The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched phase two of its Climate Bank Roadmap, reinforcing its position as a leading financier of the green industrial revolution and energy security. Building on the success of the first phase since 2020, this next stage prioritizes competitiveness, energy security, and affordability for households and businesses, while radically… [Read More]
EIB, Endesa and Spanish Ministry of Economy Invest €650 Million to Digitalize Spain’s Power Grid
The European Investment Bank (EIB), Endesa, and the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise have agreed on a €650 million financing package to strengthen, modernize, and digitalize Spain’s electricity grid. The funding is structured as two loans: a €500 million loan financed through the Regional Resilience Fund (FRA) using Next Generation EU funds from… [Read More]
Western Ukraine Welcomes 500 Students to New EU-Backed School
A modern school in Sukhovolia village, Lviv Oblast, has been completed and will soon welcome 500 students and over 80 staff. The €3.85 million project, financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme, is one of six educational facilities supported by the initiative in the region. The new building spans… [Read More]
Boosting Tanzania’s Farming Sector: Team Europe’s Impact in Kilimanjaro
Team Europe Ambassadors, representing the European Union, its Member States, and institutions, conducted their annual field visit to Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region to observe ongoing projects and businesses supported through EU partnerships. These visits provide an opportunity to engage with local partners and witness the tangible impacts of Team Europe’s support, particularly in Tanzania’s agricultural sector,… [Read More]
Regional Conference in Kyrgyzstan Focuses on Safe Repatriation of Children from Conflict Zones
A landmark regional conference opened in Bishkek, bringing together government officials, child protection experts, and international partners from Central Asian countries to advance the reintegration of children and families repatriated from Syria and Iraq. The event, co-organized by the Ministry of Labour, Social Welfare and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the European Commission’s Service for… [Read More]
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Laos to Strengthen Sustainable Tourism
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) and Plan International Laos have launched the Lasting Laos Project, aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lao tourism sector to adopt sustainable consumption and production practices, circular economy models, and decent work standards. The initiative, co-funded by the European Union,… [Read More]
European Union Allocates €1 Million to Support Yellow Fever Response in South America
The European Union (EU) is providing €1 million in humanitarian aid to combat yellow fever in several South American countries, with a focus on Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This funding aims to support both prevention and emergency response measures to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable populations. The funds, mobilized by the EU’s Directorate-General for… [Read More]
Islamic Development Bank Greenlights $1.27 Billion for Resilient Economies and Inclusive Growth
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved projects totaling approximately US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa, and the MENA region. The approvals, made during the Bank’s 362nd meeting chaired by President H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser on 29 September 2025, include a multi-country program addressing sustainable agriculture and food… [Read More]
IsDB Approves $1.27 Billion to Drive Sustainable Development Across 12 Member Countries
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved projects totaling approximately US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa, and the MENA region. The approvals, made during the Bank’s 362nd meeting chaired by President H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser on 29 September 2025, include a multi-country program addressing sustainable agriculture and food… [Read More]
IDB Approves Financing to Drive AI and Digital Transformation in Piauí, Brazil
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $50 million loan to support the digital transformation of Piauí through the “Piauí Mais Digital” project. The initiative aims to expand digital connectivity, improve the supply and use of digital public services, enhance public management through digitization, and strengthen the digital capabilities of local businesses. The project… [Read More]
Boosting South American Growth: IDB Group Unveils ‘South Connection’ Project
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has launched the South Connection regional program to enhance connectivity and competitiveness across South America, aiming to foster sustainable economic growth. The initiative responds to long-standing structural challenges in the region, including high trade costs, fragmented regulations, weak transportation and digital infrastructure, limited energy connectivity, low investment levels,… [Read More]
Plastic Burning in Gaza Sparks Severe Health Emergency
Doctors in Gaza are raising alarms over a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses as families, cut off from basic necessities, burn plastic and cardboard to cook and keep warm. Medical professionals warn that the health crisis will worsen unless life-saving medicines, fuel, and food are allowed into the territory, which continues to face severe shortages…. [Read More]
Global Summit on Traditional Medicine 2025: WHO and India Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaboration
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 17–19 December 2025. This initiative marks a key step in advancing global collaboration and dialogue on traditional medicine. The signing ceremony… [Read More]
Emergency Medical Support: WHO Assists Health Services in Savannah Conflict Zone
The recent inter-ethnic conflict in Ghana’s Savannah Region has displaced families, destroyed homes, and severely strained public services. Districts such as Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and Bole have been particularly affected, with local health facilities overwhelmed by a surge in injuries, trauma cases, and medical needs. Clinics and hospitals, already operating with limited resources, are struggling to provide… [Read More]
Strengthening Health Systems: WHO Supports Angola in Medicines and Health Technology Oversight
Access to safe, effective, and quality medicines and health technologies is a cornerstone of public health and Universal Health Coverage. In Angola, this goal is being advanced through the structured institutional strengthening of the Regulatory Agency for Medicines and Health Technologies (ARMED), with ongoing technical and financial support from the World Health Organization (WHO), co-financed… [Read More]
Taliban-Imposed Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Sparks Crisis Amid Rising Humanitarian Needs
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has urged Taliban leaders to immediately restore Internet and telecommunications services across the country. As of 1700 hours on the previous day, connectivity was suspended, leaving most of Afghanistan cut off, including aid teams operating in remote areas to assist survivors of last month’s earthquake in eastern… [Read More]
Youth-Driven Change in Nepal: A Call for International Support
Nepal’s recent challenges and achievements were framed as part of a broader call for strengthened multilateral action. Ambassador Thapa highlighted the youth-led political movement earlier this month, known as the “Gen-Z protests,” which demanded transparent governance, equal opportunities, and an end to corruption. While he praised the aspirations of young Nepalese for a fair, just,… [Read More]
Global Cultural Policy Conference Highlights ILO’s Role in Cooperatives and Decent Work
At a side event during the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the pivotal role of cooperatives in promoting cultural rights, decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. The session, held on 26 September 2025 and titled “Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural Rights… [Read More]
Thailand’s Auto Sector Boosted by ILO Mentorship Programme on Responsible Business
A pioneering mentorship initiative in Thailand’s automotive sector has provided key stakeholders with knowledge and tools to improve workplace practices, strengthen industrial relations, and support responsible business. The International Labour Organization (ILO) implemented the social dialogue mentorship programme, reaching over 350 managers, HR professionals, trade unionists, and worker representatives across the automotive supply chain. The… [Read More]
Empowering Care Through Cooperatives: Insights from South4Care Initiative
The ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy Unit (COOP/SSE) highlighted the role of cooperatives in care provision during the South4Care: Strengthening South-South Cooperation for the Care Economy event held from 15 to 18 September 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The event marked the launch of the ILO South-4-Care Platform and the first edition of the Learning… [Read More]
ILO Applauds Papua New Guinea’s New National Minimum Wage Policy
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) recent increase in its national minimum wage as a landmark achievement for labour rights and social development. Announced on 18 September 2025 during PNG’s 50th Independence celebrations, the new minimum wage will rise from PGK 3.50 (US$0.84) to PGK 5.00 (US$1.20) in 2026, with… [Read More]
Myanmar’s Rohingya Plight: Urgent Call for International Action
The deepening crisis in Myanmar has intensified the suffering of the Rohingya Muslim community, who continue to face statelessness, displacement, and persecution. More than a million Rohingya now live as refugees in Bangladesh, while countless others remain internally displaced under dire and unsustainable conditions. UN leaders have warned that the ongoing crisis threatens regional stability… [Read More]
Haiti: UN Security Council Authorizes ‘Suppression Force’ to Combat Rising Gang Attacks
The UN Security Council has authorized the creation of a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti to replace the Kenyan-led security support mission, amid escalating gang violence, widespread human rights abuses, and a severe humanitarian crisis affecting all aspects of life in the country. The resolution, co-sponsored by Panama and the United States… [Read More]
