The European Investment Bank and the Council of Europe Development Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Slovenia’s national affordable housing agenda. The announcement was made during a major conference on Slovenia’s affordable housing journey, held with the participation of the Slovenian government and supported by the European Commission. This coordinated effort reflects recommendations for… [Read More]
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Europe’s Space Industry to Scale Up with EIB’s New Space TechEU Initiative
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched Space TechEU, its first dedicated financing programme for the European space sector, as part of the broader TechEU initiative to foster innovation and the development of new technologies. The announcement was made at the European Space Agency’s triannual Council of Ministers meeting in Bremen. The programme aims to… [Read More]
Minister Jerry Buttimer Unveils 2024 Annual Report for Community Services Programme in Ireland
Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD launched the Community Services Programme (CSP) 2024 Annual Report on 26 November 2025, highlighting the programme’s impact on communities across Ireland. The report features case studies of CSP-supported organisations, demonstrating how funding supports local services, strengthens communities, and builds resilience. It emphasizes the role of CSP in creating employment… [Read More]
New Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine Introduced in Ethiopia to Protect Newborns
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 November 2025 – Ethiopia has officially launched the national introduction of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB BD) vaccine, a major step toward strengthening newborn immunization and preventing mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B virus. The rollout is supported technically and financially by the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,… [Read More]
€170 Million Boost for Irish Companies Through European Space Programmes
Ireland is investing over €170 million in European Space Agency (ESA) programmes through 2030, aiming to strengthen Irish companies’ presence in the rapidly growing global space industry. The investment was announced by Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, during an ESA meeting in Bremen, Germany, which brought together ministers from… [Read More]
CCNF Flags UNHCR for Excluding Local NGOs in Rohingya Response Plan
The Cox’s Bazar CSO NGO Forum (CCNF) has raised concerns over UNHCR’s 2026–2029 partnership plan for the Rohingya response, accusing the agency of sidelining local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and thereby undermining their capacity. The forum also criticised the World Bank’s USD 700 million support package for similarly excluding local civil society organisations (CSOs) in its… [Read More]
Solar Power Brings Safe Water to 440,000 People in Mykolaiv with EU and UNDP Support
In Mykolaiv, Ukraine, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have delivered 36 autonomous solar power systems to ensure continuous access to safe drinking water for approximately 440,000 residents. The solar systems will be installed on municipal rooftops, including central heating stations and boiler houses, to support critical water supply infrastructure. During… [Read More]
EU Delegation Unveils 2025 Campaign for Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
On 25 November, the EU Delegation to Jordan launched its campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), unveiling a programme designed to raise awareness and mobilize action against all forms of GBV, with a particular focus on digital violence this year. The campaign began with a public screening of the award-winning… [Read More]
Philippines Receives £1 Million from UK for Typhoon Recovery and Relief
The United Kingdom is providing £1 million (PHP 77 million) in humanitarian assistance to support communities in the Philippines affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. This funding will deliver life-saving services and essential supplies, including multi-purpose cash assistance and shelter repair kits, to the most impacted populations. British Ambassador Sarah Hulton OBE emphasized the UK’s… [Read More]
How Nepali Youth Are Driving Climate Action and Sustainability
UN Habitat Nepal organized a two-day workshop on “Youth Engagement in Climate Action through the Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals” on 9–10 October 2025 in Pulchowk, Lalitpur. The event was part of the “Accelerating Localization of Integrated Climate Action in Nepal” project, funded by the Joint SDG Fund and implemented jointly by WFP, UNDP,… [Read More]
Empowering Iraqi Youth: ILO and UNICEF Train Job Support Facilitators
ERBIL, Iraq (ILO News) – The ILO recently completed an intensive training in Erbil for facilitators of Iraq’s National Job Search Clubs (JSC) programme, aiming to institutionalize this youth employment model across the country. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Iraq and UNICEF, the week-long training brought together facilitators from… [Read More]
New ILO-IOE Handbook Helps Businesses Combat Forced Labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) have released the third edition of Combating Forced Labour: A Handbook for Employers and Business. The handbook is designed to help companies identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for actual and potential forced labour risks in their operations and supply chains. It also provides… [Read More]
Brunei Government, Employers, and Workers Unite for Inaugural Safety Dialogue
Brunei Darussalam has convened its first dedicated dialogue on occupational safety and health (OSH), bringing together government, employers, and workers in a historic move to strengthen social dialogue and enhance national OSH governance. The milestone event, held on 20 November 2025, was organized by the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) following an ILO… [Read More]
Supporting Cambodian Migrants: ILO’s Critical Aid for Returnees
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia and PROTECT programmes, provided crucial support to Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand amid the recent border conflict. Over 6,700 returnees, predominantly women, were assisted in provinces including Banteay Meanchey, Koh Kong, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham, and Siem Reap with… [Read More]
World Bank Approves Two Digital Initiatives in India for Education and Agriculture
The World Bank has approved two major projects in India aimed at improving education outcomes in Punjab and boosting incomes for small and marginal farmers in Maharashtra through digital solutions. Together, these initiatives are expected to benefit over six million people by leveraging technology to enhance learning and agricultural productivity. The Punjab Outcomes-Acceleration in School… [Read More]
Mauritania Receives World Bank Support to Advance Inclusive Growth and Sustainability
The World Bank has approved Mauritania’s First Reform for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Development Policy Financing, providing a $30 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the government’s efforts to build a more diversified, resilient, and job-creating economy. The program aims to expand economic opportunities, strengthen institutions, and improve essential services, ensuring… [Read More]
UNCTAD Partners with DR Congo on Funding to Strengthen Economic Productivity
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has committed $500,000 to strengthen its productive capacities with the support of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This funding will support analytical research, technical cooperation, and the development of a holistic programme, alongside statistical training and a national gap assessment on productive capacities… [Read More]
New Funding Injection Speeds Up the Fight Against Malaria
Research to eliminate malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases, is set to accelerate with a USD $4.7 million grant from the Gates Foundation awarded to scientists at The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia (UWA). Global malaria cases surged to an estimated 263 million in 2023, resulting in over 597,000… [Read More]
Inter-American Development Bank Honored with 2025 Knowledge Management Award
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has been honored with the International Knowledge Management Award 2025 by Knowledge Management Austria and the global Knowledge for Development Partnership (K4DP), recognizing its leadership in knowledge management for sustainable development and its role in linking evidence, learning, and action across Latin America and the Caribbean. For over six decades,… [Read More]
Civic Engagement and Ethnic Identity: Colombia’s Fight for Inclusive Spaces
When Colombian youth leader José Antonio Minota attended a workshop at the Casa de las Memorias museum in Cali, he did so with a purpose beyond participation. Representing Afro-descendant youth from Comuna 20, he aimed to reclaim civic space for communities that are too often rendered invisible. Through music and storytelling, José highlighted the cultural… [Read More]
Protecting Children: How the International Development Sector Can Safeguard Content from Abusers
Everyday photos and videos of children, such as those showing them playing, eating, or smiling, can be misused by paedocriminal perpetrators even if no nudity is involved. This includes content created and published by international development actors, including NGOs and UN bodies. While intended to showcase children’s rights, needs, and potential, such imagery can be… [Read More]
COP30 Explained: Goals, Agreements, and Global Climate Impact
At COP28 in Dubai, global civil society achieved a historic milestone by securing a decision to transition away from fossil fuels, marking the first time in nearly three decades of UNFCCC negotiations that tackling the root cause of climate change was explicitly recognized. Despite some erosion of this global consensus since then, the decision still… [Read More]
Learning Review of Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action
Humanitarian crises have intensified in recent years due to rising conflict and displacement, while humanitarian financing and resources remain constrained. Increasingly complex geopolitics have complicated humanitarian access, with international laws and norms often disregarded and political efforts to resolve conflicts less effective. This context has highlighted the importance of humanitarian diplomacy, an approach aimed at… [Read More]
