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The strategy seeks to harness Uganda's youthful population, natural resources, and economic potential to deliver higher incomes, stronger productivity, and improved living standards.
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World Bank Country Manager for Uganda Francisca Ayodeji Akala said the strategy reflects a commitment to investing in people, institutions, and infrastructure that can drive sustainable economic growth.

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The revised FAQ publication offers practical explanations on how the Maritime Labour Convention should be applied and implemented.
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The updated Compendium of Maritime Labour Instruments brings together the principal labour standards adopted by the ILO to promote decent working conditions for seafarers and fishers.

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AFC's ability to secure the record facility has been supported by its strong credit profile. Earlier this year, S&P Global Ratings assigned the institution an 'A' long-term rating with a positive outlook.
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AFC President and Chief Executive Officer Samaila Zubairu said Africa's future growth will increasingly depend on interconnected infrastructure systems rather than standalone projects.

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Some countries are improving on SDG scores while falling behind on human development. A deep-learning study says global sustainability rankings may be missing that split. #SDGs #globalGoals

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Sustainability monitoring should not rely only on annual rankings or static dashboards. Forecasting can help governments and development agencies identify countries that are beginning to move away from expected paths before those shifts become entrenched.

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Data use also requires care. Health data involving refugees and migrants can be sensitive, and editors may need to verify what safeguards or standards were discussed, if any.

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Migrant health is no longer a side issue for health systems. As displacement and migration become long-term realities, the real test is whether governments can turn universal health coverage from a promise into everyday access for people on the move. @WHO #SDGS #HealthEquity

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Refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and migrant workers are directly affected because administrative barriers, lack of documentation, language gaps or fear of exclusion can limit access to care.

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The policy priority is therefore twofold: implement the most promising interventions while generating stronger evidence in the places where the burden is highest.
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Earlier global evidence found high levels of missed #vaccination opportunities, and more recent estimates still show a substantial burden in resource-limited settings, which means the problem is not simply lack of vaccine demand. It also reflects health-system weaknesses.

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#RBIMPC

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India still has momentum, but it needs right conditions to hold. A recovery that relies on domestic funding needs stable prices, manageable borrowing costs & steady investment confidence. When energy prices go up & capital inflows decline, it becomes harder to maintain balance.

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India still has momentum, but it needs right conditions to hold. A recovery that relies on domestic funding needs stable prices, manageable borrowing costs & steady investment confidence. When energy prices go up & capital inflows decline, it becomes harder to maintain balance.

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The main policy dilemma is that the inflation pressure identified in the report is largely driven by food and energy, not broad domestic demand. Interest rates cannot directly produce rainfall or lower global oil prices.

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#WorldEnvironmentDay

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Digitalization isn't a narrow tech upgrade, but an organizational capability. Companies that integrate digital tools into reporting, governance and operations may be more resilient because they can process information more accurately and respond to uncertainty with greater speed.