In brief

Import Promotion Desk help producers from developing countries to get a foothold in Europe

Poverty is sexist – particularly when it comes to health

New Urban Agenda adopted by UN conference Habitat III in Quito in October

Global Hunger Index 2016 reckons that things have improved – but almost 800 million people still suffer hunger

Universal governance standards are not in force everywhere, but are useful nevertheless

Thailand’s third most deadly disease is melioidosis

To innovate more, smallholder farmers need better financial services and competent advice

390 million people in more than 120 countries were infected with dengue in 2014

Development Bank discusses strategic approaches

Brief overview: Mangaluru