#SDGLive at #WEF18: Powering Gender Equality and Inclusion
A conversation with Olga Miler, Global Program Architect of UBS [...]
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.
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 [...]
Lack of jobs, money for rent, add to woes in conflict-affected eastern Ukraine, says UN agency
As temperatures plummet across eastern Ukraine, many – including the elderly – who fled their homes following hostilities are forced to return to their original place of residence due to lack of jobs and money to pay rent in the places they were sheltering, the United Nations migration agency has reported.
UN forum opens in Bahrain with focus on entrepreneurship for sustainable development
A United Nations forum opened today in Manama, Bahrain, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Asia-Pacific’s economic gains must not undercut social and environmental goals, says UN regional forum
While the Asia-Pacific trade outlook for this year is positive, some uncertainties ¬– including the possible impact of structural rebalancing of China from export orientation to domestic consumption – are forecast for 2018, the United Nations commission for the region said Monday.
Sustainable tourism can advance global development, UN agency highlights on World Day
On World Tourism Day, the United Nations underscored the potential [...]