Economic Development
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Tariffs: Job protectors or trade killers?
The word “tariff” has been catapulted from the business pages to the headlines over the last few months, as major…
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FAO warns of ‘unprecedented’ avian flu spread, in call for global action
The rapid spread of the highly infectious avian flu virus H5N1 has reached an “unprecedented” scale, wiping out hundreds of…
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At G20 finance meetings in South Africa, UN deputy chief calls for reforms that back growth, curb debt
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed recently concluded a visit to South Africa, for a round of key international meetings, where…
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‘This is our land’ – Building Gaza’s future from the wreckage of war
At night he sleeps under a tarpaulin sheet on the ruins of his family home. Like others returning to northern…
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Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion
The total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is estimated at $524 billion (€506 billion) over the next decade,…
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UNDP calls for long-term investment to support recovery in Syria
Accelerating economic recovery is critical to reverse Syria’s decline and restore stability, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a…
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Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: Guterres
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, emphasized the potential of Africa and its young population and called for global reforms to…
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At AI Summit, diplomats and Pharrell mull destiny of tech revolution
AI is already transforming our world but its power rests “in the hands of a few”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned…
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Reusable rockets, air taxis and ‘autonomous autos’ are the future: WIPO
Air taxis, “autonomous autos” and reusable rockets are just some of the future transport solutions that inventors all over the…
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From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted on Tuesday the critical need for collaborative and urgent action to achieve the…
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