The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) Boards have approved a combined €15.5 billion in new financing. This funding will support business innovation, transport and energy infrastructure, housing, education, and water resilience projects. Specifically, €14.5 billion was approved by the EIB Board, while the EIF Board authorized €1 billion in new commitments… [Read More]
Ireland Against Racism Fund 2025 Announced by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy
The Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund. This initiative, which forms a central component of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), is designed to support non-government and community organisations in delivering projects that address racism and promote racial equality throughout… [Read More]
Minister O’Brien Commits €5 Million to Advance District Heating Projects in Ireland
The Irish Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment has approved a €5 million allocation from the Climate Action Fund (CAF) to support the pre-construction development costs of efficient district heating projects across the country. This early-stage investment is intended to advance the readiness of such projects and facilitate future development of district heating networks…. [Read More]
AIIB, NaBFID Collaborate to Accelerate Climate and Infrastructure Investments in India
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) have signed a letter of intent to advance the development of sustainable infrastructure in India, with a strong focus on climate adaptation and mitigation. This strategic agreement aims to accelerate the pace of climate-resilient infrastructure growth in line with… [Read More]
AIIB Approves $100 Million Facility for VPBank to Boost Climate Finance and Infrastructure in Viet Nam
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Viet Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) have signed a USD 100 million on-lending facility to promote sustainable infrastructure and support climate mitigation in Viet Nam. This agreement is aimed at expanding VPBank’s capacity to finance green and climate-resilient initiatives. The new facility will help VPBank fund… [Read More]
UN Leaders Debate AI’s Role in Modern Health Care and Traditional Medicine
The AI for Good Global Summit featured a dedicated session on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in both modern health care and traditional medicine, with keynote addresses from leading international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). As the United Nations’… [Read More]
FFD4 Summit Calls for Strong Political Leadership on Gender Equality
At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla, Hivos co-hosted a side event titled “Financing for Development and Gender Equality: A Feminist Agenda for Action for Sevilla and Beyond.” The event convened ministers, feminist activists, and development partners from around the world. Despite the broader conference’s limited outcomes, the side event… [Read More]
Amazon Supports Summer Hunger Relief with $25,000 Donation to FIND Food Bank
On June 26, Amazon visited FIND Food Bank to strengthen its ongoing partnership in combating summer hunger. During the fourth annual event, Amazon donated $25,000—equivalent to 100,000 meals—and delivered an Amazon van filled with food, health, and household products to support FIND’s efforts in addressing seasonal food insecurity. Summer poses added challenges for the desert… [Read More]
Solomon Islands Launches Life-Saving HPV Vaccination Program for Young Girls
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), in collaboration with development partners and donors, officially launched the HPV Vaccination Big Catch-up campaign on 16 July 2025. The campaign aims to protect girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer, the most prevalent cancer among women in the country. The event was held… [Read More]
A Stronger Europe: Key Priorities in the 2028–2034 EU Budget
The European Commission has introduced a proposal for a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, amounting to nearly EUR 2 trillion. Representing 1.26% of the EU’s gross national income, the MFF is designed to support the EU’s long-term ambitions for prosperity, independence, and resilience in a changing global environment. In response to mounting challenges—including… [Read More]
B.C. Businesses to Benefit from PacifiCan’s Investment in Trade and Export Expansion
PacifiCan Investment Announced to Support B.C. Businesses in Trade and Export On July 16, 2025, in Kelowna, British Columbia, the Government of Canada, through Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), announced a $2.5 million investment to support companies across B.C. in expanding to new markets and managing trade challenges, such as tariffs. This investment highlights PacifiCan’s… [Read More]
€50 Million EIB Global Loan to Support Infrastructure and Growth in Syunik, Armenia
The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, is providing a €50 million loan to the Republic of Armenia aimed at strengthening socio-economic development in Syunik Province. The financing will support improvements in key infrastructure sectors including water supply, healthcare, and education. This investment forms part of the Resilient Syunik Team Europe Initiative, a program… [Read More]
A Decade of Impact: IOM Recognized for Disaster Response Efforts in Micronesia
The Pohnpei State Legislature has formally recognized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for its significant contributions to disaster preparedness and response across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). On 3 June 2025, lawmakers passed a resolution commending IOM’s efforts in safeguarding lives, minimizing disaster risks, and reaching remote and vulnerable communities. For more than… [Read More]
Call for Safety and Anxiety-Reducing Solutions at Bristol Temple Meads Testbed
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport and the built environment, has opened applications for the next cohort of the Station Innovation Zone, a program designed to support up to eight small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing solutions to improve passenger safety and experience. This initiative, now in its fourth year and run… [Read More]
Main Street America Academy Launches to Strengthen Community Revitalization Leaders
The Main Street America Academy has officially launched, providing a new platform for learning and professional development tailored specifically for Main Street leaders and practitioners. This initiative offers a range of curated educational experiences designed to help users expand their impact, enhance their skills, and build leadership capacity. The Academy features a flexible mix of… [Read More]
$263.8 Million AfDB-Backed Project Set to Transform Urban Development in Abia State
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Abia State Government, has launched the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project, a $263.8 million initiative designed to transform urban infrastructure, improve mobility, and promote climate-resilient development in the state’s major cities—Umuahia and Aba—over the next… [Read More]
African Development Bank Commits $17M for Northern Mozambique Reconstruction
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilience-building in Mozambique’s conflict-affected Cabo Delgado province. The grant will fund the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS) Project, which targets economic empowerment as a means to address fragility. The project aims to… [Read More]
$1.4 Million Approved for Land Conservation and Outdoor Projects in Maryland Counties
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved over $1.4 million in grant funding through the Department of Natural Resources to support outdoor recreation and land conservation efforts across several counties, including Charles, Frederick, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester. In Queen Anne’s County, approximately $180,000 from Program Open Space – Local was… [Read More]
Government Boosts Tech Innovation Outside Capital with Mentorship, Funding, and Skills Development
The UK government has launched a £1 million programme aimed at supporting tech entrepreneurs outside London to grow their businesses and stimulate innovation across regional areas. This initiative is designed to strengthen local economies by targeting regions such as Scotland, the North East, Humber and East, and South Yorkshire, thereby promoting tech sector growth beyond… [Read More]
World Bank Achieves Historic Demand for EUR 3 Billion 10-Year Sustainability Bond
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) has successfully priced a 10-year EUR benchmark bond maturing in July 2035. The Sustainable Development Bond raised EUR 3 billion from global investors to support the financing of sustainable development initiatives in World Bank member countries. The bond was priced at a spread of… [Read More]
€4 Million Climate and Gender Investment Fund Launched by CDB and AFD in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new EUR 4 million Grant Facility, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). This facility aims to support CDB’s Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in executing development initiatives that are climate-resilient, gender-responsive, and focused on agriculture. This grant marks a continued collaboration between CDB… [Read More]
New Open Society Fellowships to Empower Public Thinkers Across the Global South
The Open Society Foundations has selected 31 public intellectuals from seven cities in the Global South to serve as Open Society Fellows for 2025–2026. The fellows are based in Beirut, Buenos Aires, Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Jakarta, Lagos, and Taipei—cities recognized for their vibrant communities of thinkers and cultural contributors. The fellowship aims to support… [Read More]
Gray Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to SBU for Student Scholarships
Stony Brook University has received a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships for New York City public school students. The funding will enable 10 students admitted through SUNY’s Top 10% Promise program to live on campus and graduate debt-free. These students, who come from low-income backgrounds and are among the… [Read More]
