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The Government of Ontario is providing the Town of Gravenhurst with up to $780,000 to help cover emergency response and cleanup costs following extreme snowfall in November 2024. The financial assistance is being delivered through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program, which supports municipalities facing unexpected natural disasters. The funding forms part of the province’s… [Read More]

Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo has commissioned a solar photovoltaic hybrid system aimed at ensuring reliable electricity for critical healthcare services, marking an important step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s health infrastructure. The system was launched during a ceremony attended by government officials, United Nations representatives, community leaders, and partners from the Old Mutual Group. Designed to… [Read More]

A new International Labour Organization report highlights the widespread prevalence of violence and harassment in workplaces across Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. The research reveals that more than half of workers in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, and nearly half in Burkina Faso, have experienced some form of violence or harassment at work. The findings… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization recently convened the Linking India–EU Migration Opportunities with the Northeast Corridor workshop in Guwahati, Assam, as part of the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility Project. The event was organized in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development and the Indian Council of World Affairs, with support… [Read More]

Cambodia is taking steps to strengthen worker safety, promote green standards, and support long-term reforms in its rapidly expanding construction sector. On 4 March 2026, senior government officials, employers, workers’ representatives, and international partners met in Phnom Penh to review research findings that highlighted key challenges facing the sector, including policy gaps, skills mismatches, and… [Read More]

Zambia is accelerating efforts to equip young people and workers with practical, industry-ready skills through the development of the pilot National Apprenticeship Programme. The initiative is being advanced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security through the Skills Advisory Committee Secretariat and is anchored under the Ministry of Technology and Science. It is supported… [Read More]

Efforts to strengthen labour dispute prevention and resolution in Cambodia are gaining momentum following the presentation of new research that proposes reforms to improve industrial relations and dispute settlement mechanisms. The research was presented during a validation and consensus-building workshop held in Phnom Penh on 5 March 2026, bringing together government officials, representatives of employers… [Read More]

The World Bank has approved a $215.9 million project to support the transformation of Burkina Faso’s agricultural sector and strengthen food security, job creation, and private sector development. The Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation Project aligns with the country’s national priorities and aims to enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability of key agricultural activities. The initiative… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a €46 million (approximately US$54 million) loan to support improvements in solid waste management in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The funding will support the Sustainable Waste Management Project, which aims to help communities benefit from cleaner surroundings and a healthier environment by modernizing waste management systems across… [Read More]

The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $137 million regional initiative aimed at accelerating digital integration and job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The project is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program and seeks to strengthen the foundations of a dynamic digital economy across the… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a new project to strengthen social protection and expand economic opportunities in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. The initiative aims to increase access to social assistance services for vulnerable populations, modernize the city’s social protection infrastructure, and improve the systems that support residents living… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $52 million credit to support the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project, which aims to reduce air pollution and strengthen air quality management across the country. The initiative will focus on lowering emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), particularly from industrial and commercial boilers and… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria in strengthening the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of its public financial management systems. The funding will support the Syria Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project, which aims to improve core financial management and procurement… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has signed a $5.52 million grant agreement with the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) to launch the Strengthening Tax Administration Capacity Project in West Africa (STACP-WA). The initiative aims to strengthen the ability of six West African countries to mobilize, manage, and protect domestic revenues more effectively. The funding… [Read More]

Senegal has emerged as a central hub for climate finance and economic cooperation in Africa, strengthening its climate policy framework to translate environmental commitments into concrete development and investment opportunities. Under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, Senegal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7% unconditionally and up to 29% with… [Read More]

Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness endemic in parts of Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and neighbouring countries, kills thousands each year in West Africa, yet many infections go undiagnosed until it is too late. The disease, primarily spread by rodents, can also be transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. Travellers returning from… [Read More]

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund announced on 6 March that it will disburse US$ 1.76 million in the first quarter of 2026 to support 219 women-led enterprises in the Dominican Republic, Mongolia, and Nigeria. This first disbursement launches the WEIDE Fund’s innovative grant… [Read More]

More than 100 grassroots organisations across Scotland will share £2.2 million through the Volunteering Support Fund 2025-27 to recruit and support volunteers in their communities. Over the next two years, small and medium-sized third sector organisations from the Highlands to the Borders will receive grants of up to £20,000 for projects that make a tangible… [Read More]

As digital transformation accelerates across Asia and the Pacific, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has emerged as a significant challenge, disproportionately affecting women, girls, and vulnerable groups in online spaces. Addressing this issue requires targeted interventions to prevent and respond to harm while promoting digital inclusion and empowerment. The CSO Conversations webinar highlighted the critical role… [Read More]

Three Kenyan startups have been recognized for their innovative solutions to Africa’s social and economic challenges, winning three of the five category awards at the Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026. The awards, announced during the 13th Sankalp Africa Summit held in Nairobi on February 25–26, celebrated enterprises driving impact across AgriTech, Circular Tech, Climate Tech, FinTech,… [Read More]

New research from The Rockefeller Foundation shows that scaling Food is Medicine (FIM) programs—offering produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals to people with diet-related conditions—could generate over $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for small and mid-sized farms. The report, From Farm to FIM: The Economic Impact… [Read More]

The NGO Women Go for Peace (WGP) works to promote peace, social cohesion, and women’s participation in elections and decision-making in Gabon. Following the events of August 30, 2023, and the overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, Gabon entered a two-year transition period aimed at restoring constitutional order. During this time, civil society mobilized to… [Read More]

The recent escalation of conflict in Lebanon, which began on 2 March, has forced tens of thousands of families to flee their homes within minutes following Israeli evacuation warnings and intensified airstrikes. Over 667,000 people have now registered on Lebanon’s government displacement platform, marking an increase of more than 100,000 in just one day, with… [Read More]