Fourteen years of conflict have unravelled nearly four decades of economic, social and development progress. Today, nine out of 10 Syrians are living in poverty, […]
Tag: Economic growth
What is social justice and how is the UN helping make it a reality?
The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the protection of human rights, with […]
Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets
The 2025 SDG Progress Report from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) launched on Tuesday, also revealed persistent data […]
Ex-Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth Arrested In Money-Laundering Case
Port Louis: Police in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island’s former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in […]
Opinion: Is This The Birth Of A 'Post-Aid' World?
Since President Donald Trump’s January 25 executive orders slashing US global aid commitments, the world of development assistance has been thrown into turmoil. It has […]
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM
“Despite the progress, women still make up only one-third of the global scientific community and face significant barriers in funding, publishing and leadership roles in STEM,” […]
Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Proposes Creation Of Makhana Board in Bihar
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, introducing key initiatives to support economic growth and inclusivity. One of the major announcements was the […]
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her eighth consecutive Union Budget for 2025 on Saturday. Before the presentation, Ms Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati […]
From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation
“Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth, education, healthcare, and gender equality,” […]
Wall Street’s Big Hope Is Trump Pulls His Punches on Immigration
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies would likely have devastating effects on Corporate America’s growth and earnings, but investors haven’t been perturbed yet – largely because […]
