Poverty

Its record in past 15 years shows rapid progress is attainable, says agency

More than 100 children abandoned across country in less than two years, says rights group

Selection of Indian-American executive comes a week after David Malpass announced plans to end his term early

The money will finance projects for people forced to flee their homes because of climate change, extremism and rising food prices

Oxfam is calling for a wealth tax of up to 5 per cent on the super-rich to raise £1.4 trillion each year

Inflation rates in the region to drop to 8 per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2023 and 2024 respectively, from 14 per cent in 2022

The package is worth £2.7 million and will last for at least 18 months

Two thirds of debt burden is owed to China, David Malpass says

Cafes are quiet, attended only by those who can afford luxuries, while at home fans watch matches on personal devices using VPNs and Lebanon’s notoriously spotty home Wi-Fi connections

The coalition urged global financial institutions to be prepared to respond to the present mix of new crises

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated historic setbacks of Covid-19 pandemic

Uneaten meals from UN climate conference will be given to people most affected by rising food prices and inflation

As the country's economic woes mount, Lebanese increasingly resort to desperate measures to make ends meet

Prices of food, fuel and fertiliser have soared since the February 24 invasion of Ukraine

GDP rose by 0.3% in February, significantly below forecasts

Patients may not be getting required services because of increased barriers during the pandemic, report by Scottish charity KidsOR says

Food prices have risen to record levels as Russian and Ukrainian exports are constrained

Poor internet infrastructure means four in 10 in Mena region had no access to remote learning during pandemic

Currency was trading at 30,000 to 1 US dollar on the black market

Officials at conference in Dubai appeal to governments to care for the poor devastated by Covid-19