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The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Switzerland have launched a new initiative to strengthen productivity, improve working conditions, and support economic recovery in Ukraine. The five-year “Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work” project will help Ukrainian enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, become more competitive while promoting safer workplaces and better employment opportunities. The initiative is… [Read More]

Governments from across United Nations regional groups have launched the Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy at the International Labour Organization (ILO), creating a new platform to strengthen cooperation, share experiences, and advance social justice. The initiative brings together around 30 governments to support dialogue and collaboration on the social and solidarity… [Read More]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a major contribution of USD 800 million from the United States to support emergency food and nutrition operations as global hunger reaches critical levels. The funding will help WFP provide life-saving assistance to more than 38 million vulnerable people across at least 37 countries facing severe… [Read More]

A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen across 13 hunger hotspots between June and November 2026. The latest Hunger Hotspots report highlights Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine as areas of highest… [Read More]

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have signed a landmark Joint Declaration to promote the use of space-based data and technologies for inclusive and sustainable industrial development. The agreement, signed during the 69th Session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space… [Read More]

The Kresge Foundation has helped bring the Rosa Parks Courtyard Lounge to life at the Obama Presidential Center, creating a space dedicated to reflection, community connection, and the enduring legacy of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Located on the Obama Presidential Center’s nearly 20-acre campus on Chicago’s South Side, the lounge honors Parks’ courage and… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) joined public health leaders, experts, and partners from the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands at the 2026 Dutch Caribbean Public Health Expertise Network (DuCaPHEN) Conference to strengthen regional cooperation and improve health systems. The annual conference brought together representatives from the six Dutch Caribbean islands, the National Institute for… [Read More]

The European Union has signed three grant agreements worth more than CFA37 billion to support Cameroon’s digital sector, cocoa industry, and timber value chain. The agreements were signed on June 16, 2026, in Yaoundé by Paul Tasong, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, and Jean-Marc Châtaignier, Head of the European Union Delegation to Cameroon…. [Read More]

A Race Against Blindness has committed $1 million to support gene-agnostic therapeutic approaches for inherited retinal diseases. The funding will support the Foundation Fighting Blindness and its venture arm, the RD Fund, in advancing treatments that could help patients regardless of the specific gene mutation causing their condition. The commitment includes $775,000 for the RD… [Read More]

The Government of Switzerland and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a new $12.5 million partnership to support Ukraine’s recovery and strengthen resilience in war-affected communities. The initiative will focus on partner communities in Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. The partnership was officially announced during a joint Swiss-UNDP working visit to… [Read More]

UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative in Kyrgyzstan has supported the modernization of the Automated Information System “Forest Management” to strengthen financial administration and digital service delivery in the forestry sector. The initiative was carried out with the Forest Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situation of the Kyrgyz Republic to make forest-related payments more transparent, efficient,… [Read More]

Malaysia’s economy depends heavily on nature, with ecosystems supporting agricultural productivity, water supply, soil stability, and the raw materials that have helped drive the country’s development. As one of the world’s megadiverse countries, Malaysia benefits from rich natural assets, but its financial system is only beginning to assess the risks that could emerge when these… [Read More]

IFC has converted its existing loan to Ipoteka Bank OTP Group into equity, strengthening its long-term partnership with the bank and supporting the development of Uzbekistan’s financial sector. The transaction marks a new stage in IFC’s engagement with Ipoteka Bank and reflects continued support for the country’s banking reforms. The partnership between IFC and Ipoteka… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank has committed €20 million to green bonds issued by Latvenergo, Latvia’s state-owned energy company. The investment supports Latvenergo’s latest bond issuance under its European Green Bond framework and will help finance renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects in Latvia. The financing will support investments in renewable energy generation, electricity networks, energy… [Read More]

A new World Bank Group report has highlighted how targeted reforms could unlock more than 100,000 jobs in Malawi while strengthening exports, foreign exchange earnings, and private investment. The Country Private Sector Diagnostic identifies commercial mining, nature-based tourism, and mango production as three high-potential sectors that could support near-term economic growth. The report notes that… [Read More]

The World Bank has approved $150 million in concessional financing to support the second phase of Uzbekistan’s Rural Infrastructure Development Program. The funding, provided through the International Development Association, will help improve public infrastructure and essential services for rural communities in six regions across the country. The program aims to address infrastructure gaps in rural… [Read More]

Switzerland and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a new $12.5 million partnership to support community recovery and resilience in Ukraine. The initiative will focus on partner communities in Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. The partnership was announced during a joint Swiss-UNDP working visit to Kherson Oblast, where representatives met with… [Read More]

Community-Based Surveillance in Putumayo is showing how preparedness for future health emergencies can begin at the local level. Through a joint initiative involving the National Institute of Health and the Departmental Health Secretariat, with support from the PROTECT project, communities are strengthening their ability to identify health risks early, issue timely alerts, and respond with… [Read More]

Egypt has secured €690 million, equivalent to about $800.2 million, from the European Investment Bank to modernize and expand its electricity transmission network. The financing will support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen power infrastructure, integrate more renewable energy, and improve the reliability of electricity supply across the country. The funding will support a national program led… [Read More]

The Africa Finance Corporation has committed $600 million to support the expansion of Dangote Group’s fertilizer business in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The financing will go to Greenview Fertilizer Corporation, the holding company responsible for the group’s fertilizer operations, as part of a wider $7 billion expansion program. The project aims to strengthen fertilizer production across… [Read More]

Kenya is expanding youth entrepreneurship funding through a new round of startup capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement program. The second round of disbursements is scheduled to begin on June 27, 2026, as the government works to tackle unemployment and support young people in building sustainable businesses. The NYOTA program is backed by… [Read More]

Guinea and the Japan International Cooperation Agency are discussing expanded cooperation in education, vocational training, and teacher development. The talks are part of Guinea’s broader effort to improve education quality, strengthen human capital, and support long-term national development under the Simandou 2040 Program. Minister of National Education and Literacy Alpha Bacar Barry met with Togawa… [Read More]

Egypt has approved financing arrangements worth 48.5 billion Egyptian pounds, equivalent to about $963 million, to establish 11 new non-profit public universities over the next three years. The initiative is part of the government’s wider effort to expand access to higher education and improve the quality of academic programs across the country. The decision follows… [Read More]