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A joint assessment by the World Bank and the government of Ukraine estimates that the cost of reconstruction and recovery for Ukraine is US$349 billion. WORLD BANK

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) joined the Heads of Agency Aid for Trade focus to examine how the multiple crises facing the world are impinging on trade and development prospects of developing economies. IMF

Scaling up climate resilience across food systems is among the actions needed to counter rising hunger and malnutrition, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid said at a special meeting to address the global food crisis.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Thursday appointed its top finance executive, Alvaro Lario, to be its next president, choosing a champion of private sector investments to lead the UN agency into battle against a global food security crisis triggered by war in Ukraine, climate change and the economic shock of COVID-19. IFAD

The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Geir Pedersen told the Security Council that “with humanitarian needs growing and civilians in desperate need, it is essential for the Council to renew” the resolution that allows the cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid for 12 months. UNIFEED

World Bank Group President David Malpass and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power highlighted the importance of responding to the interlocking crises facing developing countries, including through support to countries facing a food crisis. WORLD BANK

The United Nations’ Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned the Security Council that the humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire for millions of children, women and men, with needs at their highest since the start of the war over 11 years ago. UNIFEED

Economic and Social Council focuses on recurrent crises, food insecurity, displacement, in lead up to humanitarian affairs segment.

Economic and Social Council focuses on recurrent crises, food insecurity, displacement, in lead up to humanitarian affairs segment.