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Food for thought from Sri Lanka on World Water Day 2019

How farmers have taken charge of their destiny by using motor pumps for irrigation.






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World Kidney Day 2020: Take Care of Your Kidney's Health

World kidney day aims to raise awareness about the kidney's importance to overall health and to decrease the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues worldwide.




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YubaNet.com: Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams

Current wastewater nutrient recovery technologies have made significant progress. In the case of phosphorous, recovery rates range from 25% to 90%.




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IpsNews.net: World Drains Away Valuable Energy, Nutrients & Water in Fast-Growing Wastewater Streams

Furthermore, wastewater volumes are increasing quickly, with a projected rise of roughly 24% by 2030, 51% by 2050.




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Economist Intelligence Unit: As the world’s philanthropists boost climate funding, let’s make water a priority

Claudia Sadoff, Director General of IWMI, argues that our efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and address food security could be counterproductive if we don’t pay more attention to water and its use.




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Challenge winner moves forward with IoT to develop world first database

A network of solar irrigation pumps equipped with sensors that connect to the Internet will potentially provide a world first database of groundwater usage in sub-Saharan Africa.




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World's First Baby Born After Robot-assisted Uterus Transplant

First baby boy was born after the technological shift in Gothenburg's world-leading research on uterine transplantation. The boy was 48 centimeters long,




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New Technique May Eradicate World's Need for Liver Transplants

A new liver cell has been identified, which may eradicate the need of liver transplant in the near future. As there is an alarming rise in need of a liver




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India Performs 2nd Largest Number of Transplants in the World

"India performs the second largest number of transplants in the world, next only to USA as per data available on the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation" said Dr.




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World Cup Cricket Finals-Psychology of Betting

It's here - the World Cup Cricket Finals! If it is anything to go by the Indo-Pak semi-finals, it is going to




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World's First Coronavirus Vaccine Developed in Italy

World's first coronavirus vaccine has been successfully developed in Italy. Scientists in Italy have claimed that the vaccine works on humans by generating antibodies in mice.




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Study Rating Worldwide Gender Inequality

Better understanding of where stillbirth rates are higher and what the social causes underlying stillbirths are, not just taking into account the medical factors as most studies do.




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Responsible Tourism Is Key To Driving Travel Industry Recovery In A Post-Lockdown World

In recent years, the travel industry has been impacted by environmental disasters including the droughts in Cape Town and the bushfires in Australia, which have awakened our business and personal consciousness. The industry has arguably been late to...




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International Journalism Centre Celebrates World Press Freedom Day

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The Enchanting World of Baby Girl Dresses

If you are a parent of a cute baby girl, then I can understand how much it would be difficult to hold yourself when you watch an elegant baby girl dress on the internet or in a shop. You cannot just hold yourself in imagining your angel...




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OECD Secretary-General at World Economic Forum 2014, Davos (22-25 January 2014)

The secretary-General attended the World Economic Forum 2014 Davos where he delivered remarks in different sessions and held bilateral meetings with officials from several countries attending the Forum.




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OECD Secretary-General at World Economic Forum 2015, Davos

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum 2015.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Davos from 18 to 20 January 2017 for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Secretary-General participated in several sessions of the World Economic Forum on a wide range of policy issues and also held bilateral meetings with a number of Forum participants.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Switzerland

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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After the final - Interview on South Africa’s soccer World Cup with Nhlanhla Musa Nene, Deputy Minister of Finance

In 2010 South Africa became the first African country to host the FIFA soccer World Cup, which is one of the biggest global sporting events on earth. Was it a triumph and what lessons could be drawn?




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for South Africa

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Slovenia

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Mountain Bicycle Favored by People All over the world

It really is recognized that we are entering an era in which items relating to extremely innovative technology dazzle our senses each of the time. As a consequence people must be confronted with significant problems to search for goods...




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for the Slovak Republic

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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The Wheel That Changed The World, Mahatma Gandhi

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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Portugal

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Poland

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Wittyfeed Became World's Second Largest Viral Content Company

WittyFeed, an Indore-based startup that has marked itself on the World Map with the loudest buzz.




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Norway should strengthen its capacity to thrive in a changing world

The Norwegian economy is performing well, despite low oil prices. Further reforms will be needed to diversify the economy, improve public spending efficiency and ensure that today’s high levels of income, well-being and equality are passed on to future generations, according to a new report from the OECD.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Norway

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Why Are People So Stupid In,Solving The High Price of Housing in China and Around The World.

Why Are People So Stupid, In Concern To Solving The High Price Housing Crisis in China, and Around the World?

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Here's an interesting fact about the real life of 1983 Indian cricket World Cup team

There are several interesting aspects and facts from India's World Cup journey of how things turned out to be.




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From Ambani to Jeff Bezos: 9 most ridiculous things owned by world's top billionaires

From Mukesh Ambani's Antilla to Roman Abramovich's Eclipse yacht, check out the nine most ridiculous things owned by the world's top billionaires.




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Russia and the World: Challenges of Integration - G20’s Answers to the Global Challenges

During the Gaidar forum on "Russia and the World: Challenges of Integration", OECD Chief of Staff and G20 Sherpa Gabriela Ramos gave a presentation on the role of the G20 in solving the global economic and financial crisis, the most pressing challenges the Group faces today and OECD recommendations to address them, as well as Russian G20 Presidency’s role in moving forward the G20 agenda.”




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for the Russian Federation

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Global mayors join forces to address inequalities and foster inclusive growth in cities worldwide

Mayors from cities across the United States, Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America gathered in New York to launch a global campaign to address rising inequalities and foster inclusive growth in their cities, in their countries and worldwide.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for New Zealand

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Good Jobs for All in a Changing World of Work: The OECD Jobs Strategy - Key findings for Canada

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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The Netherlands should step up its efforts to give people the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world, according to a new OECD report.

The Dutch education system and the skills of the Dutch population are very strong overall. But there are concerns that too many people in the Netherlands are not developing the “right” skills to succeed or taking sufficient responsibility for maintaining and further developing their skills in adulthood.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for the Netherlands

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Turkey

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.




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OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators

OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators




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Fiscal decentralisation: lessons from around the world

Senior tax policymakers and administrators from across the world are meeting this week in Marrakech to discuss how powers to set and collect taxes should be allocated across different levels of government to ensure accountability, efficiency and economic stability.




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Fiscal incentives for R&D and innovation in a diverse world

Fiscal incentives, including tax policies, should be directed at specific barriers, impediments or synergies to facilitate the desired level of investment in R&D and innovations. Without careful design, policies can have unintended consequences such as favouring incumbent firms, encouraging small firms to undertake less efficient activities, or creating arbitrage and rent-seeking activity.




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Ground-breaking multilateral BEPS convention signed at OECD will close loopholes in thousands of tax treaties worldwide

Ministers and high-level officials from 76 countries and jurisdictions have signed today or formally expressed their intention to sign an innovative multilateral convention that will swiftly implement a series of tax treaty measures to update the existing network of bilateral tax treaties.




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Governments rapidly dismantling harmful tax incentives worldwide: BEPS Project driving major changes to international tax rules

Governments have dismantled, or are in the process of amending, nearly 100 preferential tax regimes as part of the OECD/G20 BEPS standards to improve the international tax framework, according to a progress report released today.




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The Global Forum on Tax Transparency intensifies the pressure on tax evaders worldwide

In the aftermath of the release of the “Paradise Papers”, 200 delegates from more than 90 delegations met in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the 10th meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes which now includes 147 countries and jurisdictions.




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OECD and World Bank call for whole-of-government approach to combating tax evasion and corruption

Countries must step up work to ensure that tax authorities and anti-corruption authorities can effectively co-operate in the fight against tax evasion, bribery, and other forms of corruption, according to a joint OECD/World Bank report.