The Government of Canada has announced over $26.4 million in funding through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to boost innovation and productivity in Quebec’s residential construction supply chain. The investment aims to accelerate the construction of affordable housing and support the development of sustainable, modern homebuilding solutions across the province. The announcement was… [Read More]
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Canada’s Green Bond Sale Raises $2.5 Billion to Support Sustainable Projects
The Government of Canada has successfully completed its fifth issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, raising a total of $2.5 billion. The latest offering included $1 billion in a new 30-year bond and a $1.5 billion re-opening of its 7-year bond first issued in February 2025. The 30-year bond attracted strong investor interest, with 86% of… [Read More]
7.5 Million Homes to Benefit from Newly Approved Clean Energy Plans
The government has approved the Tillbridge Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, marking the 17th nationally significant clean energy project sanctioned since July 2024. Once operational, the project will generate enough clean energy to power over 7.5 million homes, significantly boosting the country’s energy security and contributing to its goal of becoming a clean energy superpower. The… [Read More]
Humanitarians Urge Increased Support as Global Needs Reach Critical Levels
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that only 21 per cent of the $45.3 billion required for life-saving humanitarian activities in 2025 had been funded as of September, with just $9.6 billion received. This represents a sharp decline of over 40 per cent compared to the same period… [Read More]
11 Million Deaths Every Year from Neurological Conditions: Why Urgent Care Is Critical
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted a critical global health challenge: neurological disorders now affect over 3 billion people worldwide, contributing to more than 11 million deaths annually. Despite the immense burden, less than one in three countries has a national policy to address these conditions, leaving millions without access to essential care. The… [Read More]
UN Estimates $70 Billion Required to Rebuild Gaza After Conflict
The Gaza Strip, just 41 kilometres long and up to five kilometres wide, has faced widespread devastation from Israeli bombardments, leaving few areas untouched. According to Jaco Cilliers, UNDP Special Representative for the Palestinians, about 84 percent of Gaza has been destroyed, with some parts of Gaza City experiencing up to 92 percent damage. The… [Read More]
UN Warns Libya Faces cas Political Roadmap Stalls
Hanna Tetteh, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, has highlighted ongoing risks to Libya’s political transition, noting that divisions between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State continue to hinder progress on the UN-backed political roadmap. While some steps have been taken, key milestones necessary for long-awaited national elections, including discussions on the… [Read More]
Global Hunger Crisis: Why Over 670 Million People Still Go Hungry
Despite there being enough food to feed over eight billion people globally, hunger remains a persistent crisis due to a combination of conflict, climate change, economic shocks, inequality, and trade disruptions. Armed conflicts and political instability, such as those in Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, and Haiti, disrupt food production, supply chains, and market access, displacing millions… [Read More]
Digitizing Health in Africa: WHO and EU Launch Strategic Collaboration
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a new partnership to advance the digital transformation of health systems in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on expanding the adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN). The collaboration, announced at the World Health Summit 2025, aims to enhance pandemic preparedness,… [Read More]
Angola Steps Up Fight Against Guinea Worm with New WHO-Carter Center Agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carter Center have signed a new cooperation agreement worth US$300,000 to ensure the continuity of efforts to combat Guinea worm disease in Angola’s Cunene province. This agreement reinforces both organizations’ commitment to supporting Angola in eliminating this neglected tropical disease, which is targeted for global eradication by 2030…. [Read More]
Congo Bolsters Health Measures to Contain Possible Ebola Outbreak
Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has intensified efforts to detect and respond swiftly to a potential Ebola outbreak following the emergence of the virus in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The neighboring country has seen a slowdown in virus transmission, with no new cases reported for 18 days as of 13 October… [Read More]
Nigeria Accelerates Vaccination Efforts with Mass Measles, Rubella, and Polio Campaign
The Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide integrated vaccination campaign targeting over 106 million people across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative aims to deliver measles–rubella, polio, and HPV vaccines, closing immunity gaps and protecting children and adolescents from life-threatening diseases. The campaign was officially flagged off in Abuja by… [Read More]
Ethiopia at the Forefront of AI-Powered Digital X-Ray Use for Tuberculosis Detection
Ethiopia has made a significant advance in combating tuberculosis (TB) by launching a national AI-powered digital X-ray system for TB screening. The rollout, inaugurated on 18 September 2025 during the Annual Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Other Lung Diseases Review Meeting, was officiated by Dr. Dereje Duguma, State Minister of Health. The initiative positions Ethiopia among the… [Read More]
Europe Sees More Than 240 Children Pushed Toward Poverty Each Day
The European Union (EU) is falling behind on its pledge to lift at least 5 million children out of poverty or social exclusion by 2030, with more children now at risk than when the commitment was made. A recent report by Save the Children reveals that over the five years since the pledge, about 446,000… [Read More]
Addressing Migrant Worker Grievances: IOM Provides Businesses with Practical Tools
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched two new guides to help businesses respond effectively to grievances raised by migrant workers. These resources aim to create grievance systems that are fair, transparent, and centred on the rights and needs of workers, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns addressed. IOM Deputy Director… [Read More]
AI and Digital Tools: Unlocking Growth and Opportunities for Small Businesses
Digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operate, offering significant opportunities to enhance productivity and improve working conditions, while also presenting challenges related to skills, inclusion, and decent work. This topic was the focus of a recent webinar organized by the ILO’s Global Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises… [Read More]
WFP and KOICA Join Forces to Boost Skills Development and Resilience in Côte d’Ivoire
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$9.3 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea, provided through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), to enhance health, nutrition, and community resilience in northern Côte d’Ivoire. This multi-year funding, covering 2025 to 2029, will enable WFP to deliver locally sourced, nutritious… [Read More]
Boosting Financial Resilience: $400 Million ADB Loan for Philippines’ Insurance Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ insurance industry, fostering broader participation, and stimulating economic growth. The Insurance Reform Program, Subprogram 1, focuses on enhancing regulation and supervision, increasing long-term credit intermediation for government infrastructure projects, and creating a more efficient, consumer-oriented,… [Read More]
Strengthening Indonesia’s Economy: ADB Supports Trade, Competitiveness, and Green Initiatives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen competitiveness, promote green growth, and accelerate trade under the third subprogram of the Competitiveness, Industrial Modernization, and Trade Acceleration Program (CITA). The program aims to attract investment in sustainable businesses, reduce trade barriers, and empower local enterprises,… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Boosts Uzbekistan’s Economic Transformation and Trade Connectivity
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support Uzbekistan in strengthening public sector efficiency, advancing economic governance, and accelerating integration into the global economy. The Economic Management Improvement Program (Phase 2) builds on earlier reform efforts and introduces new institutional measures to improve fiscal transparency, modernize the governance of… [Read More]
Improving Timor-Leste’s Transport Infrastructure: ADB Focuses on Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $4 million grant to enhance road transport connectivity and resilience in Ermera, a remote and underserved region of Timor-Leste. Funded through the Asian Development Fund (ADF), the grant will support the upgrade of an 11-kilometer road corridor connecting rural communities to markets and essential services while protecting… [Read More]
Boosting African Investments: AfDB Deepens Collaboration with Saudi Financial Institutions
The African Development Bank Group and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen their partnership to accelerate investments across Africa’s key growth sectors, following high-level discussions in Washington. Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah met with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) Chief Executive Saad Alkhalb and Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief… [Read More]
Understanding AfDB’s Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme in The Gambia on UN Disaster Risk Reduction Day
The United Nations International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction emphasizes the importance of funding resilience today to avoid higher costs from disasters in the future. The African Development Bank Group’s Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi), in partnership with the Africa Risk Capacity Group, provides African countries with access to disaster risk insurance. By paying… [Read More]
