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    27 Per Cent Jump in Crop Insurance Enrolment

    The crop insurance scheme is voluntary for all farmers. The government has mandated a compulsory use of at least 0.5 per cent of the...
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    Accountability

    UN Whistle Blowers Fired for Challenging Risky Investment Policies of the Pension Fund

    According to the Code of Conduct, the UN’s protection against retaliation policy is to ensure that the organization functions in an open, transparent and...
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    Education for all

    World Bank Mission Review Progress of Higher Education Development in Pakistan

    Highlighting the overall 83 per cent project progress, the Higher Education Development in Pakistan team presented a multitude of achievements, such as the award...
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    Sri Lanka Confident of “Smoother” IMF Second Review, Says Minister

    An IMF mission is expected visit Sri Lanka on March 7 and will engage in the review of second tranche of the $3 billion...
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    Finance and Economy

    India’s Policy Thrust Helped Eliminate Extreme Poverty, says Brookings Institution Report

    The transition to a higher poverty line provides an opportunity to redefine existing social protection programs particularly with the objective of better identification of...
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    Agrochemicals

    World Soils Potassium-deficient in Wake of Ukraine War

    One fifth of agricultural soils are deficient in potassium, says a study, adding that sanctions on Russia and Belarus have led to 500 per...
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    Gender equality

    Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality: Logo and Website Launched

    The Alliance is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership with the World Economic...
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    Asia Pacific

    SDGs in Asia – Mind the Widening Gap

    Asia Pacific now seriously lagging on all 17 SDGs. The region is reversing on climate action, stagnant on clean energy and the UN lacks...
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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
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