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Share New York: An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will make it easier for countries to measure the contributions of nature to their economic prosperity and well‑being was launched today by the United Nations and the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). Developed by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and BC3, the new tool can vastly accelerate implementation of the new grou...

TREND NOVA SCOTIA AND CANADA (Year over year, customs-basis, unadjusted) Nova Scotia international merchandise exports were $476.9 million in March 2021, an increase of 9.8% compared to March 2020. Nova Scotia export shipments were above pre-pandemic levels from March 2019. Canada merchandise exports increased 12.3% in March 2021 compared to March 2020. Year-over-year (Mar 2021 vs. Mar 2020) International merchandise exports were higher in eight provinces in March 2021 with the largest increase...

Moroccos watermelon is displacing Almeria product in France and the Netherlands According to data prepared by Hortoinfo from the statistical services Comtrade, the Statistics Division of the United Nations Organization (UN), and Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency), Moroccos watermelon is displacing Almerias product in the European markets. In 2020, the Morrocan product already surpassed Almerias product in the French and Dutch markets. Between 2016 and 2020, Almeria has increased its watermelon exports b...

Abstract We analyse the impact of fiscal policy shocks in the euro area as a whole, using a newly available quarterly dataset of fiscal variables for the period 1981-2007. To allow for comparability with previous results on euro area countries and the US, we use a standard structural VAR framework, and study the impact of aggregated and disaggregated government spending and net taxes shocks. In addition, to frame euro area results, we apply the same methodology for the same sample period to US ...

UN launches intelligence tool for natural capital accounting ​ By IANS | ​ 2 Views Artificial Intelligence.. Image Source: IANS News New York, April 30 : An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will make it easier for countries to measure the contributions of nature to their economic prosperity and well-being was launched by the United Nations and the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). Developed by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and ...

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Statistics Division. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme and manages staff of the Division in three main areas: economic and environment statistics, population and social statistics, and statistical data management. The Director oversees generation and communication of data-driven analyses in support of decision-making processes, strategy development processes and strategy execution, and works closely w...

New tool will make it easier for countries to measure ecosystems New York, 29 April - An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will make it...

The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2021 WTO Essay Award. The award aims to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. The essay award, now in its 13th year, has grown to be a prized achievement for young trade economists and brings to light novel evidence important for evaluating trade flows and policies. Eligibility The paper must address is...

Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Economic and Environment Statistics Section, ESCAP Statistics Division. The consultant will need to coordinate intensively with Regional Consultant of IFF project and UNODC-ROSEAP as well as the UNODC Data Development and Dissemination Section (UNODC-DDDS) and the UNODC-DDDS IFF Project Coordinator. Tasks and responsibilities • Liaise and maintain regular communication with the ESCAP Staff and Consultants; �...

Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Economic and Environment Statistics Section, ESCAP Statistics Division. The consultant will need to coordinate intensively with Regional Consultant of IFF project and UNODC-ROSEAP as well as the UNODC Data Development and Dissemination Section (UNODC-DDDS) and the UNODC-DDDS IFF Project Coordinator. Tasks and responsibilities • Liaise and maintain regular communication with the ESCAP Staff and Consultants; �...