The upcoming event will highlight how integrated investments in employment, skills, and social protection policies can drive the three main goals of social development—poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration. It aims to demonstrate that coordinated approaches in these areas can lead to stronger social and economic outcomes,… [Read More]
Jamaica Prepares for Hurricane Melissa with Early Response Support from IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched an early response operation to support Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, approaches the island. The hurricane is already producing devastating storm surges along Jamaica’s southern coast and is expected to bring destructive winds and up to 750 mm of rainfall over the next two… [Read More]
ILO Report: Thailand Risks 250,000 Care Worker Gap by 2037
Thailand is facing a significant challenge in meeting the growing demand for home-based care as its population rapidly ages. A new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) projects that by 2037, the country will require up to 250,000 additional paid care workers, including around 55,000 migrant workers. The report, Care at Home: Projecting Thailand’s… [Read More]
ILO: Cooperatives and Social Economy Key to Closing Gender Gaps in the Care Sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new technical note emphasizing the critical role of cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in transforming care work across Latin America and the Caribbean. Published on October 29, 2025, to mark the International Day of Care and Support, the note highlights how cooperatives can help… [Read More]
Southeast Asia: Save the Children Calls for Stronger Action to Protect Environmental Rights of Children
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has issued a historic declaration recognizing the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right for both current and future generations. This marks the first time the regional bloc has officially acknowledged environmental protection as an integral part of human rights. The… [Read More]
Delivering Connectivity: Ethiopia’s Modjo–Hawassa Expressway Set to Transform Transport Links
The Modjo–Hawassa Expressway in Ethiopia, a 202-kilometer high-standard toll road, is transforming transportation and trade connectivity across southern Ethiopia. Supported by the World Bank and other development partners, the project aims to reduce travel time by up to 40% and lower vehicle operating costs by as much as 20%. The expressway will also improve access… [Read More]
Building Financial Resilience: Rwanda Strengthens Disaster Risk Management
Rwanda is transforming the lessons learned from the devastating May 2023 floods into proactive disaster preparedness and financial resilience. The floods and landslides claimed more than 130 lives and destroyed homes, roads, and farms across the country’s northern and western provinces. Recognizing that climate shocks are becoming more frequent, Rwanda is shifting from reacting to… [Read More]
Action Against Hunger Celebrates 2025 Impact Award Recipients, Including P!nk for Humanitarian Work
Action Against Hunger has announced its 2025 Impact Award honorees during a year of significant global humanitarian challenges. The annual gala aims to raise essential funds and spotlight individuals making meaningful contributions toward ending hunger worldwide. Global music icon and Grammy-winning artist P!nk is being recognized with the Humanitarian Award for her long-standing advocacy around… [Read More]
Sustained Economic Reforms Key to Pakistan’s Growth, Stability, and Post-Flood Recovery
Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.0 percent in the fiscal year ending June 2025, marking a slight improvement from 2.6 percent in the previous year. This growth was driven by stronger industrial and service sector performance, though agricultural output lagged behind due to floods, adverse weather, and pest infestations. According to the World Bank’s Pakistan Development… [Read More]
Should Malaysia Expand Its Social Pension? Lessons from Global Evidence and Policy Design
Malaysia is facing a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that 14% of its citizens will be aged 65 or older by 2045 and 20% by 2056. However, the country’s social pension coverage remains among the lowest globally. The Bantuan Warga Emas (BWE) currently reaches only about 4% of the elderly, and although around 60%… [Read More]
WFP Partners with Michael Kors in $2.7 Million Initiative to Combat Hunger in Sri Lanka
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a generous contribution of US$2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors to strengthen Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. The funding, made through Michael Kors’ long-running “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign, will support WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative, which connects school meal programs with local… [Read More]
Green Climate Fund Backs $250 Million ADB Initiative to Tackle Glacial Melt in Central and South Asia
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for the “Glaciers to Farms” program, an initiative led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help communities in glacier-dependent regions of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. The program aims to build resilient water and agriculture… [Read More]
Kiribati to Boost Education Access with $30 Million Asian Development Bank Grant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant to enhance access to quality education in Kiribati, focusing on improving primary and secondary schooling. The Equitable Access to Quality Education Project aims to provide students—particularly those in remote and outer island communities—with modern, disaster-resilient learning environments that promote inclusion and equal opportunity. The… [Read More]
India to Expand Solar-Powered Agriculture with $460 Million ADB Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $460 million results-based loan to modernize rural power infrastructure and promote renewable energy adoption in India’s state of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Program for Agricultural Solarization aims to improve agricultural productivity by providing farmers with reliable daytime solar electricity for irrigation. This initiative supports Maharashtra’s… [Read More]
Africa Embraces Circular Economy Solutions for Sustainable Growth
On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, is turning waste into opportunity. His company manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials—a business that started as a university project and now employs 268 people while serving 6,400 customers across Ethiopia. Askema Engineering, featured at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the… [Read More]
African Development Bank Group Advances Civil Society Partnerships Through Regional Consultations
The African Development Bank Group is convening Regional Consultations on the Civil Society Engagement Capacity Building Workplan, inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa to participate. The consultations will be held virtually via Zoom on October 29, 2025 (in English) and November 3, 2025 (in French). Organized by the Bank’s Civil Society and Community… [Read More]
AfDB Empowers Tanzania with Training to Advance Sustainable Development Goals
Tanzania has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable development by strengthening the capacity of project implementers to apply environmental and social safeguards effectively. More than 80 participants from government ministries, project teams, environmental agencies, and development partners, including the World Bank, attended a week-long training in Arusha on the African Development Bank’s Updated Integrated… [Read More]
Mozambique Enhances Climate Disaster Preparedness with AfDB-Led Training Programme
Mozambique has taken a significant step toward strengthening its disaster resilience through the launch of the Drone-Based Disaster Management Project, jointly implemented by the African Development Bank, the Government of Mozambique, and Korea’s Busan Techno Park. The initiative introduces advanced drone and data technologies to enhance the country’s capacity to anticipate, monitor, and respond to… [Read More]
Ending Poverty in a World of Plenty: Key Challenges and Solutions
The 2030 Agenda is built on a core principle: development must prioritize people and the planet. This vision stems from the first World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen in 1995, which established a long-term path for global progress. Ending poverty remains central to this mission — ensuring dignity, fairness, and opportunity for every… [Read More]
Calls Grow for International Action Against Human Rights Abuses in Kashmir
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, has urged the international community to end its silence over what he described as systematic and ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). His remarks came as Pakistan observed Kashmir Black Day on Monday, commemorating the day in… [Read More]
Mali Urged to Release Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara and End Crackdown on Rights
Amnesty International has condemned the conviction of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara, calling it a serious miscarriage of justice and demanding his immediate release. Mara has been sentenced to two years in prison, including one year mandatory, and fined on charges related to “discrediting the state” and other alleged offenses. The organization argues that… [Read More]
Teiu Cultural Hall Reopens After Major Renovation Backed by EU and UNDP
The Cultural Hall in Teiu, located on the left bank of the Nistru River, has reopened after its first major renovation in 55 years. The restoration was made possible through the European Union’s Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP. With an investment of approximately €103,907, the project carried out essential repairs to enhance event… [Read More]
IRC & GiveWell Partner to Provide Safe Water for 1.7 Million People in Chad, Nigeria & Somalia
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has partnered with GiveWell to launch a new initiative that will bring safe, clean drinking water to communities in Nigeria, Chad, and Somalia affected by conflict and climate crises. The project will introduce in-line chlorination technology to improve access to safe water for displaced people and vulnerable host populations who… [Read More]
