Latest in: Development
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New report warns of water war risks in absence of planning
If business-as-usual continues in the realm of water management, some regions of the world will lose up to 6 percent of their GDP, and water shortages will spark conflict and trigger wide-scale migration of population, a...May 8, 2016 1016 0 -
As reports link Canada fire to El Nino, UN urges action
As reports said El Nino phenomenon had contributed to spell that has seen fires raging through Canada’s Alberta province, the United Nations has asked called for coordinated efforts to prevent weather extremes resulting from disturbed atmospheric patterns. A...May 7, 2016 1124 0 -
Despite many forecasts, oil prices cruise in unchartered waters
Global oil prices are unlikely to attain any semblance of stability in the near future, in spite of forecasts and estimates, as geo-strategic political compulsions and fears of losing market share continue to drive decisions on...May 4, 2016 882 0 -
New study recommends low interest rates until full employment
A new study has asked the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rates low until full employment is achieved as those graduating from schools and colleges in 2016 confront lackluster growth in wages due in part...April 30, 2016 3055 0 -
New report for urgent investments to save children, women from malnutrition
Global action is required to combat malnutrition that kills millions of children every year and robs millions more of the opportunity to reach their full potential, says a latest report by the World Bank that has...April 21, 2016 1083 0 -
Diversity is one of America’s greatest strengths: Hillary Clinton
With a resounding victory in New York primary on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton advanced closer to securing Democratic nomination for presidential race and pledged to draw on America’s diversity for collective uplift of all. Her tally of 1428...April 20, 2016 876 0 -
Immigrants give US unique edge : New Study
As the US election season draws a mix of reactions from candidates on the issue of immigration – from xenophobic rejection to reform and inclusivity – a new study highlights immigrants bring enormous economic benefits to...April 12, 2016 972 0 -
Ending poverty in fragile countries can prevent future refugee crisis: WB
The world powers must act to boost developing economies and alleviate poverty in the most fragile countries to prevent future refugee crises, the World Bank says. More than 244 million people, or 3.3 percent of the...April 7, 2016 822 0 -
Where is the plan to address inequality ?
A string of recent eye-opening reports have established links between inequality and turmoil at social, national and international levels. For example, a report late last year highlighted how inequality and economic frustrations led to Arab Spring...March 31, 2016 1015 0 -
Pakistan imports American cows to bolster dairy output
Pakistanis, having a special love for foreign and imported items, will soon have an opportunity to relish milk of cows of American origin as some 300 Holstein heifers have reached commercial farms in agriculture-rich Punjab province....March 31, 2016 1165 0
