BEIRUT, January 27, 2026 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday US$350 million in new financing to help Lebanon meet the basic needs of the poor and vulnerable during its economic and financial recovery and improve the delivery of high-impact public services through digital transformation of the public sector. The ...
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 27 January, WTO members considered a request from China for the establishment of a dispute panel to review certain Indian measures in the automotive and renewable energy sectors, which include incentives for the production of advanced chemistry cell batteries, automobile and auto components, and electric...
Report offers a baseline for aligning AI development with human rights and public trustNaknakhone Malaymeuang/shutterstock27 January 2026EventNational Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Lao PDR and Official Launch of the AI Ethics Readiness Assessment (RAM) Report of Lao PDR27 January 2026 - 9:00 am - 27 January 2026 - 4:00 pmRooms :Vientiane...
AboutSince 2012, the OECD Global Forum on VAT has been a unique platform for an inclusive dialogue on the design and operation of Value Added Taxes/Goods and Services Taxes (VAT/GST). This meeting will once again offer the opportunity for stakeholders from around the world to share policy analysis and experience, identify best practices and strengthen inte...
KEY ISSUESThe "Working Party" meets two to three times per year to review UNCTAD's programme plan and performance information, technical cooperation activities, evaluations, publications policy and communications strategy, as well as other topics mandated by the Trade and Development Board, which oversees the organization's activities and...
AIIB President Zou (second from right) delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Asian Financial Forum and joined a panel discussion with high-level government officials and leaders in international financial institutions. Also shown here (from L) are: Christopher Hui (Hong Kong, China Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury); Klemen Boštjančič ...
Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation[1] with the Republic of Slovenia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse of time basis. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.[2]Slov...
When African and European leaders met at their summit in Luanda, the International Trade Centre (ITC) took the opportunity to show the importance of small businesses to trade growth between the regions. By providing tailored market insights and value chain support, we help small businesses navigate trade within Africa and with the European Union. ...
KEY ISSUESThe Trade and Development Board acts as UNCTAD's governing body in-between the quadrennial Conferences. It meets in Geneva for its annual session to oversee the activities of the organization.Key agenda items:Annual report of the Secretary-General.Report on UNCTAD assistance to the Palestinian people.Activities undertaken by UNCTAD in su...
1. IntroductionThe New Development Bank (NDB) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified suppliers to provide proposals to NDB’s External Quality Assurance (EQA) Service for the Internal Audit Department (S-IA-2026-02254). Please refer to the following information and attachment for detailed requirements.NDB invites those inte...
