By J Nastranis NEW YORK (IDN) – “On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, let us reaffirm our commitment to stop criminals from ruthlessly exploiting people for profit and to help victims rebuild their lives,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message for the July 30 World Day against Trafficking in Persons. “Armed […]
Entrepreneurship for Structural Transformation in LDCs Is Possible
By Paul Akiwumi The writer, a national of Ghana, is UNCTAD’s Director of the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes. This article was first published in The EastAfrican, print edition (20-26 July 2019). GENEVA (IDN-INPS) – Meskerem is a middle-aged Ethiopian woman, who runs a café and bakery with ten employees in […]
NGOs Seen to Play Crucial Role in Implementing Global Environment Pacts
By Justus Wanzala NAIROBI (IDN) – The civil society and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) supported by local communities can play a critical role in addressing climate change and growing inequalities, and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to participants of the recent High-level Political Forum (HPLPF) at the UN headquarters in New […]
Nationally-owned Transitions Are Key to Sustainable Peace
Viewpoint by António Guterres Following are extensive extracts from the UN Secretary-General’s remarks at Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: Strengthening Partnerships for Successful Nationally-owned Transitions on July 18, 2019. NEW YORK (IDN-INPS) – United Nations special political missions and peacekeeping operations are some of our most effective tools to promote and maintain […]
Nuclear Watchdog Chief Amano Leaves Behind a Rich Legacy
By Reinhard Jacobsen VIENNA (IDN) – Within days of his decision to step down for health reasons in March 2020 as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukia Amano passed away at the age of 72 on July 22, 2019. His latest mandate was due to run until 2021. He headed the […]
As Global Leaders in Trade, G7 Are Committed to SDGs
By Edda Pleitez The writer, a student at the University of Texas, Austin and 2019 GFI Summer Intern, explains how some of the world’s most advanced economies and free societies implement the SDGs. This article first appeared in Global Financial Integrity. AUSTIN, Texas, USA (IDN-INPS) – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of […]
Community-Based Engagement Critical to Achieving SDGs
By Santo D. Banerjee NEW YORK (IDN) – The eight-day High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development was eclipsed by reports indicating that current efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being undermined by climate change and escalating inequalities. Yet, the situation is not irredeemable, concluded the Forum and called for an increased critical […]
Inclusion, Empowerment and Equality the Core of Sustainable Development
By Sean Buchanan NEW YORK (IDN) – The world’s people are demanding “transformative change that is fair and sustainable,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said July 16, calling on government leaders to use key United Nations meetings in September to “kickstart a decade of delivery and action for people and planet.” The key meetings are the Climate […]
Aid for Trade Must Adapt to Needs of the Poor and Environment
By Jamshed Baruah with WTO News GENEVA (IDN) – Aid for Trade initiatives must keep up with the evolving needs of developing countries and environmental protection to remain relevant and inclusive. Least developed countries (LDCs) will need continued support even as they graduate to a higher economic status, and climate change pressures will require targeted […]
Huawei Will Give $300 Million A Year to Universities with No Strings Attached
Its new fundamental research division could help the company regain international favour and outmanoeuvre the U.S. By Karen Hao | Technology Review The writer is the artificial intelligence reporter for MIT Technology Review. In particular she covers the ethics and social impact of the technology as well as its applications for social good. This article […]