“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them."

21 July 2017 - Recent noteworthy developments have created a new momentum on responsible business conduct worldwide, confirming the prominence of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and their in-built implementation mechanism, the National Contact Points. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp looks at the expectations that come with this heightened recognition.

Military Expenditure in Algeria decreased to 9459 USD Million in 2018 from 10073 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Algeria averaged 2838.20 USD Million from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10637 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 217 USD Million in 1972.

Military Expenditure in Gabon decreased to 240 USD Million in 2018 from 267 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Gabon averaged 124.87 USD Million from 1967 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 267 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 12.60 USD Million in 1968.

Military Expenditure in Afghanistan increased to 204 USD Million in 2018 from 191 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Afghanistan averaged 227.67 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 296 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 182 USD Million in 2005.

Inflation Expectations in Argentina increased to 40 percent in April from 30 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Argentina averaged 26.40 Percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 Percent in March of 2019 and a record low of 20 Percent in July of 2009. In Argentina, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate. The expectations are based on the phone-based survey of approximately 800 adult people living in the biggest urban areas conducted in the first 10 days of the reference month. This page provides - Argentina Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Madagascar increased to 72.90 USD Million in 2018 from 66.90 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Madagascar averaged 76.32 USD Million from 1964 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 133 USD Million in 1979 and a record low of 42.80 USD Million in 1964.

Business Confidence in India increased to 105 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 102.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in India averaged 117.38 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 127.50 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 96.40 points in the second quarter of 2009. In India, the Business Expectations Index (BEI) is calculated as a weighted (share of GVA of different industry group) net response of nine business indicators. The nine indicators considered are: (1) overall business situation; (2) production; (3) order books; (4) inventory of raw material; (5) inventory of finished goods; (6) profit margins; (7) employment; (8) exports; and (9) capacity utilisation. BEI gives a snapshot of the business outlook in every quarter and takes values between 0 and 200, with 100 being the threshold separating expansion from contraction. The number of total responses varies from quarter to quarter and averaged 1,200 over the last two years. This page provides - India Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Namibia decreased to 436 USD Million in 2018 from 458 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Namibia averaged 246.57 USD Million from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 565 USD Million in 2015 and a record low of 75 USD Million in 1994.

Inflation Expectations in Israel decreased to 0.10 percent in April from 0.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Israel averaged 3.02 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.10 percent in November of 1994 and a record low of -1.70 percent in December of 2008. In Israel, Bank of Israel Inflation Expectations survey measure consumers’ median expectation for price growth over the coming 12 months. This page provides - Israel Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Qatar decreased to 192835 QAR Million in 2018 from 203265 QAR Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Qatar averaged 59512.33 QAR Million from 1974 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 250707 QAR Million in 2014 and a record low of 2464 QAR Million in 1974. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Qatar Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Macedonia decreased to 109 USD Million in 2018 from 112 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Macedonia averaged 136.48 USD Million from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 370 USD Million in 2001 and a record low of 102 USD Million in 1999.

Military Expenditure in Botswana decreased to 502 USD Million in 2018 from 522 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Botswana averaged 245.21 USD Million from 1977 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 559 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 15 USD Million in 1977.

Military Expenditure in Mozambique increased to 129 USD Million in 2018 from 128 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Mozambique averaged 78.71 USD Million from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 130 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 37.50 USD Million in 1996.

Military Expenditure in Ghana increased to 211 USD Million in 2018 from 189 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Ghana averaged 82.49 USD Million from 1958 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 278 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 9.40 USD Million in 1983.

Military Expenditure in Cameroon decreased to 405 USD Million in 2018 from 408 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Cameroon averaged 244.14 USD Million from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 408 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 139 USD Million in 1972.

Military Expenditure in Tunisia decreased to 856 USD Million in 2018 from 859 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Tunisia averaged 316.53 USD Million from 1961 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 925 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 48 USD Million in 1965.

Inflation Expectations in South Korea remained unchanged at 1.70 percent in April from 1.70 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in South Korea averaged 3.17 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.60 percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 1.70 percent in October of 2019. In South Korea, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate. This page provides - South Korea Consumer Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Burkina Faso increased to 291 USD Million in 2018 from 191 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Burkina Faso averaged 65.12 USD Million from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 291 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 5 USD Million in 1960.

Military Expenditure in Cuba decreased to 123 USD Million in 2017 from 124 USD Million in 2016. Military Expenditure in Cuba averaged 107.81 USD Million from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 131 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 86.70 USD Million in 2006.

Fiscal Expenditure in Cuba increased to 65497.50 CUC Millions in 2018 from 63905.70 CUC Millions in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Cuba averaged 42934.13 CUC Millions from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 65497.50 CUC Millions in 2018 and a record low of 15771 CUC Millions in 2001. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Cuba Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in South Sudan decreased to 36 USD Million in 2018 from 72 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in South Sudan averaged 519 USD Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 866 USD Million in 2011 and a record low of 36 USD Million in 2018.

Inflation Expectations in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 3.20 percent in April from 3.20 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in the United Kingdom averaged 2.45 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.60 percent in June of 2008 and a record low of 0.80 percent in December of 2008. In the United Kingdom, inflation expectations measure consumers’ median expectation for price growth over the coming 12 months. . This page provides - United Kingdom Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Uganda increased to 406 USD Million in 2018 from 347 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Uganda averaged 226.03 USD Million from 1962 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 612 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 11 USD Million in 1962.

Military Expenditure in Iran decreased to 12612 USD Million in 2018 from 13931 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Iran averaged 7435.07 USD Million from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17581 USD Million in 1976 and a record low of 540 USD Million in 1960.

Military Expenditure in Mongolia increased to 90 USD Million in 2018 from 83 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Mongolia averaged 58.90 USD Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 121.80 USD Million in 1990 and a record low of 30.20 USD Million in 1994.

Military Expenditure in Georgia increased to 312 USD Million in 2018 from 308 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Georgia averaged 292.55 USD Million from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 927 USD Million in 2007 and a record low of 33.70 USD Million in 2000.

Military Expenditure in Bolivia increased to 598 USD Million in 2018 from 574 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Bolivia averaged 455.91 USD Million from 1953 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 750 USD Million in 1998 and a record low of 45.40 USD Million in 1956.

Military Expenditure in Cambodia increased to 525 USD Million in 2018 from 464 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Cambodia averaged 172.90 USD Million from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 525 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 1.80 USD Million in 1987.

Fiscal Expenditure in Laos increased to 31002.90 LAK Billion in 2018 from 30426.50 LAK Billion in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Laos averaged 11953.09 LAK Billion from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 31002.90 LAK Billion in 2018 and a record low of 364.40 LAK Billion in 1996. This page provides - Laos Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Laos increased to 23.30 USD Million in 2013 from 22.70 USD Million in 2012. Military Expenditure in Laos averaged 80.62 USD Million from 1992 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 250.80 USD Million in 1994 and a record low of 19.70 USD Million in 2009.

Military Expenditure in Republic Of The Congo decreased to 273 USD Million in 2018 from 372 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Republic Of The Congo averaged 170.71 USD Million from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 635 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 43 USD Million in 1972.

Military Expenditure in Peru increased to 2689 USD Million in 2018 from 2666 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Peru averaged 2923.49 USD Million from 1949 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10089 USD Million in 1977 and a record low of 793 USD Million in 1949.

Fiscal Expenditure in Bhutan increased to 56513.50 BTN Million in 2018 from 48017.99 BTN Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Bhutan averaged 26915.69 BTN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 56513.50 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 9945.30 BTN Million in 2003. This page provides - Bhutan Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Liberia decreased to 13 USD Million in 2018 from 15.30 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Liberia averaged 12.17 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17.50 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 5.20 USD Million in 2007.

Inflation Expectations in Sweden decreased to 2.60 percent in April from 3.10 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Sweden averaged 2.67 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.80 percent in January of 1990 and a record low of 0 percent in September of 2014. In Sweden, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate. This page provides - Sweden Consumer Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Lithuania decreased to 219.10 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 332.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018. Tourism Revenues in Lithuania averaged 169.57 EUR Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 332.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 57.20 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Lithuania Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Papua New Guinea decreased to 59.90 USD Million in 2018 from 71.90 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Papua New Guinea averaged 86.91 USD Million from 1975 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 148 USD Million in 1994 and a record low of 31.80 USD Million in 1975.

Military Expenditure in Zimbabwe increased to 405 USD Million in 2018 from 341 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Zimbabwe averaged 221.69 USD Million from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 989 USD Million in 2002 and a record low of 105 USD Million in 2010.

Military Expenditure in Trinidad And Tobago decreased to 165 USD Million in 2018 from 203 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Trinidad And Tobago averaged 140.44 USD Million from 1968 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 233 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 33.40 USD Million in 2001.

Military Expenditure in Bosnia And Herzegovina increased to 208 USD Million in 2018 from 165 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Bosnia And Herzegovina averaged 194.94 USD Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 353 USD Million in 2002 and a record low of 160 USD Million in 2014.

Fiscal Expenditure in Bosnia And Herzegovina increased to 12738.29 BAM Million in 2018 from 11913.44 BAM Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Bosnia And Herzegovina averaged 9918.46 BAM Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12738.29 BAM Million in 2018 and a record low of 5680.44 BAM Million in 2003. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Bosnia And Herzegovina Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Belize decreased to 22.80 USD Million in 2018 from 23.50 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Belize averaged 12.76 USD Million from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.50 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 4.50 USD Million in 1981.

Fiscal Expenditure in Belize increased to 1048.50 USD Million in 2018 from 1005.80 USD Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Belize averaged 545.38 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1048.50 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 208.70 USD Million in 1993. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Belize Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in Costa Rica decreased to 3 percent in March from 3.10 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Costa Rica averaged 6.52 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.92 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of 3 percent in March of 2020. This page provides - Costa Rica Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Libya decreased to 6320 USD Million in 2014 from 6830 USD Million in 2013. Military Expenditure in Libya averaged 2377.87 USD Million from 1997 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 6830 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 895 USD Million in 1999.

Military Expenditure in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 24601 USD Million in 2014 from 26070 USD Million in 2013. Military Expenditure in the United Arab Emirates averaged 13979.17 USD Million from 1997 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 26070 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 6796 USD Million in 1997.

Military Expenditure in Togo increased to 98.40 USD Million in 2018 from 88.40 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Togo averaged 43.26 USD Million from 1963 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 98.40 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 5.50 USD Million in 1963.

Military Expenditure in Moldova decreased to 29.80 USD Million in 2018 from 30.60 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Moldova averaged 24.54 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 34.30 USD Million in 2008 and a record low of 13.20 USD Million in 2000.

Military Expenditure in Tanzania increased to 665 USD Million in 2018 from 611 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Tanzania averaged 249.34 USD Million from 1967 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 665 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 65.30 USD Million in 1968.