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Dublin — May 29, 2026 — Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has announced a new five‑year initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children and young people. The programme, awarded to Irish Rural Link’s AgriKids, will deliver interactive safety education at agricultural shows and public events nationwide. The AgriKids Farm Safe Roadshow… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has supported a hands-on occupational safety initiative in Mongolia aimed at improving workplace standards in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with training sessions conducted in Darkhan-Uul province between January and April 2026. The programme, organized in collaboration with the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Mongolia, focused on practical… [Read More]

Puerto Rico has advanced its long-term care and healthy aging agenda through the implementation of a Ten-Year Healthy Aging Plan, supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The initiative focuses on improving care systems for older adults and addressing the challenges of a rapidly aging population. The effort is being implemented with technical assistance… [Read More]

Nicosia, Cyprus — May 29, 2026 — The Office of Public Works (OPW) has been awarded a Grand Prix at the prestigious European Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards 2026 for its innovative training programme designed to improve energy efficiency in heritage properties. The OPW project developed practical guidance and technical training to help public authorities enhance the energy performance… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reinforcing regional health security coordination among Canada, Mexico, and the United States as preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the largest upcoming global mass gatherings. The initiative is being carried out through the Health Security Working Group, established in 2023, which brings together public… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments worldwide to take urgent action to protect young people from rising addiction to tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other nicotine-based products, warning that aggressive industry tactics are driving a new generation of users. The appeal comes ahead of World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and highlights growing global… [Read More]

Dublin — May 29, 2026 — The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced over €731,000 in grants to 112 organisations and local authorities under the 2026 Communicating Europe Initiative, marking a major step in public engagement ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on 1 July 2026. The announcement was made… [Read More]

A traveling multimedia exhibition titled “The Infinite Memory of the Pandemic” has opened in Brasília, Brazil, aiming to preserve and share the lived experiences of the COVID-19 crisis through a large-scale public archive of testimonies, images, and documents. The initiative is led by Brazil’s Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization… [Read More]

Bishkek — May 29, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new initiative to strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s aquaculture sector, aiming to boost sustainability, productivity, and competitiveness in fish value chains. The project, titled Sustainable Fish Value Chains for Landlocked Developing Countries (SVC4LLDCs), is funded by the Ministry of Oceans and… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for stronger regional action to protect young people from rising tobacco and nicotine addiction, highlighting both progress in tobacco control and emerging risks from new nicotine products. The warning comes ahead of World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and reflects growing concern across the Americas about increased… [Read More]

Somalia has launched a major national initiative to improve climate resilience and disaster preparedness through a strengthened Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS). The programme is part of the global “Early Warnings for All” (EW4ALL) initiative and aims to significantly reduce the human and economic impact of climate-related disasters across the country. The initiative is being… [Read More]

Lerwick, June 2026 – The Shetland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) programme is now open for bids from community-based projects, with a total of £238,704 available in funding for the 2026/27 period. The programme, funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Shetland Islands Council on behalf of the Local Action Group, supports sustainable initiatives that strengthen… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has concluded its 61st Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, with governors endorsing a new strategic direction aimed at transforming Africa’s financial systems and accelerating development financing across the continent. The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank strongly endorsed the “Four Cardinal Points” strategic vision presented… [Read More]

San Francisco, June 2026 – Insurance technology company Corgi has closed a Series B1 round with participation from Prime Capital, Kindred Ventures, and other investors, just weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation. The fresh funding comes as Corgi continues to scale its platform, which provides underwriting, claims handling,… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation aimed at strengthening financial systems and expanding development financing across the Central African region. The agreement was signed in Brazzaville during the AfDB 2026 Annual Meetings by AfDB President Dr…. [Read More]

Chicago, June 2026 – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have unveiled $5 million in tourism funding through three grant programs aimed at boosting attractions, events, and international visitation across the state. The funding includes $2 million for the Route 66 Grant Program, $1 million for the International Tourism… [Read More]

Senior policymakers, development financiers, and private sector leaders at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2026 Annual Meetings have expressed strong support for the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD), a flagship initiative designed to close Africa’s estimated $400 billion annual development financing gap. The discussions, held in Brazzaville, focused on how Africa can mobilise… [Read More]

Liverpool, June 1, 2026 – Mayors across England will soon be given greater powers to drive regional innovation and job creation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, a £500 million programme running between 2026 and 2031. The fund enables local leaders to target R&D investments that support new industries and technologies, from medical breakthroughs to clean energy solutions,… [Read More]

Prince William County, May 2026 – The Office of Housing and Community Development has released its first Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), inviting applications from eligible nonprofit and for‑profit developers until July 1, 2026. The AHF is designed to expand access to affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for residents earning at or below… [Read More]

Financial and development experts at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2026 Annual Meetings have called for urgent reforms to strengthen and integrate Africa’s financial systems in order to mobilise capital more effectively for development. The discussions took place in Brazzaville under the theme of strengthening Africa’s financial architecture in a rapidly changing global economy. Participants… [Read More]

London, June 2026 – The Pilgrim Trust Young Women in Mind Programme has opened applications for its 2026–2028 funding round, offering grants between £200,000 and £500,000 to support charities delivering targeted mental health services for young women aged 14–25 in the UK. The programme is designed to strengthen and expand high‑quality therapeutic services tailored to the… [Read More]

African policymakers, development experts, and youth leaders are urging a major shift in economic strategy, calling on governments to focus less on job counts and more on the creation of value-generating enterprises. The appeal was made during discussions at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, which centered on how Africa can… [Read More]

Geneva, May 31, 2026 – Eight countries have pledged more than $175 million to expand access to contraceptives and reproductive, maternal, and newborn health supplies, announced during the 79th World Health Assembly. The commitments come at a critical time, as global funding cuts threaten progress in women’s health programmes. Ethiopia, Ghana, and Honduras together committed over $152… [Read More]