South Asian Economies Bounce Back but Face Fragile Recovery
Prospects of an economic rebound in South Asia are firming up as growth is set to increase by 7.2 percent in 2021 and 4.4...
Georgia’s Economy Unlikely to Recover to Pre-COVID Levels Until Late 2022
Emerging and developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region are expected to grow by 3.6 percent this year, as a recovery in exports and...
Wind and Solar Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania
A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that Albania could significantly improve its energy security and reduce energy...
Digitalization and Regional Cooperation Can Spur SDG Progress Despite Pandemic
Digital transformation and renewed regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific can spur the region’s equitable, sustainable, and resilient recovery from the coronavirus disease...
Industry Leaders Create First Unified Cybersecurity Guide
Boards of directors need to play a more active role in protecting their organization from cyber risks, according to a new study released today...
Indonesia: improve skills, strengthen institutions to strengthen recovery from COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted two decades of steady growth and rising living standards in Indonesia, triggering the first recession in a generation and highlighting...
Canada: Focus on boosting business, jobs and well-being
Canada’s economy is on the road to recovery after the shock from COVID-19, yet risks and uncertainties remain, and some economic sectors and groups...
Oil markets face uncertain future after rebound from historic Covid-19 shock
World oil markets have rebounded from the massive demand shock triggered by Covid-19 but still face a high degree of uncertainty that is testing...
New Focus on SDGs Needed to Rebuild After COVID-19
A renewed focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be essential as countries seek to rebuild from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,...
New report details indigenous struggle for land rights
Although the world’s indigenous peoples live in areas that contain around 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity, many still struggle to maintain their...