• Glasgow City Council today (23 September) launched its 'Greenprint for Investment', a portfolio of investment projects designed to give a significant boost to the city's target to reach Net-Zero by 2030. (glasgow.gov.uk)
  • On top of this, developing countries will need to create 600 million additional jobs by 2030, just to keep up with population growth. (worldbank.org)
  • Ensuring universal access to affordable, quality health services will be an important contribution to ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), where most of the world's poor live. (bvsalud.org)
  • The United Nations identified decent work and economic growth as a sustainable development goal for 2030. (cdc.gov)
  • The state funding comes from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative program which was established in 2022. (ky.gov)
  • It discussed measures implemented from May 2022 to September 2023 and future measures to promote private sector-led growth in Egypt. (zawya.com)
  • The economic recovery stalled in 2022 following a major COVID outbreak and U.S. monetary policy tightening, but the government effectively ramped up its fiscal policy support to about 8 percent of GDP to help mitigate the impact of the adverse shocks, while extending various financial relief measures. (imf.org)
  • The AIDS response has yielded dividends far beyond HIV, including for broader health, economic and development outcomes. (unaids.org)
  • Successful HIV programmes have supported the incomes of households affected by HIV by improving wealth and labour market outcomes boosting progress towards SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). (unaids.org)
  • This work multisectoral influence shaping child development outcomes, supporting children's human is licensed under the rights and advancing social and economic justice. (who.int)
  • Their long-term learning outcomes and development are to r t ead online. (who.int)
  • Alongside providing better transport connections, railway lines contribute to employment, economic prosperity, and sustainability goals. (newstatesman.com)
  • Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber highlighted the UAE's commitment to the partnership: "The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, emphasizes the role of cooperation, collaboration, synergies and integration as key enablers for economic development and growth that support stability and prosperity. (gulftoday.ae)
  • To date, the way in which specific regional knowledge capabilities influence the evolution of local technology trajectories and thus shape geographies of economic prosperity have not yet been considered systematically," he said. (ucd.ie)
  • To reduce poverty and ensure shared prosperity, growth that creates more, better, and inclusive jobs is needed. (worldbank.org)
  • The economic bonanza of the last century has brought prosperity and reduced poverty in many corners of the world. (lu.se)
  • The World Bank Group has two ambitious goals: End extreme poverty within a generation and boost shared prosperity. (lu.se)
  • The project aims to increase resilience through institutional capacity building to support private-sector development and the management of public finances. (garoweonline.com)
  • Securing a sustainable recovery and fortifying the status as an international financial center while safeguarding financial stability require a policy strategy aimed at promoting balanced recovery, maintaining financial system resilience, ensuring orderly adjustment in the housing market, and bolstering long-term growth prospects. (imf.org)
  • The outlook for 2023 is more cautious given the weaker external environment, although the GCC will likely continue to outperform many developed economies in terms of GDP growth," wrote Khatija Haque, head of research and chief economist at Emirates NBD. (garoweonline.com)
  • While oil and gas output growth is expected to slow this year, continued investment to boost production capacity in the region should see the sector contribute positively to headline GDP again in 2023. (garoweonline.com)
  • Among other Gulf countries - Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain - growth was expected at 2.4 percent - 2.7 percent for 2023. (garoweonline.com)
  • Despite lower oil GDP growth, non-oil growth was expected to remain resilient in 2023, economists in the survey said. (garoweonline.com)
  • Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait were predicted to see double-digit growth in current account surpluses in 2023, with Oman and Bahrain in single digits. (garoweonline.com)
  • Egypt's government plans to launch $5bn worth of projects from October 2023 to June 2024, as part of a broader effort to support the private sector and boost economic growth. (zawya.com)
  • While slowing global growth and tighter financing conditions loom as headwinds for the economy, high frequency indicators suggest robust domestic recovery in the first quarter of 2023. (imf.org)
  • Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires more than political commitment, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). (europa.eu)
  • This, they say, will also accelerate progress to reach many other of the Sustainable Development Goals. (unaids.org)
  • The call was made at a high-level event, Celebrating Global HIV Progress to End AIDS and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals, held during the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. (unaids.org)
  • But in the ongoing discussion about global development and how to close the income gap between rich and poor countries, not least in the context of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), there is no mention of how to limit the devastating impact of regular economic shrinking. (lu.se)
  • The AfCFTA has immense potential to spur economic growth and transform the continent's development prospects if additional measures are taken to realize and fairly distribute its many potential benefits, as these gains will not come automatically," said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. (unctad.org)
  • The School organises specialised courses on socio-economic development and creates an international platform to exchange experiences and knowledge between public officers and practitioners from Latin America and the Caribbean that deals with cooperation and local development issues. (oecd.org)
  • It also advances the idea that nothing happens instantly, the use of knowledge for socio-economic development is a long and complex process that might take time and require enough resources as well as strategic actions. (lu.se)
  • If housing and transport needs are met, the "arc" of Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes could support more than 1.1 million new jobs and increase economic output by £163bn a year by 2050, according to a National Infrastructure Commission report . (newstatesman.com)
  • We really view [EWR] as an economic project, not solely a rail infrastructure project," says Beth West, the chief executive of the East West Rail Company. (newstatesman.com)
  • Similar examples of the economic and social benefits of rail infrastructure projects can be found across the UK. (newstatesman.com)
  • Team Maryland continues to bring resources to Baltimore City for projects that will support development, job creation and our local neighborhoods," said Senator Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. (eda.gov)
  • He, nevertheless, lauded the NCAP, saying it is "pro-flyers and focused on regional connectivity and development of aviation related infrastructure. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • Invest in infrastructure and services that make the community's land better for business development. (cbpp.org)
  • Job growth can be cost-effectively promoted by improving services in distressed neighborhoods, cleaning up brownfields, and investing in transportation infrastructure. (cbpp.org)
  • Stuck in an economic slump, Brazil is hoping investments in its infrastructure will help boost its economy. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • But as Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, campaigns for reelection and the government deepens the implementation of an ambitious scheme to boost infrastructure, it's not clear whether Brazil is ready for a new growth model - or whether global investors are interested enough to make it work. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • Decrepit infrastructure has long been a barrier to growth in Brazil. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • Uganda faces other challenges as well, including explosive population growth and power and infrastructure constraints. (state.gov)
  • Other measures needed to increase potential distributional gains from regional integration and help ensure inclusive development are cooperation in promoting investment and competition policies, accelerating financing of infrastructure that facilitates rural-urban linkages and providing equal access to socioeconomic opportunities and productive resources. (unctad.org)
  • MANILA, PHILIPPINES (17 January 2017) - As part of its efforts to scale up private sector-led infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific and boost support for clean energy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a new $390 million financing package for ReNew Power to develop renewable energy projects in India. (adb.org)
  • Improving financial access, strengthening skills training, supporting a strong private sector, and building sustainable infrastructure helps connect people to job opportunities that can help end poverty and promote economic and social stability within countries and across borders. (worldbank.org)
  • These can involve programs that promote entrepreneurship or connect small informal producers to formal value chains, the development of small and medium enterprises, and, more broadly, investments in infrastructure and information and communications technology. (worldbank.org)
  • It has service infrastructure and international investments, with an institutional apparatus, which is difficult to match in a short time," says Clóvis Caribé, professor at the State University of Feira de Santana, who researched its rapid development. (mongabay.com)
  • Aligned with the second demographic transition theory, which holds sway and establishes a demographic framework of an ageing society, worrying policymakers and electorates of what is to come since elderly care is not cheap, and can halter growth-boosting infrastructure investments. (lu.se)
  • The supply chain of Africa is to receive a $125 million boost aimed at benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses owned by women. (supplychaindigital.com)
  • The African Development Bank (ADB) is supplying the direct funding and a further $3.98 million technical assistant package, with the intention of enabling enable banks to provide standardised lines of credit to SMEs, with a special focus on female and youth-owned businesses. (supplychaindigital.com)
  • The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could reduce COVID-19-induced growth contraction, poverty and inequality trends and spur sustainable and inclusive growth on the continent if stronger support measures targeting women, young traders and small businesses are implemented, according to UNCTAD's Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 published on 8 December. (unctad.org)
  • Developed by the World Economic Forum's Regional Action Group for Africa in partnership with Deloitte, the report provides policy advice for accelerating the expansion of regional value chains in emerging manufacturing economies such as the automotive industry. (deloitte.com)
  • The African Continental Free Trade Area holds immense potential for the social and economic development of Africa. (deloitte.com)
  • Actively promoting trade liberalization to encourage new areas of growth is a pragmatic response to the reduction in global trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will position Africa as an enhanced destination for investment from multinationals", said Martyn Davies , Managing Director of Emerging Markets at Deloitte Africa. (deloitte.com)
  • Follow @JosephWilkesWDM To read the latest edition of Supply Chain Digital click here The supply chain of Africa is to receive a $125 million boost aim. (supplychaindigital.com)
  • Again, in growth years, the Asian economies had an average annual growth rate per person that was only about 1-1.5% higher than that during growth years in Latin America and Africa. (lu.se)
  • However, demographic and economic projections give Africa a key role in globalization. (who.int)
  • Nigeria and DR Congo only represent more than 45% of the populations of the West and Central Africa regional economic communities, while Ethiopia accounts for 20% of the population of the Southern and Eastern Africa. (who.int)
  • Indeed, the annual population growth in Africa is the highest in the world, 2.7% (varying between 0.8% in Lesotho and 3.7% in Niger) against 1.1% at global level for the year 2020. (who.int)
  • Environmental regulations can boost economic growth by encouraging business innovation and technological development, according to researchers. (businessgreen.com)
  • Taxation policies determine the economic environment in which investment, employment and innovation in businesses take place and they provide governments with revenues for financing public spending. (europa.eu)
  • At the meeting, Committee members from both parties and experts discussed the successes and challenges of the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) existing programs to create innovation clusters across the United States. (fas.org)
  • Planning grants to be awarded to create regional technology hubs focusing on technology development, job creation, and innovation capacity across the U.S. (fas.org)
  • Awards made to build up critical skills, facilities, workforce development, research and development, and small business support to strengthen the defense industrial/innovation base (largely at the state-wide level). (fas.org)
  • Launched in the West Bank and Gaza in 2017, the EBRD business advisory programme aims to boost the Palestinian private sector competitiveness and innovation, as well as to increase access to finance for MSMEs. (ebrd.com)
  • Since Connecticut's economic progress so closely correlates with technological innovation, it is essential that the state's flagship university be an active partner with business to link new knowledge to the current and future needs of the marketplace. (uconn.edu)
  • The aim of the project is to produce a series of economic indicators, models and tools which will enable firms and policymakers to boost innovation and drive economic growth across the European regions. (ucd.ie)
  • Using this methodology, local scientific and technical capabilities will form the basis of the development of regional strategic policies to boost innovation and economic growth. (ucd.ie)
  • Dr Dieter Kogler's research focus is on the geography of innovation and evolutionary economic geography. (ucd.ie)
  • From my experience in research management in the Rwandan context and based on challenges in Rwanda for innovation development, I opted to write my thesis on Fostering Knowledge uptake in Emerging Innovation Systems: Enhancing Conditions for Innovation in Rwanda . (lu.se)
  • My thesis explores how efforts to foster knowledge uptake are organized to support innovation and development in emerging innovation systems. (lu.se)
  • It focuses on the analysis of how building National Innovation Systems and associated policy initiatives can enable interactive learning for innovation and development in developing countries, Rwanda as a case. (lu.se)
  • From the Rwandan case, I argue that building efficient innovation systems and associated policy instruments to foster knowledge uptake should take into account contextual peculiarities, particularly research capacity, resources endowment, industrial capability (and development) and actors' relations. (lu.se)
  • For the policymaking community, the thesis delivers a message that innovation policies and other supporting public policies should be evidence-based and inclusive for sustainable development. (lu.se)
  • Urban areas are today's principal breeding grounds for the development of new strategies, policies and initiatives aimed at making culture and creativity a driving force for sustainable development and urban regeneration through the stimulation of growth and innovation and the promotion of social cohesion, citizen well-being and inter-cultural dialogue. (lu.se)
  • In turn, better‐developed banks spur economic growth primarily by accelerating productivity growth. (repec.org)
  • The meeting is a follow-up to the minister's visit to the European nation in October for the Enterprise Estonia Business Roundtable to enhance bilateral trade ties, economic cooperation and tourism. (arabnews.com)
  • Moreover, fostering the growth of capital markets emerges as a shared objective for both nations as it is believed that issuers and investors from the joint countries will benefit from the deep cooperation between the capital markets, according to officials from Saudi Tadawul Group. (arabnews.com)
  • Renewing the rules of trading will facilitate better cooperation to boost growth, reduce poverty and broaden economic inclusion," said Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum. (deloitte.com)
  • Ibrahim Laafia, EU Head of Cooperation, said: 'The EU is very happy and proud for the long standing and fruitful partnership with EBRD, as our joint efforts through the 'Advice to Small Business Programme' empower individuals and organisations, fostering employment opportunities and economic growth for a promising future for Palestinians. (ebrd.com)
  • On this need, through the University of Rwanda-Sweden Program under the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the University of Rwanda decided to build human capital in this area. (lu.se)
  • Established in 1960, it provides grants and low to zero-interest loans for projects and programs that boost economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve poor people's lives. (worldbank.org)
  • Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $2.5 million in state funding to develop land and buildings to support economic growth and good-paying jobs across eight sites in 11 counties. (ky.gov)
  • This growth is not possible without leadership and support from the General Assembly and the Governor, as well as investments from Atmos Energy, Big Rivers Electric, Duke Energy, Kentucky Power, LG&E and KU, TVA, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives/EKPC and Louisville Water to provide independent third-party site selection consulting to evaluate the projects. (ky.gov)
  • WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $1.6 million in City Life Community Builders of Baltimore, Maryland, to support the reuse of the Hoen Lithograph Complex as a workforce training center. (eda.gov)
  • The real dollars leveraged by this award showcase the importance of the Economic Development Administration - which is why I've consistently fought to support its efforts and its funding. (eda.gov)
  • The project is an excellent example of how Federal, State, and local resources can be leveraged together to create economic development and support our neighborhoods. (eda.gov)
  • It will support the growth of the sector, he added. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • The report shows that trade policies alone are unlikely to support inclusive economic growth on the continent. (unctad.org)
  • This report will support African governments and development partners to better leverage the AfCFTA to tackle both poverty and inequality to ensure the expected gains from free trade are more inclusive. (unctad.org)
  • As we commented with the passing of the CHIPS and Science Act earlier this year, these investments of time and resources in specific communities support cluster development as the dominant mode of thinking about economic development. (fas.org)
  • ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support. (adb.org)
  • In order to provide broader support to meet country needs, the World Bank Group will deploy up to $160 billion over 15 months to protect the poor and vulnerable, support businesses, and bolster economic recovery. (worldbank.org)
  • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have marked their five-year partnership in support of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the private sector in the West Bank and Gaza with an event highlighting their achievements under the Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) programme . (ebrd.com)
  • We are happy to continue to extend our advisory and financing support to MSMEs, contributing to the development and economic growth of this vital sector. (ebrd.com)
  • Funds support applied high-technology research and development projects that lead to marketable products or services. (uconn.edu)
  • The Partnership aims to establish large joint industrial projects, create job opportunities, contribute to increasing economic output, diversify the economies of the partner countries, support industrial production and increase exports. (gulftoday.ae)
  • If we are to build support for an alternative to capitalism we need clarity on the causes and consequences of the contemporary capitalist drive for greater liberalization and privatization, as well as the benefits from and limits to state direction of capitalist economic activity. (monthlyreview.org)
  • Brandywine Boost offers advisory support to small- and medium-sized business owners, including one-on-one analysis and advising, interaction with Brandywine students and faculty in their courses, and workshops on various business topics. (psu.edu)
  • The four Brandywine Boost clients, along with several other local early-stage businesses, are working closely with Penn State Brandywine students and faculty to enhance areas of their operations that they identified as needing support and guidance. (psu.edu)
  • While hoping for economic growth and reduction of the burden of HTM, EMR countries need to prepare for transition from Global Fund support. (who.int)
  • Boosting sustainability will strengthen countries' health systems over time to efficiently manage services and The question of sustainable transition has been a be less reliant on donor support. (who.int)
  • Mediterranean Region (WHO/EMRO) supported the through integration or better alignment of HTM services development of key considerations for sustainability and with other services in the health system, along with the transition from Global Fund support by EMR countries. (who.int)
  • The Committee therefore advises the EU and its Member States to adjust their investment and tax policies to enhance growth prospects, and thereby private sector contributions, to accomplishing the SDGs. (europa.eu)
  • The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. (eda.gov)
  • Countries as diverse as Brazil, France, Japan, Thailand, and Turkey have shown how UHC can serve as vital mechanisms for improving the health and welfare of their citizens, and lay the foundation for economic growth and competitiveness grounded in the principles of equity and sustainability. (bvsalud.org)
  • The question of whether foreign aid helps or hinders economic growth in recipient countries is one with a rich history of debate in the popular press and research community. (devpolicy.org)
  • This section takes a closer look at the role IsDB plays in funding sustainable socio-economic growth in each of our 57 Member Countries. (isdb.org)
  • According to the report, growth has been inclusive in only 17 out of 49 African countries for which sufficient household data for between 2000 and 2020 is available. (unctad.org)
  • Africa's economic growth has been poverty-reducing, the report says, but inequality-increasing in 18 African countries and non-inclusive on either dimension in 14 nations. (unctad.org)
  • This immediate response includes financing, policy advice and technical assistance to help countries cope with the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. (worldbank.org)
  • Since its inception, IDA has supported development work in 113 countries. (worldbank.org)
  • The World Economic Forum's Connecting Countries and Cities for RegionalValue Chain Integration - Operationalizing the African Continental Free TradeArea (AfCFTA) released today analyses the impact that COVID-19 has had on Africa's supply chains. (deloitte.com)
  • Jordan, he pointed out, is keen on supporting all aspects of joint Arab work, as instructed by King Abdullah II, and today's gathering shows how the leaders of the three countries share a common vision about joining efforts to create a comprehensive economic project. (gulftoday.ae)
  • The 1992 Earth Summit at Rio challenged industrial countries to devote 0.7% of their gross national income to development aid. (swissinfo.ch)
  • Good jobs give people the means to lift themselves out of poverty, which in turn helps make countries more stable economically and socially, and ultimately benefits global economic growth. (worldbank.org)
  • The World Bank supports private sector-led growth to create jobs and works with countries to design and implement multi-sector job strategies and mobilize global knowledge to address the jobs challenges they face. (worldbank.org)
  • Thus, this paper seeks to test the variables derived from demographic theory on economic growth, however, instead of comparing countries, this paper will seek to identify the relationship on counties ("län") level in Sweden via an OLS regression. (lu.se)
  • Improved water supply and sanitation, and better management of water resources, can boost countries' economic growth and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction. (who.int)
  • Development Mechanism (CDM) is one of the three emissions trading schemes under the Kyoto protocol that allows investors from developed countries invest in emission reduction projects in developing countries that contribute to their sustainable development. (lu.se)
  • Environmental pollution has aggravated the climate change issues posing unusual challenges to the survival and growth of humanity, including extreme weather, loss of species, and sustainability of the ecosystem in developing countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • The thesis provides insights on different aspects that need to be taken into account to formulate efficient policies and policy instruments that can boost the use of knowledge for economic growth in the context of developing countries. (lu.se)
  • These countries represent diverse geographic and economic conditions, but all have committed to UHC as a key national aspiration and are approaching it in different ways. (bvsalud.org)
  • But, perhaps surprisingly, the ability to create growth is not what most poor countries are lacking. (lu.se)
  • In fact, all countries actually have this ability, economic historian Martin Andersson writes. (lu.se)
  • Instead, countries are poor because they shrink too often, not because they cannot grow - and research suggests that only a few have the capacity to reduce incidences of economic shrinking. (lu.se)
  • Again, this shows that all countries can create growth but only a few can reduce the number of years they experience shrinking. (lu.se)
  • The growth process very seldom is linear, especially in low income countries . (lu.se)
  • Free and open access to data about development in countries around the globe. (lu.se)
  • The concept of demographic dividend supports the theory according to which African countries could experience an acceleration of economic growth, with the decline in fertility, which would lead to a change in the structure of the population, therefore the age pyramid. (who.int)
  • As someone with a substantial background in working with industrial facilities (in particular cement production) in Uzbekistan, I embarked on this journey with a curious mind, aiming to understand how developing countries try to strike a delicate balance between economic development and industrial factories' environmental impact. (lu.se)
  • Representatives of the European and Georgian Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), set up under the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Georgia, held their fifth joint meeting virtually on 9 July 2020. (europa.eu)
  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 - The World Bank has approved a $7.5 million International Development Association (IDA) financing to help Liberia respond to the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. (worldbank.org)
  • El Gohary emphasised the government's commitment to implementing economic and business environment reforms to overcome challenges, increase the private sector's contribution to the GDP, create job opportunities, and boost exports. (zawya.com)
  • These efforts align with the "State Ownership Policy Document" and the government's goal of achieving economic growth primarily driven by the private sector. (zawya.com)
  • It took the Senate more than one session this week to discuss the government's development budget. (swissinfo.ch)
  • Access to essential medicines is one of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. (who.int)
  • A non-profit venture promoting sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by increased use and understanding of statistics and other information about social, economic and environmental development at local, national and global levels. (lu.se)
  • RIYADH: Economic and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Estonia are set to strengthen after the Kingdom's Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Al-Ibrahim met with Estonian Ambassador Jaan Reinhold. (arabnews.com)
  • The AfCFTA, under which free trade officially commenced in January 2021, is one of the flagship projects of the African Union's Agenda 2063, which includes various targets on sustainable and inclusive growth. (unctad.org)
  • The world is facing a climate emergency causing unprecedented economic, social and environmental challenges. (europa.eu)
  • Increased investment, especially by the private sector, is needed to address current economic, social and environmental challenges. (europa.eu)
  • Glasgow is ready to meet the challenges of the climate emergency head on, addressing long-standing social, economic and environmental challenges around fuel poverty, poor connectivity and community blight whilst meeting our climate targets. (glasgow.gov.uk)
  • In environmental economic literature, the implications of trade openness remain controversial and still could be potential drivers of carbon dioxide emissions. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this way cities respond to the major challenges with which they are confronted, such as the economic crisis, environmental impacts, demographic growth and social tensions. (lu.se)
  • On the other hand, the very industries that fuel economic growth also cast a long shadow of environmental hazards over the local population. (lu.se)
  • The academic and policy experts I engaged with during this period provided valuable insights into potential frameworks and policies that could help strike a more equitable balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship. (lu.se)
  • These conversations were instrumental in gaining insights into different perspectives on sustainable development and environmental conservation. (lu.se)
  • The diversity of opinions and experiences shared by the people I met enriched my understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. (lu.se)
  • I want to bring a nuanced understanding of how legal cultures, local business setups, and governance in Uzbekistan are linked to the challenges faced by developing nations in balancing economic growth and environmental protection. (lu.se)
  • A recent example of a rail project that has boosted productivity is Crossrail, otherwise known as the Elizabeth Line. (newstatesman.com)
  • The only boroughs which didn't feel the same level of productivity and income growth were those not connected to the tram network such as Wigan and Leigh. (newstatesman.com)
  • The rapid internationalisation of the Polish economy has helped develop competitive export-led manufacturing and services sectors fostering robust growth and productivity performance. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • n turn, enhanced stock market liquidity accelerates economic growth primarily by boosting productivity growth. (repec.org)
  • ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. (adb.org)
  • The pair held talks on Nov. 21 in Riyadh to discuss avenues for improving economic ties, investment opportunities and areas of mutual interests. (arabnews.com)
  • The federal government along with Atlantic Canada's premiers are launching a new Atlantic growth strategy aimed at stimulating economic development and increasing job opportunities in the region. (cbc.ca)
  • The federal government is partnering with the four premiers in Atlantic Canada to launch a new Atlantic growth strategy aimed at stimulating economic development and increasing job opportunities in the region. (cbc.ca)
  • Working together with our Atlantic, federal and community partners, we will grow our population and create economic opportunities for all Islanders and for the Atlantic Region. (cbc.ca)
  • Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Baby and Child-specific Products industry in Romania with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts - experts by industry and geographic specialisation. (euromonitor.com)
  • City unveils 'Greenprint for Investment' prospectus spanning £30bn of investments and place-based development opportunities as it invites international investment in the run up to COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference. (glasgow.gov.uk)
  • Mix of market-ready opportunities for private capital and radical 'unlock and scale' projects developed to appeal to activist investors seeking co-design and longer-term economic partnerships. (glasgow.gov.uk)
  • The scale and diversity of the projects reflects and supports Glasgow's global sustainability ambitions and provides international and activist investors with a mix of decarbonising and transformative development opportunities as well as more traditional robust, investor-ready propositions. (glasgow.gov.uk)
  • To achieve this, Dr Kogler will employ his novel concept of 'knowledge spaces' - a tool capable of identifying current economic development deficiencies, as well as future opportunities for innovative activities, within urban centres and in regional economies. (ucd.ie)
  • This report assesses trends, challenges and opportunities of rural Colombia and examines the country's rural development policy. (oecd.org)
  • The review also illustrates the challenges that universities face when developing these activities (lack of funding, unclear regulation for intellectual property development, etc.) and highlights some opportunities that universities should leverage, particularly in the current context. (oecd.org)
  • Our responsibility is to capture the aspirations of the millions of people on Earth who wish for better health, equal opportunities and the right to enjoy the benefits of development and progress. (who.int)
  • How are new rail networks boosting the economy? (newstatesman.com)
  • Beginning in 2004, Brazil's economy surged on the back of expanding credit and consumption, but in recent years growth has stalled. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • Most forecasters expect the economy to remain sluggish in the second half of the year: The World Bank projects full-year growth at 1.5 percent, compared with a high of 7.5 percent in 2010, and that's at the optimistic end of the range. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • The economy is facing macro-financial challenges amid rising interest rates, ongoing stress in the real estate sector of Mainland China, possible adjustment in the local housing market, and the global economic slowdown. (imf.org)
  • Finally, they said they'll look to create growth and development while switching to a low-carbon economy. (cbc.ca)
  • He said: "Our seas continue to be a central feature of Scotland's economy and our plans for jobs and growth. (hie.co.uk)
  • Indeed, the average per person growth rate during the years that the country's economy did expand was 4.13% - not an insignificant number. (lu.se)
  • In the current global economy shaped by the global supply chain model, linking business and human rights represents a core challenge to advance sustainable development and a transition to a more socially inclusive economic paradigm. (lu.se)
  • The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is the voice of organised civil society in Europe. (europa.eu)
  • Mr Swinney heard about the port authority's £66m masterplan which identifies projects which will boost economic growth in marine tourism and other sectors. (hie.co.uk)
  • This paper pulls together existing theory and evidence to assess whether international financial liberalization, by improving the functioning of domestic financial markets and banks, accelerates economic growth. (repec.org)
  • International Financial Liberalization and Economic Growth ," Review of International Economics , Wiley Blackwell, vol. 9(4), pages 688-702, November. (repec.org)
  • Beginning in the 1960s, Iceland, again following European trends, began a controlled liberalization of economic activity. (monthlyreview.org)
  • Haley McCoy , president and CEO of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development showed her excitement for the continued site and development projects: "We are excited to see these counties being approved for funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative program. (ky.gov)
  • In March, Gov. Beshear announced the first approvals in the initial round of Kentucky Product Development Initiative program, rolling out over $2.7 million in state funding for site and building development projects in Laurel and Madison counties, as well as a regional project between Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and Lawrence counties. (ky.gov)
  • A new report finds that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative delivers on jobs, emissions reduction, and economic benefits-and provides a framework to address equity in the future. (nrdc.org)
  • He further noted that Bahrain's joining in the partnership will give a boost to the initiative, accelerating the pace of achieving the desired economic integration. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Penn State Brandywine is supporting entrepreneurship, job creation and economic development in southeastern Pennsylvania through its innovative Brandywine Boost program, part of the Invent Penn State initiative. (psu.edu)
  • Through Brandywine Boost and the Invent Penn State initiative, we are able to leverage the strong relationships our campus has with our community partners, including local business organizations," Brandywine Chancellor Kristin Woolever said. (psu.edu)
  • Or what about World Bank projects makes them non-growth promoting. (devpolicy.org)
  • To date, 30 site and building development projects statewide have been approved for approximately $17 million in state funding. (ky.gov)
  • ADB has been supporting the development of renewable energy in India since 2007, when it financed the first set of wind projects. (adb.org)
  • During his visit to Stornoway, Mr Swinney saw first-hand some of the completed projects and development activity being carried out as part of SPA's 20-year vision. (hie.co.uk)
  • Today was an excellent opportunity to see some of the projects already completed as part of SPA's 20-year vision and I look forward to seeing the rest of their future developments. (hie.co.uk)
  • Projects must demonstrate the potential to contribute to long-term economic growth in Connecticut. (uconn.edu)
  • She shares the aid portfolio with Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey, who dismissed unfounded criticism of development aid projects. (swissinfo.ch)
  • HIE's area manager for the Outer Hebrides, Rachel Mackenzie said: "The marine tourism sector is making a significant contribution to the development of the Outer Hebrides and the port of Stornoway plays a key part in this. (hie.co.uk)
  • Site and building development are crucial parts of positioning Kentucky for economic success and capitalizing on the momentum we've seen over the past two-and-a-half years," said Gov. Beshear . (ky.gov)
  • It also poses a crucial step in promoting the development of the Saudi capital market. (arabnews.com)
  • Bahrain's industrial sector plays a crucial role in sustainable economic development. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Africa's unprecedented growth in the 2000s has not translated into significantly improved livelihoods for most Africans, as the income gap between the rich and the poor has widened. (unctad.org)
  • Private job growth percentage change is change in jobs divided by the average of 2000 and 2015 jobs. (cbpp.org)
  • Out of those 105 areas, I categorized 22 areas as "successful" based on their meeting two criteria: 1) 2007-2015 private job growth greater than the U.S. average and 2) 2000-2015 private job growth that was positive. (cbpp.org)
  • Get information on country economic data and analysis, development assistance, and regional initiatives. (adb.org)
  • Ideas and initiatives to renew America's economic strength. (saharafragile.org)
  • Connecticut Innovations makes risk capital investments in high-technolo gy companies in Connecticut and manages funds and initiatives that foster the development of high-growth, knowledge-based industries in the state. (uconn.edu)
  • Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections. (euromonitor.com)
  • Rail use is currently at least at 85 per cent of pre-Covid levels of activity, while Unife, the European Rail Supply Industry Association, suggests that the global rail market will experience average annual growth of 3 per cent by 2027 . (newstatesman.com)
  • Founded in 2004 in Shenzhen, China , TAILG is a global technology group company which integrates the research and development, production, sales, sharing, and charging & swapping of electric vehicles, and other whole industry chain services. (thailand-business-news.com)
  • But an analyst with another global consultancy said that to boost regional connectivity, airlines might go for a smaller aircraft than the A320. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • Our market forecast is revised on yearly basis depending on many factors including global economic growth. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • But while the rest of Brazil slumps, Mato Grosso soars: Growth last year reached 8 percent, according to the state economic ministry, and it is expected to continue at the same rate this year, largely on the back of global demand for soybeans, which Mato Grosso produces in greater quantities than any other Brazilian state, and maize. (institutionalinvestor.com)
  • In her remarks, Dr Nevin Gamea stressed the significance of the industrial partnership in confronting the economic consequences of the global crises and highlighted the importance of the private sector engagement in sustainable development for the Arab World. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Scaling up access to essential medicines is critical to global efforts by WHO to prevent millions of deaths a year, reduce suffering and help reduce the economic burden of illness on the poorest families. (who.int)
  • My secondment experience at Marmara University in Istanbul served as an eye-opener, enabling me to contextualize the challenges faced by regions like Akhangaran within the broader global discourse on sustainable development. (lu.se)
  • It's comprised of 61% processed and semi-processed goods, suggesting higher potential benefits from greater regional trade for transformative and inclusive growth, the report finds. (unctad.org)
  • This thesis was written during my internship with the UNEP-Risø Centre for Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development in Roskilde, Denmark. (lu.se)
  • The main centre of United Nations activity in Asia and the Pacific is Bangkok, Thailand, home to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. (lu.se)
  • Much of the empirical research on national-level economic growth, in particular cross-country growth regressions, has for good reason fallen out of favour in the research community. (devpolicy.org)
  • Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram network, which opened in 1992, "has played a pivotal role in transforming the city region's economic fortunes over the past three decades", according to research on behalf of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership . (newstatesman.com)
  • Up to 10 years of funding for each Engine (total ~$160million per) to build a regional ecosystem that conducts translatable use-inspired research and workforce development. (fas.org)
  • The research will apply a 'bottom-up' approach to understanding and enabling knowledge-based economic growth. (ucd.ie)
  • I have no doubt that the results from this research, and the implementation of the models and tools generated, will result in delivering significant economic and societal impact, not only in Ireland but across Europe. (ucd.ie)
  • I also had to collaborate with researchers from the Center for Energy Research and Development, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. (lu.se)
  • As the authors of this research say: "We show that improved long run economic performance has occurred primarily through a decline in the rate and frequency of shrinking, rather than through an increase in the rate of growing. (lu.se)
  • These patterns are also in line with what new research in economic history is showing: that it is the ability to reduce economic shrinking that explains why the West grew rich and the rest of the world did not. (lu.se)
  • Development Studies Research. (lu.se)
  • Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments. (imf.org)
  • Finally, some reflections on the educational challenges faced by the school psychologist at this new socio-educational context with the potential for human development are highlighted. (bvsalud.org)
  • Economic challenges have broadened to labor markets with a large decline in the labor force over the last few years reflecting the combined impacts of structural factors such as population aging, and short-term factors related to the pandemic such as limited inflows of foreign workers. (imf.org)
  • You wield the power to save millions of lives while advancing health, development and pandemic preparedness. (unaids.org)
  • However, assuring all children's optimal development multidisciplinary collaboration between schools and other presents a significant challenge,4 particularly during the stakeholders to ensure compliance with the ISHP was coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. (who.int)
  • The Trump Administration is committed to helping underserved communities grow through strategic investment and innovative workforce development," said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. (eda.gov)
  • It provides facts and figures about the cooperative sector as well as factors contributing to its development and barriers that hinder its expansion (Section 2). (oecd.org)
  • Under Museveni, Uganda has experienced relative political stability and economic growth, but also significant human rights, governance, and democracy deficits. (state.gov)
  • With demographics, great changes that take place on the continent will be able to boost economic growth through new activities and rigorous governance. (who.int)
  • According to a report by the economic forecasting company Oxford Economics commissioned by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), rail created £43bn gross value added (GVA) in 2019 and created 710,000 jobs . (newstatesman.com)
  • Our public investments in organic food production have not kept pace with the organic sector's growth - and that's a missed opportunity for domestic economic development. (nrdc.org)
  • Disorderly growth negatively impacts the environment, leading to more poverty and a concentration of land ownership and wealth. (mongabay.com)
  • Rural regions in Colombia have untapped potential to boost wealth and well-being in the country. (oecd.org)
  • The funds are being provided in an effort to boost job creation and economic growth across the entire continent. (supplychaindigital.com)
  • Moreover, the economic slowdown that has flowed from the Ukraine conflict and subsequent high inflation is expected to hit younger consumers particularly hard and this makes it likely that significant numbers of Romanian couples will continue to postpone the decision to have children and start a family. (euromonitor.com)
  • These are: EUR 35.14 million for Phase 3 of the Hydro-Agricultural Development Project in Upper Sassandra and Fromager Regions in Cote d'Ivoire, EUR 24.30 million for Phase 2 of the Development of Technical and Vocational Education Project, Guinea, and EUR 238.23 million for the Construction of the Dakar - Tivaouane - Saint Louis Highway/ Mékhé - Saint Louis Project. (isdb.org)
  • Having placed poverty and development at the core of economic theory, linking the social and economic dimensions of human development, he has been instrumental in shaping international development thinking. (who.int)
  • To achieve conducive growth prospects, the EU and its Member States have to take steps for additional policy measures in the area of economic policies and tax systems , to enhance the credibility of a sustainable growth agenda. (europa.eu)
  • This finding raises the key question of how economic growth through regional integration can contribute to poverty reduction and foster inclusive development, a main objective of Agenda 2063. (unctad.org)
  • It provides a specific focus on Colombia's push to foster creative districts as tool for local development across the country, including policy examples based on nine districts across the globe. (oecd.org)
  • The Higher Committee also reviewed a presentation by the Executive Committee, delivered by Abdullah Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Development Sector at the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dana Alzoubi, Secretary General of the Jordanian Ministry of Industry and Supply as well as Hatem Alashry, Advisor to the Egyptian Minister of Industry and head of the Executive Committee. (gulftoday.ae)