by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge International trade has long been recognized as an effective engine of growth and development and has contributed to lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty in the Asia-Pacific region over the past two decades. Yet not everyone has benefitted equally,...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge In recent years, South Asia has experienced frequent natural and human-caused crises. Sustained heavy rainfall in 2017 resulted in one of the worst floods that Nepal and Bangladesh have experienced. More than 8 million people were affected and many families...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge Tajikistan is a challenging place to start a new business. The remote geographic location, lack of seaport, shortage of arable land, widespread poverty, and regional economic turmoil affect all entrepreneurs. And women often face additional and unique...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries face numerous challenges, including lack of financing, skills and limited capacities, specifically for women-run enterprises. In Sudan, women and youth are unable to get financial assistance through...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action represented a major milestone for womens rights, prompting the creation of national mechanisms for women´s empowerment worldwide. Nevertheless, for most countries, gender mainstreaming across a number of...
