Tag: finance

Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) decreased by 2% in 2023, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic slowdown, according to the latest UNCTAD report. The decline highlights the need for enhanced investment facilitation and sustainable finance to support global development goals.

Explore American attitudes towards taxation, including perceptions of fairness, support for raising tax rates on corporations and wealthy individuals, frustration with tax complexity, and insights into federal spending priorities.

The fight against climate change requires a financial revolution. UNCTAD reveals a $4 trillion funding gap and a roadmap to redirect global finance for a sustainable future.

Groundbreaking research published in Nature Climate Change unveils the remarkable global consensus on climate action, with 69% of the world's population ready to contribute financially. Explore the study's findings, implications, and potential strategies for leveraging public support to combat climate change.

Dive into the recent RBI crackdown on Paytm Payments Bank, revealing significant compliance issues. Explore the aftermath and the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul in the fintech sector's regulatory adherence.

A groundbreaking UK study uncovers the lasting impact of financial strain on health markers. Researchers reveal how chronic stress, particularly linked to financial strain, influences the immune, nervous, and hormonal systems, paving the way for potential clinical interventions

UNEP's latest report reveals a critical gap in funding for nature-based solutions (NbS), estimating an annual finance gap of USD 230 billion by 2025. Doubling finance flows by 2025 and tripling by 2030 are essential to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. The report emphasizes the role of cities, urging increased direct financing for ambitious greening projects and ecosystem restoration. With mayors worldwide calling for collaboration with the private sector, the report highlights the urgency of scaling up investments in NbS.

According to the OECD’s latest assessment, climate finance provided and mobilized by developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 89.6 billion in 2021. While this reflects a positive trend with an 8% increase over 2020, it falls just over USD 10 billion short of the annual goal of USD 100 billion set under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Discover the key findings of the 2023 edition of OECD Health at a Glance, highlighting the financial pressures on health systems, the impact of COVID-19, and the potential of digital health.

A groundbreaking economic analysis has, for the first time, established a significant link between conduct problems in kindergarten children and substantial societal...