Better migration policies can help boost prosperity in all countries
From World Bank Competition for workers rising as populations age in rich and middle-income countries WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023—Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth…
Doomsday Clock Set at 90 Second to Midnight – Russia-Ukraine War Pushes Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever
“Unprecedented Danger”: Russia-Ukraine War Pushes Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever in its History. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Also Cite Bio-Threats, Nuclear Proliferation, Climate Crisis, State-Sponsored Disinformation and Disruptive Technology. WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 24, 2023 – The Doomsday Clock was…
Sharp, Long-lasting Slowdown to hit Developing Countries hard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 — Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Given fragile…
CAP Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Ruling
WASHINGTON—The College of American Pathologists (CAP) President Emily E. Volk, MD, FCAP issued the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: “The CAP stands with the physician community as it defends the practice of…
The World Bank approves US$25 million for Grenada First Recovery and Resilience Programmatic Development Policy
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the financing of US$25 million for Grenada’s First Recovery and Resilience Programmatic Development Policy Credit. Before the pandemic, Grenada’s steadfast reform path to building economic resilience had attained solid growth,…
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US: CAP calls on Congress to act on Social Determinants of Health during National Minority Health Month
For National Minority Health Month this April, the CAP calls for Congress to act on legislation that addresses the social determinants of health in the United States WASHINGTON—For National Minority Health Month this April, the College of American Pathologists (CAP)…
Belize secures US$25 million from the World Bank for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2022 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing of US$25 million for the Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project, which will aim to increase food production capacity and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural…
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Global community steps up with $93 billion support package to boost resilient recovery in World’s poorest countries
– $23.5 billion in donor contributions to IDA, World Bank fund for the poor WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The World Bank today announced a $93 billion replenishment package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help low-income countries respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build a greener, more resilient,…
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US: CAP Statement in support of the protecting Medicare and American farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
CAP supports the introduction and swift passage of the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act that would mitigate the impact of various payment cuts on pathologists. WASHINGTON – The College of American Pathologists President Emily E. Volk, MD,…
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Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings
World Bank-UNESCO-UNICEF report lays out the magnitude of the education crisis WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 6, 2021—This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value, or about 14 percent of today’s global GDP, as a result…
