Tag: Asia Pacific
Democracy at Risk: Global Erosion of Foundational Values
The bedrocks of democracy are under threat worldwide, as a recent report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) reveals. This comprehensive study highlights alarming trends of declining democracy in many nations. From compromised elections to infringements on fundamental rights like freedom of expression and assembly, democracy is facing serious challenges, said the report--The Global State of Democracy 2023: The New Checks and Balances.
Action on Sustainable Finance to Tackle Climate Crisis in Asia, Pacific
Amidst the challenging macroeconomic landscape in many countries and growing concerns about public debt sustainability, the progress in financing climate action in Asia and the Pacific continues to lag. This issue becomes increasingly critical as global emissions and energy demands rise. A new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) sheds light on the pressing matter of sustainable finance in the region. It addresses the challenges and opportunities for policymakers, regulators, and private finance in bridging the financing gap.
Asia-Pacific’s Narrow Window for Climate Resilience
Asia-Pacific region has a limited timeframe to enhance its resilience and safeguard its hard-earned development achievements from the socioeconomic consequences of climate change, said the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP),
No Surrender of Human Rights For a Living; UN
No one should have to surrender their human right to migrate in order to find a living wage, the UN human rights...
Full Labour Recovery Still Remains Elusive for Asia -Pacific
Asia-Pacific labour markets recorded a partial rebound from COVID-19 impact but full recovery remains elusive with conditions expected to remain difficult into...
225 Million Internal Displacements in Asia Pacific
With over 225 million internal displacements or forced movements within borders, Asia and Pacific is the region most affected by disaster displacement...
Asia’s Economic Growth To Slow Down
With slower growth and rising prices, coupled with challenges of war, infection and tightening financial conditions, the economic growth in Asia and...
A Year Of Opportunity for Food Security
The Asia Pacific region saw about 375.8 million people facing hunger (food insecurity) in 2020 at times of Covid 19 pandemic, which is nearly...
More Than A Half of Asia-Pacific People Lack SHP
The people in Asia and Pacific region are literally entitled for health protection but the reality is that an estimated 1.6 billion people in...
Freedom of Expression Under Attack in Asia- Pacific
Asia-pacific region saw widespread democratic erosion, including in India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka with many of them suffering from rising ethno-nationalism and militarisation...
