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Progress slowed by social exclusion and environmental vulnerabilities in developing countries of Europe and Central Asia
Human development progress in developing countries of Europe & Central Asia has slowed, and the region continues to face significant socioeconomic and environmental challenges, according …
Some 295 people died in result of airplane accident in Ukraine
Almost 300 people died in the result of crash of the airplane of Malaysia Airlines in Donetsk region of Ukraine, …
At least 22 dead in Moscow subway crash
Number of people, died in the result of accident at Moscow railway, reached 22. Among the killed was a native …
World Bank Group provided $11.9 billion to Europe and Central Asia in Fiscal Year 2014
The World Bank Group provided $11.9 billion to Europe and Central Asia (ECA) during fiscal year 2014, aimed at reducing …
Ten people killed at Moscow subway accident
Several subway cars derailed at the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya dark blue metro line of Moscow city, Russia.
Caucasus and Central Asia achieve significant success in fighting poverty
Countries of Caucasus and Central Asia achieved significant success in fighting poverty, education and gender equality. But the region will …
Europe and Central Asia not without nutrition woes
Taken as a whole and looking strictly at caloric intake, the 53-country Europe and Central Asia region should see the …
Foreign direct investment flows set to rise over the next three years, according to UNCTAD Report
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows rose by 9 per cent to $1.45 trillion in 2013, UNCTAD’s World Investment Report …
WB lowers projections for global economic outlook
Developing countries are headed for a year of disappointing growth, as first quarter weakness in 2014 has delayed an expected …
‘The future starts now,’ Ban says at launch of UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All
Launching the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 5 June hailed modern energy services …