World Bank Group – International Development, Poverty and Sustainability Posted on October 23, 2024 By xzuan Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. See More Data world-bank:category/prosperity 692 million people lived below the $2.15 per day poverty line in 2024. Source: World Bank (2024), Poverty and Inequality Platform. pip.worldbank.org world-bank:category/planet $2.4 trillion in economic, environment and health benefits can be generated by 2040 if we shift 10% of the most distortive agricultural subsidies to green innovations. Source: World Bank (2022), Repurposing Agricultural Policies and Support world-bank:category/people 50% of women are in the labor force vs. 80% for men. Since 1990, women have not seen their participation in the labor force increase. Source: World Bank Group Gender Data Portal world-bank:category/prosperity 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will reach working age over the next decade. Yet only about 420 million jobs are expected to be created. Source: World Bank World issues BankDevelopmentGroupInternationalPovertySustainabilityWorld
World issues Global citizenship identity mediates the relationship of knowledge, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills with engagement towards global issues Posted on October 1, 2024 Participants We collected data from a varied international cohort of adult participants to ensure variability in the dataset and achieve a thorough understanding of how the variables interact within real-world contexts. An a priori power analysis was conducted to estimate the sample size needed for the study using G*Power (details… Read More
World issues Minister Joly and Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to attend UN General Assembly High-Level Week Posted on September 29, 2024 September 23, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as part of Canada’s delegation to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York City,… Read More
World issues The Impact of Disinformation on Society and Democracy Posted on August 10, 2024August 15, 2024 Impact of Disinformation In an age where information is more accessible than ever, the proliferation of disinformation—false or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate—poses a significant threat to society and democracy. The rapid spread of disinformation, facilitated by social media and digital platforms, undermines public trust, distorts democratic… Read More