Guterres urges ‘decisive action’ to stave off debt crisis in developing world

Though significant steps have been taken to prevent a debt crisis on nations hit hard by impact of the coronavirus pandemic, they have not been sufficient to restore economic health, according to a policy brief issued by the UN Secretary-General on Monday.

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Africa mobilizing to minimize losses as COVID-19 pandemic continues worldwide advance

15 Apr 2020

From procuring test kits to promoting debt relief, the UN will stand in solidarity with Africa as it braces against the unprecedented economic, social and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary-General António Guterres pledged on Wednesday.

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to plunge millions in Arab region into poverty and food insecurity

01 Apr 2020

COVID-19 will be responsible for pushing a further 8.3 million people in the Arab region into poverty, according to a new policy brief issued on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

New UN report offers blueprint for greener, more resilient world of work

19 Jun 2020

Jobs, livelihoods and the well-being of workers, families and businesses across the globe, continue to take a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic; with micro, small and medium enterprises in particular, suffering the dire economic consequences, according to a new policy brief released by the UN on Friday.