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As conflict continues to affect communities across Lebanon, migrant families are facing unique challenges that often remain overlooked. Limited access to transportation, financial resources and support networks has left many migrant workers trapped between dangerous conditions and uncertain choices. For many migrant families, leaving conflict-affected areas was not always possible. Some remained in unsafe locations… [Read More]

A new report from The Rockefeller Foundation highlights the growing role of catalytic capital in unlocking private investment for global development, showing how targeted funding can help address challenges linked to climate change, healthcare, jobs and economic inequality. The Zero Gap Fund, a collaboration between The Rockefeller Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T…. [Read More]

A new international initiative in Indonesia is strengthening protections for women migrant workers by improving coordination among government agencies, law enforcement bodies and community organizations to prevent trafficking and forced labour. The PROTECT Project, supported by the European Union and implemented through collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Office on… [Read More]

Governments, international organizations and development partners are advancing new initiatives aimed at strengthening economies, improving public health, expanding social protection and creating opportunities for communities worldwide. Recent developments across Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean highlight a growing focus on inclusive investment, climate resilience, digital transformation and stronger public services. The European Investment… [Read More]

Healthcare support initiatives in Sierra Leone are helping vulnerable rural communities access essential medicines, maternal care, and treatment for chronic conditions, transforming lives through improved access to medical services. In 2025, Bread and Water for Africa® supported healthcare programmes across several African countries, including Sierra Leone, by providing medical supplies, mobility aids, medicines, and specialized… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have warned that uneven immunization progress across the Western Pacific Region is leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases, despite overall recovery in vaccination coverage following the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) show that while many countries continue to maintain strong… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the challenges facing rural youth in Georgia while calling for greater investment in skills development, entrepreneurship, and rural employment to create sustainable opportunities for young people. Released to mark World Youth Skills Day, FAO’s latest assessment examines the aspirations and realities of rural… [Read More]

The Joint SDG Fund has highlighted how targeted investments in digital skills, vocational training, and entrepreneurship are helping young people build sustainable careers and contribute to economic growth in Kenya, Albania, and Colombia. The initiative emphasizes that preparing young people for the future requires more than education alone. Governments, businesses, and development partners must create… [Read More]

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced $7.3 million in disaster relief grants to support long-term recovery efforts in Southwest Virginia following the widespread damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024. The funding will help Giles County, Washington County, and the Town of Fries rebuild damaged homes, strengthen critical infrastructure, and improve community resilience against… [Read More]

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has highlighted the need for more adaptive, inclusive, and collaborative approaches to managing the world’s shared freshwater ecosystems, stressing that stronger international cooperation is essential to address growing environmental and climate challenges. Shared freshwater resources include nearly 313 transboundary river and lake basins, more than 400 shared… [Read More]

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Uruguay have strengthened their long-standing partnership by signing a new five-year cooperation agreement aimed at supporting the country’s Industrial Policy 2050 and accelerating sustainable industrial development. The agreement was signed in Montevideo by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller and Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy… [Read More]

Finance ministers and global health leaders have made a strong economic case for increasing investment in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), arguing that funding these services is not only a public health priority but also one of the most effective long-term economic investments governments can make. The message was highlighted during a… [Read More]

Jamaica is exploring ways to strengthen health insurance coverage for people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a new assessment supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The initiative aims to reduce financial barriers to healthcare and improve access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of chronic illnesses. Non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease,… [Read More]

Representatives from 10 countries across the Americas joined international health experts and development partners in San Salvador, El Salvador, for the Seventh Meeting of National Program Managers for the Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem in the Americas. Organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) from 13 to 15 July 2026, the… [Read More]

Routine childhood immunization across the Americas continued to recover in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic vaccination levels, according to the latest WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC). Despite this progress, health authorities have warned that declining measles vaccination coverage is leaving communities increasingly vulnerable to outbreaks. The latest estimates show that the number of… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has delivered 27 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies, and specialised equipment to Venezuela to strengthen the country’s healthcare response following the devastating 24 June 2026 earthquake. The shipment was coordinated with Venezuela’s Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MPPH) and will be distributed to hospitals treating those… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has signed a $10.75 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility with Intercontinental Investment Bank East Africa (iib East Africa) to expand financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women-owned businesses in Djibouti. Signed on 23 June 2026, the facility will strengthen iib East Africa’s ability to provide trade… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group, together with regional and international partners, has concluded the first African Forum on Gender and Child Statistics (AGCSF 2026) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with renewed commitments to strengthen statistical systems across Africa. The five-day forum brought together policymakers, national statistical agencies, development partners, researchers, civil society, and private sector representatives to… [Read More]

The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are celebrating 15 years of partnership dedicated to supporting private sector development, job creation, and economic resilience across the Mediterranean region. Since its launch in 2011, the collaboration has helped mobilise investment, strengthen businesses, and promote sustainable economic growth in several… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has reinforced its commitment to supporting Hungary’s economic development following a high-level visit to Budapest by EIB Vice-President Marko Primorac on 13–14 July 2026. The visit focused on identifying investment opportunities that align with Hungary’s reform priorities and contribute to long-term economic growth and improved living standards. During the… [Read More]

The Kreda credit union group, administered by the United Central Credit Union (UCCU), has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to provide up to €70 million in financing for sustainable investment projects across Lithuania. The initiative will use EIF loan guarantees to improve access to affordable financing for individuals and… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, and the Banque internationale pour l’industrie et le commerce (BIIC) have announced a €100 million financing initiative to strengthen agricultural value chains in Benin. Backed by a guarantee from the European Commission, the partnership supports the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, promoting sustainable economic growth while enhancing… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has backed TenneT Germany’s inaugural €3.5 billion European Green Bond, marking the largest corporate bond issuance ever aligned with the European Green Bond Standard Regulation. The transaction also represents the EIB’s first green bond investment in Germany, reinforcing its commitment to expanding sustainable finance and supporting Europe’s clean energy transition…. [Read More]