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2 Apr 19
Sweden’s economy is booming thanks to a unique blend of inclusiveness, but reforms could further boost competitiveness and social cohesion.
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29 Mar 19
The UK has committed an additional £200 million of aid to war-torn Yemen so far this year to help tackle the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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29 Mar 19
The number of fintech startups has increased dramatically in Latin America, giving a significant boost to ambitions for greater financial inclusion.
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29 Mar 19
Cancer survival rates are dramatically lower for children in poor countries and global partnerships are needed to give them a fair chance, says a new study.
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28 Mar 19
Digital technology can transform education but is being held back by teachers still heavily reliant upon traditional approaches.
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26 Mar 19
Wind and solar power in the US are now cheaper than coal in a major setback for president Donald Trump’s promise to revive the ailing fossil fuel industry.
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26 Mar 19
The World Bank is handing Mozambique $90m to help the government build resilience to natural disasters.
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21 Mar 19
The devastation caused by Cyclone Idai in southeast Africa is “getting bigger by the hour”, the United Nations has warned, as it calls for immediate funding and support.
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21 Mar 19
The African Development Bank has promised to put at least $25bn towards climate financing between 2020 and 2025, doubling its commitments to ‘green’ projects.
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19 Mar 19
The African Development Bank’s Uyoyo Edosio explains how an ICT programme is helping young people in Kenya become more employable.
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13 Mar 19
Governments around the world need to step up efforts to prepare people and policies for a digital world if they want their economies to benefit from advancements, the OECD has urged.
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12 Mar 19
China donates more international aid than any other country. But is it really the force for good it claims to be? Victor Smart investigates.
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8 Mar 19
The European Union has “lost its nerve” over naming and shaming tax havens as it plans to give nine countries a “clean bill of health”, according to Oxfam.
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8 Mar 19
The goal of private companies taking on public services is not the empowerment of women but delivering for their shareholders, says Eurodad's Maria Jose Romero.
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7 Mar 19
The UK has announced it will give £2m aid support to organisations around the world as part of a campaign to end period poverty.
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5 Mar 19
Providing infrastructure for the poor gives them opportunities for empowerment, says economist Fauziah Zen.
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5 Mar 19
India has secured a $926m loan for two lines on the Mumbai metro rail system to ease the commutes of millions of people and help tackle congestion in the city.
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28 Feb 19
Countries in central Asia should work together to minimise the impact natural disasters have on their budgets and finances, a forum has heard.
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28 Feb 19
The UK should set up a development bank to fund long-term projects after leaving the European Union to stay a leading aid actor, an MP has urged.
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28 Feb 19
Public sector accountants are becoming “enemies of the people” because they are failing to produce clear financial reports that the public can understand, Zambia’s president has warned.
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26 Feb 19
A new financing tool is helping people in Africa achieve their dreams of owning a home, explains Martin Spicer, director of blended finance at the International Finance Corporation.
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26 Feb 19
The “dangerous trend” of using private finance to pay for development could push governments further into debt, PF International has been told.
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25 Feb 19
The UK government is to provide an additional £200m of aid to Yemen, where millions of people are suffering in what has been called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis”.
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22 Feb 19
Spending an average of 4.5% of GDP on ‘climate-friendly’ infrastructure could help developing countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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19 Feb 19
The UK government is to give a £47m package of support to developing countries to boost their tax systems.
2 Apr 19Sweden’s economy is booming thanks to a unique blend of inclusiveness, but reforms could further boost competitiveness and social cohesion.
29 Mar 19The UK has committed an additional £200 million of aid to war-torn Yemen so far this year to help tackle the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
29 Mar 19The number of fintech startups has increased dramatically in Latin America, giving a significant boost to ambitions for greater financial inclusion.
29 Mar 19Cancer survival rates are dramatically lower for children in poor countries and global partnerships are needed to give them a fair chance, says a new study.
28 Mar 19Digital technology can transform education but is being held back by teachers still heavily reliant upon traditional approaches.
26 Mar 19Wind and solar power in the US are now cheaper than coal in a major setback for president Donald Trump’s promise to revive the ailing fossil fuel industry.
26 Mar 19The World Bank is handing Mozambique $90m to help the government build resilience to natural disasters.
21 Mar 19The African Development Bank has promised to put at least $25bn towards climate financing between 2020 and 2025, doubling its commitments to ‘green’ projects.
19 Mar 19The African Development Bank’s Uyoyo Edosio explains how an ICT programme is helping young people in Kenya become more employable.
13 Mar 19Governments around the world need to step up efforts to prepare people and policies for a digital world if they want their economies to benefit from advancements, the OECD has urged.
12 Mar 19China donates more international aid than any other country. But is it really the force for good it claims to be? Victor Smart investigates.
8 Mar 19The European Union has “lost its nerve” over naming and shaming tax havens as it plans to give nine countries a “clean bill of health”, according to Oxfam.
8 Mar 19The goal of private companies taking on public services is not the empowerment of women but delivering for their shareholders, says Eurodad's Maria Jose Romero.
7 Mar 19The UK has announced it will give £2m aid support to organisations around the world as part of a campaign to end period poverty.
5 Mar 19Providing infrastructure for the poor gives them opportunities for empowerment, says economist Fauziah Zen.
5 Mar 19India has secured a $926m loan for two lines on the Mumbai metro rail system to ease the commutes of millions of people and help tackle congestion in the city.
28 Feb 19Countries in central Asia should work together to minimise the impact natural disasters have on their budgets and finances, a forum has heard.
28 Feb 19The UK should set up a development bank to fund long-term projects after leaving the European Union to stay a leading aid actor, an MP has urged.
28 Feb 19Public sector accountants are becoming “enemies of the people” because they are failing to produce clear financial reports that the public can understand, Zambia’s president has warned.
26 Feb 19A new financing tool is helping people in Africa achieve their dreams of owning a home, explains Martin Spicer, director of blended finance at the International Finance Corporation.
26 Feb 19The “dangerous trend” of using private finance to pay for development could push governments further into debt, PF International has been told.
25 Feb 19The UK government is to provide an additional £200m of aid to Yemen, where millions of people are suffering in what has been called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis”.
22 Feb 19Spending an average of 4.5% of GDP on ‘climate-friendly’ infrastructure could help developing countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
