World employment and social outlook: trends 2020
This report provides an overview of global and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labour force participation and productivity, as well as dimensions of job quality such as employment status,
GDP
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Global economic prospects, January 2020: slow growth, policy challenges
Global growth is projected to be slightly faster in 2020 than the post-crisis low registered last year. While growth could be stronger if reduced trade tensions mitigate uncertainty, the balance of risks
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Malawi economic monitor: strengthening human capital through nutrition
With Malawi’s economic growth recovering and single digit inflation, the Government has a key opportunity to rein in fiscal deficits and reduce domestic debt. If it can better control domestic debt levels,
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Nigeria economic update, Fall 2019 jumpstarting inclusive growth- unlocking the productive potential of Nigeria’s people and resource endowments
Nigeria continues its recovery from the 2016 recession, sustaining an estimated 2 percent growthrate in 2019. The collapse of global oil prices during 2014–16, combined with lower domestic oil production,
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Addressing the double burden of malnutrition in ASEAN
Malnutrition, which encompasses both undernutrition and overnutrition, presents a significant human capital as well as economic development challenge across most ASEAN Member States.A healthy, well-nourished,
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African Impact Report 2019
Africa’s vast development needs provide ample opportunity for impact investments, which aim not only to generate a financial return for investors but also to have a positive social and environmental effect,
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Climatic change and preparedness of the country to combat adverse impact,18/11/2019
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Climatic change and preparedness of the country to combat adverse impact,18/11/2019. Thirty three States/Union Territories (UTs) have prepared their State Action Plan
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Strengthening private sector engagement in the oil and gas value chain in Kenya
Oil and gas finds in Kenya present a unique opportunity that can cement the path towards sustainable development. Enhanced SME engagement in the sector is a critical lever for sustainable development.
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Poverty in Nigeria: a multidimensional approach
This paper uses a multidimensional approach to measure the level of poverty in Nigeria and its distribution across zones and states. It examines the contribution of wellbeing indicators to average poverty,
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Poverty in Nigeria: a multidimensional approach
This paper uses a multidimensional approach to measure the level of poverty in Nigeria and its distribution across zones and states. It examines the contribution of wellbeing indicators to average poverty,