COVID-19 Pandemic has heightened the Importance of stronger Governance
Corruption, the abuse of public office for private gain, is about more than wasted money: it erodes the social contract and corrodes the government’s ability to help grow…
Transparency makes Central Banks more Effective and Trusted
The role and mandates of central banks have become broader and more complex since the 2008 global financial crisis. The unconventional nature and growing scale of interventions (as seen again…
Plane carrying WHO trauma and surgical supplies arrives in Beirut, Lebanon
A plane carrying 20 tonnes of WHO health supplies has landed in Beirut, Lebanon, to support the treatment of patients injured by the massive blast that occurred in the…
European Union response to promote International Security and Stability in Cyberspace
"The European Union and its member states have repeatedly signalled their concern and denounced malicious behaviour in cyberspace. Such behaviour is unacceptable as it undermines international security and…
Trafficking in Human beings remains a scourge and grave Concern
On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons today, high-level OSCE officials have highlighted the need to redouble efforts to combat human trafficking, particularly against the backdrop…
International Community representatives commend the adoption of the Law on Peaceful Assembly by the Brcko District Assembly
"We, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Office of the High Representative, Delegation of the European Union to BiH and EU Special Representative in BiH and US…
New UNDP Platform BOOST will use Social Impact Innovation to tackle COVID-19 Challenges
To tackle the long-term effects of Covid-19, UNDP Europe and Central Asia is launching BOOST, a regional acceleration program for social impact innovation. It will support emerging solutions in…
WHO joins forces with 17 central European countries to step up tailored COVID-19 response
A joint task force has been established by WHO/Europe and the Central European Initiative (CEI) to respond to COVID-19 and step up regional coordination to mitigate the impact…
IMF Executive Board Approves a Temporary Increase in Annual Access Limits to Financial Support
On July 13, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a temporary increase in the annual limits on overall access to resources in the General Resources…
New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital Support for the Global COVID-19 Response
Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to help states establish and implement strong legal frameworks to…
COVID-19 Pandemic threatens to wide the Gender Gaps that persist despite 30 Years of Progress
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to roll back gains in women’s economic opportunities, widening gender gaps that persist despite 30 years of progress. Well-designed policies to foster recovery can mitigate the…
Dominant Currencies and the Limits of Exchange Rate Flexibility
Faced with an unprecedented shock of collapsing global demand and commodity prices, capital outflows, major supply chain disruptions and a generalized drop in global trade, many emerging markets and…
IMF Managing Director Urges Further Action to Secure a Resilient Recovery
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the virtual meeting of the Group of 20 (G20)…
More than 150 Countries engaged in COVID-19 Vaccine global access Facility
Seventy-five countries have submitted expressions of interest to protect their populations and those of other nations through joining the COVAX Facility, a mechanism designed to guarantee rapid, fair and…
Amnesty International Researchers recorded Reports of Strikes for Unsafe Working Conditions in 31 Countries
Health workers reported serious shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) in nearly all of the 63 countries and territories surveyed by Amnesty International. This includes countries which may yet…
Croatia completes Corridor Vc Motorway with EBRD Loan
Croatia is taking a major step towards deepening its European integration with the completion of its part of the Pan-European Corridor Vc motorway, thanks to a loan of up…
International Criminal Justice is more important than ever
The three Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), President Carmel Agius, Prosecutor Serge Brammertz, and Registrar Abubacarr Tambadou issued the following statement to mark International…
Alfred Kammer appointed as IMF’s Director of the European Department
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Mr. Alfred Kammer as Director of the European Department. Mr. Kammer succeeds…
European Union adopts new Priorities 2020-2022 for its Cooperation with the Council of Europe
In the context of widespread challenges to human rights, democracy and the rule of law, the European Union is determined to maintain its leading role in the promotion of…
As more go hungry and Malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in Doubt
More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the ranks of the chronically undernourished over the past five…
Sweden to present its OSCE Chair priorities for 2021 to Permanent Council
Sweden's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Robert Rydberg will present the incoming Chair's priorities to the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday, 16 July, in Vienna. Sweden will take over the…
Research on the Integrated Policy Framework is in full Swing at the IMF
While capital mobility provides many benefits, capital flows to emerging market and developing economies are often volatile and depend critically on global financial conditions. The risks posed by volatile capital…
Observers: Competitive and well-organized Polish presidential run-off marred by Confrontation
While both candidates in Poland’s presidential run-off were able to campaign freely, hostility as well as biased coverage by the public broadcaster tarnished the election, international observers from the…
How Practice Tests Can Help You to Tackle Cisco CCNA Exam Phobia?
Routers and switches make up a big part of Internet connections and many of them are provided by Cisco. This company takes the largest share of the market that…
UN urges Governments to honour Srebrenica Victims by building Peaceful Societies
UN human rights experts today urged governments to honour victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide by building peaceful, inclusive and just societies to prevent a repetition of such an…
Poor Communities: Hunger may kill us before Coronavirus
Poor communities around the world are sending a clear, urgent and repeated message: “Hunger may kill us before coronavirus”. Combined with ongoing conflicts, spiraling inequality, and an escalating…
Croatia restricts one-day Excursions from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatian tourism has taken another body blow with news that citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina are allowed to visit Adriatic beaches on day excursions. These one-day excursions have been…
European Commission launches Portal calling on Citizens to share their Views on Legislative Processes
Today, the European Commission has launched a revamped version of the ‘Have Your Say’ portal. This online platform invites all citizens, (including businesses and non-governmental organisations), to share their…
WHO urges strong COVID-19 Safety Measures as African countries to resume Air Travel
As African countries begin to reopen borders and air spaces, it is crucial that governments take effective measures to mitigate the risk of a surge in infections…
UN Secretary-General appoints New Mechanism Registrar
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced his appointment of Mr. Abubacarr Marie Tambadou of the Republic of The Gambia as the new Registrar of the Mechanism, effective 1…
UN reappointed Serge Brammertz to a New Term as Mechanism’s Prosecutor
The United Nations Security Council, by resolution 2529 (2020), yesterday reappointed Prosecutor Serge Brammertz to a new term as Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism),…
Carmel Agius reelected as President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Judge Carmel Agius to a second term of office as President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), with effect…
Co-Chairs emphasized the Importance of Maintaining an Atmosphere conducive to Peace
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stéphane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) met separately and…
Consumers across the EU will be granted Broader Opportunities for the collective Defense of their Rights
Consumers across the EU are about to be granted broader opportunities for the collective defense of their rights. Member states’ ambassadors today approved a deal concluded between the Croatian…
Check Your Credit Score: How to Protect It From Sudden Drops
According to a poll of over 3,000 Americans by TransUnion, at least six in ten US adults say their income has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 health crisis.…
OSCE Representative concerned about Law on the Manipulation of Information
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his concern today about the recently passed law on the Manipulation of Information in Kyrgyzstan. ”I am concerned…
Low Internet Access Driving Inequality
COVID-19 and the Great Lockdown triggered a mass migration from analog to digital and highlighted that access to the Internet is crucial for socioeconomic inclusion. High-speed Internet is key for working…
UN Security Council completes Review of Mechanism’s progress of Work
The United Nations Security Council, by resolution 2529 (2020), yesterday reappointed Prosecutor Serge Brammertz to a new term as Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism),…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture marked
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we pay tribute to the victims of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. At a time when…
EU Budget 2021: An Annual Budget focused on European Recovery
The Commission has today proposed an EU budget of €166.7 billion for 2021, to be complemented by €211 billion in grants and approximately €133 billion in loans under Next…
UN, WHO launch Global Action emphasizing Need to stay Healthy and stop Spread of COVID-19
On Olympic Day, 23 June 2020, the International Olympic Committee and WHO together with the United Nations launch a partnership to encourage individuals and communities around the world to be…
‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future’ campaign launched by the European Commission
The ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future’ campaign launched by the European Commission and the international advocacy organisation Global Citizen on 28 May will culminate in a global pledging summit and concert on…
You’ve Got Money: Mobile Payments help People During the Pandemic
The practical challenge of quickly getting financial support in the hands of people who lost jobs amid the COVID-19 economic crisis has baffled advanced and developing economies alike. Economic…
Conference entitled “Governments in BiH on the Digital Transformation Journey” held in Sarajevo
The first online conference entitled “Governments in BiH on the Digital Transformation Journey” was held on 10-11 June, involving over 130 international and domestic experts and decision-makers at all…
UNDP organizes “Green Days: Online talks – Rethinking Development” Conference
UNDP Montenegro, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro and the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, is organizing the second international conference - "Green Days: Online talks -…
Azmi: George Floyd Protests reveal a Global Appetite for Social Justice
The response to the shocking killing of George Floyd proves the world is now a global village. After the senseless killing in Minneapolis last week there have been protests…
Montenegro “Fighting a Battle” to Balance Health & Economics After More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed
Former coronavirus-free Montenegro is now facing the challenge of juggling public health preservation with revival of the economy after a slew of new cases in a single week. Since…
Bregu: Western Balkans working age population declined by more than 400,000 in past 5 years
“More than 700 000 jobs have been added to the workforce during the past seven years and unemployment has moved for almost a quarter (23%) to around 16%, across…
Eleven Allies launch Multinational Initiative on Pilot Training
Eleven NATO Defence Ministers launched on Friday (19 June 2020) an initiative to create a network of training facilities for pilots across the European continent. The Ministers of Defence…
Congress President welcomes significant Developments paving the Way for Local Elections in Mostar
Welcoming the signatures between party leaders Bakir Izetbegović (SDA) and Dragan Čović (HDZ) who, last night, signed two agreements aimed at reinstating free and democratic suffrage in Mostar, the…
