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2018 Progress Report: Lao PDR - United Nations Partnership Framework 2017-2021, A Partnership for Sustainable ...

Introduction Lao PDR reached a number of important development milestones in 2018. It passed the thresholds for Gross National Income (GNI) per capita and the Human Assets Index at the Committee for Development Policy’s Review on 12-16 March, thus becoming …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 23, 2020

Italy SpA offers an object lesson in corporate decline

FEW WORKS of literature capture the challenges of managing decay better than “The Leopard”, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s masterpiece about Sicilian blue bloods struggling to adapt to the changes ushered in by Italian unification in the 1860s. Replace the …

Source: The Economist - Neutral
Published on Oct 22, 2020

Bangladesh: Conference on Sustaining Support for the Rohingya Refugee Response 22 October 2020

Joint Closing Announcement by Co-Hosts We are grateful to all who have participated in today’s conference, including those who have announced or pledged funding for the international humanitarian response, those who are supporting members of the Rohingya …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2020

Kenya’s elite cart away Sh328bn of World Bank aid

By ALLAN OLINGO More by this Author Kenya’s elite siphoned Sh328 billion of World Bank aid payments to offshore accounts in two decades, a new study shows. The news comes as the European Union prepares to sanction Mauritius, a tax haven, over money …

Source: Nation - Uncategorized
Published on May 20, 2020

Advancements in risk early warning systems recognized in progress report of UN-World Bank initiative

As the world continue to manage the deadly Covid-19 virus and looks at ensuring that the recovery addresses climate change threats, the significance of advanced multi-hazard threat warnings and risk information has never been more widely acknowledged. This …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 2, 2020

Blessed are the Money Launderers

WHEN ONE checks the list of the richest countries in the world every few years, there are forever new entrants and the 'old rich' that depart the top 10. 'Behind every great fortune which cannot be explained lies a forgotten great crime, which …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Oct 1, 2020

Coronavirus digest: Germany issues Europe travel warnings

Germany has categorized individual regions in some 11 European countries as high-risk areas. Belgium and Iceland were on the list, while areas of the UK such as Wales and Northern Ireland were also included. The French regions Pays de la Loire and Burgundy …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 5, 2020

Sierra Leone – worrying signs, will the government review its World Bank approach?

Mahmud Tim Kargbo: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 March 2020: The swift departure of Penny Goldberg from the chief economist role at the World Bank is a good example of what can happen when the world of public officialdom and that of academia combine – or in …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Sep 29, 2020

United States Ranks 16th Among Developed Countries for Retiree Wellbeing in the 2020 Natixis Global Retirement Index

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2020-- The United States rose two spots to No. 16 among developed nations in the 2020 Global Retirement Index (GRI), released today by Natixis Investment Managers. The eighth annual index, a snapshot of the relative …

Source: Odessa American - Texas - Neutral
Published on Feb 20, 2020

World Bank aid to the neediest countries ended in offshore bank accounts, shows data from tax havens and BIS

Thursday, February 20th 2020 - 08:54 UTC Data showed these aid payments are mirrored by rising deposits in tax havens such as Switzerland, Luxembourg, Cayman Islands and Singapore World Bank aid payments to the neediest countries appear to trigger money …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on Feb 20, 2020

World Bank aid ‘leakage’ may flow to tax havens: study

World Bank aid payments to the neediest countries appear to trigger money flows to offshore bank accounts, suggesting funds are siphoned off from the nations they are meant to help, according to a study published Tuesday. Data showed these aid payments are …

Source: Raw Story - Left-wing
Published on Sep 28, 2020

World: Human rights council holds annual panel discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in its work

28 September 2020 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held its annual panel discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout its work and that of its mechanisms, with a focus on gender and diversity : strengthening the intersectional …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Sep 25, 2020

UN General Assembly: How Theirworld campaigned for education as The Key to unlock big change

From inspiring speakers at a major digital event to a new toolkit for activists, we ensured the message was carried to leaders and decision-makers. Education is the key to a better future. That was the message Theirworld carried to the 75th United Nations …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2020

Armenia placed 69th on World Bank's Women, Business and Law 2020 Index ...

YEREVAN, January 15. /ARKA/. Armenia placed 69th among 190 countries on the Women Business and the Law (WBL) 2020 index to measure economic empowerment of women, released by World Bank on January 14, 2020. Armenia scored 82.5, while global …

Source: ARKA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Sep 23, 2020

City Climate Finance Gap Fund launches to support Climate Smart Urban Development

Download logo The Gap Fund offers technical and advisory services for climate action projects; supporting cities in developing and emerging economies; unlocking at least €4 billion of final investment Today, the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (“The Gap Fund …

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Published on Sep 23, 2020

Fund to cut emissions in developing world cities launched

LONDON (Reuters) - A new multilateral finance fund was launched on Wednesday that aims to cut carbon emissions and improve conditions in developing-world cities. Implemented by the World Bank and the European Union's lending arm, the European …

Source: Investing.com - Neutral
Published on Sep 23, 2020

City Climate Finance Gap Fund Launches to Support Climate Smart Urban Development

©EIB The Gap Fund offers technical and advisory services for climate action projects Supporting cities in developing and emerging economies Unlocking at least €4 billion of final investment Today, the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (“The Gap Fund”) was …

Source: European Investment Bank - Government
Published on May 4, 2020

India offers land twice Luxembourg’s size to firms leaving China

By Shruti Srivastava India is developing a land pool nearly double the size of Luxembourg to lure businesses moving out of China, according to people with the knowledge of the matter. A total area of 461,589 hectares has been identified across the country …

Source: The Economic Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2020

OPINIONISTA: How poverty reduction can survive deglobalisation

Before Covid-19 arrived, the latest World Bank estimates showed that the share of the world’s population living in extreme poverty (less than $1.90 per day in 2011 dollars) had declined from 36% in 1990 to 10% in 2015. But the pandemic has since threatened …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 17:02 GMT

Covid-19 Sees Growth of eLearning in Africa, just in time for atingi.org

www.atingi.org, a free-to-use eLearning platform, is now available in 54 countries across the continent. Africa’s e-learning market has seen substantial growth due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with the use of e-learning applications and platforms …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on October 20, 2020 - 15:07 GMT

doTERRA Partners With World Bank in Kenya to Expand Access to Funding for Small-Scale Farmers

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah and NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- doTERRA and its supply chain partners have connected with World Bank to improve access to funding for smallholder farmers in Kenya. The project is part of a broader plan called the …

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Published on October 25, 2020 - 16:30 GMT

Building a harmonized and centralized Energy database through the African Energy Information System and Database (AEIS)

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) hosted its first virtual dialogue during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) to introduce the African Energy Information System and Database (AEIS) which is currently …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Politics ...
Published on October 23, 2020 - 16:56 GMT

Dr. Angus Friday Joins the Waitt Institute as the Blue Economy Director

The former World Bank’s Ocean Representative and Grenada Ambassador brings experience and solutions for Blue Prosperity Coalition Partners SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Angus Friday, an accomplished blue …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Environment ...

Published on October 24, 2020 - 09:24 GMT

African Risk Capacity and Government of Lesotho partner to strengthen Management of Climate Disaster Risks

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address persistent climate risks and scale up national disaster risk management and financing efforts. The MoU serves as a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on October 22, 2020 - 19:41 GMT

Transcript of October 2020 Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook Press Briefing

October 22, 2020 PARTICIPANTS: ABEBE AEMRO SELASSIE Director, African Department, IMF GEDIMINAS VILKAS Communications Officer, IMF * * * * * MR. VILKAS: Good morning, and welcome to the Virtual IMF Press Conference on the Regional Economic …

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Published on October 22, 2020 - 09:51 GMT

Development finance institutions pledge to sustain COVID-19 mitigation, livelihood recovery

Multilateral development finance institutions on Wednesday pledged to continue to collaborate in their efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate the recovery of economies and livelihoods. At an extraordinary virtual …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 12:52 GMT

Coronavirus: Migrants essential to recovery of global development post COVID-19

Download logo Global human mobility has halted with the overall impact of COVID-19, hitting people on the move hard. As borders re-open slowly, a new UN Development Programme (UNDP) report illustrates how governments can shape migration to benefit …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 17:31 GMT

A.S.R. INC. ANNOUNCES, NEW PRODUCT, SOLID=STATE, PLANT WATERING DEVICE, FOR LARGE PLANTS READY FOR MANUFACTURING!

NOT ENOUGH ENERGY? THERE IS NOW! NEW PRODUCT, “TAKES WATER OUT OF AIR”. PATENTED / PATENT APPLIED FOR. MERRILLVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.S.R.INC. has developed a prototype, a small device solid-state …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on October 26, 2020 - 17:00 GMT

DELTAREX-G IMPEDES TUMOR GROWTH IN STAGE 4 CHEMOTHERAPY RESISTANT BONE CANCER

Made possible by the Right to Try law of 2018 and the revival of a “tumor-targeted gene therapy” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Aveni Foundation and the Cancer Center of Southern California are proud …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on October 26, 2020 - 17:00 GMT

Finally MMJ/CBD Payment Processing Solutions You Can Trust, From A Company You Already Do

Serving Hard to Place Merchants since 1992 COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The founders of Canna Group LLC, a company that specializes in electronic payment solutions for all high-risk businesses, including …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 26, 2020 - 16:02 GMT

Manufacturers Come Back to America

Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Made in the U.S.A. PENN VALLEY, PA, US, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. companies contemplating bringing some/all their manufacturing back to the States take heed: Most Americans want to buy …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on October 26, 2020 - 16:01 GMT

Brain Capital: A new economic and investment approach

Brain Capital is a new model for economic and investment thinking developed by an inter-disciplinary team of 33 experts and published in Molecular Psychiatry. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brain health …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

Combating the COVID Brain Health Crisis

Suffering from the misery of the pandemic is widespread. A new brain-based approach to restructuring of the economy can address the global health emergency. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COVID …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

C4 Imaging Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Non-metallic, Multimodality C4 Fiducial Marker

HOUSTON, TX, USA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- C4 Imaging Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Non-metallic, Multimodality C4 Fiducial Marker C4 Imaging LLC announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of its third …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 15:56 GMT

Swiss Security Solutions announces USD 10M Fundraising in Seed for Cyber Investigation & Defence Solutions

Swiss Security Solutions provides customized security, safety, investigative, intelligence and defence solutions, services and systems. ZüRICH, ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swiss Security Solutions LLC is excited …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 15:53 GMT

Jewish Communal Fund Sends Out Record-Breaking $536 Million in Grants in FY 2020

More than 27% of assets distributed to charities in all sectors NEW YORK, NY, USA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest Jewish donor advised fund in the country, distributed a record $536 million in …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 15:51 GMT

Better Branches Technology Announces Parking Lot Check-in for Better Lobby

New feature enables Credit Union branch visitors to check-in for service from the parking lot. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Better Branches Technology, a provider of branch visitor software that helps manage …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on October 26, 2020 - 15:31 GMT

New Survey Finds That 21% of U.S. Consumers Would End Relationship with Bank After Layoffs or Branch Closures

As megabanks announce layoffs & branch closures, community banks & credit unions ramp up hiring efforts, which could be advantageous in light of new survey ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 15:30 GMT

Family Farm and Woman-Owned Telecom Firm Each Earn Grand Prize in Movers & Shakers Small Business Competition

More than 500 Companies in New Jersey & New York Competed for Two, Top Prizes Valued at Approximately $100,000 SHORT HILLS , NEW JERSEY , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Investors Bank and the companies co- …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 14:17 GMT

Private Jet Card Comparisons Allows Private Aviation Users To Compare 250 + Jet Card and Membership Options in Minutes

Private Jet Card Comparisons' easy-to-use filters enable subscribers to compare aircraft options, service area, safety, flight pricing, and details that matter MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Jet …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 14:15 GMT

WBCSD raises the bar for sustainable business leadership

Global leading businesses, united in WBCSD, vote for the adoption of membership criteria to accelerate the transformation to sustainable world in decade ahead GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Business …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 13:45 GMT

Change is coming! Learn What’s Next in a Free Webinar on Business Transition 11/11/2020

Take action on upcoming change in our COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR “Transition-2-Next” Succession Planning Zoominar November 11, 2020 4pm-5pm (CDT) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many business owners, this …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 13:43 GMT

Financial Risk Management Software Market 2020 Global Share, Trend, Segmentation, Analysis and Forecast to 2026

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish Market Report On-“Financial Risk Management Software Market 2020 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Growth 2026” PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial Risk …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 13:30 GMT

Intertel Extends Partnership with Data Axle to Gain Real-time Intelligence for Medical Canvassing Solutions

Business location data enhances quality and efficiency of claims research services DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data Axle, the leading provider of data and real-time intelligence solutions announced today …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

WCG to Host October 28 Blood Drive in Colorado Springs

WCG, a tax and accounting firm in Colorado Springs, is hosting a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, October 28, in partnership with Vitalant. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WCG Inc., located in …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Sudrania Launches Mutual Fund Series Trust Using Cloud Technology For Fund Administration

CHICAGO, IL, USA, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sudrania Fund Services (“Sudrania”) announces the launch of its Mutual Fund series trust, leveraging its cloud-based technology (“Seamless”). Seamless is the firm’s proprietary fund …

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Published on October 26, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

ALERCELL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A SUBSIDIARY IN MILAN ITALY

BOZEMAN, MONTANA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AlercelI, Inc. a Biotechnology company specialized in delivering innovative in vitro rapid diagnostic tests, accurate and efficient, to tackle infectious diseases, today …

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