UN-Backed Project to Help Colombian Farmers Move Away from Illicit Crops Towards Fair Trade Chocolate

A sweet new partnership between the United Nations, the Colombian and Austrian Governments and a renowned chocolate manufacturer is slated…

10 years ago

World Bank: Framing the Future of Accountancy

The main objective of Accountancy Development for Results (ADR) is to raise awareness among leaders of the accountancy profession of…

10 years ago

World Bank Commits over $1 Billion to Bangladesh

WASHINGTON - The World Bank today approved approximately $1.1 billion for three projects in Bangladesh that would benefit almost 36 million…

10 years ago

Wole Soyinka: A Literary Thorn in the Side of Power

As religious fanaticism increases, “the scroll of faith becomes indistinguishable from the roll call of death.” Nigerian poet and playwright…

10 years ago

World Bank Supports Efforts to Achieve Growth with Equity and to Develop Cities in Colombia

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a two-loan package today totaling US$1.4 billion to strengthen economic growth with…

10 years ago

World Bank: International Food Prices Hit Four-Year Low

New World Bank Group tool focuses on preparedness for potential future crises. International prices of food decreased by 6 percent…

10 years ago

UN Reports Potential for Gradual Return to Global Growth, Foresees Risks, Uncertainties

Global economic growth is forecast to continue increasing over the next two years, the United Nations reported today, despite legacies…

10 years ago

Stephen Hawking: In the Footsteps of Sir Isaac Newton

To grasp the size, shape and nature of the universe requires a vast mind such as only very few possess.…

10 years ago

Trade Balance of Developing and Developed Countries Continues to Converge, UNCTAD Statistics Show

UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2014 shows that developing and transition economies run large trade surpluses for merchandise and services trade.…

10 years ago

Mozambique Gets US$110 Million from World Bank to Improve Business Environment, Public Financial Management, and Social Protection

WASHINGTON — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$110 million to support the Government of Mozambique’s State Budget…

10 years ago