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Apr 17, 2020 · The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day. The organization grew out the International Sanitary Conferences, which convened between 1851 and 1938 to combat diseases such as cholera, yellow fever and ...
Apr 15, 2020 · The US is the biggest single donor to the Geneva-based WHO. It contributed more than $400 million in 2019, roughly 15% of the WHO's annual budget. The second-largest funder is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which provides 9.8% of the WHO's funds. The WHO launched an appeal in March for $675 million to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
May 26, 2023 · The pandemic treaty seeks to shore up the world's defenses against new pathogens following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pact would include provisions for sharing data, funding research and development, and responding to outbreaks. It would also include provisions for strengthening surveillance and early warning systems and for building up ...
Jun 25, 2024 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Mar 30, 2021 · The unity of nations is key when preparing for future pandemics. Image: Unsplash/Kate Trifo. 23 countries and the WHO plan create an international treaty to make the world more resilient against future health emergencies such as COVID-19. The treaty's goal is to improve universal and equitable access to vaccines, medicines and diagnostics.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress. In a world marked by complex challenges, the World Economic Forum engages ...
Executive Committee. The Forum’s activities are managed by its executive leadership. Led by Founder and Executive Chairman Professor Klaus Schwab, the leadership and staff of the Forum comprise exceptional individuals from all walks of life and over 60 nationalities. This global depth and experience ensures our ability to fully support our ...
Jan 10, 2020 · There are an estimated 272 million international migrants around the world. And while that equals just 3.5% of the world’s population, it already surpasses some projections for 2050. Since 1970, the number of people living in a country other than where they were born has tripled. The scale and speed of migration – defined by the ...
Dec 7, 2022 · Quick Key Facts. 1. E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world; between 50 and 60 million tons are produced every year. 2. The e-waste discarded in 2021 alone weighs more than the Great Wall of China: the heaviest fabricated structure in the world. 3. 75-80% of e-waste is shipped to countries in Africa and Asia, where poor and ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Global debt is borrowing by governments, businesses and people, and it’s at dangerously high levels. In 2021, global debt reached a record $303 trillion, a further jump from what was record global debt in 2020 of $226 trillion, as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Global Debt Database. This was the biggest one-year debt ...
