Women, business and the law 2023
“Women, Business and the Law 2023” is the ninth in a series of annual studies measuring the laws and regulations that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. The project presents eight indicators
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A world in crisis, a world in progress: growing better together
Think20 (T20), the official think tank engagement group of the Group of Twenty (G20), was established in 2012 to provide research-based policy recommendations to help G20 countries and partners promote
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Vehicle fuel economy in major markets 2005-2019
This report presents the latest update to the Global Fuel Economy Initiative’s biannual benchmarking report on light-duty vehicle sales. The report tracks the progress of fuel economy of new light-duty
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Transforming Ghana: country results brief 2012–2021
Ghana has enjoyed two decades of steady growth, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia crisis could dent economic prospects, according to an African Development Bank report. The
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Rethinking ocean governance in an era of climate urgency: science, impact and the complexities in between
The governance of the ocean is not a novel concept; however, like climate change and energy, its transboundary nature and the involvement of several stakeholders complicate it. This inherent diversity
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How much will vaccine inequity cost?
The slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines will cost the global economy $2.3 trillion in lost output, a report found. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s study found that emerging and developing economies,
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Generative AI and jobs: a global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more likely to augment than destroy jobs by automating some tasks rather than taking over a role entirely, a new study from the International Labour Organization
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Digital economy report 2019: value creation and capture- implications for Developing Countries
The rapid spread of digital technologies is transforming many economic and social activities. While creating many new opportunities, widening digital divides threaten to leave developing countries, and
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Circular economy in industrial parks: technologies for competitiveness
The circular economy is now at the forefront of the competitiveness agenda for various industrial sectors, industrial parks, and firms. This report intends to provide practical recommendations on how industrial
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Zim receives $3million for green economy policy
The money came through the ministry of Environment, Water and Climate. The GCF, meant to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices in countering climate change is part of the
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Bringing coherence and a rights-based approach to Indonesia’s climate and investment governance
Like many countries, Indonesia is grappling with the need to reduce deforestation and protect the environment, while promoting energy transition and economic development, in response to global demand for
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Digital economy report Pacific edition 2022: towards value creation and inclusiveness
Digital transformation is under way in the Pacific and presents both opportunities and challenges for the region. Improvements in digital connectivity across the region are converging with growing opportunities
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Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2023
On 23 February, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006. Rule 21 B has been inserted providing
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Libya: storm and flooding 2023- rapid damage and needs assessment
Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to this new report by the World Bank, the United Nations,
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Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on performance audit of National Social Assistance Programme
Around Rs 79 crore has been transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under the Ministry of Rural Development’s National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) between 2017 and 2021, an audit by the Comptroller
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Three hundred and eighth report on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on MSME sector and mitigation strategy adopted to counter it
A high level Parliamentary panel has said that as the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic "even more vigorously ripped the economy, particularly the micro small and medium (MSME) sector", the Centre's
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Impacts of climate change policies on Developing Country export markets
Climate change policies including net-zero commitments, green new deals, and circular economy plans often combine carbon-reduction objectives with a set of policy and market interventions needed to reach
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Mozambique economic update: shaping the future- why services matter for growth and jobs
With economic growth reaching 3.7 percent in 2022, Mozambique’s economy is gaining momentum amid a challenging global context. Agriculture and services saw a good performance, owing to higher agricultural
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Accelerating the implementation of India's national green hydrogen mission: assessment of standards to enable the ecosystem
This study provides a comprehensive overview of the existing standards relating to green hydrogen in India. It compares the Indian standards with those in countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany,
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Financing the SDGs to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific
The 2021 issue of ESCAP’s Financing for Development Series, Financing the SDGs to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific, reviews a range of financing instruments, strategies