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The Government of Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group have launched a major initiative to boost jobs, skills development, and resilience in the country’s Far North region. The programme, called Building Capacities and Skills for Employability and Entrepreneurship in the Far North Region of Cameroon (CAP2E), was unveiled in Maroua on 23 February 2026…. [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Rwanda have officially launched the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation to Increase Community Resilience project in western Rwanda. The initiative was introduced during a three-day workshop and training session held in Kigali and will be implemented by the Rwanda Water Resources Board. The project is financed through a… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $60.9 million loan to strengthen urban water supply and sanitation services in Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. The financing package includes $30 million from regular ordinary capital resources and $30.9 million from concessional ordinary capital resources, with the Government of Papua New Guinea contributing $3 million… [Read More]

Across Kosovo, the demand for essential urban infrastructure such as streets, parks, drainage systems, public transport corridors, schools, and climate-resilient riverbanks is rising rapidly. As cities expand and climate impacts intensify, public budgets are struggling to keep pace with growing investment needs. In response, representatives from central and local institutions gathered in Prishtina in February… [Read More]

The Government of New South Wales under the Minns Labor Government is investing nearly $1 million in a new grant initiative aimed at strengthening Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) that support children and families across New South Wales. The Governance, Resilience, Opportunities and Workforce (GROW) Grants Program is designed to build the long-term sustainability and… [Read More]

Netflix has announced a £1 million donation to the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to support the creation of a new creativity hub at its Beaconsfield campus. The funding will establish The Netflix Lounge at NFTS, a dedicated space designed to encourage collaboration, creative exchange, and networking among students, alumni, and visiting filmmakers. This… [Read More]

Twenty staff members from education-focused NGOs in Afghanistan have successfully completed advanced training in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) organized by UNESCO, equipping them to train other education providers across the country. The program addresses a critical gap in Afghanistan’s education sector, where many NGOs struggle to systematically monitor performance, adapt programs based on evidence,… [Read More]

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the FIFA Foundation has stepped in to provide emergency humanitarian support to affected communities. Working closely with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), the initiative focuses on delivering essential aid to clubs, players, and local communities in the most severely impacted parishes, including Hanover, Manchester, St. Elizabeth,… [Read More]

Belfast City Council has launched the Belfast Stories Community and Creative Grants Programme, a £250,000 initiative aimed at supporting story-based projects across the city. The programme offers ten small grants of up to £10,000 and five larger creative project grants of up to £30,000, encouraging community and cultural organisations to explore cultural identity, heritage, and… [Read More]

Oregon’s transportation system is facing a severe financial crisis after decades of underfunding and legislative missteps, offering a cautionary tale for the nation’s broader infrastructure challenges. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) carries hundreds of millions in debt and must make difficult decisions to maintain essential services like road maintenance, snow removal, and landslide mitigation,… [Read More]

Over the past several years, experience running agricultural and conservation incentive programs alongside governments, companies, and financial institutions has revealed a clear truth: scaling programs is not primarily a policy challenge, but an execution challenge. Success depends largely on how easily producers can participate and how efficiently staff can manage information, rather than on the… [Read More]

This knowledge product highlights the meaningful contributions of youth across Africa in promoting inclusive decision-making, social cohesion, and sustainable peace. It documents 44 initiatives from multiple countries, showcasing how young people are driving change in governance, peacebuilding, and community resilience. The examples demonstrate how youth can act as agents of social transformation, addressing complex challenges… [Read More]

The world’s great mountain ranges hold ancestral knowledge that is increasingly urgent today. Long before modern engineering, mountain communities developed systems capable of retaining water, cultivating steep slopes, and sustaining biodiversity. In the Andes, this expertise reached an extraordinary level of sophistication, offering strategies that are now essential for addressing global environmental and food security… [Read More]

The European Union has invested significantly in research and innovation to support the global transformation of agri-food systems. A policy brief analyzing 15 completed projects funded between 2014 and 2024 highlights how these initiatives, aligned with EU frameworks like the Green Deal, Farm to Fork strategy, and the Global Gateway Strategy, have strengthened local research… [Read More]

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that human rights are under attack globally, describing a world where the rule of law is being steadily replaced by the rule of force. He emphasized that this erosion is deliberate and often driven by those holding the greatest power, leaving millions to suffer through violence, discrimination, and… [Read More]

Moldova’s green transition is often discussed in terms of policy reforms, investments, and alignment with European standards. While these elements are important, the deeper challenge lies in systemic coherence. True coherence cannot be imposed externally—it must be cultivated from within the country. This perspective is informed both by experience in climate policy implementation and by… [Read More]

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5), issued by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations, highlights the scale of reconstruction required as the full-scale Russian invasion enters its fifth year. The assessment reports that direct damage in Ukraine has now surpassed $195 billion, up… [Read More]

Four years into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine faces unprecedented reconstruction and recovery challenges. An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations estimates that, as of 31 December 2025, Ukraine will require nearly $588 billion (€500 billion) over the… [Read More]

On 23 February 2026, CINEA launched a new call for projects under Green Assist, the EU advisory initiative aimed at supporting the development of sustainable investment projects across Europe. With a total budget of €3 million, the call offers tailored advisory support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them develop and scale their green… [Read More]

Amnesty International has called on EU foreign ministers to ensure that their meeting on 23 February with Nikolai Mladenov, Director-General of the Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, prioritizes the rights of Palestinians. The organization stressed that the EU must address the structural flaws of the Board of Peace mechanism and ensure its… [Read More]

At the start of 2026, Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs prioritized humanitarian assistance to address urgent crises worldwide, with a particular focus on Ukraine, major refugee situations in Africa, and humanitarian needs in the Middle East. Out of a total €72 million in humanitarian aid allocated this year, €20 million has been earmarked specifically for… [Read More]

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) launched the webinar series “Thriving in Safety: Advancing Adolescent Health and Rights and Ending Gender-Based Violence in Central and West Africa” to strengthen adolescent health and rights, marking the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action. The series aimed to foster knowledge exchange,… [Read More]

The GSMA has launched the Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile, targeting small and growing enterprises across Africa, Central and South America, and South and Southeast Asia. The fund aims to address the dual challenge of advancing digital inclusion while promoting the clean energy transition, alongside exploring innovative solutions for refurbished handsets. By integrating… [Read More]