportunities in...
Strong wage policies are key to promote inclusive growth in India
While India’s economy in the past two decades has seen an annual average GDP rate of 7 % — low pay and inequality persist...
Social Mobility and Stronger Private Sector Role are Keys to Growth in the Arab World
In spite of unprecedented improvements in technological readiness, the Arab World continues to struggle to innovate and create broad-based opportunities for its youth. Government-led...
Canada has high levels of well-being but trade tensions and housing market pose risks
Canada is one of the OECD economies delivering the best outcomes for its citizens, according to a new OECD report presented in Ottawa today...
Asian Growth Steady Despite Rising Trade Tensions
Growth in Asia and the Pacific’s developing economies for 2018 and 2019 will remain solid as growth continues apace across the region, despite rising...
Côte d’Ivoire: Robust growth under the looming threat of climate change impacts
According to the Economic Update for Côte d’Ivoire, published today, the short- and medium-term outlook for the Ivorian economy remains positive. The economy is...