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Trade row won’t hurt US and China’s emissions talks, says US climate chief

John Podesta says negotiations ‘to find a path forward’ continue with urgent discussions planned for Cop29

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

Developing countries face worst debt crisis in history, study shows

Spending on health and education being cut as nearly half of budgets are used to pay creditors, campaigners say

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

COP29 Hosts Urge Fossil Fuel Majors To Donate To Climate Fund

Azerbaijan said Friday it hopes to raise money from fossil fuel producers for green projects in developing countries as the petro-state prepares to host the world's most important climate summit.

International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024

Foreign aid can help strengthen the economies of donor countries by boosting business

Support for foreign aid is dwindling in many developed countries, including Canada. Reflecting this trend, a recent survey found 59 per cent of Canadians want to reduce foreign aid to developing countries.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

UN Chief Says Global Tensions Threaten International Trade

The international trading system is on the brink of fragmenting amid rising geopolitical tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, as he cautioned the world against splitting into rival blocs.

International Business Times · Jun 12, 2024

The UN says global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023. Developing countries are hard hit

The United Nations is reporting that global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that – crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Africa’s share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among themselves. Africa needs to improve its share of trade to boost growth and reduce poverty.

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Pharma Firm Urged To Share New 'Game-changer' HIV Drug

More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities on Thursday called for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow cheap, generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease.

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

President Biden Doubles US Commitment To International Development Assistance

President Biden reaffirms US commitment to supporting international financial institutions and providing low-cost funding to developing countries, particul...

Top News · May 23, 2024

Biden welcomes Kenya’s Ruto with talk of business deals and 1,000 candles - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto say they want to help developing countries climb out of their vast debts.

Roll Call · May 23, 2024