Can science and technology really help solve global problems? A UN forum debates vital question
Science and technology offer part of the solution to climate change, inequality and other global issues, a United Nations official...
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‘Robust’ economic growth in Asia-Pacific last year and ‘promising’ prospects ahead – UN report
Economies in the Asia-Pacific region registered robust growth in 2017 and prospects for this year look promising, the United Nations...
In Cuba, UN chief stresses Latin America’s courageous ‘development vision’
The United Nations chief on Tuesday highlighted the central role he hopes Latin America and the Caribbean region will play...
‘Gender-sensitive’ trade policies help empower East African women
Trade and employment laws which give women greater access to the economy across East Africa, can pave the way for...
Jobs in the green economy will ‘more than offset’ losses in traditional industry by 2030 – UN labour agency
Action to combat climate change could create millions of new job opportunities and “more than” offset losses in traditional industries,...
Around 2.5 billion more people will be living in cities by 2050, projects new UN report
By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres, according...
Economic growth ‘exceeds expectations’ but trade tensions are rising: UN report
Global economic growth is exceeding expectations this year but heightened geopolitical tension and uncertainty over international trade could thwart progress, according to...
Transforming the world requires input from all society: UN deputy chief
International efforts to create a world where no one is left behind will only become a reality if all sectors...
HIV/AIDS still impacting work and costing billions in lost earnings – new UN agency report
Outlining the economic and social toll HIV and AIDS continues to take on workers around the world, the International Labour...
UN development official urges greater international support for Zimbabwe
With a new administration in place and plans to hold free and fair general elections later this year, authorities in...