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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has committed $20 million to Intermountain Health to expand pediatric behavioral health specialty services in Nevada. This represents one of the largest philanthropic investments in the state’s history and is aimed at addressing critical gaps in access to advanced pediatric mental health care. The funding will… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, has announced a €200 million financing initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable agriculture and supporting the bioeconomy sector across Europe. The programme is designed to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies involved in farming, agri-business, and related… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting Turkmenistan in updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) under a global initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity governance and aligning national policies with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The initiative is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and funded by… [Read More]

The Ambassador of Japan to Armenia, H.E. Yutaka Aoki, together with the UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, Natia Natsvlishvili, visited the Gegharkunik and Kotayk regions to observe the results of ongoing Japan-funded development projects implemented in cooperation with UNDP. The visit was aimed at reviewing the practical impact of initiatives focused on infrastructure improvement, social… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), has launched a new facility aimed at accelerating the preparation of road modernisation projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The initiative is designed to strengthen project planning and ensure that priority road infrastructure investments are properly developed, structured, and ready for… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced new support measures aimed at strengthening women’s entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The initiative seeks to improve access to finance and business development opportunities for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping female entrepreneurs expand their businesses and contribute to the country’s economic growth and… [Read More]

Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, has announced the opening of applications for the INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme. The initiative is designed to strengthen Ireland’s national research and innovation capacity by supporting the development and enhancement of advanced research infrastructure across higher education institutions and research organizations. The… [Read More]

Afghanistan’s poverty crisis deepened in 2025, with three in four Afghans—around 28 million people—unable to meet their basic needs. Modest economic growth failed to keep pace with rapid population growth, declining aid, worsening climate shocks, and restrictions on women’s rights. The return of 2.9 million Afghans in 2025 alone further strained already overstretched services and… [Read More]

Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, has highlighted the growing trade and investment opportunities between Ireland and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Speaking at the Ireland, Latin America and the Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum held at Croke Park, the Minister encouraged Irish businesses to view the region as an… [Read More]

The West Virginia First Foundation has announced the opening of a new grant cycle running from June 1 to June 30, 2026. During this cycle, the Foundation will award up to 18 grants totaling $9.87 million over a three-year period. The Community Catalyst Grant funds will focus on three priority areas: reducing substance use, strengthening… [Read More]

The United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) has highlighted the importance of Jamaica’s participation in global discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, emphasizing the need for developing nations to have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of digital technologies. The article stresses that AI is rapidly transforming economies, public services, education, and labour markets… [Read More]

At the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UNECE is advancing urgent action on housing affordability, sustainability, and resilience as key drivers of sustainable urban development. Building on commitments made at the 2025 Ministerial Meeting, UNECE’s engagement focuses on translating policy pledges into practical action at national and local levels… [Read More]

UNECE has announced the issuance of three new UN/LOCODE entries and updates to ten existing entries across the United Arab Emirates, strengthening supply chain resilience in the Gulf region. UN/LOCODE, a cornerstone of global trade infrastructure, provides unique geographic codes for over 114,000 locations worldwide, facilitating the movement of consumer goods, industrial materials, and critical… [Read More]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with Instituto Vakinha, has launched an innovative real-time disaster response funding model in Brazil aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of humanitarian assistance during emergencies. The initiative seeks to mobilize financial support immediately after disasters occur, helping affected communities receive timely aid while strengthening local disaster… [Read More]

People’s Health Trust has been awarded £850,000 in funding from City Bridge Foundation to deliver a new programme in London focused on children and young people’s mental health. The funding comes through the Foundation’s Strategic Transitions Award and will enable the Trust to partner with community-led expert organisations supporting young people with mental health challenges…. [Read More]

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain a cornerstone of economic growth, contributing over 31% to GDP, nearly half of total exports, and supporting livelihoods for more than 32 crore people. The government has accelerated formalization through Udyam and Udyam Assist platforms, bringing over 7.9 crore enterprises into the formal economy. Alongside this, targeted… [Read More]

The New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced the launch of the Transition Research Fund for 2027, a new initiative designed to support innovative research while aligning science investment with national priorities. The fund aims to create continuity within New Zealand’s research sector during ongoing science system reforms while encouraging ambitious… [Read More]

The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm IFC, has announced the signing of its inaugural Trade Finance Synthetic Securitization (TFSS), a landmark transaction designed to mobilize private capital to support trade and jobs in emerging markets. The TFSS builds on the recent launch of IFC’s Emerging Market Securitization Program, part of a broader… [Read More]

The South Australian Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at fostering greater disability inclusion across the state. Through the Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grants program, eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to support projects that improve accessibility, participation, and inclusion for people living with disability…. [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have designated Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) as a Regional Biomanufacturing Training Center for the Americas. This move is part of a global initiative launched by WHO in 2023 to strengthen workforce training and support sustainable regional production of essential health technologies such… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), with support from the Government of Belgium, is strengthening cooperation with Ukrainian trade unions to help workers cope with the ongoing impacts of war. The initiative focuses on improving worker resilience by enhancing occupational safety, mental health support, and the ability of trade unions to respond to rapidly changing workplace… [Read More]

Somalia’s economy slowed in 2025, with growth moderating to 3 percent compared to about 4 percent in 2023–24. The decline was driven by reduced foreign aid, drought conditions affecting agriculture and livelihoods, and rising living costs that left real GDP per capita stagnant. Inflation also accelerated, reaching 3.7 percent in 2025, mainly due to higher… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union (EU), has launched a major initiative aimed at promoting decent work and preventing child labour across global supply chains. The project seeks to address the root causes of child labour while improving labour conditions and strengthening responsible business practices in sectors that are vulnerable… [Read More]