The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the European Union (EU), and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have launched a Call for innovative proposals as part of the “COVID-19-relevant Medical and Pharmaceutical Products” (CMPP) Project. It aims at increasing manufacturing capacities for COVID-19-relevant items in the region. This includes, but… [Read More]
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IOM and 27 Partners appeal for USD 84 Million Dollar to assist African Migrants affected by COVID-19
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners from 27 humanitarian and development organisations and governments are appealing for USD 84 million to provide life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of African migrants and host community members affected by COVID-19 in the Horn of Africa and Yemen. The many partners include the UN Children’s Fund… [Read More]
IDB provides US$27 million for Haiti’s health care system
In an effort to help the government fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a reassignment of US$27 million from the non-disbursed balance of Haiti’s current investment portfolio, from the IDB Special Donation Fund. The goal of the program for an immediate public health response to contain and control the coronavirus and… [Read More]
Action Against Hunger warns of a growing Hunger Crisis in Ethiopia
The world’s nonprofit hunger specialist, Action Against Hunger warned of a growing hunger crisis in Ethiopia. Newly released data reveals that nearly one in four South Sudanese refugee children suffer from life-threatening malnutrition. COVID-19 cases in the country have more than tripled in the past month, complicating hunger relief efforts. Action Against Hunger conducted a… [Read More]
Afghanistan: New Grants to cushion Impact of COVID-19 and protect Food Security
As part of a larger financial package of $380 million, the World Bank has approved two grants totaling $210 million to help Afghanistan cushion the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Afghan households, support critical food supply chains, and provide emergency support to farmers. The Emergency Agriculture and Food Supply Project, implemented by the… [Read More]
UK invests £20 million to improve small Business Leadership & Problem-solving Skills
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis spurs British businesses to adopt new ways of working, the government is investing £20 million to improve small businesses’ management, productivity and problem-solving skills through 2 training programmes, at this crucial time in the UK’s economic recovery. The Small Business Leadership Programme will focus on strengthening decision-makers’ leadership skills, so… [Read More]
UNWTO/ENAT/ONCE Foundation release new Guideline to ensure accessibility and inclusivity of Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling on destinations to recognize the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements as they open up to visitors again. In partnership with the ONCE Foundation of Spain and the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), the United Nations specialized agency has released new guideline to ensure… [Read More]
Virtual Conference on Low-Carbon Finance and the SDGs || 12-14 August 2020 || Register Now
ADBI is proposing a virtual conference from 12 – 14 August 2020 that will feature research that examines impediments to low-carbon finance such as the lack of unified criteria for investment that advances climate-related SDGs and limited understanding of the fundamentals of low-carbon finance. The conference will also address common questions about low-carbon finance, including… [Read More]
Six million Euros in emergency Relief Funding to address Biodiversity Conservation
A total of six million Euros in emergency relief funding to address biodiversity conservation needs brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is being made available by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the European Commission (EC), and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS). These European Union (EU) funds will be… [Read More]
Humanitarian Response Plan aims to assist 4.5 million Venezuelans in 2020
The 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan with Humanitarian Needs Overview, which aims to provide 4.5 million vulnerable Venezuelan women, men, girls, and boys with humanitarian assistance. The Plan has a financial requirement of US$762.5 million to provide health care, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and nutrition, shelter, protection, and education support. The Plan builds on… [Read More]
Korea contributes US$ 2.5 million to cope up with Hunger and Poverty during COVID-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea has contributed US$ 2.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), enabling it to continue providing United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) in countries where conflicts, natural disasters and the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic are pushing millions into hunger and poverty…. [Read More]
ADB provides $1.5 billion help to support Thailand’s COVID-19 Response
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a $1.5 billion to support the Government of Thailand’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa said, “ADB is committed to providing timely support to Thailand and helping reduce the pandemic’s social and economic impacts on the country. Our budget support will help fund… [Read More]
$100 million financial support to strengthen Uzbekistan’s resilience to Public Health Emergencies
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million to strengthen Uzbekistan’s resilience to public health emergencies, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, by steadily improving testing, diagnosis, and the management of COVID-19 cases over the next two years. ADB Vice-President, Shixin Chen said, “The COVID-19 pandemic is exceptional in size and nature with… [Read More]
UN and Humanitarian Partners launch international Humanitarian Response Plan in Philippines
The United Nations (UN) and humanitarian partners in the Philippines launched the largest international humanitarian response plan in the country since Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. With financial requirements of about P6 billion, the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) COVID-19 Response Plan is focused on providing critical health interventions and multi- sectoral humanitarian assistance to the 5.4… [Read More]
Low-and middle-income Economies get access to COVID-19 vaccines through Gavi’s COVAX AMC
A total of 92 low- and middle-income countries and economies will be able to access COVID-19 vaccines through Gavi’s COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The Gavi secretariat will host and administer the COVAX Facility, the umbrella mechanism to which 78 countries have already submitted written expressions of interest. Chair of the Gavi Board, Dr. Ngozi… [Read More]
GEF invests $2 million Grant in Nature-based infrastructure for Climate adaptation
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a $2 million grant for a new venture in partnership with the MAVA Foundation, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). This new funding aims to increase investment in nature-based infrastructure that can help cities and countries adapt to the… [Read More]
Central America and the Caribbean Children face dual threat of hurricane season and COVID-19
UNICEF has warned that across Central America and the Caribbean, more than 70 million children are directly or indirectly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those children living in coastal areas of Central America and the Caribbean could face the additional threat of catastrophic storms as the 2020 hurricane season moves into a more… [Read More]
UNOPS to improve National Medicine Procurement in Mexico
A new agreement signed by UNOPS, the government of Mexico, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will improve transparency and value for money. Signed in the presence of the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, national authorities and representatives of UNOPS and PAHO in Mexico, the agreement will see UNOPS help the government… [Read More]
USAID contributes US$12 million to help Afghan families struck by the impact of Covid-19
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$12 million from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in support of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan, where the public health emergency is compounded by increasing levels of food insecurity and where many communities’ livelihoods are being obliterated. This contribution from USAID… [Read More]
IDB supports health care system of Nicaragua with new funding stream
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing USD$43 million from its Immediate Response of Public Health to Contain and Control Coronavirus and Mitigate its Effect on the Provision of the Service in Nicaragua. The actions of the program will contribute to reduce the rates of morbidity and mortality from the coronavirus and ease the indirect… [Read More]
€95 million funding support to finance 40 climate action projects in Barcelona
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance around 40 projects in Barcelona that aim to support climate change mitigation and adaptation in the city. To this end, the EU bank will provide €95 million to promote urban regeneration, with a focus on the environment but also on social inclusion and job creation to boost the… [Read More]
ADB’s COVID-19 Response Reaches $9.3 Billion to End-July 2020
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed $9.3 billion in financial resources in the last six months to address the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition, development partners committed $4.6 billion in cofinancing. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact across our developing member countries and… [Read More]
UNAIDS calls for global United States leadership on COVID-19: Urges to allocate US$ 20 billion
As the world faces the colliding pandemics of COVID-19, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, UNAIDS supports the call for bold, bipartisan support by the United States of America for global efforts against these concurrent health challenges. The United States Global Leadership Coalition is calling on Congress to allocate US$ 20 billion in the next Emergency Supplemental… [Read More]
UNICEF and faith groups release new Guidance to support Communities in times of COVID-19
UNICEF, in collaboration with Religions for Peace (RfP) and Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI), has released a series of guidance documents to advise religious leaders and faith communities on how to address challenges brought about by COVID-19. UNICEF Senior Advisor for Communication for Development, Dr. Kerida Mcdonald said, “UNICEF has a… [Read More]
AT&T commits $10 million to increase Economic Opportunity for Black and Underserved Communities
AT&T today is committing an additional $10 million this year to create economic opportunities and foster upward mobility for Black and underserved communities facing long-standing social inequities and higher unemployment during COVID-19 pandemic. CEO of AT&T Inc said, “We’re refocusing our efforts to create more opportunities and paths to success for Black and underserved communities,… [Read More]
