News from June 2024
World Bank report highlights benefits of climate-resilient irrigation
By Globe Banner | Jun 4, 2024
Climate-resilient irrigation is a significant development in agriculture, enabling farmers to produce more food with less water and land. This method reduces water stress, increases crop yields, and lowers food prices, potentially feeding an additional 1.4 billion people.
WTO invites applications for Young Trade Leaders Programme
By Globe Banner | Jun 4, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the launch of its Young Trade Leaders Programme and is now inviting applications. The initiative aims to identify exceptional young individuals who possess a clear understanding of how trade can benefit both people and the planet. These selected "Young Trade Leaders" will contribute new perspectives and ideas about the role of trade and the WTO, while also gaining insights into the organization's work.
Female workforce faces hurdles but gains ground in Nepal's transport sector
By Globe Banner | Jun 4, 2024
Meet Tila Puri, Kamala Budamagar, and Sushma Magar, female construction workers engaged in the upgradation of the Nagdhunga-Naubise-Mugling (NNM) road corridor, a crucial connectivity and trade route within Nepal and with its neighboring countries.
US promotes child online safety with iGuardian project in Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
The United States is actively promoting online safety for children in Ecuador, coinciding with Children's Day.
Ministry invites students for Instagram reels contest on Sumner Welles Declaration
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, is hosting an Instagram reels contest to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Sumner Welles Declaration.
Deadline set for proposal submissions for WTO's 2024 Public Forum
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2024 Public Forum is set for June 14, 2024. All sessions at the forum are organized by civil society, academia, businesses, governments, parliamentarians, and intergovernmental organizations. Participants interested in organizing sessions can find further details in an information note provided by the organizers. The online application form is accessible from this note and must be completed no later than June 14, 2024 (23:59 CET).
WTO chief emphasizes Central Asia's potential at Almaty trade policy forum
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
At the Second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum, organized by the WTO in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala delivered a keynote address. The forum, themed “Economic integration through WTO accession and membership,” highlighted the region’s potential for economic integration, foreign investment attraction, and growth through WTO membership.
NCUA highlights role of Minority Depository Institutions during awareness month
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 3, 2024) – June is Minority Depository Institution Awareness Month at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and the agency will feature activities and events highlighting the essential role MDIs play in their communities.
World Bank approves $40 million for Armenia's clean energy transition
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $40 million in support of the Enabling the Energy Transition project for Armenia. This initiative aims to assist the implementation of Armenia's Energy Sector Development Strategy to 2040, focusing on rehabilitating power transmission substations, adopting reforms to enable private financing for the transmission company, and promoting energy sector modernization and regional cooperation among emerging economies in Europe and Central Asia.
Kazakhstan hosts second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum focusing on WTO integration
By Globe Banner | Jun 3, 2024
His Excellency Minister Arman Shakkaliyev, the Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, along with Her Excellency Ambassador Zhanar Aitzhan, addressed representatives from Central Asia and Azerbaijan at the Second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum held in Almaty. The forum serves as a platform for discussing issues related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) from a regional perspective.