News

Displaying results 201 - 210 of 296
Services key to revving up economic growth and development

Services key to revving up economic growth and development

1 May 2019
The services sector accounts for more economic activity than any other and its contribution to gross domestic product, trade and employment is ticking up.
The interdisciplinary imperative of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Governance

The interdisciplinary imperative of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Governance

30 Apr 2019
Written by:Joi Ito, Director of the MIT Media Lab
New platform to channel lessons from China's new silk road

New platform to channel lessons from China's new silk road

30 Apr 2019
China's economic rise is a model developing countries can adapt for local application, using shared policy lessons and experiences.
Equity, Excellence and Smart Investing

Equity, Excellence and Smart Investing

26 Apr 2019
Written byShirley Malcom, Head of Education and Human Resources Programs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Urgent need for climate adaptation in transport, say experts

Urgent need for climate adaptation in transport, say experts

25 Apr 2019
Climate change impacts pose huge risks to transportation, threatening global trade and development. Now is the time to adapt.
The urgency of adapting transport infrastructure to climate change

The urgency of adapting transport infrastructure to climate change

25 Apr 2019
Written by Jan Brooke, World Association of Waterborne Infrastructure (PIANC), focal point for 'Navigating a Changing Climate'
Notre-Dame a reminder of dual value of cultural spaces

Notre-Dame a reminder of dual value of cultural spaces

18 Apr 2019
Written by Isabelle DurantDeputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Multilateralism: the only safe route for development finance

Multilateralism: the only safe route for development finance

17 Apr 2019
Lebanese ambassador who presides over UNCTAD's governing body defends multilateralism during UN development financing forum.
Kazakhstan rolls out a single window to boost trade

Kazakhstan rolls out a single window to boost trade

17 Apr 2019
The Central Asian nation has put in place with UNCTAD’s help an online one-stop-shop that will save importers and exporters time and money.
UN announces new CEO alliance to fund sustainability

UN announces new CEO alliance to fund sustainability

17 Apr 2019
A new global CEO alliance will provide the impetus - and money - needed to help finance the Sustainable Development Goals with crucial private capital.