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Wellington — June 2, 2026 — The New Zealand Government has unveiled the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF), a new initiative designed to strengthen research capability in the tertiary education system while reducing compliance costs. The fund will invest $315 million annually, replacing the Performance‑Based Research Fund (PBRF). Minister for Tertiary Education and Minister of Science, Innovation… [Read More]

Wellington — June 2, 2026 — The New Zealand Government has announced a new package of copyright law reforms designed to give creators stronger protections and provide cultural institutions with greater flexibility to preserve and share the nation’s heritage. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer said the changes build on last week’s 20‑year extension to copyright… [Read More]

Geneva — June 2, 2026 — Opening the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC), ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo urged governments, employers, and workers to place people at the centre of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. He emphasized that the future of work will not be determined by technology alone, but by the policies, institutions, and social dialogue… [Read More]

Bangkok — June 2, 2026 — A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report reveals that while maternity protection has expanded across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), significant gaps remain, particularly for women in informal employment and migrant workers. The publication, Maternity Benefits in the ASEAN: Progress and Opportunities for Integrated Approaches across Social Protection and… [Read More]

Yeed, Somalia — June 2, 2026 — For Abshiro Abdullahi Bare, a mother of nine, a simple phone notification marked the turning point between hunger and hope. When her mobile lit up with a message confirming a $100 cash transfer from Action Against Hunger, it was the first step toward rebuilding her family’s life after months of… [Read More]

Bangkok — June 1, 2026 — Thailand is pioneering a new approach to labour inspection aimed at strengthening protection for domestic workers. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the EU‑funded PROTECT project, has introduced strategic compliance planning to shift enforcement from reactive inspections to proactive, preventive… [Read More]

Geneva — June 1, 2026 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) turned a simple question — “How’s work?” — into a worldwide conversation during SafeDay 2026, held on April 28 to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s campaign focused on the psychosocial working environment, highlighting how the design, organization, and management… [Read More]

New York — June 1, 2026 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) played a leading role at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum, held from April 14–16 in New York, spotlighting youth voices and advancing decent jobs, inclusion, and social justice. The forum is one of the UN’s main platforms for young people to share ideas and influence… [Read More]

Beirut — June 1, 2026 — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a worsening humanitarian emergency in Lebanon, nearly three months into the conflict. More than one million people remain displaced, while soaring food prices, lost incomes, and strained markets are pushing basic nutrition out of reach for vulnerable families. Since March 2,… [Read More]

Bissau — June 1, 2026 — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over escalating food insecurity in Guinea-Bissau, warning that nearly 130,000 people could face crisis levels of hunger during the June–August lean season. Funding shortfalls and supply chain disruptions have forced cuts to critical programmes, leaving vulnerable families and children at risk… [Read More]

Tallinn — June 1, 2026 — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €20 million to the inaugural €300 million green bond issued by Estonian energy company Eesti Energia, marking the first EIB investment in a green senior bond in the Baltic region. The five‑year bond, listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, was oversubscribed with international demand… [Read More]

Vienna — June 1, 2026 — Austria is set to strengthen its renewable energy supply with €57 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a super‑hybrid energy park in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. The project, led by Austrian renewable‑energy company PÜSPÖK, integrates wind power, photovoltaics, and battery storage through shared infrastructure across four sites in Burgenland…. [Read More]

Bilbao, June 2026 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of the Basque Country have signed the first €250 million tranche of a €500 million loan to modernise and expand healthcare infrastructure across the region. The financing, part of the Basque Government’s 2025–2032 Health Infrastructure and Facilities Program, will benefit more than 2.3 million… [Read More]

Zamudio, June 2026 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €75 million loan agreement with Spanish company Ingeteam to accelerate research, development, and innovation in renewable energy and electrification technologies. Backed by the InvestEU programme, the financing is part of the EIB Group’s TechEU initiative, the largest programme ever launched to boost technological innovation… [Read More]

Tokyo, June 2026 – The World Bank Group and the Government of Japan have announced two new initiatives designed to help developing countries build more resilient supply chains and energy systems, unlocking investment, jobs, and long-term growth. World Bank President Ajay Banga and Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signed agreements to launch the Resilient and Inclusive… [Read More]

Lomé, May 2026 – The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $59.78 million loan to rehabilitate a critical transborder road section linking Benin and Togo, a move aimed at boosting regional trade and economic integration in West Africa. The financing, approved on 21 May, will support the rehabilitation of 78.8 kilometres of road between Kara… [Read More]

Abidjan, June 2026 – At the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, financial and private sector leaders urged greater coordination across Africa’s financial systems and practical mechanisms to mobilise capital at scale. The high-level event, “Leveraging Capital, Strengthening Agency: African Ownership and the Future of Development Finance,” was hosted in partnership with the African Center for… [Read More]

Anusandhan National Research Foundation has launched the ₹200 crore ANRF–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission, a five-year initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and supporting startups, MSMEs, research institutions, and industry partners working on critical water challenges across India. Announcing the programme, Jitendra Singh said the mission reflects ANRF’s goal of democratizing research funding by… [Read More]

The Welch Foundation has announced more than $31 million in funding for 2026 to support chemical research, laboratory equipment, and postdoctoral fellowships across Texas institutions. The funding package includes $29.8 million in research grants distributed over three years through 85 grants at 17 institutions. The grants support faculty-led research projects in chemistry and related fields,… [Read More]

Kyro Capital has launched Kyro India Opportunities Fund – I, a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of ₹100 crore to invest in profitable Indian companies preparing for public listings. The fund will focus on growth-stage businesses expected to launch IPOs within 24 to 36 months and is targeting an… [Read More]

June 2026 – At the Build Healthy Places Network Virtual Summit, leaders from community development, health, philanthropy, and government explored how multisector, community-led climate resilience can take shape. Speaking at the event, Monica Valdes Lupi, Managing Director of the Kresge Health Program, emphasized that philanthropy must rethink its role in tackling climate-driven disasters and supporting community… [Read More]

Bristol Bears Foundation has been awarded a £30,000 grant from The Veterans’ Foundation to launch the Vets Rugby Hub, a three-year programme supporting veterans through weekly walking rugby sessions in South Bristol. The funding, running until April 2029, will help provide opportunities for veterans to stay active, improve wellbeing, build social connections, and engage in… [Read More]

Brussels, June 2026 – The European Commission has announced that Hungary’s progress under its new government has unlocked more than €16 billion in EU funding and paved the way for the country’s return to the Erasmus+ academic cooperation programme. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement after meeting Hungary’s new minister Péter Magyar on… [Read More]