Climate change
As the world's landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) face significant challenges in their efforts to participate in global trade, a UN conference underway in Turkmenistan is aiming to help them overcome these obstacles and transform their economies. With 32 LLDCs making up over 7% of the world's
Climate change
Access to secure, sustainable, and affordable energy is a critical component of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, including reducing hunger and poverty, facilitating education and communication, enhancing health care services, and responding to climate change. Renewable energy technologies, particularly biofuels, offer developing countries a prospect of self-reliant energy supplies, with
Climate change
Amid the urgency to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, reconciling ambition and justice has become a critical challenge. As countries transition to low-carbon economies, developing nations must have reliable access to green technologies, investments, and international markets. However, many trade policies and practices hinder this progress, threatening to
International cooperation
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has officially participated as a partner tax administration in the "Tax Inspectors Without Borders" (TIWB) initiative, marking a significant milestone in the Authority's history. Head of the ETA, Rasha Abdel Aal, announced the partnership, highlighting the Authority's progress in
International cooperation
The African Union (AU) is convening the Second Knowledge Cafe for Developing Country Partners (DCPs) to discuss the theme "Responsive National education management information systems (EMIS) Policies to Education Data Systems Strengthening". The event, scheduled for July 22, 2025, aims to facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among
United Nations
The North-Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Kiribati - face significant climate and disaster risk exposure due to their limited technical capacity. To address this challenge, the UN Multi-Country Office for Micronesia (UN MCO) initiated a regional
United Nations
The Santiago network, established in 2019, is a UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) initiative focused on averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with climate change. The network will be co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the United Nations Office for Disaster
United Nations
The European Union's External Action Service has emphasized the importance of international partnerships in addressing the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including climate change, sustainable development, and economic resilience. Through the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (ABAS), the EU aims
International cooperation
The UK has introduced a package of new trade measures, aiming to simplify imports from developing countries and lower prices on everyday goods for British consumers while supporting jobs and growth in some of the world's poorest nations. These reforms are part of the UK's Plan
United Nations
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Sevilla, Spain, has sparked a crucial debate on the role of developed nations in providing financial support to developing countries. The Sevilla Commitment, adopted at the conference, aims to raise trillions of dollars to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations
As the world approaches the mid-point of the UN's ambitious 2030 Agenda, it is clear that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have made significant strides in promoting global cooperation and development. However, progress remains alarmingly off-track, with many targets experiencing stagnation or reversal. Despite this, global commitment to
Exports
The UK has launched a significant trade reform package designed to enhance exports, create jobs, and foster long-term economic growth, particularly for Africa and Nigeria. As part of the UK's Trade for Development initiative, the measures aim to simplify market access for developing countries, strengthen trade relationships, and
