Canadians averse to face reality owing to joblessness

Nov 17, 2016, at 03:10 pm

Calgary, Nov 17 (IBNS): Many Canadians were not prepared to face the consequences in the wake of job loss, though they were well aware of the fact that job market had been worsening day by day in Canada.

Economic growth to slow down post downturn in Calgary: Experts

Nov 12, 2016, at 01:55 am

Calgary, Nov 10 (IBNS): Speculation had been rife in the business circle in Calgary that the worst part of economic downturn would be over soon, although economic growth and employment opportunity in 2017 would be slower than expected in the region.

New UN report finds that without obstacles Occupied Palestinian Territory’s economy could easily double gross domestic product

Sep 07, 2016, at 12:55 pm

New York, Sept 7 (Just Earth News): The economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory could easily produce twice the gross domestic product (GDP) it generates now, while unemployment and poverty could recede significantly, according a new United Nations report.

Greece: UN agency outlines roadmap for tackling unemployment and weak economy

Nov 28, 2015, at 02:07 pm

New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO), after meeting with Greek Government officials and labour representatives, has reaffirmed the agency’s support to the country’s economic revival and efforts to curb unemployment.

Trade slows in Asia-Pacific as economies adjust to lower global growth: UN report

Nov 03, 2015, at 01:54 pm

New York, Nov 3 (IBNS): The regional trade and investment flows in Asia and the Pacific is decelerating as the economies in the region adjust to cyclical and structural changes resulting from the global economic downturn and the expected reduction in China's growth rate, says a new United Nations report launched on Monday.

ECOSOC President urges curtailing flow of illegal finances that cost Africa billions

Oct 24, 2015, at 02:52 pm

New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): In a "timely and necessary" meeting on illicit financial flows and their impact on development in Africa, Oh Joon, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Friday urged broader efforts to combat such flows, of IFFs from the continent could amount to a staggering $50 billion each year.

UN report shows global youth unemployment rate still above financial crisis levels

Oct 09, 2015, at 02:41 pm

New York, Oct 9 (IBNS): Global youth unemployment rates have stabilized somewhat but remain well above pre-financial crisis levels, according to a new report released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Thursday.