COVID-19 pandemic has exacted a significant tool on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimating that median global GDP dropped by 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, making it the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.
COVID:19 Scale of education loss ‘nearly insurmountable’, ...
Feb 17 2022
More than 616 million students remain affected by full or partial school closures. On the International Day of Education and as the COVID-19 pandemic nears its two-year mark, UNICEF shares the latest available data on the impact of the pandemic on children’s learning.
Initial dip in Greenhouse Gas Emissions due to COVID-19 expected to rebound
Feb 17 2022
While most Greenhouse Gas (GHG) are naturally occurring, human activities have also been leading to a problematic increase in the amount of GHG emitted due to COVID-19 and their concentration in the atmosphere.
South Africa E-Commerce Market (2022 to 2027) - Impact Analysis of COVID-19
Feb 17 2022
The "South Africa E-Commerce Market Size, Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Developing Countries Need More Financial Aid, Influence in Multilateral Institutions to Overcome Economic Devastation from COVID-19, Speakers Tell General Assembly
Nov 2 2021
Developing countries are suffering the brutal economic effects of COVID-19 disproportionately and require more comprehensive financing assistance in the wake of the pandemic.
Coordinated global response key to MSMEs’ post-pandemic economic recovery — DDG Zhang
Nov 2 2021
Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang highlighted the importance of targeted policies and a coordinated global response to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Delivering COVAX supplies during supply chain crisis, the HOPE Consortium steps up support to UNICEF
Nov 2 2021
With the shipping industry in turmoil the world over due to lack of transport capacity, reduced flights, congested ports and soaring freight costs, the competition for air and sea cargo is at an all-time high.
IRU briefs 14 transport ministers on COVID, borders and trade
Nov 2 2021
IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has addressed 14 ministers of transport in a closed door round table session during the 12th Transport and Communication Forum, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Transport.
COVID-19, climate change threaten last refuge of the mountain gorilla
Nov 2 2021
For years, the Virunga national parks and protected areas in the region have provided sanctuary to the great apes, which are among the most endangered creatures on Earth. But climate change and the economic devastation of COVID-19 are driving people deeper into gorilla territory
Covid-19 provides agri business great opportunity
Nov 2 2021
In the context of an agricultural economy amidst the worst circumstances of Covid-19 people must still eat and must still have raw materials to feed industry.