Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The 57th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD57) recognized inequality as a “defining issue of our time,” with delegates stressing that fiscal, wage and social policies can contribute significantly to reducing inequality. CSocD57...
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The World Bank Group has launched an action plan on climate change adaptation and resilience, under which it will increase direct adaptation climate finance to USD 50 billion over 2021-2025. Outlined in a publication titled, ‘Action Plan on Climate...
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The World Bank and partners have launched the Famine Action Mechanism (FAM), a global partnership of international organizations and leading technology companies, dedicated to preventing future famines.
Led by the UN, World Bank, International...
Monday, April 9, 2018
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has updated its Social Protection Toolbox, an online platform for policy makers to share experiences and good practices in providing healthcare and income security. The refreshed...
Thursday, October 5, 2017
UN agencies marked the International Day of Older Persons by calling for people everywhere to be able to obtain the health services they need, and continue to have work opportunities as they desire. The 2017 Day focused on tapping the talents of older...