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Health ministers from Commonwealth countries will meet in Geneva, Switzerland on 17 May 2009 to discuss ‘Health and Climate Change’
Released: 1 May 2009
Tomorrow will be too late to regain the progress we have lost today’ – Commonwealth Secretary-General
Deep investment decline foreseen for developing countries
Released: 4 May 2009
The global downturn that reduced foreign direct investment (FDI) by some 15% in 2008 will probably intensify in 2009, especially for developing countries, UNCTAD´s Secretary-General said.
Caribbean Conference on Keeping Boys Out of Risk, a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the World Bank
Released: 7 May 2009
Schools have an important role to play in keeping boys from underachieving in education, despite the many social factors that can contribute to this trend.
Cities under threat from rapid urbanisation and climate change
Released: 7 May 2009
Policymakers and professionals in building industry urged to club together to address crises
Aid for Trade will help developing countries prepare for after the crisis
Released: 7 May 2009
Latin America and the Caribbean High Level Aid for Trade Meeting
New ESCAP guide calls for deepened South-South trade
Released: 7 May 2009
Bangkok (UN/ESCAP Information Services) – The current economic crisis provides an opportunity for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to re-evaluate their export markets and reposition themselves for the future, suggests a new UN publication.
WTO Director - General Pascal Lamy said that Aid for Trade will help developing countries prepare for after the crisis
Released: 8 May 2009
Director-General Pascal Lamy, in his address to the Latin America and the Caribbean High-Level Aid for Trade Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on 7 May 2009, said: “Aid for Trade will help developing countries prepare for after the crisis
UN proposes practical solutions for a trade-led economic recovery in the Asia-Pacific region
Released: 7 May 2009
Bangkok (UN/ESCAP Information Services) – The current economic crisis provides an opportunity for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to re-evaluate their export markets and reposition themselves for the future, suggests a new UN publication.
The impact of the current global slowdown on trade was discussed at the opening session of UNCTAD's Trade and Development Commission
Released: 11 May 2009
Experts reviewed the effects of global economic turmoil on trade. UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi said it is important to protect developing countries' economies so that they can use trade to recover when the crisis eases.
Goods Council extends waiver for poorest countries
Released: 12 May 2009
The Council for Trade in Goods, on 12 May 2009, approved a ten-year extension to a WTO waiver allowing developing countries to provide preferential tariff treatment to products of least-developed countries (LDCs) without being required to extend the same tariff treatment to other WTO members. The decision now goes to the General Council for adoption.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its annual International Labour Conference from 3-19 June
Released: 14 May 2009
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its annual International Labour Conference from 3-19 June and will discuss a global response to the impact of the economic and financial crisis on working women and men.
UNCTAD’s Public symposium on financial crisis opens
Released: 18 May 2009
UNCTAD's symposium on the global economic crisis - the organization's first public symposium - heard strong calls for action to reduce the effects of the crisis on developing countries, and for decisive steps to avoid similar crises in the future.
WTO’s “Data Day” highlights the role of trade statistics
Released: 18 May 2009
The WTO, on 18-19 May 2009, is hosting “Data Day” — an inter-agency initiative aimed at raising awareness among WTO members on available data and on the importance of good-quality statistics in trade-related decision-making
Security for the vulnerable critical to reviving economies in Asia
Released: 18 May 2009
Colombo, Sri Lanka - “Asia faces an uncertain future. The 1997 financial crisis was due to bad management by some Asian countries. The current economic crisis is due to irresponsibility of others. Nonetheless, Asian governments have to cope with the shock.
Global exit strategy from crisis needed, UNCTAD’s symposium concludes
Released: 19 May 2009
A two-day symposium that drew broad commentary on the impact of the world economic crisis emphasized that the global downturn requires a response that takes all countries and peoples into account.
Small and Medium Size Businesses Call on Asia-Pacific Governments to Reduce Hidden Trade Barriers
Released: 22 May 2009
Beijing forum says reducing red tape could increase trade and help in crisis recovery
Gender Accountability in Decentralization
Released: 26 May 2009
Kigali — As decentralization gains pace in Rwanda, the Government has instituted District Performance Contracts – commonly known as Imihigo – between the President of the Republic and the districts.
"Stress test” of the multilateral trading system still to come — Lamy
Released: 26 May 2009
Director-General Pascal Lamy, in his report to the General Council on 26 May 2009 as chair of the Trade Negotiations Committee, said that “it is crucial that we keep our monitoring system on the alert and that we advance towards the conclusion of the Doha Round.” “A more solid house will resist the strong political winds which we unfortunately have to forecast,” he added.
Officials responsible for promoting exports share
Released: 27 May 2009
Design, delivery and implementation of national strategies discussed at Commonwealth workshop.
WTO, ADB urge more Aid-for-Trade efforts to counter the economic crisis
Released: 28 May 2009
Ministers, trade officials and senior government officials from around Asia today gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia to discuss the impact of the global crisis on trade, how Aid for Trade can support private sector growth, and how to include trade into national development strategies
ILO says job losses are increasing due to economic crisis
Released: 28 May 2009
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Office (ILO) today issued new labour market projections for 2009, showing a further increase in unemployment, working poor and those in vulnerable employment.
Mayors and officials from 22 countries heard UNCTAD's message on how to tackle the current economic crisis through regional cooperation in trade and investment.
Released: 28 May 2009
UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi addressed the participants of the Fourth United Nations Silk Road Mayor's Forum, in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, on May 27.
UNIFEM Statement at the 2009 Annual Session of the UNDP/ UNFPA Executive Board
Released: 28 May 2009
Occasion: UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board Meeting, 2009 Annual Session