Global development news

Here are some recent global development news stories:

Economic Development

  1. Global poverty rate falls to 7.2%: According to the World Bank, the global poverty rate has fallen to 7.2% in 2018, down from 35.9% in 1990. (Source: World Bank)
  2. Africa's economic growth slows down: The African Development Bank has reported that Africa's economic growth has slowed down to 3.4% in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic uncertainty. (Source: African Development Bank)
  3. Global trade tensions impact developing countries: The World Trade Organization has warned that global trade tensions are having a negative impact on developing countries, which are more vulnerable to economic shocks. (Source: World Trade Organization)

Health and Education

  1. Global vaccination rates improve: According to the World Health Organization, global vaccination rates have improved, with 85% of children receiving three doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine. (Source: World Health Organization)
  2. Global education goals at risk: The United Nations has warned that the global education goals, including ensuring all children complete primary education, are at risk due to funding shortfalls and conflicts. (Source: United Nations)
  3. Malaria cases decline globally: According to the World Health Organization, malaria cases have declined by 41% globally since 2000, thanks to increased efforts to control the disease. (Source: World Health Organization)

Climate Change and Environment

  1. Global carbon emissions rise: The International Energy Agency has reported that global carbon emissions rose by 1.7% in 2020, driven by increased energy consumption and economic growth. (Source: International Energy Agency)
  2. Climate change impacts developing countries: The United Nations has warned that climate change is having devastating impacts on developing countries, including more frequent natural disasters and water scarcity. (Source: United Nations)
  3. Global biodiversity decline: According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, global biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate, with 1 million species facing extinction. (Source: Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services)

Humanitarian Crises

  1. Yemen humanitarian crisis worsens: The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, with 24 million people in need of aid and 18 million at risk of famine. (Source: United Nations)
  2. Syria refugee crisis continues: The United Nations has reported that the Syria refugee crisis continues, with 12 million people displaced and 6.7 million in need of humanitarian aid. (Source: United Nations)
  3. Drought hits East Africa: A severe drought has hit East Africa, affecting millions of people and threatening food security and livelihoods. (Source: United Nations)

These are just a few examples of the many global development news stories that are happening around the world.