According to forecasts from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Venezuela, the South American country's economy could grow by 5.8 %. Of that total, the oil sector is expected to grow by 13 % and non-oil activity by 3.4 %.
UNDP experts estimate that "the nation's economy is…
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UN stresses importance of a global approach to regulating AI
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU), recently stated that in light of the dangers of fragmentation in the use of AI and its consequences for deepening inequalities,…
UN to cut aid programs due to lack of funding
The United Nations' humanitarian aid programs will suffer drastic cuts due to a lack of funding, especially from the United States.
With this cut, the organization's aid to various countries for medicines, food, and vaccines will be…
Venezuela signs cybersecurity agreement with 11 nations
During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a cybersecurity agreement was announced between Venezuela, Russia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Nicaragua, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, and Laos.
The signing of…
UN activates Planetary Security Protocol in the face of a dangerous asteroid
Given the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, the United Nations has activated the Planetary Security Protocol for the first time.
According to recent reports, the asteroid is approaching Earth and has a 1.5 %…
Switzerland to return to UN Human Rights Council in 2025
After a five-year absence, Switzerland will return to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The return will be effective from January 2025 until the end of 2027.
The election of the United Nations General Assembly was held on October 9,…
Alliance Bancamiga and UNDP: the “En Marcha Digital” program started
Bancamiga and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched this Thursday the En Marcha Digital program, which seeks to strengthen the management of micro-entrepreneurs in the country.
The initiative will provide 40…
Bancamiga, a socially responsible company committed to the country
During 2022 Bancamiga, Banco Universal, once again reaffirmed that it is a socially responsible company committed to the country, carrying out various activities based on the lines that govern its Corporate Social Responsibility policy,…
Latin America could face poverty crisis
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned that the Latin American region is facing a "serious social crisis" and that poverty levels by 2022 will be 32.1 % of the population. total, a figure higher than that…
World Food Day 2022 emphasized “Leaving no one behind”
World Food Day, celebrated every October 16, is one of the key dates for the United Nations System and society in general in more than 150 countries. This year was framed in a context of numerous challenges, including the pandemic,…
Bancamiga and the UNDP signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote entrepreneurs
Bancamiga and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to strengthen the provision of financial and non-financial services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, thus reinforcing…
South Korea to build first floating metropolis
South Korea will build the first floating metropolis in the coastal and port area of Busan. The project, which has the approval of the United Nations through the Habitat program, would be completed in 2025, if the pilot plan that begins…