Bill Gates: Covid-19 is awful; climate change could be worse
London, August 6 (HNA) – Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said, “Covid-19 is awful; climate change could be worse. But there are lessons from the current crisis…
First certified electric plane takes off in Switzerland
The world’s first certified aircraft powered by electricity has completed its maiden flight in western Switzerland reports Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, SBC. The two-seater Pipistrel Velis Electro is mainly used for…
WTO & World Bank – Publication on the role of trade in empowering women
London, July 30 (HNA) – The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the World Bank launched the joint publication “Women and Trade: The role of trade in promoting gender equality” at…
IMF Blog: If ever there was a time for anti-corruption reforms, it is now.
London, July 29 (HNA) – Corruption, the abuse of public office for private gain, is about more than wasted money: it erodes the social contract and corrodes the government’s ability…
IMF Executive Board reviews the Fund’s income position
Washington, July 25 (HNA) The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its annual review of the Fund’s income position for the financial year ending April 30, 2020…
WTO report : Members moving to facilitate imports
London, July 24 (HNA) – While import-restrictive measures introduced by WTO members continued to affect a growing share of global trade, the Director-General’s latest mid-year report on trade-related developments presented…
OECD-Covid-19 is causing activity to collapse and unemployment to soar
London, July 24 (HNA) – As the effects of the pandemic and containment measures hit OECD economies, millions of people have been unable to go to work, resulting in an…
EU to support implementation of reforms for a sustainable recovery
London, July 22 (HNA) – As part of its measures to foster the recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, the EU will support member states’ reform efforts to stimulate growth and…
Karliczek: Making Europe emerge from the crisis stronger through research and innovation
London, July 22 (HNA) – During the first informal meeting under Germany’s Council Presidency, EU Research Ministers plan ambitious programme ranging from green hydrogen to pandemic recovery strategies At a…