insert_link Business / Economics Minister Lucia Iipumbu attends World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade attended the World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva. Some 1,200 delegates – including government Ministers - observers and other stakeholders from across the globe joined the “Diplomatic Conference,” which capped decades-long negotiations among WIPO member states on the subject. WIPO currently administers 26 treaties, including the foundational documents of the global intellectual property system dating back to the late 19th century. […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibian delegation to attend 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Peter Katjavivi, will lead a delegation of members of parliament to attend the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Geneva, Switzerland from 23 to 27 March. While there, members are expected to participate in meetings of IPU statutory bodies, such as the governing council and standing committees ranging from the human rights of parliamentarians to what parliamentary action to take regarding the protracted conflict in […] today22 March, 2024
insert_link World Geneva meeting tackles AI impact on vehicle automation With Artificial Intelligence tools developing at a fast pace, government representatives, industry experts, and UN officials are meeting in Geneva to discuss vehicle automation. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's lead official on Intelligent Transport Systems and Automated Driving, Francois Guichard has more. today22 February, 2024
insert_link World UN wants $4.2 billion for Ukraine aid in 2024 By Robin MILLARD Geneva, Jan 15, 2024 (AFP) - The United Nations said Monday it will need $4.2 billion to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine in 2024, and to help millions of refugees who have fled the war-torn country. While the Gaza war has dominated headlines in recent months, Russia's war in Ukraine is set to enter its third year in February. The UN hopes to reach 8.5 million […] today15 January, 2024
