Developing Nations

Developing nations call for filling vacancies at WTO appellate body, say impasse to paralyse dispute settlement mechanism

The United States, a WTO member, has blocked the appointment of appellate body.

China remains largest developing country in the world despite low per capita GDP, says economist Wang Yuanhong

China remains the world's largest developing country despite a low per capita GDP and weak industrial competitiveness according to economist Wang Yuanhong.

Suresh Prabhu says India 'stood firm' on fundamental principles at WTO's 11th ministerial meeting

India stood firm on basic principles of multilateralism at the WTO's ministerial meeting last month in Argentina and would continue to work with other members to promote rule-based global trade, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said

Paris Climate agreement: India should not have conformed, changed its stance

The Paris agreement was masterminded by the rich polluting countries; it contained all provisions to protect the economic interests of these countries.

World Bank cuts India growth for next fiscal to 4.7%

The World Bank sharply lowered its forecast for India's economic growth to 4.7 percent from 6.1 percent for the current fiscal year, citing a sharp slowdown in manufacturing and investment as well as negative business confidence.

Grant for have-nots? Gates says tax tobacco, jet fuel

The Gates report supports the thorny issue of a financial transaction tax as a way of raising "substantial resources" for developing countries.

Enhanced action on climate change needed by developing nations: Javadekar

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said time has come for "enhanced action" by developing nations.

World Toilet Day: In India, 600 mn people still defecate in open

The report that released yesterday on the eve of the first ever UN World Toilet Day, the World Bank said, access to improved sanitation can increase cognition among children.

India remains leader of developing world, NAM: US

India's size, population, and strategic location give it a prominent voice in international affairs, the US State Department said in a background note on India released yesterday.

Intel's Skool Software brings free material for healthcare workers

To add a very important detail to the title, Intel's bringing Skool Software to healthcare workers in developing countries and they plan on reaching 1 million users in 2015.