Palestinian Economy is Losing Long-Term Competitiveness
The World Bank’s latest Economic Monitoring Report stresses that while the donor community’s efforts are directed towards short-term relief for Palestinian fiscal stress, it is important to recognize that the prolonged system of closures and...
Rethinking Eurasian Cities
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Innovation Improves Gender Programs, Spurs Economic Development in Africa, World Bank
Despite the steady economic growth in many African countries over the last few years, gains have not always translated into greater gender equality or poverty reduction, the World Bank announced.
Obama Administration Releases February Housing Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the February edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard – a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. Data continue to...
Poverty has a female face, say members of European Parliament and national members of Parliament
Members of European Parliament, their national counterparts and women professionals appealed for a stronger gender dimension in all policy-making in response to the economic crisis which, they agreed, hits women harder than men.
Working with primary schools is key to getting disadvantaged young people into university
UK universities need to reach out to children in primary schools if they want to increase the number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds benefitting from higher education, according to an interim report on promoting fair access.
Conclusion of an IMF Mission to Libya
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Ralph Chami visited Tripoli during February 20–March 7, 2013, to conduct discussions with the Libyan authorities in the context of the annual Article IV consultations.1 Discussions focused on...
EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade's contribution to development. The EU's support responds...
Italy: environment improving but more effort needed
Trends in air emissions and municipal waste treatement
House Approves $982B Budget to Fund US Government
The U.S. House has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown.
