The first deliveries from a pledge of 5 million doses to be donated to COVAX by Norway have arrived, with 36,480 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine delivered to Nicaragua and 128,640 doses of the AZ vaccine delivered to Uganda on June 30. These Norwegian dose donations comes on top of the NOK 1164.1 million it has pledged to the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC). This donation by Norway allows COVAX to deliver more vaccines in the third quarter of this year, before supply … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Norway donates first doses to COVAX
UNWTO: Green hotel investments to #Restarttourism
To support the rejuvenation of the hotel industry, Destination Capital (DC) has signed a collaborative arrangement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations. The arrangement supports the relationship DC has with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote investment in green and sustainable tourism accommodation and to stimulate re-employment, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration between UNWTO and Destination Capital is … [Read more...] about UNWTO: Green hotel investments to #Restarttourism
UNESCO adds Danube Limes to the World Heritage List closing this year’s inscriptions
The World Heritage Committee has inscribed the transnational property of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) features components in Austria, Germany, and Slovakia It covers almost 600km of the whole Roman Empire’s Danube frontier. The property formed part of the much large frontier of the Roman Empire that encircled the Mediterranean Sea. The Danube … [Read more...] about UNESCO adds Danube Limes to the World Heritage List closing this year’s inscriptions
EIB signs €10m agreement with commercial-stage medical technology company, IRRAS
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financial agreement of €10 million to IRRAS, a commercial-stage medical technology company with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products for neurocritical care. The financing agreement with the EIB will provide non-dilutive financing for the company to accelerate product development and clinical data generation for its IRRAflow platform in the European Union. EIB Vice-President Thomas Östros stated: “IRRAS is a very innovative company … [Read more...] about EIB signs €10m agreement with commercial-stage medical technology company, IRRAS
United States invests $305 million in Global Partnership for Education
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has announced that the United States, through USAID, will invest $305 million in the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) over the next three years. The announcement was made virtually at the GPE Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025 in London. The event was co-hosted by the United Kingdom and Kenya. The announcement highlights USAID’s efforts to assist partner countries in building education … [Read more...] about United States invests $305 million in Global Partnership for Education
AfDB reiterates commitment to “closing the gap” in financing for women at UN Food Systems pre-summit
The African Development Bank has affirmed its commitment to “closing the financing gap” for women and warned of the impact of gender inequality on food systems in Africa. Speaking in Rome during the pre-summit to the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit, the Bank’s Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, stressed that closing the gender gap in economic opportunities on the continent was critical for its future. Dunford said: “Closing gaps in … [Read more...] about AfDB reiterates commitment to “closing the gap” in financing for women at UN Food Systems pre-summit
As deadly monsoon rains wreak havoc in Bangladesh, IOM rushes to help refugees
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), many of the more than 13,000 Rohingya refugees forced out of their camps by flooding in Cox's Bazar which has killed at least six people were returning to their shelters to salvage belongings after a break in heavy rains, but the risk of more casualties remained high. IOM said that a total of more than 21,000 refugees had been affected and almost 4,000 shelters were destroyed. Food distribution centres, health facilities and … [Read more...] about As deadly monsoon rains wreak havoc in Bangladesh, IOM rushes to help refugees
Ethiopia: USAID ramps up efforts to fight famine in Tigray
In response to growing needs in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the United States is providing more than $149 million in additional humanitarian assistance, including more than $105 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The United States is the largest single donor of humanitarian aid to the Tigray response efforts, providing nearly $637 million since the conflict began. USAID’s funding will address life-threatening hunger by providing more than 172,000 … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: USAID ramps up efforts to fight famine in Tigray
EIB and Hydrogen Europe sign advisory services agreement
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hydrogen Europe, an umbrella association representing European industry, research, and national and regional associations in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector, today signed an agreement for consultancy services. Under the agreement, the EU bank will provide financing advisory support for hydrogen projects introduced by Hydrogen Europe. Furthermore, it will cooperate on market development initiatives and conduct joint market outreach. Finally, the … [Read more...] about EIB and Hydrogen Europe sign advisory services agreement
India: $112 million Financial Assistance to improve water supply in Jharkhand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $112 million to finance water supply infrastructure in four towns in the state of Jharkhand. ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist for South Asia Sanjay Joshi, said: “The project supports the Jharkhand Vision and Action Plan 2021 to improve the quality of life of its urban residents through better quality urban infrastructure,” said “Water supply in Jharkhand is currently inadequate, with residents receiving only an average 3 to 4 hours daily … [Read more...] about India: $112 million Financial Assistance to improve water supply in Jharkhand
