Economic Development
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UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better…
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Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure
The President of the UN General Assembly on Thursday underscored the critical need for resilient infrastructure if the world is…
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Tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices…
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Global financial overhaul urged by top UN leaders for better economic structure
The Secretary-General and President of the General Assembly on Monday led the clarion call for urgent reform of the global…
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The UN’s Push for Boosting Investment in Green Tourism as Visitors Begin to Return
International tourism is showing strong signs of recovery, with tourist numbers rising to 57 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. On…
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Get ready for a ginormous 400 million new eco-friendly and tech gigs about to stir things up and even out the playing field!
A year after the UN launched an initiative to accelerate green and digital job creation, and expand social protection, the…
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“Guterres Drops Reality Check: Sahel Security Crisis is Shaking Things Up Worldwide!”
Rising insecurity, including the proliferation of terrorist and other non-State armed groups, coupled with political instability, is creating a crisis…
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Wow! Almost 13 Million New Green Jobs Popped Up Last Year!
Worldwide employment in the renewable energy sector reached 12.7 million last year, a jump of 700,000 new jobs in just…
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The UN’s Spotlight: How Family Farming Can Totally Transform the Global Food Game
A Global Forum highlighting the UN’s Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) got underway on Monday, aimed at identifying priority policies…
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