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The tech frontier for developing nations
Frontier technologies are set to transform people’s lives, and developing nations must harness this revolution. But there is a danger that the gains will not reach the world’s poorestSo, the problem of digital exclusion must be addressed without delay. Policymaking must focus on inclusion as a key to success while also leveraging the power of multilateralism
4 min read26 Dec 2019Developing nations have become ‘main engine’ of growth: Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping says that developing countries have become the 'main engine' of world economic growth, as he announced that China will provide $500 mn to help such nations
3 min read5 Sep 2017Adults in wealthy nations not optimistic about their kids’ economic future
In emerging economies, a median of 56% say their kids will have better finances than them, compared to 34% in advanced economies, said Pew Research Center
1 min read6 Jun 2017Narendra Modi’s aim to spread solar to poorer nations wins IEA support
IEA says it will help support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal to spread solar power to more developing nations, especially those clustered around the Equator
2 min read31 Mar 2017Pressure builds for WTO discussions on e-commerce, MSMEs
Major industrialized nations and some developing ones as well seem determined to secure outcomes on these two issues despite opposition from many, including India
2 min read17 Feb 2017Scientists put $177 billion price tag on cost of poor child growth
Children who have poor growth in their first years of life tend to perform worse at school which usually leads to poorer earning power later on
2 min read30 Jun 2016Developing countries look to draw expatriate cash with diaspora bonds
Some 250 million people, around 3% of the world population, live outside their native countries, are an important source of funding for their homelands
3 min read18 Apr 2016India open to joining Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: Arun Jaitley
Finance minister Arun Jaitley says India would prefer taking the Doha Development Round to a logical conclusion
1 min read7 Apr 2016India, China investing more in renewable technologies, says John Kerry
India plans to get 40% of its power capacity from non-fossil-based sources by 2030, says US secretary of state
2 min read6 Apr 2016Universal health coverage: Hurdles and solutions
Countries must find their own path to universal health coverage. The Thai reform experience provides valuable lessons
4 min read16 Dec 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared