At Davos forum, UN agency launches report spotlighting benefits of investing in better migration data
Investing in value-based migration data that squarely focuses on impact can benefit the world to the tune of $35 billion dollars, according to a new report launched Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, by the United Nations migration agency.
Unemployment to remain high, quality jobs harder to find in 2018 – UN labour agency
While the global economy has kept up modest growth, [...]
UN chief outlines reforms that ‘put Member States in driver’s seat’ on road to sustainable development
Sustainable development is a fundamental human right and humanity’s best chance for a future of peace and prosperity, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday, laying out the case for Agenda 2030 to be at the centre of UN activities.
Lift in global economy prompts opportunities to tackle deep-rooted development issues – UN
A three per cent upturn in the global economy has paved the way to readjust policy towards longer-term issues, such as addressing climate change, tackling existing inequalities and removing institutional obstacles to development, according to a new United Nations report on global economic prospects.
Launch of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2018 (Press Briefing)
World economic growth has reached its highest level of growth [...]
China tops patent, trademark and design filings in 2016 – UN agency reports
Worldwide filings for patents, trademarks and industrial designs reached record heights in 2016 amid soaring demand in China, which received more patent applications than the combined total of applications received by the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Patent Office, the United Nations intellectual property agency said Wednesday.
Use fiscal stability to bolster inclusive, sustainable development in Asia-Pacific, UN report urges
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region should make the most of [...]
Somalia Partnership Forum stresses job creation and poverty reduction to promote stability
A gathering of senior representatives of the Somali Government, the United Nations and the international community concluded in Mogadishu today with a call for greater investment in the country’s economic development to create more job opportunities, rehabilitate essential infrastructure, and improve the living conditions of the Somali people.
Lack of quality opportunities stalling young people’s quest for decent work – UN report
Overall economic growth remains disconnected from employment generation, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned, noting that young people continue to suffer from persistent unemployment and lack of quality job opportunities.
UN forum closes in Bahrain with the spotlight on entrepreneurs for sustainable development
A United Nations forum on sustainable development concluded today in Bahrain with a strong call for the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions as key strategies to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).