Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. While the health and economic impacts of the pandemic have been devastating, the rise in hunger has been one of its most tangible symptoms. Income losses have translated into less… Seguir leyendo COVID crisis is fueling food price rises for world’s poorest
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Special Annual Meeting in Singapore to Take Place in August 2021
Geneva, 10 February 2021 – The World Economic Forum Special Annual Meeting 2021 in Singapore will convene on 17-20 August. The meeting follows the success of the Forum’s virtual Davos Agenda in January, which brought together world leaders from government, business and society. The Special Annual Meeting 2021 was scheduled for 25-28 May. Although the World Economic Forum and… Seguir leyendo Special Annual Meeting in Singapore to Take Place in August 2021
FWC virtual meeting Feb. 25-26 open to the public
Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 8, 2020.- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually Feb. 25 and 26 beginning at 9 a.m. ET each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) social distancing guidelines. This meeting is being held by communications media technology, specifically using Adobe Connect with a… Seguir leyendo FWC virtual meeting Feb. 25-26 open to the public
Opportunities Abound to Build a Cleaner, Stronger Transportation System
Earlier this month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced an important new campaign for 2021—“Build by the Fourth of July,” which, as the name implies, calls on Congress to pass comprehensive infrastructure legislation into law by July 4th, 2021. This effort includes more than 220 organizations, including major voices from business, labor and environmental groups. … Seguir leyendo Opportunities Abound to Build a Cleaner, Stronger Transportation System
The Case for Preserving a Competitive Corporate Tax Rate
The current Administration has minced no words about its goals to increase taxes, including raising the 21% corporate rate to 28%. We worked for 31 years before finally achieving tax reform that, among other things, lowered the corporate tax rate to a level that made us not only competitive in the global economy, but made it… Seguir leyendo The Case for Preserving a Competitive Corporate Tax Rate
Quick Take: Shop Smart for Super Bowl LV
Fill me in: Counterfeiters follow the trends – and they love a trick play. Right now, they’re preparing to peddle – or they’re already peddling – counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise. Think T-shirts, jerseys, and hats that aren’t officially licensed, and thus are not affiliated with, or tested by, your favorite team and stars. Higher-value products, like… Seguir leyendo Quick Take: Shop Smart for Super Bowl LV
5 Trends to Watch in 2021 from the MetLife and U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Index
2020 was a rough year for America’s small businesses. But despite one of the sharpest downturns in American history, many small businesses demonstrated unprecedented grit, determination, and adaptability. Not surprisingly, amidst the craziness of 2020, small businesses continued to find ways to give back to their communities. We tracked many of these trends in the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of… Seguir leyendo 5 Trends to Watch in 2021 from the MetLife and U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Index
According to IATA, 2021 air traffic will be equivalent to 50% of 2019 levels
Alexandre de Juniac, General Director and CEO of IATA made important statements where he reviewed the current affairs of the aviation market and shared his vision of this season. The official stated: “International passenger demand fell by 75%, domestic demand by almost half. Air cargo fared better with the decline limited to 10%. That makes it… Seguir leyendo According to IATA, 2021 air traffic will be equivalent to 50% of 2019 levels
How Civil Society can Make Tax Systems More Equitable
Domestic revenue mobilization (DRM) is fundamental to governments’ strategies to finance essential development goals. Yet, if taxation is not equitable, intensifying domestic revenue collection can undermine efforts to tackle poverty and inequality. Without a strong grass-roots voice in tax, progressive tax reform may falter. Civic actors are critical stakeholders in building broad support for social bargains… Seguir leyendo How Civil Society can Make Tax Systems More Equitable
The Pre-Pandemic Debt Landscape—and Why It Matters
Many countries entered the pandemic with elevated debt levels. Our new update of the IMF’s Global Debt Database shows that global debt—public plus private—reached $197 trillion in 2019, up by $9 trillion from the previous year. This substantial debt created challenges for countries that faced a debt surge in 2020, as economic activity collapsed and governments acted… Seguir leyendo The Pre-Pandemic Debt Landscape—and Why It Matters