Canada’s commitment to ending poverty by 2030 is facing a critical test as recent trends show progress has stalled. The federal government launched Opportunity for All in 2018, the country’s first national poverty reduction strategy, which established an official poverty line and set legally binding targets: a 20% reduction by 2020 and a 50% reduction… [Read More]
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UNDP Announces Fresh Round of Climate Grants for The Bahamas in UNDP/GEF SGP Expansion
Bahamian organizations can now apply for climate action grants of up to $75,000 under a new funding cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), marking the first round since GEF SGP strengthened its global partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Kishan Khoday announced that NGOs,… [Read More]
$388 Million Deal Finalized Between Nauru and Australia to Support Refugee Resettlement
Nauru and Australia have strengthened their long-standing cooperation by signing a $388 million (US$250 million) Memorandum of Understanding to support the third-country resettlement of a “special cohort” through long-term stay visas in Nauru. This agreement establishes the Nauru Trust Fund 2, a dedicated capital investment to sustain the 30-year resettlement arrangement. The fund is separate… [Read More]
$6 Million JPMorgan Chase Initiative Aims to Improve Employment Opportunities in Argentina
JPMorgan Chase has announced a $6 million philanthropic investment over the next five years to support local nonprofit organizations in Argentina, aiming to expand career opportunities for underserved young people. The initial $450,000 will be granted to EMpower, a nonprofit supporting marginalized communities, to help 2,000 youth access skills training, work-based learning, and employment support…. [Read More]
Southeast Liberia Enhances Decentralization Through New County Planning Units
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), with support from the Government of Liberia, UNDP, and UN Women, has launched a five-day training in Zwedru to establish County Development Planning Units in five southeastern counties: Grand Gedeh, River Gee, Maryland, Grand Kru, and Sinoe. This initiative is part of the Liberia Decentralization Support Programme and the… [Read More]
Vietnam’s Reform Journey: Why It’s Time for Bold Action
The UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific (RBAP) has launched the Building Opportunities for Leadership in Development (BOLD) initiative to help countries develop forward-looking strategies and strengthen governance capabilities necessary for implementation. Viet Nam, one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, stands to benefit from this initiative as it aims to transition from… [Read More]
How Digital Government Can Boost Productivity in New Zealand
The New Zealand Government is intensifying its focus on digitisation and the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, with the Government Chief Digital Officer empowered to lead transformation across the public service. The National AI Strategy has been developed, and Cabinet is actively promoting new digital initiatives. To fully realise these ambitions and achieve maximum cost… [Read More]
Clean Energy Solutions and Oxygen Technology Transform Nigerian Healthcare
Newdigit, a Lagos-based clean energy company, is transforming healthcare in Nigeria with its modular Just Add Water system, which delivers reliable electricity, medical-grade oxygen, and clean water to hospitals. Supported by the Powering Healthcare Innovation Fund, the technology integrates solar power with Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology, enabling hospitals to generate their own… [Read More]
€22 Million Investment Facility Supports Sierra Leone’s Green Mini-Grid Expansion
SOGREA, in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone and the private sector, has launched its Investment Support Windows to accelerate the deployment of Green Mini-Grids (GMGs) across rural areas, aiming to expand electricity access and advance the country’s universal energy goals. The initiative, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNOPS through Sustainable… [Read More]
European Parliament Calls for Halt to UNRWA Aid Over Alleged Terror Links
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 16 EU countries have called on the European Union to suspend its annual funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to approximately €80–90 million. The lawmakers cited the agency’s alleged connections to terrorist organizations and its perceived failure to uphold peace-oriented values as… [Read More]
WHO Health Response in Afghanistan Expands with Increased EU Humanitarian Funding
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has received an additional €1 million from European Union (EU) Humanitarian Aid, bringing the total EU health funding in the country to €7 million since May 2025. This increased funding will allow WHO to expand its emergency health response, focusing on providing lifesaving services to underserved communities and… [Read More]
Three Czechia Initiatives Receive EU Support to Upgrade Public Services
Three municipalities in the Ústí nad Labem and Moravia-Silesia regions of Czechia have received nearly €1.4 million from the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) to support sustainable urban development projects. These initiatives aim to enhance public infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and foster social inclusion, representing key steps toward a just transition and climate resilience in… [Read More]
UN Human Rights Funding at Risk Amid China and Russia Sabotage Claims
China and Russia have reportedly been working to undermine UN human rights oversight through complex budgetary maneuvers, according to a new investigation by the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR). This strategy, which has been ongoing for years, aims to cut funding for the UN Human Rights Office, threatening the effectiveness of one of the… [Read More]
Inclusive Digital Economy Gets Boost with Switzerland’s Latest Funding
Switzerland has pledged a contribution of 4 million Swiss francs to support UNCTAD’s E-commerce and Digital Economy Programme for the 2025–2029 period. The funding, provided by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), will enhance the programme’s capacity to deliver innovative research, technical cooperation, and facilitate intergovernmental consensus on digital trade and e-commerce issues. The… [Read More]
GSK, ViiV Healthcare Renew Commitment to Global Fund with £6 Million for Local Health Solutions
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has welcomed a new £6 million investment from GSK plc and ViiV Healthcare, aimed at strengthening community-led responses to HIV, TB, and malaria in lower-income countries. This contribution will be matched by the Gates Foundation, bringing the total investment to £12 million. The pledge underscores the… [Read More]
Rwanda Secures $17.5 Million to Establish AI Scaling Hub, Leading Africa’s AI Innovation
Rwanda is making significant strides toward becoming a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, securing a $17.5 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub. This initiative aims to drive AI innovation across sectors such as health, agriculture, and education, with a particular focus on addressing… [Read More]
African Fintech Leader Moniepoint Raises $90 Million in Series C, Accelerating Growth
Moniepoint, a leading African fintech company, has successfully raised an additional $90 million in its ongoing Series C funding round, bringing the total capital raised to $200 million after an initial $110 million investment in 2024. The latest round was led by Development Partners International (DPI), with participation from major investors including the International Finance… [Read More]
UK Urged to Maintain £1 Billion Global Fund Pledge by NHS and Health Experts
More than 355,000 NHS and UK health workers with global roots have called on the UK Prime Minister to maintain Britain’s £1 billion commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, warning that any reduction would cost lives and threaten UK health security. Coordinated by Global Health Partnerships, the open letter from… [Read More]
Risk-Knowledge Workshop in Djibouti Advances Early Warning Systems under EW4All
Djibouti hosted a two-day technical workshop on 19-20 October 2025 aimed at strengthening Early Warning and Early Action (EWEA) systems, bringing together 25 representatives from national agencies responsible for risk assessment, early warning, and disaster management. Organized by UNDRR and facilitated by the CIMA Research Foundation, the workshop focused on integrating hazard, exposure, and vulnerability… [Read More]
Venezuela Crisis: UN Officials Denounce US Coercive Actions
GENEVA – UN experts have condemned the United States’ covert actions and threats of armed intervention against Venezuela, stating that such measures violate the country’s sovereignty and breach the UN Charter. They emphasized that these actions contravene international obligations prohibiting interference in the domestic affairs of other states or the use of force, warning that… [Read More]
Addressing Urban Displacement: UN Expert Calls for Rights-Based Approaches
Urban displacement is emerging as one of the most pressing human rights challenges globally, according to the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Paula Gaviria Betancur. In her report to the General Assembly, she emphasized that while cities can provide safety and opportunities, they can also increase vulnerability if… [Read More]
Driving a Resilient Water Future Through Multi-Sector Partnerships
Innovate UK has partnered with water regulator Ofwat to deliver the £40 million Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge, part of the broader £400 million Ofwat Innovation Fund. The initiative aims to identify and support innovative solutions that address shared challenges across the water sector and other industries, creating mutual benefits for society, businesses, and the environment…. [Read More]
£4.6 Million Funding Announced for Arts and Culture Initiatives Across the UK
Five arts and culture projects in the West Midlands have been awarded a total of £4.6 million in funding to increase community participation in cultural activities. The grants, provided by Arts Council England, will support Creative Black Country, Reimagine Redditch, Outside in Staffordshire, Appetite in Stoke-on-Trent, and Rooted in Nuneaton and Bedworth, each receiving substantial… [Read More]
