News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 120
How Emerging Economies Are Reshaping the International Financial System
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Feb 23 (IPS) - It’s been 25 years since the 1997 Asian financial crisis led to the creation of the G20 forum for finance ministers; and 15 years since this became a leader-level meeting following the global financial crisis. During this period, there has been significant shift in the global finance and economic landscape.
Role of Regional Economic Cooperation in Inclusive Digital Transformation in Asia
- Inter Press Service
BEIJING, The People's Republic of China, Feb 21 (IPS) - Digitalization is a key driver of competitiveness and development. As the world takes the path to unprecedented digital advancement, Asia continues to be a powerhouse of digital transformations in a wide range of areas from microchip manufacturing to electric vehicles, from digital currency to e-commerce.
A Last-Ditch Effort to Save a High Seas Treaty from Sinking
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 (IPS) - When the United Nations began negotiations on a legally binding treaty to protect and regulate the high seas, one diplomat pointedly remarked: “It’s a jungle out there”—characterizing a wide-open ocean degraded by illegal and over-fishing, plastics pollution, indiscriminate sea bed mining and the destruction of marine eco-systems.
On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says
- UN News
Social progress must move into the spotlight, flanked by policies that can drive meaningful change for millions of currently struggling people, the UN deputy chief said, marking the World Day of Social Justice on Monday.
Despite challenges, Africa ‘poised for progress’ – Guterres
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his support for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa on Saturday, in remarks delivered to the African Union Summit, which is being held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
Guterres calls for G20 to agree $500 billion annual stimulus for sustainable development
- UN News
The UN on Friday called for a significant increase to the tune of $500 billion each year in extra financing from the world’s most developed nations, to meet the crucial 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
One Year Later: The Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict on Africa
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 16 (IPS) - In today’s interconnected world, shots fired in one corner of the globe create ripple effects in other, seemingly far, places. One year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, African countries, although physically miles away, have not been spared its aftershocks.
World Bank chief Malpass announces early departure
- UN News
The World Bank is poised to get a new president in 2023, as David Malpass announced his departure on Wednesday.
World Leaders, Private Sector Urged to Establish an International Green Bank to Win Climate Change Battle
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Feb 15 (IPS) - As the effects of climate change escalate and natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts become more frequent and severe, threatening lives and livelihoods, humanity is losing the climate battle.
Exhibition showcases millets as ‘smart food’, rich in heritage and full of potential
- UN News
A new exhibition highlighting the crucial role millets play in boosting global food and nutrition security, adapting to agrarian risks posed by climate change, and contributing to progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) agenda, opened on Tuesday at UN Headquarters in New York.
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