In Cote d’Ivoire, there has been clear progress in the health of women, children and adolescents over the last few years. But still, this is not enough. My family knows this all too well. When my sister gave birth a few years ago, her newborn baby needed urgent and expensive medical attention to survive. In […]
Biodiversity conservation is vital for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and a livable planet. It sustains ecosystems that support human livelihoods, particularly in developing nations, by providing essential resources like food, clean water, and climate stability. Healthy ecosystems are crucial for agriculture, fishing, and forestry, which reduce poverty and foster sustainable economic growth. Additionally, biodiversity fuels industries […]
Fiscal positions in small states, those with a population of 1.5 million or less, have deteriorated significantly over the past decade. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global shocks have worsened fiscal and debt positions in small states, intensifying their existing fiscal vulnerabilities. Forty percent (14) of the 35 emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) that […]