Small Businesses Drive Jobs, Innovation and Growth Across Latin America and the Caribbean
September 20, 2026: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are playing a central role in the economic development of Latin...
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UNDP and World Bank Launch New Framework to Mobilize Finance and Support Job Creation
Global Development: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank Group have launched a new cooperation framework aimed...
UNDP and Liberia Partners Develop New Framework for Sustainable Growth
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Liberia and development partners are working on a new approach aimed...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
How Better Technology Is Creating New Opportunities for Workers in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, improvements in industrial technology are helping businesses become more competitive while creating new opportunities for workers. The experience...
Investing in the World’s Poorest Countries Can Strengthen Global Prosperity
Investment in the world’s poorest countries can have benefits that extend far beyond their borders. Expanding access to finance, infrastructure,...
Global Inequality Remains a Major Challenge as UN Finds Uneven Progress Across Countries
The world has made some progress in reducing economic inequality, but the latest United Nations statistics show that the gains...
Landlocked Developing Countries Day: Why 32 Nations Without Coastlines Need Greater Global Support
Introduction Every year, the international community observes Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) Day to raise awareness about the unique economic, social,...
How IDA Supports Developing Nations: Building Long-Term Growth Amid Global Challenges
Introduction Sustainable development requires more than short-term financial assistance—it demands long-term partnerships, stable investment, and institutions capable of supporting economic...
Weekly Development Update Highlights Global Progress in Sustainability, Energy, Agriculture and Education
This week's global development highlights present a powerful reminder that meaningful progress is driven by innovation, policy reforms, and community...
Italy on the Rise: Employment Growth and Job Stability Signal Economic Renewal
Italy is entering a new chapter in its economic recovery, marked by significant improvements in employment rates and a rise...
ASEAN Vision 2045: Building a Future-Ready, United Southeast Asia
Since its inception in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been a cornerstone of regional stability and...
The World at a Turning Point: FFD4 and the Global Push for Sustainable Development
Our planet is currently navigating a decisive moment in its pursuit of a more equitable and sustainable future. The bold...
