Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD © UNICEF/Karin Schermbrucker | An informal settlement on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. World economic growth is predicted to slow from 3% to 2.4% through 2023, with little indication of a recovery in 2024, according to a UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report. These numbers […]
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Invest in SDGs ‘like never before’ implores UN chief An SDG Stimulus of at least $500 billion annually is firmly supported in the political statement, along with a commitment to assistance for developing nations. Leaders must implement the Summit’s commitments through specific budgets, spending plans, investment strategies, and other initiatives. Additionally, they must increase backing for
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Africa can become a new global supply chain force: UNCTAD © UN Women/Gaganjit Singh| Women from rural areas learn how to build solar power items. In a new report, UNCTAD described that Africa has the potential to be a main exporter of higher value-added goods, spurring economic growth and employment while also driving up productivity and salaries. Rebeca Grynspan, the UNCTAD
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Innovative Startups Compete for Coveted Prize to Fuel Business Growth The Manila Venture Program (MVP) has set the stage for a thrilling showdown of entrepreneurship and innovation with the launch of its flagship event, MVP Demo Day. Set to take place on August 25, 2023, at the prestigious One Ayala venue, MVP Demo Day promises
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“The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived”. Words that the UN secretary general, António Guterres, have said after scientists confirmed July was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record. With an urgent call to action, the ActNow campaign of the United Nations seeks to encourage
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Empowering women through social protection: UN rights office On February 7th 2023, Protestors are assembling in front of Paris Opera to mobilize another round of manifestations against pension reform in France. Long-term gender inequality is a result of social causes including early marriage and childbearing forcibly pushed upon females and the enormous quantity of domestic
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Like the rest of the world, Thailand celebrates Pride Month by hosting the most inclusive, striking, and alive events to honor the LGBTQ+ community. As a much-needed safe space in a country where queer rights and expression are increasingly being suppressed, the parade, which was first conducted in the nation’s capital in 2006, has long
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Combating drought, one garden at a time WFP/Souleymane Ag Anara | A woman waters a community garden under a baking sun in Satara, Niger. Ms. Saidou is one of many farmers who have benefited from the World Food Programme’s (WFP) integrated resilience initiative, which was started in Niger and four other Sahel countries—Burkina Faso, Chad,
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Extreme weather caused two million deaths, cost $4 trillion over last 50 years WMO/Muhammad Amdad Hossain | Seasonal rain regularly causes floods in Chittagong, Bangladesh. WMO reported that weather, climate, and water-related risks caused close to 12,000 disasters between 1970 and 2021. In developing countries, 90% of deaths and 60% of economic losses were attributed to
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New UNESCO report reveals $97 billion barrier to reaching education targets © UNICEF/Josue Mulala | Fourth-grade students attend class at their new school, which was rebuilt after it was destroyed by fighting in the Kasai-Oriental province of DR Congo The study placed a strong emphasis on Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which calls for
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