Developing Countries

Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupts global wheat market, raises hunger fears

Wheat prices have surged higher after Russian troops stormed Ukraine, exceeding 400 euros ($418) per tonne in May on the European market, double its level last summer

Why entrepreneurship is important for women to make themselves visible in developing countries

Entrepreneurship is a compelling tool for women to be seen, heard, and achieve agency, especially in developing economies

Developing countries need much longer, beyond 2050 to reach Net-Zero: Joint statement by India, China, other nations

The UN has outlined that in order to keep global warming to no more than 1.5 C, as declared in the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

Rising interest rates in US will hinder foreign economies

Developing countries are worried the Fed waited too long to begin its anti-inflationary campaign and will be forced to raise rates so aggressively it causes a hard landing that hurts the United States and developing countries alike

COVID-19 puts no brakes on India's zeal to fight climate change, but not all steps are emission-free

Balancing development, economy and controlling carbon emissions is like walking on a razor edge for a country like India, but India will have to keep fighting climate change challenges for its own people and for the world at large

Non-communicable diseases rise in India as unhealthy lifestyle choices continue to be the norm

The non-communicable diseases can be of long duration, and they may be a result of a combination of different factors including genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral

Uneven COVID-19 vaccine distribution may hamper economic recovery in developing nations: IMF

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath flagged the "widening gap" as advanced economies grow faster and developing nations, especially in Asia, slow.

World Water Day: Tropical countries like India to be worst-hit by water stress — UN

Globally, 2.2 billion people do not have access to drinking water that is water both available and free of contamination.

Declaration on critical issues likely in 25 WTO members' informal meet in May; fishery subsidies may figure in talks

India is of the view that the matter needs to be negotiated comprehensively in the WTO and a consensus-based decision needs to be taken on S&D.

$1 trillion extra GDP by 2020 if all Indians get online

If the number of people with access to internet were to reach 100 percent, India’s GDP could be increased by an extra $1 trillion by 2020.