Food security

Food security

Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19.

Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19.

Blogs 09 Mar, 2021

Farewell speech

Farewell speech

Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies!

Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies!

Blogs 08 Mar, 2021

Work from home

Work from home

The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic?

The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic?

Blogs 08 Mar, 2021

Debt vulnerabilities

Debt vulnerabilities

Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions.

Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions.

Blogs 04 Mar, 2021

Demolish child marriage

Demolish child marriage

Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries.

Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries.

Blogs 04 Mar, 2021

Smart ports

Smart ports

Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.

Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.

Blogs 03 Mar, 2021

Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness'

Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness'

Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially.

Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially.

Blogs 03 Mar, 2021

Recovery efforts

Recovery efforts

The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world.

The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world.

Blogs 02 Mar, 2021

Your vote matters

Your vote matters

In a democratic system, a citizen has various responsibilities and duties towards a nation.

In a democratic system, a citizen has various responsibilities and duties towards a nation.

Blogs 02 Mar, 2021

Tax Policy

Tax Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for a fairer, more robust and more efficient tax revenue and spending system.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for a fairer, more robust and more efficient tax revenue and spending system.

Blogs 01 Mar, 2021

Democracy should promote social justice

Democracy should promote social justice

The new constitution states that Nepal will move on the path of a socially-oriented state, which means that it will uphold the notion of social justice for all. However, this fact has not been reflected through its policies.

The new constitution states that Nepal will move on the path of a socially-oriented state, which means that it will uphold the notion of social justice for all. However, this fact has not been reflected through its policies.

Blogs 01 Mar, 2021

Football transfer fees in UK

Football transfer fees in UK

Football transfer fees have risen exponentially since the turn of the millennium. The likes of Paolo Di Canio and Eric Cantona were available for a couple of million euros back then whereas in today’s market, seemingly average players are moving clubs for tens of millions.

Football transfer fees have risen exponentially since the turn of the millennium. The likes of Paolo Di Canio and Eric Cantona were available for a couple of million euros back then whereas in today’s market, seemingly average players are moving clubs for tens of millions.

Blogs 26 Feb, 2021

African swine fever

African swine fever

The first confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in Asia was reported in August 2018 and since then it has spread to through Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia and the Pacific.

The first confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in Asia was reported in August 2018 and since then it has spread to through Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia and the Pacific.

Blogs 26 Feb, 2021

Financial system

Financial system

Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system. Bhutan is famous for using “Gross National Happiness” - Gyalyong Gakid Palzom, formally enshrined in its 2008 Constitution – as its national goal.

Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system. Bhutan is famous for using “Gross National Happiness” - Gyalyong Gakid Palzom, formally enshrined in its 2008 Constitution – as its national goal.

Blogs 25 Feb, 2021

Vaccination in Lebanon

Vaccination in Lebanon

​​​​​​​The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for Lebanon arrived in the country on February 13, 2021 as part of the World Bank-financed Lebanon Health Resilience Project (LHRP). This is also the first World Bank support for COVID-19 vaccination in the world.

​​​​​​​The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for Lebanon arrived in the country on February 13, 2021 as part of the World Bank-financed Lebanon Health Resilience Project (LHRP). This is also the first World Bank support for COVID-19 vaccination in the world.

Blogs 24 Feb, 2021

Vaccines for refugees

Vaccines for refugees

For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought social and economic catastrophe. Up to 115 million likely fell into extreme poverty in 2020, the World Bank estimates.

For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought social and economic catastrophe. Up to 115 million likely fell into extreme poverty in 2020, the World Bank estimates.

Blogs 17 Feb, 2021

Ending violence against women

Ending violence against women

The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody

The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody

Blogs 17 Feb, 2021

Scarring effects

Scarring effects

Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market.

Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market.

Blogs 16 Feb, 2021

Good management

Good management

Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country.

Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country.

Blogs 16 Feb, 2021

Technological revolution

Technological revolution

Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic.

Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic.

Blogs 15 Feb, 2021