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Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9 per cent on average this year as the region continues its resilient growth amid robust domestic demand, …
United Nations Development Programme
Korea, UNDP and Extreme Tech Challenge launch tech startup competition to drive SDG 16 solutions
The Government of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the United Nations …
United Nations Development Programme
G7 consensus reached on advancing AI for sustainable development
In a milestone year for digital development, both G7 and G20 presidencies are driving collective action to advance …
Institute of Sustainability and Technology
Hong Kong hosts One Earth Summit to set Asia on mission for climate change impact
Institute of Sustainability and Technology, World Economic Forum’s GAEA initiative, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and …
All #inclusion Press Releases
11 March 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Investing in women crucial to bridge gender gap in political leadership in Asia and the Pacific
8 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
New GEF funds scales up ambition to get ahead of the triple planetary crisis
28 January 2024
8 January 2024
World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum announces 2024 Crystal Award winners
18 December 2023
27 November 2023
6 November 2023
10 October 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$300 million ADB loan to boost Philippines' financial inclusion goals
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UN launches ten principles for action to bridge the sustainable finance gap in Asia and the Pacific
2 October 2023
19 September 2023
5 September 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Asean pushes for inclusive business models for sustainable growth
UN Climate Change
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