US Outlines Approches to Combat Illiteracy
In her remarks at the International Literacy Day 2012, Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer for Bureau of International Organization says if a country elevates its literacy rate by 20%, its GDP also can increase by as much as 16%.
UNRWA Staff Member Shot Dead in Damascus
Today, UNRWA expressed condemnation of the tragic loss of life of its member and expresses the view that threats to Palestine refugees and other civilians can be avoided.
World Faces Worsening Youth Employment Crisis
ILO notes that much of this decline in the jobless rate is not due to improvements in the labour market, but rather more young people are dropping out of the labour force due to discouragement.
World At Risk of Another World Food Crisis
FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva,WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousins, and the President of IFAD, Kanayo F. Nwanze stressed that to prevent a food crisis it is necessary to address both immediate and long-term issues.
Urban Planning Policies Vital to Address Urbanization ‘Mess’
Mr. Clos has compared 'urbanization' to a tsunami for its staggering growth which can surpass cities' capacities to manage it.
