Dependence on commodities leaves countries ‘vulnerable to shocks’ and ‘weakened’
THE NUMBER of countries dependent on commodities has reached its highest level in 20 years, according to a recent UNCTAD report.
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference...
Brazil: Eternal Country of the Future
Can the South American giant emerge stronger from its latest crisis?
By Jason Agnew
“Brazil é o pais do futuro e sempre será.” It was a...
World Bank commits £9.4bn aid to help poor countries fight virus
THE WORLD Bank has committed $12bn (£9.4bn) to help developing countries cope with the spread of coronavirus.
The aid package includes technical assistance as well...
World Bank Visits Slavonia to Identify Growth Constraints
Zagreb, September 7-9, 2017– A World Bank team, led by the new Country Manager, Elisabetta Capannelli is undertaking a visit to Slavonia to discuss...
Zoom meeting from a bomb shelter in Ukraine…
‘Yesterday afternoon,’ writes ANNABEL CLEMENTSON, who submitted the following media release to BV, ‘I joined a call with team members from Ukraine’s Diia.City programme...
China trade, investment and projects create 1.8 million jobs in Latin...
The first research carried out on the impact of economic relations with China on the volume and quality of employment in the region highlights...
Balance Between the Need For Palm Oil and Environmental Concerns is...
South east Asia’s palm oil industry is facing tough criticism as many producers refuse to comply with sustainability targets, but are the farmers getting...
Better Global Prospects Yield Favorable Outlook for Developing East Asia Pacific
Projected growth of 6.4 percent provides more space to address longer-term challenges
Bangkok, October 4, 2017: Improved global growth prospects and continued strong domestic demand...
Rural areas, too long seen as poverty traps, key to economic...
But sweeping transformations needed to unlock their potential to help feed and employ a younger, more crowded planet - new report
9 October 2017, Rome -...
Indian Summer On The Horizon
Investors had been keeping their distance from India this last 12 months as New Delhi's business hubs looked like being on the brink of...
