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The second phase of the EU4GenderEquality programme has officially concluded in the Republic of Moldova after a 30-month implementation period, marking a significant step forward in promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and challenging deep-rooted social stereotypes. Nearly 3,000 people across the country directly participated in initiatives designed to build more inclusive and equitable communities…. [Read More]

ohannesburg — May 26, 2026 — Microsoft South Africa and the Youth Employment Service (YES) are scaling up their joint initiative to equip young people with digital and artificial intelligence skills, addressing the growing demand for tech capabilities across the labour market. The programme introduces participants to structured learning pathways, starting with foundational digital literacy and progressing… [Read More]

Lagos — May 26, 2026 — The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced an allocation of up to $100 million to invest in venture capital and growth equity funds targeting technology companies across Africa. The move is designed to accelerate digital transformation by supporting fund managers focused on early‑stage startups and digital infrastructure projects. Founded in 2007,… [Read More]

Morocco has been named Africa’s leading industrial economy in a new index released by the African Development Bank (African Development Bank), highlighting shifting patterns in investment, manufacturing growth, and regional industrial competitiveness across the continent. The findings were published in the 2025 Africa Industrialization Index and the inaugural Africa Industrial Investment Barometer, unveiled during the… [Read More]

Rome — May 26, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has expressed growing concern about the use of recycled plastics in food packaging, cautioning that while recycling supports sustainability goals, it may also introduce chemical safety risks if not properly regulated. In its latest report, FAO warned that recycled food‑contact materials — including containers, packaging,… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (African Development Bank) has conducted a workshop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at strengthening audit standards and improving financial reporting quality for Bank-financed projects across the region. The workshop, organised by the Bank’s Financial Management Division, brought together financial management experts, procurement specialists, chartered accountants, and representatives from Côte d’Ivoire’s National… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (African Development Bank), in partnership with Africa50, has convened African leaders and financial institutions to explore how public assets can be “recycled” to fund critical infrastructure development across the continent. The discussions took place during a high-level roundtable titled “Transforming Public Assets into Capital: Unlocking the Potential of Asset Recycling in… [Read More]

The Government of India has announced the BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at developing 100 industrial parks across the country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The scheme carries a proposed outlay of ₹33,660 crore and is designed to strengthen industrial infrastructure, improve logistics connectivity, and attract… [Read More]

Ireland’s Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works) has announced a €3 million funding allocation to support local authorities in removing river conveyance blockages and improving local flood and coastal protection systems. The funding will target immediate works such as clearing obstructions at river crossings, bridges, and culverts that restrict water flow and increase… [Read More]

Rome — May 25, 2026 — At a Vatican‑hosted high‑level symposium, FAO Director‑General QU Dongyu urged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) be guided by human dignity, inclusion, and solidarity, stressing that rapid technological change must be matched by social adaptation. Speaking at “AI and the Future of Human Dignity: A Bridge Across the Demographic and Employment Transitions”, QU emphasized… [Read More]

Community groups and individuals across the Surf Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding through the annual grants programme run by the Torquay Lions Club, which supports a wide range of local projects and initiatives. The club, which has served the region since 1969, reinvests all funds raised back into the community. In the… [Read More]

Srinagar — May 25, 2026 — Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, chaired a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) to review disaster preparedness and approve new technology‑driven mitigation measures. The meeting brought together senior officials from finance, law, revenue, and disaster management departments, alongside representatives of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The… [Read More]

Kinetic Group has launched the third round of its Moving Communities Fund, committing $160,000 to grassroots organisations supporting local communities across Australia and New Zealand. The funding programme provides grants of up to $10,000, along with in-kind support such as free bus charters, volunteer assistance, and promotional space. It is aimed at not-for-profit groups, sporting… [Read More]

Ireland has announced a new round of funding under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2026, providing €25 million to support refurbishment and upgrade projects for community centres nationwide. The scheme is designed to help ensure community centres remain safe, accessible, energy-efficient, and suitable for local social, recreational, and support activities. Officials said the investment recognizes… [Read More]

Luanda — May 25, 2026 — As Africa celebrates its unity and progress, this year’s Africa Day carries a powerful message: water and sanitation are the keys to accelerating sustainable development across the continent. In her message marking the occasion, Denise António, UNDP Resident Representative in Angola, emphasized that access to clean water and safe sanitation defines… [Read More]

City of Barrie has opened applications for its 2026 Recreation and Sport Community Grant programme, offering funding to local organizations focused on expanding access to recreation and sports opportunities across the city. Applications for the grant programme will be accepted until June 12, 2026, with successful recipients expected to be announced later in June. The… [Read More]

Hastings Borough Council has launched a new £700,000 funding programme aimed at improving sports and leisure facilities across Hastings over the next two years. The initiative is designed to support upgrades and enhancements to local leisure infrastructure, helping create spaces where residents can stay active, improve wellbeing, and strengthen community connections. The first funding round… [Read More]

London-based AI recruitment startup Nexco.ai has raised pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of its agentic AI platform designed for the executive search industry. The investment came from DSW Ventures, a Manchester-based venture capital firm that focuses on backing early-stage technology and high-growth startups across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2024 by Charlotte Gandell and… [Read More]

Canada’s Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Rechie Valdez, has announced more than $77.5 million in funding for 395 organizations across the country to support gender equality, violence prevention, and 2SLGBTQI+ community initiatives. The funding, announced in Brampton, Ontario, represents the largest funding commitment ever made by Women and Gender Equality Canada (Women and Gender… [Read More]

Japan-based construction technology startup ONESTRUCTION has raised a total of ¥910 million in a new funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-powered construction and building information modeling (BIM) solutions. The funding round included both equity and debt financing. Equity investors included Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital, Regional, People and Future Co., Ltd., Chugin Capital… [Read More]

Canadian fintech company Relay has secured a $50 million growth investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF) to accelerate customer acquisition and expand its business banking platform for small and medium-sized enterprises. The funding is designed to help Relay scale its customer base without relying on a traditional equity financing model. Instead of issuing… [Read More]

Phnom Penh — May 26, 2026 — Cambodia is entering a transformative phase in its social protection journey, pairing visionary reforms with digital innovation to build a more inclusive future. Over the past decade, the Royal Government of Cambodia has expanded safety nets, improved service delivery, and ensured support reaches vulnerable households. During the COVID‑19 pandemic, nationwide… [Read More]

The U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. Department of Energy) has announced a new $3.5 million funding opportunity aimed at supporting microgrid development in tribal and remote communities facing high energy costs and unreliable electricity infrastructure. The programme is being administered through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) and includes up to $2.5 million in direct… [Read More]