Governance And Institutions

Information and communications for development 2018: data-driven development - overview

The Information and Communications for Development report takes an in-depth look at how information and communication technologies (ICT) are impacting economic growth in developing countries. This new report, the fourth in the series, examines the topic of data-driven development, or how better information makes for better policies.

Publication Date: 
15/10/2018
The World Bank
Tags:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Internet, Developing Countries, India
Climate Change

From resource extraction to outflows of wastes and emissions: The socioeconomic metabolism of the global economy, 1900–2015

The size and structure of the socioeconomic metabolism are key for the planet’s sustainability. In this article, we provide a consistent assessment of the development of material flows through the global economy in the period 1900–2015 using material flow accounting in combination with results from dynamic stock-flow modelling.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2018
Fridolin Krausmann, Christian Lauk, Willi Haas & et al
Global Environmental Change
52
131-140
Tags:
Consumption Patterns, Climate Change, Economy, Global, Statistics, Waste Management, China, India, Brazil, Developing Countries, Green House Gases
Food Policy

Global food waste could rise by a third by 2030 - study

Food waste could rise by almost a third by 2030 when more than 2 billion tonnes will be binned, researchers said on Tuesday, warning of a “staggering” crisis propelled by a booming world population

Publication Date: 
23/08/2018
Eco Business
Tags:
Food Policy, Global, Developing Countries, Environment, Economy
Food Policy

Researchers call for comprehensive transformation of food systems

Agriculture and food systems policies should ensure more than just the supply of food.

Publication Date: 
10/08/2018
PHYS
Tags:
Food Security, Agriculture, Food Policy, Food Supply, Climate Change, COP 21 (Paris), Developing Countries
Climate Change

Crucial global climate fund facing ‘massive challenges’

Political divisions between rich and poor countries make the board of the UN climate fund ‘extremely difficult to work with’, says green growth chief

Publication Date: 
10/08/2018
Climate Change News
Tags:
Climate Change, Adaptation Fund, Developing Countries, Global, United States Of America (US), COP 21 (Paris), Climate Mitigation
Climate Change

One tenth of UK climate aid spent through western consultants

Over 10% of UK foreign aid for climate change projects was channelled through 79 private consultancies, or more than £875 million since 2011.

Publication Date: 
02/08/2018
Climate Change News
Tags:
Climate Change, Aid, Finance, United Kingdom (UK), Developing Countries, Climate Mitigation
Energy

Nigeria: World Bank Energy Financing in Nigeria, Others Increase By $7.7bn

The World Bank has stated that it has exceeded its financing target in new energy for Nigeria and other developing countries.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2018
All Africa
Tags:
Energy, World Bank, Nigeria, Developing Countries, Renewable Energy, Africa
Climate Change

EU energy chief pushes for tougher emissions targets

The EU’s energy chief is pushing for member states to formally adopt a new set of carbon reduction target ahead of UN climate talks later this year.

Publication Date: 
30/07/2018
Financial Times
Tags:
Climate Change, Carbon Dioxide, Climate Mitigation, European Union (EU), Energy, Renewable Energy, COP 21 (Paris), Developing Countries
Climate Change

Flow of funds to fight climate change dries up for developing countries

There are two main funding mechanisms to provide finance for projects in developing countries that will help fight climate change effects — the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Clima

Publication Date: 
09/07/2018
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Climate Change, Developing Countries, UNFCCC, Climate Impacts, NGO, Oceans and Seas
Climate Change

Climate change and the cost of capital in Developing Countries

Increased risk from vulnerability to climate change is increasing the cost of capital and is projected to cause an additional USD 168 billion of debt payments over the next ten years among the most climate change vulnerable countries, according to new research commissioned by the UN.

Publication Date: 
03/07/2018
Imperial College Business School
Tags:
Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, Developing Countries, Climate Adaptation, Bangladesh, Barbados, Guatemala, Kenya, Vietnam

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