According to a new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), an estimated 411 million people could move from poverty to basic security by 2030 if governments implement targeted, context-specific policies that promote job-intensive growth, adaptive social protection, and higher wages. The report, released ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development in… [Read More]
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Sudan Faces Famine in El Fasher and Kadugli, While Hunger Eases in Peaceful Areas
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF have warned that famine conditions have been confirmed in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kadugli, where conflict and siege have cut communities off from humanitarian aid and food supplies. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report highlights stark contrasts across the… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank, Mongolia Sign Framework to Strengthen Social Sector and Disaster Preparedness
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia have signed a $475 million Financial Framework Arrangement to enhance their partnership in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. The agreement, signed in Ulaanbaatar by Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Javkhlan Bold and ADB Country Director Shannon Cowlin, aims to streamline project preparation and approval… [Read More]
African Development Bank Group Provides €58 Million to Support Youth Jobs in Equatorial Guinea
The African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea have signed a €58.61 million financing agreement to implement the first phase of the Project to Strengthen Human Capital in Support of Economic and Social Inclusion (PARCH 1). The agreement, signed on 30 October 2025 in the city of Bata by Léandre Bassolé, the… [Read More]
Green Climate Fund Grants USD 16 Million to Tata Capital to Support Climate Innovation in India
Tata Capital Limited, the flagship financial services arm of the Tata Group, has announced the receipt of a first-of-its-kind $16 million revolving facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the Beacon India Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s green start-up ecosystem by supporting early-stage climate-tech ventures. The program will be implemented in collaboration… [Read More]
Nations Mobilize Global Partnerships to Strengthen National Programs Against Hunger and Poverty
Several countries have unveiled ambitious national programs to fight hunger and poverty through a new model of coordinated international cooperation. During the First Leaders’ Meeting of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty in Doha, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, and Zambia presented detailed implementation plans supported by international financial institutions, bilateral donors, UN agencies, and philanthropic… [Read More]
Germany Commits €45 Million Per Year to GPE from 2027–2032 to Advance Education for 750 Million Children
Germany has announced a landmark multiannual pledge of €45 million a year between 2027 and 2032 to the Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE) “Multiply Possibility” campaign, reinforcing its global leadership in advancing quality education. The announcement was made in Berlin during an event hosted by Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali Radovan,… [Read More]
Ontario Announces $26.7 Million Investment to Strengthen Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors
The Ontario government has announced an additional investment of $26.7 million over two years to expand shelter spaces and strengthen support programs for survivors of gender-based violence. The funding aims to enhance accessibility at emergency shelters across the province and improve assistance for victims navigating the family court system. This initiative is part of Ontario’s… [Read More]
Afghanistan Earthquakes: Thousands of Children Forced to Flee Homes Again
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, with the epicentre located in Samangan province, about an hour from Mazar-e-Sharif. The tremors were felt as far away as Kabul and even parts of Pakistan, sending waves of panic through communities as families and children fled their homes in fear…. [Read More]
Global Immunization Priorities: Highlights from the SAGE September 2025 Meeting
The September 2025 meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), held from 22–25 September alongside the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG), underscored both the progress and ongoing challenges in global immunization. While global vaccination coverage has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, recovery remains uneven, especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Persistent… [Read More]
WHO Issues Urgent Call to Address Drastic Reductions in Global Health Funding
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidance to help countries mitigate the immediate and long-term impacts of sharp reductions in external health funding, which are severely affecting essential health services in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The report, titled “Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts,” outlines practical… [Read More]
How Integrating Family Planning with Maternal Health Services Saves Mothers’ Lives Worldwide
A new study published in The Lancet Global Health provides strong evidence that the global decline in maternal deaths over the past two decades has been largely driven by advances in both family planning and maternity care. The paper, titled “Effect of maternity care improvement, fertility decline, and contraceptive use on global maternal mortality reduction… [Read More]
Prostate Cancer in Africa: Key Facts on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers in Africa, with significantly higher incidence and mortality rates among African men compared to other populations. This disparity is influenced by a combination of genetic, biological, and social factors. Research indicates that men of African descent often carry genetic traits linked to more aggressive forms… [Read More]
Joint Quadripartite Statement Highlights Africa’s Commitment to the One Health Approach
On the occasion of One Health Day 2025, the Regional Representatives and Directors in Africa from the Quadripartite Regional Coordination Group—comprising the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)—reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing the One Health approach. This approach… [Read More]
Strengthening Crisis Preparedness: Anticipatory Action Frameworks in West and Central Africa
The first Regional Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action in West and Central Africa concluded in Dakar with a strong commitment from regional and international stakeholders to act earlier and more collaboratively in addressing recurring crises. Held from 28 to 30 October 2025, the event gathered over 150 participants, including representatives from national governments, civil society,… [Read More]
FAO Leads Efforts to Strengthen Biodiversity Governance at Landmark Gaborone Summit
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took part in the inaugural Biodiversity Summit for Africa held in Gaborone, Botswana, from November 2–5, 2025. The summit brought together African governments, experts, and development partners to accelerate efforts toward biodiversity protection and sustainable food systems across the continent. FAO played a leading role… [Read More]
British Food and Drink Exports Gain £100 Million Boost as UK Removes Trade Barriers
British food producers are set to benefit from new export opportunities valued at nearly £100 million, following extensive work by the UK’s network of 16 agri-food attachés. Since January, these attachés have successfully removed 41 trade barriers and opened key global markets for British products. Major achievements include reopening pork exports worth up to £80… [Read More]
Ireland invests €16.5 million in 63 outdoor recreation projects, Minister Calleary confirms
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced a major investment of €16.5 million to support 63 outdoor recreation projects across Ireland under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The announcement, made during his visit to Clare Island, Co. Mayo, marks a significant step in delivering the ambitions of… [Read More]
Ireland Invests €5 Million to Boost Social Innovation as Minister Buttimer Launches New Solutions Hub
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, officially launched the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub in Cork, marking a major milestone in Ireland’s commitment to fostering social innovation. During the event, the Minister also announced over €2.5 million in funding for nine projects through the New Solutions Scaling Up Grants Scheme, bringing… [Read More]
Ireland: Minister Buttimer Announces New Social Innovation Hub and Funding to Scale Up Community Solutions
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, officially launched the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub in Cork on November 3, 2025, marking a major milestone in Ireland’s social innovation landscape. Alongside the launch, the Minister announced funding of over €2.5 million for nine projects through the New Solutions Scaling Up Grants Scheme,… [Read More]
Ethiopia’s Green Economy Boosted as ILO Strengthens Technical and Vocational Training Institutions
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Global Skills Programme – Ethiopia component and supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), is empowering technical and vocational training (TVT) institutions to lead Ethiopia’s green transition. The initiative, known as Green TVT – Skills for a Greener Future, equips educators and institutions to integrate environmental… [Read More]
European Union and Central Asia Strengthen Cooperation for Skills Development and Economic Growth
The European Union and Central Asian countries are deepening their cooperation in education and skills development to promote sustainable growth, innovation, and shared prosperity. This commitment was reaffirmed at a high-level meeting of the DARYA (Dialogue and Action for Young People in Central Asia) programme, held in Turin on 30–31 October 2025. DARYA, a €10… [Read More]
Understanding the Effects of VAT on Families in the DRC
The 2020 Household Survey for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sheds light on how Value Added Tax (VAT) affects households differently across income levels. Introduced in 2012 to replace the turnover tax, VAT was designed to provide a more stable source of revenue compared to volatile mining income. Over time, it has become a… [Read More]
