IMF Country Focus

 

Bangladesh Bangladesh Can Boost Growth and Climate Resilience by Investing in Women (Credit: Ibnul Asaf Jawed Susam/iStock via Getty Images) Bangladesh has made major gains for its population, the world’s eighth largest with more than 170 million people. Per capita incomes, one of the best measures of broad economic well-being, have risen seven-fold in the past three decades while poverty has been reduced to a fraction of former levels. Such progress has been driven in part by greater labor force participation by women, most notably in the garment industry, and has been accompanied by other meaningful improvements in women’s empowerment. Our recent analysis, however, shows there are still large gaps between women and men. Notably, women’s labor force participation is only half the rate of men. Prior IMF research shows that closing this gap could increase the country’s economic output by nearly 40 percent. Women also remain less likely than men to obtain tertiary education, and they face greater barriers in accessing financial services. Remedying both factors could raise the entire economy’s productivity. At the same time, efforts to close gender gaps face headwinds from

NSF interesting news

 

Dear Collegues: We are pleased to announce two employment opportunities within the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Evaluation and Assessment Capability section (EAC). We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an Evaluation & Monitoring Systems Analyst: Position: Evaluation & Monitoring Systems Analyst Location: This position is designated as Remote. The duty station will be determined based on the incumbent selected. Job Type: Full-Time Closing Date: This announcement will close on 06/20/2024 or once 200 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Current or former Federal employees with competitive status obtained through a permanent Federal competitive service appointment OR individuals with eligibility for noncompetitive special appointing authority OR ICTAP/CTAP eligibles OR veterans eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act can view the job announcement here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794457700 Any U.S. citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employees can view the job announcement here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794457400 How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice and may also submit a cover letter to USAJOBS by 6/20/24. Please ensure that all application materials clearly outline your qualifications and experience relevant to the position. About the Position: The person selected for this position will be responsible for leading program evaluation & evidence-building efforts in accordance with Title 1 of the Foundations for Evidence-Base Policymaking Act of 2018. For more detailed information about the job description, qualifications, and application process, please visit the job postings https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794457700, https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794457400. About the Evaluation and Assessment Capability (EAC) Team: EAC studies NSF programs and activities and their impact on the people who participate in and benefit from NSF investments. EAC also provides centralized resources and guidance for data collection, analysis, evaluation design, surveys, and enterprise analytics. Regards, The NSF Evaluation and Assessment Capability Team

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WTO update

 

12 Jun 2024 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM Trade Policy Review: Iceland The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of Iceland takes place on 12 and 14 June 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Iceland. TPR documents   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Deadline for submitting proposals for the 2024 Public Forum extended to 21 June The deadline for submitting proposals for this year's Public Forum — entitled “Re-globalization: Better Trade for a Better World” — has been extended to 21 June 2024. Individuals interested in organizing sessions at the Forum, to be held on 10-13 September, are invited to complete an online application form. News item   ⟶   NEWS ITEM Regional workshop contemplates making access to health technologies more sustainable A total of 32 senior government officials working in the areas of health, intellectual property and trade from 28 WTO members and observers in francophone Africa took part in a regional workshop on trade and public health in Rabat, Morocco, from 28 to 30 May. The event was aimed at promoting a multidisciplinary approach to make access to health technologies more sustainable in the region. News item   ⟶

Registration to attend the WTO's Ninth Global Review of Aid for Trade at the WTO in Geneva has been extended until 14 June. The event will take place from 26-28 June under the theme "Mainstreaming Trade into Development Strategies." It will examine how the USD 687 billion of investments mobilized through the Aid-for-Trade Initiative have helped developing and least-developed economies participate more fully in global trade and what more can be done to leverage trade to spur economic growth, achieve development goals and build resilience against future shocks. Special focus will be given to food security, digital connectivity and transition to a greener economy.

The event will be opened by the WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the OECD's Secretary-General, Mathias Cormann, the Hon. Kerrie Symmonds, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Barbados. The list of other high-level speakers is available here.

For those wishing to attend in person, the registration form is available here. Journalists are also kindly asked to send an email to carlotta.ziveri@wto.org from the press section informing of their in-person participation. 

Please indicate whether you hold a WTO or UN Geneva press badge. The WTO cannot offer any support, including financial, for accommodation, flight arrangements and visas.

Programme and live streaming

A provisional programme for the Global Review is available here. A total of 62 sessions will be held over three days.  Some of the sessions will be live streamed. To follow these sessions, click on the registration links provided under each session title.

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Latest update Dashboard: Milk and dairy products Highlights IT spot milk price still increasing, now at 53.8 c/kg (09.06.2024); EU butter prices: 626€/100 kg, +3.8% in the last 4 weeks; EU SMP prices: 248€/100 kg, +1.7% in the last 4 weeks; EU WMP prices: 379€/100 kg, +2 % in the last 4 weeks; EU cheddar prices: 391€/100kg, +0.1% in the last 4 weeks; Feed costs increased by (+0.5%) while energy costs decreased by (-0.9%) in week 23 compared to the previous 4 weeks; US is more price competitive on SMP and cheddar, Oceania on WMP and EU on butter. Related links EU milk and dairy products policy | EU agricultural markets short-term outlook Agricultural markets dashboard – sheep meat

AHEPA E-News

 

AHEPA E-News

Volume 18, Issue 23 | Wednesday, June 12, 2024

AHEPA Family Honors America's Fallen Heroes

This year marks the 100th anniversary of a time-honored annual tradition first performed in 1924. AHEPA proudly continued this by paying its respects on behalf a grateful American Hellenic community to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and liberty at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery, on Saturday, June 8, 2024.   Supreme Counselor Themistocles P. Frangos represented Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos, who is overseas currently, and was accompanied by Col. Nicholas P. Vamvakias (USA, Retired), chair of the AHEPA Veterans Committee and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis as he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. Read full article Past Supreme Secretary honored by Alma Mater AHEPA Past Supreme Secretary James Stasios was recently recognized as the University of North Carolina Wilmington's 2024 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. This prestigious award is given annually by the UNCW Alumni Association to a member of the community who provides uncommon and outstanding service to the university and makes a difference. Brother Stasios is a 46 year member of Cape Fear Chapter 408 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Congratulations on such an excellent achievement! Read the full article about Brother Stasios' Award

Το Ε.Ε.Α. και στην 88η ΔΕΘ – Δωρεάν παροχή περιπτέρου στα μέλη του

 

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