UN names critical areas in reviving global economy

Business Daily Africa by Wandera Ojanji | Mar. 22, 2009 (News Report)
The UN says agriculture is one of the most critical sectors in reviving the economy and fighting poverty.

The UN has identified energy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture as the most critical areas in reviving the global economy and fighting poverty and the effects of climate change.

The United Nations Environmental Programme (Unep) and other UN agencies cite the multiple economic, environmental and social benefits of investing a significant amount of the $3 trillion-worth of stimulus packages in renewable energies.

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Donica Mensing
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 by Donica Mensing - Mar. 22, 2009

This story is a summary of a new brief produced by the United Nations Environmental Programme. It is a single source story that describes the recommendations of the UN report. The report is interesting and a good contribution to thinking through priorities for an upcoming G20 meeting, so it is timely and informative. It just doesn't have the perspective and range of opinions and commentary about the report that would give more context.

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