October, 2023 - The Data-Driven Path to Policy Excellence

NIPC Welcomes New CEO, Aisha Rimi, to Lead Nigeria’s Investment Promotion Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

Abuja, Nigeria – October 15, 2023 – The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Aisha Rimi. This appointment, announced by the Presidency on Friday, October 13, 2023, underscores the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic development through strategic investment promotion. A leading […]

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WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed UN News – Global perspective Human stories

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The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that offers an extensive assessment of global water resources.The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to

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Observance of International Day of the Girl Child 2023 Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Women’s Issues – United States Department of State

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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States joins the global community in recognizing the International Day of the Girl and reaffirms our commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity. Around the world, girls disproportionately experience the negative impacts of climate-related disasters; conflicts and humanitarian

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Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

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The International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the global standard-setting body for labour market statistics, is meeting at the ILO to review new trends and requirements in data gathering and usage, and methods for measuring key indicators related to advancing social justice.

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UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap UN News – Global perspective Human stories

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Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday. Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030

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Indian glacial lake that flooded was poised to get early warning system Environment Archives | Reuters News Agency

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Reuters exclusively reported that Scientists and government authorities were working on an early warning system for glacial floods at a Himalayan lake in northeast India when it broke its banks this week with deadly consequences. Mountainous Sikkim state plunged into chaos on Wednesday as floods spurred by heavy rain and an avalanche killed at least 40

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Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector

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Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives discussed the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in the retail sector, at an ILO technical meeting.

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ILO to hold 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

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The major conference will take place at the ILO headquarters in Geneva from 11-20 October 2023. This edition will celebrate the centenary of the Conference, that was first held in October 1923.

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Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD UN News – Global perspective Human stories

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The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said on Wednesday.The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said

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World News in Brief: Water ‘being taken for granted’, global teacher crisis, Nipah in India update UN News – Global perspective Human stories

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While some 2.4 billion people live in countries where the supply of water is limited, global water demand for agriculture is expected to increase by 35 per cent up to 2050, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday.While some 2.4 billion people live in countries where the supply of water is limited,

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October 2023

NIPC Welcomes New CEO, Aisha Rimi, to Lead Nigeria’s Investment Promotion Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Observance of International Day of the Girl Child 2023 Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Women’s Issues – United States Department of State

Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Indian glacial lake that flooded was poised to get early warning system Environment Archives | Reuters News Agency

Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector

ILO to hold 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD UN News – Global perspective Human stories

World News in Brief: Water ‘being taken for granted’, global teacher crisis, Nipah in India update UN News – Global perspective Human stories

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