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Africa recorded a high growth rate in 2007 and growth is projected to remain high in 2008, according to ECA
Released: 1 Apr 2008
Addis Ababa, (ECA) – African economies are forecast to grow by an average of 6.2% in 2008, according to the latest edition of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA 2008), the annual joint flagship publication of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union (AU), launched today.
India, Africa begin summit
Released: 8 Apr 2008
NEW DELHI: India will ease access for exports from the world's poorest countries, the Prime Minister said on Tuesday, as he opened a summit with African leaders with calls for fairer global economic and political representation.
Trade and gender: Perspectives for Sustainable Growth and Poverty Reduction
Released: 14 Apr 2008
At UNCTAD XII, the gender and trade debate will be re-appraised within the context of sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
Trade policies need to incorporate a ‘gender lens’
Released: 23 Apr 2008
Increasing the involvement of women in the formulation of trade policies and in global negotiations at all levels, and providing incentives at a national policy level for poor women to access global markets, were proposals which came from an event organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
World Bank Group To Increase Support To Women
Released: 11 Apr 2008
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick announced increased support to improve the economic conditions of women in developing countries, including in rural areas where they face rising food prices and discrimination.
Effort to promote greater participation of women in trade needed, panel says
Released: 23 Apr 2008
A concerted effort is needed to foster greater participation of women in international trade, a panel discussion hosted by UNCTAD and the Commonwealth Secretariat concluded.
UNCTAD XII Adopts Wide-Ranging Conclusions
Released: 25 Apr 2008
Against the backdrop of surging food prices and global economic uncertainties, UNCTAD XII ended with adoption of comprehensive conclusions aimed at reinforcing international efforts to extend gains from globalization to the millions being left behind.
Asia-Pacific Region Will Miss MDGs If “Gaps” Are Not Filled Immediately
Released: 29 Apr 2008
Asia-Pacific Region Will Miss MDGs If “Gaps” Are Not Filled Immediately