G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

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Opinion by Matti Kohonen (london) Friday, November 18, 2022 Inter Press Service The G20 summit motto was “Recovering Together, Recovering Stronger” yet the Joint Declaration failed to deliver any alternatives to the wave of austerity engulfing the world. It ignored the option of raising enough tax revenues from large corporations, taxing…

The Innovation Imperative for Small States — Global Issues

The Innovation Imperative for Small States — Global Issues

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Recognizing that innovation cannot be delivered by government alone, Singapore is focusing on building baseline adoption of digital tools in the private sector. Image: Shutterstock Opinion by Riad Meddeb, William Tan (new york) Thursday, November 17, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Nov 17 (IPS) – Small states take the path…

Show Me the MoneySupported by Policy — Global Issues

Show Me the MoneySupported by Policy — Global Issues

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In 2021, the world experienced four mega weather events that each cost $20+ billion in economic loss: Hurricane Ida, flooding in Europe, flooding in China and unprecedented winter weather in Texas and parts of Mexico. Credit: Patricia Grogg/IPS Opinion by Peter Schlosser, Michael Dorsey (sharm el-sheikh) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter…

G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

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Opinion by Jan Lundius (stockholm) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service STOCKHOLM, Nov 16 (IPS) – The past is never dead. It’s not even past.                                          William FaulknerLike most armed conflicts the Ukrainian war intends to establish hegemony over a certain area, in rivalry with other usurpers. Russian propaganda pinpoints the…

G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

Launch of EBRD Climate Adaptation Action Plan at COP27 — Global Issues

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Opinion by Vanora Bennett (london) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service Climate adaptation – adapting to already existing climate change and anticipating future changes in long-term planning – has been an increasing focus of attention in recent years as the current level of global warming is already causing extreme weather…

G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

Ending Gender-Based Violence in a World of 8 Billion — Global Issues

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Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – Whether to have children or not is one of the most life-altering decisions a person can make. But as UNFPA’s 2022 State of World Population report shows, people around the world – especially women…

G20 Summit, a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Global Cost of Living Crisis — Global Issues

As the Worlds Population Hits 8 Billion People, UN Calls for Solidarity in Advancing Sustainable Development for All — Global Issues

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Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life expectancy. But the moment is…

Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN — Global Issues

Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN — Global Issues

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The UN Secretariat building in New York City. Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías Opinion by Peter A Gallo (new york) Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Nov 15 (IPS) – The U.S. Government has recently published ‘Engagement Principles’ on Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Sexual Harassment within International…