GDP Must Not be Used to Measure Economic Development: UN Expert
GDP Must Not be Used to Measure Economic Development: UN Expert De Schutter’s report exposes how economic growth in the
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Poverty
Corruption Causes Poverty and Abuse of Human Rights: Michelle Bachelet
Corruption weakens state institutions and undermines the rule of law and the functioning of the criminal justice systems. Corruption and
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Covid-19 Pandemic Causes Poverty and Disrupts Health Services
More than half a billion people are being pushed into extreme poverty because they have to pay for health services
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Countdown Begins for UN Food Systems Summit
A range of high-level experts will be available to discuss the importance of leveraging food systems to accelerate progress on
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After 10 Million Covid Cases, Indian Minister Joins Vaccine Alliance
The GAVI Board is responsible for strategic direction and policy-making, oversees the operations of the Vaccine Alliance, and monitors programme
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Covid-19 Pandemic to Push 115 Million People into Poverty in 2020
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that the Covid-19 pandemic could push up to 115 million people into poverty this year.
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