Nepal received 982 units of 10-liter oxygen concentrators, financed by the World Bank. The concentrators are part of a long-term solution for augmenting Nepal’s capacities to supply therapeutic oxygen to public health facilities towards a stronger response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sher Bahadur Tamang, Minister of Health and Population, said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to quickly bring in the oxygen concentrators, which will be dispatched to health facilities of greatest need … [Read more...] about Nepal receives 982 oxygen concentrators towards a stronger COVID-19 response
Lebanon’s education system ‘under threat,’ says Report
According to a new World Bank report, Lebanon needs to urgently embark on a comprehensive reform agenda that puts students at the center of the education sector and prioritizes quality of education for all. Low levels of learning and skills mismatch in the job market have put the future of generations of Lebanese children at risk and imply a critical need for more and better targeted investments in the sector. The report, titled “Foundations for Building Forward Better: An Education Reform … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s education system ‘under threat,’ says Report
$30M World Bank Support for Malawi’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
To assist Malawi in the acquisition and deployment of safe, affordable and effective COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccines, the World Bank approved $30 million in additional financing. This is an additional financing for the existing Malawi’s COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness project bringing the World Bank contributions to the country’s health sector COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts to a total of $37 million. The additional financing will mostly go towards the … [Read more...] about $30M World Bank Support for Malawi’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Africa: World Bank and African Union join forces to support rapid vaccination for up to 400mn people
The African Finance Ministers and the World Bank Group joined hands to fast track vaccine acquisition on the continent and avoid a third wave. In a boost to the African Union’s target to vaccinate 60% of the continent’s population by 2022, the World Bank and the AU announced that they are partnering to support the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) initiative with resources to allow countries to purchase and deploy vaccines for up to 400 million people across Africa. This … [Read more...] about Africa: World Bank and African Union join forces to support rapid vaccination for up to 400mn people
Bangladesh: ADB approves additional aid of $940m for COVID vaccines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional $940 million in financing for the Government of Bangladesh to purchase safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The project will fund the purchase of an estimated 44.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be administered to more than 20 million Bangladeshis by 2024, contributing to the government’s National Deployment and Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 Vaccines. The vaccines will be secured through the … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: ADB approves additional aid of $940m for COVID vaccines
$46.6 million Financial Assistance to support FAO-led projects
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed approval from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for five FAO-led projects in eight countries, totaling more than $46.6 million in funding. The decision was made during the 60th GEF Council Meeting and the 30th Least Developed Countries Fund Council Meeting. The latest projects will address critical environmental challenges - such as land degradation, biodiversity loss, unsustainable fishing and climate change … [Read more...] about $46.6 million Financial Assistance to support FAO-led projects
Private sector has a crucial role to play in ensuring healthy diets for all
The private sector can be a crucial ally in global efforts to make agri-food systems more resilient, sustainable, efficient and inclusive to ensure healthy diets for all. This was a key takeaway from the B20-G20-FAO Dialogue on Sustainable Food System, a joint initiative co-organized by the Business 20 (B20) Italy, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Italian Presidency of the G20. In his welcoming address, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted the … [Read more...] about Private sector has a crucial role to play in ensuring healthy diets for all
UNESCO launches new guidelines for UN Country Teams to promote freedom of expression
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO has launched new guidelines aimed at providing practical advice to United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) on how the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) exercise can be used to promote access to information, freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. The UPR is a unique, state-driven process within the UN system, involving the continuous assessment of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. It is … [Read more...] about UNESCO launches new guidelines for UN Country Teams to promote freedom of expression
Africa Renewable Energy Fund II secures €130m first close with SEFA-CTF investments
The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II (AREF) has achieved its first close at €130 million, following a joint investment of €17.5 million from The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) and the Climate Technology Fund (CTF) through the African Development Bank. AREF II, a successor to the original Fund, is a 10-year closed-ended renewable energy Private Equity Fund with a $300 million target capitalization. The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II, managed by Berkeley Energy, invests in … [Read more...] about Africa Renewable Energy Fund II secures €130m first close with SEFA-CTF investments
Lawrence County Community Foundation announces 2021 Boost Grant recipients
The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) Board of Directors awarded Boost Grants totaling $18,450 to eleven organizations through the 2021 LCCF Open Grant Cycle. The 2021 Boost Grants were funded by the M. Jeanette Norman Fund, Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund for Lawrence County, William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County, Paul & Patty Ford Community Fund, LCCF Education Fund, Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund, Robbins Humanitarian Fund, and the Morris D. Norman Fund. Lisa … [Read more...] about Lawrence County Community Foundation announces 2021 Boost Grant recipients
