Tag: world bank
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Fatal Clashes in Nairobi as Protesters Storm Parliament Amid Anti-Tax Demonstrations
In Nairobi, Kenya, protests calling for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s resignation and expressing dissatisfaction with a recent police crackdown turned deadly, with local media reporting fatalities. The demonstrations, part of the “Occupy Parliament” movement, were sparked by opposition to a June 13th budget bill proposing new taxes to raise $2.7 billion. Despite some taxes being retracted…
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World Bank Report Highlights Economic Impact of Gender Gap in Workforce, Suggests 20% GDP Growth with Full Female Participation
The World Bank has released a report highlighting the significant gender gap in the workplace, emphasizing that the disparity is much wider than previously estimated. The report introduces two new indicators focused on women’s safety and child care, expanding beyond legal frameworks to also address the mechanisms for implementing laws and measuring outcomes. The findings…