Press Freedom Index

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With the usual Scandinavian countries at the top ( Norway 1st, Finland 2nd, Denmark 3rd, Sweden 4th) the top ten also see interesting surprises like Jamaica (6th), Costa Rica (7th). Malaysia and Maldives are the best improved countries thanks to the changes ( reversed at least for Malaysia) in their governments over 2019. Nepal is at 112th position.

PRESS RELEASE: IMF STATEMENT WITH REGIONAL FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

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The joint statement says " “We are determined to provide the necessary support to mitigate the economic and financial impacts of the pandemic, especially on the most vulnerable people and countries".

Press Release: New funding: Education Out Loud calls on civil society to increase transparency in education

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The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is launching a call for proposals for grants funding social accountability and transparency in the national education sector.

PRESS RELEASE: World Bank remains outlier on debt relief: Oxfam

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The World Bank can do much more to provide relief and support to developing countries: fully cancel all developing country debt payments for 2020.

Africa Women Health Champions to improve health and gender equality

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme have launched a new initiative: the Africa Women Health Champions. The partnership seeks to recruit 100 women to support WHO in improving people’s health and well-being in the region, while also promoting gender equality on the continent.

UNV and Covid 19

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In support of countries and UN partners in the COVID-19 response, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is investing its own resources to immediately deploy 50 UN Volunteers to countries severely affected by the crisis.

UNDESA World Social Report 2020

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The challenge of inequality in a rapidly changing world. The World Social Report 2020 examines the impact of four such megatrends on inequality: technological innovation, climate change, urbanization and international migration. Technological change can be an engine of economic growth, offering new possibilities in health care, education, communication and productivity. But it can also exacerbate

A BAN ON WILD LIFE TRADING? Oxford University Experts say it is not a good idea.

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It is now known that covid 19 was originated from a wild animal trade market in China. Many have called for a global ban of such kind of trade but experts from Oxford Martin School is not a a good idea. Better regulated trade.

World Bank Group President Malpass: Remarks to the Development Committee, 17th April

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"Our program is based on three pillars: protect the poorest and most vulnerable households; support businesses and save jobs, which IFC and MIGA are working with private sector clients to do by supporting trade and working capital lines; and help developing countries implement emergency health operations and strengthen economic resilience."

Press Statement: UNAIDS calls for increase in health spending and social protection as an essential part of the economic response to COVID-19

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UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima’s statement on the economic response to COVID-19 during an online event held on 16 April 2020 cosponsored by the Global Development Policy Center and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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