Learning to read in a language children understand
Learning to read is deeply influenced by language abilities which begin developing at birth. To be able to read, children need to ‘sound out’ words
SDG Atlas 2023: Five key findings
The 2023 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made towards achieving the SDGs. The report highlights critical findings that
Four of the biggest problems facing education—and four trends that could make a difference
In 2022, we published, Lessons for the education sector from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a follow up to, Four Education Trends that Countries Everywhere Should Know
Universal health coverage: a wise investment with high returns
All countries must urgently invest in resilient, equitable health systems At the halfway point to 2030, half the world’s population still lacks access to essential
Social and environmental provisions in trade agreements soar
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, countries have been embracing more protectionist measures and shying away from multilateral trade agreements. However, the rise of smaller
Putting young people at the center of the circular economy
As countries respond to the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the re-use, re-manufacturing, and recycling of products in a circular economy offers
Empowered communities in biodiversity preservation through citizen engagement
In today’s rapidly changing world, citizen engagement has emerged as a crucial element in development projects. By empowering citizens and involving them in decision-making processes,
India’s Reliance Retail in $1.5 bln Gulf, Singapore funds talks -sources
India’s Reliance Retail is in talks with existing investors including the sovereign wealth funds of Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia for combined new investments
As Apple launches new phone, key facts on titanium
Apple launched a new series of iPhones this week that included a titanium shell, which will make the handsets the lightest the company has ever made and
Meta to expand WhatsApp Channels to more than 150 countries
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it will soon give users in more than 150 countries access to WhatsApp Channels, a broadcast service that enables them to
