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  If we fail in Africa, we will fail in the world, António Guterres tells UN staff | Africa Renewal

If we fail in Africa, we will fail in the world, António Guterres tells UN staff | Africa Renewal Skip to main content Get the free mobile apps Get the latest news from us on our apps.   Welcome to the United Nations Toggle navigation Language: English Africa Renewal Africa Renewal Toggle navigation e-Magazine Stories Topics Climate Change Culture and Education Economic Development Gender Health Human Rights Peace and Security Sustainable Development Goals Youth Book Review Refugees & Migrants UN Affairs Search form Search If we fail in Africa, we will fail in the world, António Guterres tells UN staff Get monthly e-newsletter News If we fail in Africa, we will fail in the world, António Guterres tells UN staff By:  Economic Commission for Africa Photo credit: UN Photo/Antonio Fiorente Secretary-General António Guterres meets President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 28th summit of the African Union (AU), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo credit: UN Photo/Antonio Fiorente The United Nations would have failed in its work if it fails to make a difference in Africa, Secretary-General António Guterres said Sunday.

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N/A -1 10 0 0 TRUE FALSE (* mandatory) AE5 score: N/A Subtotals: 15 0 0 Fail: FALSE AE score: 0% (Failed mandatory indicators) Max points Adjusted max points Score Fail Totals: 100 45 0 Fail: TRUE &G &"Calibri (Body),Bold"&23&K338EDDPeople-first PPP Impact Assessment Tool Economic Effectiveness Economic Effectiveness and Fiscal Sustainability Criteria EE1. (...) 1 0 4 4 0 FALSE FALSE (* mandatory) EE1 score: 0% (Unsatisfactory) Subtotals: 25 25 0 Fail: TRUE Criteria EE2. MAXIMISE ECONOMIC VIABILITY AND FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Intent Ensuring an appropriate balance between economic growth and effective budget/debt management for the public party. (...) 1 0 5 5 0 FALSE FALSE EE3 score: 0% (Unsatisfactory) Subtotals: 20 20 0 Fail: FALSE Criteria EE4. ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES Intent Support economic prosperity, including job creation and capacity building for as many local people as possible, including men and women, and in particular the poor and vulnerable.

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  Microsoft Word - 2016-11-14 DGACM translation.E (updated formatting for consistency)

Liverakos' criticism of the manner in which the Department of Economic and Social Affairs had managed the Centre. (...) Liverakos contends that the Dispute Tribunal failed to exercise the jurisdiction vested in it by failing to determine whether the United Nations and senior staff members from the Department of Economic and Social Affairs were liable for the mismanagement of the Centre, which led to the non-renewal of his contract. 8. (...) It follows that the Dispute Tribunal did not fail to exercise its jurisdiction by not ascertaining whether the closure of the Centre was the result of serious mismanagement and irregularities.

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  Youth Employment Powerpoint

Why programmes fail to reach most disadvantaged groups (1) The most disadvantaged groups are often not eligible for participation in mainstream labour market programmes, as these are confined either to registered unemployed or to those entitled to UI benefits. (...) Creamining off Why programmes fail to reach most disadvantaged groups (2) With reverse substitution, employment opportunities are diverted from those at the end of the queue towards more ‘privileged’ groups. (...) Positive discrimination drawbacks Why programmes fail to reach most disadvantaged groups (4) Often the design of programmes fails to take into consideration the indirect cost of participation for the unemployed or their immediate need to get income.

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  Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action |

Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Skip to Content Welcome to the United Nations Toggle navigation عربي 中文 English Français Русский Español Department of Economic and Social Affairs Search UN DESA Home About UN DESA Who we are What we do Leadership DESA Divisions Advisory Board Global Online Policy Dialogue Series ECESA Conferences & Summits Organigramme Key Issues Intergovernmental Support SDG Knowledge Population Dynamics Public Institutions Sustainable Financing Social Inclusion Statistics Economic Analysis Forests News UN DESA Voice Publications Publications Working Papers Policy Briefs Multimedia Library Videos Infographics Calendar Contact Us COVID-19 Webinars Home About UN DESA Who we are What we do Leadership DESA Divisions Advisory Board Global Online Policy Dialogue Series ECESA Conferences & Summits Organigramme Key Issues Intergovernmental Support SDG Knowledge Population Dynamics Public Institutions Sustainable Financing Social Inclusion Statistics Economic Analysis Forests News UN DESA Voice Publications Publications Working Papers Policy Briefs Multimedia Library Videos Infographics Calendar Contact Us COVID-19 Webinars Home News Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action News Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action 23 September 2019 , New York Speaking at the beginning of the UN’s Climate Action Summit on Monday, the 16-year-old acclaimed climate activist Greta Thunberg, was unsparing in her criticism of world leaders, telling them that they are still “not mature enough to tell it like it is”. She added, bluntly, “you are failing us, But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you, and if you choose to fail us, I say, we will never forgive you.” Ms. Thunberg was speaking directly to dozens of Heads of State and Government, business leaders, and senior representatives from civil society from around the world, who lined up to promise far-reaching steps to beat climate change, at the day-long event, held at the Organization’s New York headquarters.

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  By failing to invest in breastfeeding, we are failing mothers and their babies

By failing to invest in breastfeeding, we are failing mothers and their babies Skip to main content Democratic Republic of Congo Toggle navigation Français English Global links - EN Visit UNICEF Global High contrast Democratic Republic of Congo EXPLORE UNICEF DRC Where we work Our representative Our Ambassadors In memoriam Press centre Work for UNICEF DRC Donate Main navigation What we do Reports and research Stories Take action Search area has closed. (...) Search Close Search UNICEF Fulltext search Max Press release By failing to invest in breastfeeding, we are failing mothers and their babies 02 August 2017 UNICEF DRC/Dubourthoumieu Available in: Français English KINSHASA, 2 August 2017 - Babies and mothers worldwide failed by lack of investment in breastfeeding. (...) Nurturing the Health and Wealth of Nations: The Investment Case for Breastfeeding, suggests that meeting this target could save the lives of 520,000 children under the age of five and potentially generate US$300 billion in economic gains over 10 years, as a result of reduced illness and health care costs and increased productivity. “ Breastfeeding is one of the most effective – and cost effective – investments nations can make in the health of their youngest members and the future health of their economies and societies ,” said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. “ By failing to invest in breastfeeding, we are failing mothers and their babies – and paying a double price: in lost lives and in lost opportunity .”

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  Why has Africa failed to industrialize? | Africa Renewal

Welcome to the United Nations Toggle navigation Language: English Français 中文 Africa Renewal Africa Renewal Toggle navigation e-Magazine Stories Topics Climate Change Culture and Education Economic Development Gender Health Human Rights Peace and Security Sustainable Development Goals Youth Book Review Refugees & Migrants UN Affairs Search form Search Why has Africa failed to industrialize? (...) So why has action on the ground failed to move the needle on this important development marker?  (...) Industrialize or decline   During the discussions that ensued, experts agreed that one of the main reasons for Africa’s slow industrialization is that its leaders have failed to pursue bold economic policies out of fear of antagonizing donors.

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  After Several Failed Attempts, Security Council Authorizes One-Year Extension of Mechanism for Cross

After Several Failed Attempts, Security Council Authorizes One-Year Extension of Mechanism for Cross-Border Aid Delivery into Syria | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases Skip to main content Welcome to the United Nations Meetings Coverage and Press Releases Search the United Nations Search Advanced Search Toggle navigation Home Secretary-General Latest Press Releases Press Conferences General Assembly Latest Meetings Coverage Press Releases Security Council Latest Meetings Coverage Press Releases Press Conferences Economic and Social Council Latest Meetings Coverage Press Releases International Court of Justice United Nations Print Press Release SC/14247 11 July 2020 Security Council After Several Failed Attempts, Security Council Authorizes One-Year Extension of Mechanism for Cross-Border Aid Delivery into Syria After several failed attempts in recent days, the Security Council today adopted a resolution extending authorization of a mechanism that brings life-saving humanitarian aid into Syria for another year, through one Turkish border crossing. (...) Today’s outcome, which was announced during a videoconference meeting * , followed four failed attempts in the past week to renew authorization for the cross-border mechanism, which expired on 10 July.   (...) Latest Noon Briefings Resources Journal Conferences & Events Media Alert News & Media Resources UN News Webcast Photo Multimedia Media Accreditation Television UNIFEED Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Quick Links General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council Secretary-General Latest Noon Briefing Meetings Coverage Press Releases Press Conferences United Nations Donate Join the conversation: A–Z Site Index Contact Copyright FAQ Fraud Alert Privacy Notice Terms of Use

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  Microsoft Word - SEA-05

Article 7 The income tax on enterprises with foreign investment established in Special Economic Zones, foreign enterprises which have establishments or places in Special Economic Zones engaged in production or business operations, and on enterprises with foreign investment of a production nature in Economic and Technological Development Zones, shall be levied at the reduced rate of fifteen percent. The income tax on enterprises with foreign investment of a production nature established in coastal economic open zones or in the old urban districts of cities where the Special Economic Zones or the Economic and Technological Development Zones are located, shall be levied at the reduced rate of twenty-four percent. The income tax on enterprises with foreign investment in coastal economic open zones, in the old urban districts of cities where the Special Economic Zones or the Economic and Technological Development Zones are located or in other regions defined by the State Council, within the scope of energy, communications, harbour, wharf or other projects encouraged by the State, may be levied at the reduced rate of fifteen percent.

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  balkan_040512_en

While consideration of such negative economic and political consequences is important, what it misses is the point of cooperating in the first place. (...) In other words, how can international institutions rely on SCG to fulfill its obligations to them if the country fails to honour its legal obligations to the Tribunal? (...) The President also states that SCG has failed to provide the Tribunal’s Prosecutor with documentary evidence and access to witnesses.

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