Global growth will be weak in 2023 before rebounding next year: IMF
The global economy is set to slow down this year before bouncing back in 2024, a senior official with the...
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Eight trends that will impact children in 2023
A series of interconnected crises are expected to have a huge impact on children in 2023. A report from the...
Around 2.5 billion more people will be living in cities by 2050, projects new UN report
By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres, according...
Jobs in the green economy will ‘more than offset’ losses in traditional industry by 2030 – UN labour agency
Action to combat climate change could create millions of new job opportunities and “more than” offset losses in traditional industries,...
Much more than a ‘lifeline’ for millions of households, remittances can spur global growth, says UN agency
Not only are remittances a “critical lifeline” for millions globally, the direct benefits of money sent home by migrant workers...
‘Gender-sensitive’ trade policies help empower East African women
Trade and employment laws which give women greater access to the economy across East Africa, can pave the way for...
Heat-resistant crops, ‘green’ infrastructure, can prepare Near East and North Africa to better tackle droughts – UN agency
Countries in the Near-East and North Africa, where chronic water shortages are sure to worsen due to climate change, must...
In Cuba, UN chief stresses Latin America’s courageous ‘development vision’
The United Nations chief on Tuesday highlighted the central role he hopes Latin America and the Caribbean region will play...
Central Asia bloc has important role in ‘peace, stability and prosperity’ beyond region, says Deputy UN chief
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed addressed the Heads of State summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Sunday,...
‘Robust’ economic growth in Asia-Pacific last year and ‘promising’ prospects ahead – UN report
Economies in the Asia-Pacific region registered robust growth in 2017 and prospects for this year look promising, the United Nations...