World Bank Group: Investing in Women is Vital to Ending Poverty, Boosting Needed Growth

10 years ago

Closing persistent gender gaps is vital to boosting sustainable growth and ending poverty by 2030, World Bank Group President Jim…

EU Offers a Third Bailout: Greece Will Remain in the Eurozone but Austerity Stays too

10 years ago

The EU has survived the Greek debt default crisis and after seventeen hours of negotiations agreement for a third bailout…

Rachida Dati: Brawn and Brains French Style

10 years ago

Daring stiletto heels and perfectly-fitting leather trousers: Rachida Dati does not lack self-confidence. In fact, her composure is faultless. A…

At High-Level Forum, UN Official Calls for Final Push Towards New Sustainability Agenda

10 years ago

The international community stands on the cusp of eradicating extreme poverty and reaching the world's most vulnerable people with “a…

Alisher Usmanov: A Likeable Oligarch

10 years ago

Billionaire Alisher Usmanov is a Russian oligarch with a twist. Mostly known for his thirty percent stake in Arsenal FC,…

Enhancing Integration, Unlocking Investment in West Africa

10 years ago

West Africa is stepping up efforts to integrate regional economies and improve the investment climate with the support of the…

The Proposals from Greece: Prospects for a Deal Improve Dramatically

10 years ago

New economic proposals submitted by Greece on Monday have been welcomed by euro zone leaders and financial markets around the…

Ma Yansong: The Modular Rhythms of Human Experience

10 years ago

“This guy should not be allowed to practice architecture.” Just one reaction, not atypical, to the biophilic designs of Chinese…

Tawakkol Karman: Nobody’s Pawn

10 years ago

The lady speaks her mind and would appreciate an opportunity to do so without getting harassed – or silenced –…

Playing with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches Climax

10 years ago

As the Greek tragedy nears its climax – now scheduled for next Thursday – European stock and bond markets took…