Economic Development
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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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Four years after the coup, Myanmar remains on the brink
Four years after the military coup which plunged Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by…
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Economic recovery is losing steam, warns UN labour agency
Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to…
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Syria has real opportunity to ‘move from the darkness to the light’
Syrians have high expectations for their country, and a strong desire for people from across the social spectrum to come…
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Global growth to remain subdued in 2025 amid uncertainty, UN report warns
Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from this past year, according to…
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The inspiring female engineer breathing new life into Yemen’s ancient capital
Harbia Al-Himiary has a special connection to Sana’a, whose war-damaged buildings she is helping to restore, as part of a…
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Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase…
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