The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a digital E-wallet solution as part of its nation-wide cash-based transfer (CBT) programme that supports vulnerable households in urban and peri-urban areas. The initiative was made possible with generous funding from the Government of Switzerland. The pilot project is being rolled out in four cities of Kyrgyzstan: Tokmok, Kara-Balta, Osh and Jalal-Abad, with a planned expansion to cover 23 cities and … [Read more...] about COVID-19: WFP launching E-wallet digital solution to help Kyrgyz Government
WFP launches program to support South Sudan’s entrepreneurs
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) receives US$2 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance to foster locally-driven solutions to tackle food systems challenges, driven by the WFP IGNITE Innovation Hub for Eastern Africa. Part of this contribution will go to the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge, a project focused on supporting South Sudanese entrepreneurs and their businesses that has issued a call for applications on … [Read more...] about WFP launches program to support South Sudan’s entrepreneurs
KfW to boost IFAD’s efforts for rural development and resilience
Germany has contributed up to €400 million through its state-owned KfW Development Bank, in a financial agreement signed with the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). By this countribution, Germany has signalled its strong commitment to ensuring millions of rural people in some of the world’s poorest countries can adapt to the impacts of climate change, earn decent incomes and access sufficient, nutritious food. The UN’s climate summit (COP26) which ended last week, … [Read more...] about KfW to boost IFAD’s efforts for rural development and resilience
UNWTO’s first regional conference on women’s empowerment in tourism held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The UNWTO Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific – the first event on the topic organized by UNWTO jointly with Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture – brought together more than 500 key virtual participants in addition to around 100 local in-person stakeholders. Alongside UNWTO experts, government policymakers, UN Women representatives, high-level representatives of women’s associations and NGOs, joined leading academics to address some … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s first regional conference on women’s empowerment in tourism held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UNAIDS calls for greater funding commitments to support its work in leading global efforts to end AIDS by 2030
UNAIDS convened donors, partners and Programme Coordinating Board members in Geneva, Switzerland, for a dialogue to help bolster UNAIDS’ efforts in supporting countries to end AIDS by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. During the meeting, held on 15 November 2021, UNAIDS warned that despite a growing number of countries demonstrating the feasibility of ending AIDS as a public health threat, the global HIV response is faltering, resulting in a slowing decline in new HIV … [Read more...] about UNAIDS calls for greater funding commitments to support its work in leading global efforts to end AIDS by 2030
Children and young people demanding urgent action on Covid and climate change
Children and young people are raising their voices and demanding urgent action on the issues that matter to them in a series of global and local events to mark World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children. From headlining at the world expo, to meeting with presidents, leading public debates, and reporting from newsrooms, young people are engaging world leaders, businesses, and high-profile stars on issues including climate, equality and kindness. UNICEF … [Read more...] about Children and young people demanding urgent action on Covid and climate change
EBRD provides US$ 3 million to boost MSMEs in West Bank and Gaza
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the West Bank and Gaza with a US$ 3 million SME credit line to Vitas Palestine, a microfinance institution incorporated in the West Bank and Gaza since 1995. MSMEs in the West Bank and Gaza represent a substantial segment of the local economy. Their access to finance remains limited and is now more important than ever, particularly to mitigate the economic impact of … [Read more...] about EBRD provides US$ 3 million to boost MSMEs in West Bank and Gaza
2022 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase | Submit your Entries!
On the occasion of the 2022 celebration of the United Nations World Wildlife Day, the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Jackson Wild, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will organize an international film showcase. This marks the seventh edition of the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase. Along the celebration’s theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”, organizers will seek to highlight … [Read more...] about 2022 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase | Submit your Entries!
EIB study sheds light on impact of Covid on African banks and business financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a unique analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on financing across Africa. The Finance in Africa 2021 report surveyed 78 leading banks and financing institutions active across sub-Saharan Africa to examine the impact of the pandemic on banking and business lending, investigate how Africa’s financial sector is harnessing the digital revolution and detail the challenges and opportunities of green finance for banks. Thomas Östros, European … [Read more...] about EIB study sheds light on impact of Covid on African banks and business financing
Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD to discuss investing in small-scale farmers
In a timely visit—following the just completed COP26, and as countries face the need to pursue their development while taking measures to combat climate change - President Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will be in Côte d’Ivoire 21–23 November to meet with President Alassane Ouattara and other government officials for strategic discussions, as well as meeting small-scale farmers in the field. Climate change, resilience building, agricultural … [Read more...] about Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD to discuss investing in small-scale farmers
