World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
Stories & Blogs UN (UN Story )At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries.
Smart financing to power a more prosperous future: How the World Bank and the International Finance Facility for Education are working together
Stories & Blogs World Bank (World Bank Blog )Education is the cornerstone of economic opportunity and human dignity. It’s the surest path to unlocking potential, creating jobs, improving health, and building fair and resilient societies.
Review of Maritime Transport 2023: Facts and Figures on Africa
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (Information Note )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement is expected to increase intra-African freight by 28% and demand for maritime freight by 62%.