The European Union, through the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), has provided Moldovan entrepreneurs with electricity compensation amounting to over 87 million lei between January and August 2025. This assistance is part of the Compensation Programme launched by the Government of the Republic of Moldova with EU financial backing, designed to support businesses facing increased… [Read More]
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EIB Global Launches Innovation and Green Transformation Facility to Boost Western Balkans Economy
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced the launch of the Innovation and Green Transformation Facility (IGTF), a new initiative designed to accelerate sustainable private sector growth in the Western Balkans. The programme aligns with the EU Economic and Investment Plan and the New Growth Plan for the region, further supporting integration into the… [Read More]
North Macedonia Strengthens Climate Finance with Support from the GFS Programme
A recent market study conducted under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) programme surveyed over 300 medium and large enterprises across key industries in North Macedonia to evaluate sustainability practices, climate risk exposure and green finance adoption. The findings revealed low levels of awareness about the green economy, with only 7 per cent of respondents identifying… [Read More]
Ireland Contributes €200,000 to Promote Safe and Inclusive Trade in Developing Nations
Ireland has announced a contribution of EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 187,400) to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems in developing countries. This latest funding brings Ireland’s total support to the STDF since 2007 to more than CHF 3.8 million. The contribution will help implement the STDF’s… [Read More]
Afghanistan Earthquake: 11,600 Pregnant Women in Urgent Need of Support
The earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August, followed by several aftershocks, has left an estimated 11,600 pregnant women in urgent need of assistance. Within hours of the disaster, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, deployed emergency response and mobile health teams to assess needs and provide lifesaving healthcare and protection… [Read More]
KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges Syndicated Term Loan to Support Agrobank in Uzbekistan
KfW IPEX-Bank has successfully arranged a syndicated Term Loan Facility for Uzbekistan’s state-owned Agrobank, totaling EUR 120 million. The three-year facility is designed to refinance German and European exports and support the bank’s investments in green technologies, reflecting a targeted approach to sustainable and strategic financing. As Sole Bookrunner, KfW IPEX-Bank led the syndication process… [Read More]
Green Investments Partnership Secures US$510M in First Close under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the Green Investments Partnership (GIP), a blended finance fund under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative, has achieved its first close with US$510 million in committed capital. This funding, contributed by a mix of global and regional private, public, and philanthropic institutions, will be deployed into… [Read More]
Minister Richmond Launches Civil Society Fund Application Process for NGOs
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has officially launched the call for applications to the 2026 Civil Society Fund, which provides support for NGOs implementing development projects in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance. The Fund enables organizations to carry out initiatives in sectors such as education, health, human rights,… [Read More]
Climate Change Exacerbates Social Protection Gaps Across Europe and Central Asia
Despite relatively high social protection coverage in Europe and Central Asia, significant gaps in adequacy and inclusiveness remain, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report. While 85.2 per cent of the population benefit from at least one social protection measure, 14.8 per cent remain entirely unprotected. Strengthening social protection systems is increasingly critical… [Read More]
Uzbekistan Boosts Labour Oversight with Intensive Training-of-Trainers Program
Uzbekistan is modernizing its labour inspection system through a recent training-of-trainers course held at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) in Turin, Italy. This initiative, part of the ILO project “Improving labour inspection and occupational safety and health systems in Uzbekistan,” enabled four officials from Uzbekistan’s State Labour Inspectorate to complete… [Read More]
IOM Highlights Migration as a Crucial Strategy for Climate Resilience at Africa Summit
At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Ethiopia, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is emphasizing the importance of strategically integrating climate-driven migration into Africa’s adaptation and resilience efforts. More than 25,000 delegates, including African leaders and experts, are convening to address urgent climate priorities, with IOM advocating for migration as a tool to… [Read More]
Accion Closes $61.6M Fund to Boost Early-Stage Inclusive Fintech Startups
Accion has officially closed its $61.6 million Accion Venture Lab Fund II, LP, now rebranded as Accion Ventures, to invest in early-stage fintech companies addressing the needs of financially underserved populations globally. Managed by Accion Impact Management, the fund will target up to 30 new investments across Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and… [Read More]
African Leaders Advocate for Increased Climate Investment at Ethiopia Summit
African leaders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second Africa Climate Summit, calling for a shift from traditional climate aid to climate investment. The summit emphasized that Africa should be seen not as a victim of climate change, but as a continent with significant investment potential. With a population exceeding one billion, African nations… [Read More]
EU Donates €6 Million to Improve Education for Afghan Children with Save the Children
The European Union has signed a EUR 6 million grant agreement with Save the Children to launch the “Facilitating Access to Knowledge, Hope, and Education Resilience (FAKHAR)” initiative. This funding will provide safe, inclusive, gender-responsive, and uninterrupted quality learning opportunities for Afghan children, particularly those out-of-school, living with disabilities, or from vulnerable groups. The FAKHAR… [Read More]
European Union Allocates SBD 226 Million to Improve Water and Sanitation in Solomon Islands
The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a €24 million (approximately SBD 226 million) funding package to upgrade the Solomon Islands’ urban water and sanitation systems. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, at the EU-Pacific Business Forum in Fiji on 5 September. Commissioner Síkela… [Read More]
EU Boosts Pacific Climate Resilience with Extra FJD 4 Million Funding
The European Union (EU) has announced an additional EUR 1.5 million (approximately FJD 4 million) in grant funding to support Fiji and fifteen other Pacific Island countries (PICs) in building green climate resilience into their Public Finance Management (PFM) systems. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, at the first-ever… [Read More]
Halo Launches $1M Enterprise Revolution Program for Select Global Organisations
Halo, a leading independent provider in Enterprise Service Management (ESM), has launched its new “$1M Forever” program, offering select organisations predictable, fixed ESM licensing costs for life. The initiative promises faster deployments, greater agility, and a level of partnership and support that traditional legacy vendors cannot match. The program targets large enterprises that are often… [Read More]
Deadly Ebola Returns to DRC’s Kasaï Province: Red Cross Launches Emergency Response
The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Kasaï Province. This marks the country’s 16th recorded Ebola epidemic and the first in the region since 2008. The outbreak was confirmed after the death of a 34-year-old pregnant woman on 20… [Read More]
Flutter UKI Pledges £7 Million Investment to Boost Community Sports
Flutter UKI is stepping up support for grassroots sports clubs through its Cash4Clubs programme, launching a £500,000 fund aimed at helping local organisations survive and thrive amid rising costs. Since 2008, Cash4Clubs has invested nearly £7 million in community sports across the UK and Ireland, and this year 250 clubs will have the chance to… [Read More]
Canada Invests $3.5 Million to Strengthen Northern Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Economy
The Government of Canada is investing $3,575,246 in ten forestry and economic resilience projects across Northern Ontario to support growth, innovation, and sustainability in local communities. This funding, announced by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, comes through programs including the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), Regional… [Read More]
Canada Funds Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in British Columbia
Canada is advancing its clean energy agenda with a focus on building a stronger economy while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $5.8 million investment to support made-in-Canada carbon management technologies. This includes $1.3 million to Svante to enhance testing capabilities and establish new… [Read More]
Canada Invests in Indigenous-Led Sport Programs Across Yukon
The Government of Canada is strengthening Indigenous communities across the country by investing in sport as a tool for social development and community well-being. Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden announced an investment of $853,000 over two years to support sport and recreation opportunities across Yukon through the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous… [Read More]
Canada Provides $18.7 Million to Strengthen Communities in Northwest Territories
On September 8, 2025, the Government of Canada announced over $18.7 million in funding for the Northwest Territories to support the development of stronger and more connected communities. The investment focuses on essential infrastructure projects, including public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges, providing the foundation necessary for communities to grow and thrive…. [Read More]
