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Barbados has taken another step toward modernizing its healthcare system by hosting a Public Health Datathon aimed at strengthening the country’s digital health infrastructure and improving the use of health data. Organized by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Surveillance Unit with support from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the initiative focused… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), has concluded a business seminar aimed at expanding Korean participation in infrastructure, energy, and digital development projects across Africa. The hybrid event brought together more than 100 participants from 70 Korean companies and… [Read More]

The African Development Bank, the Government of Nigeria, and UN Women Nigeria have launched the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030, a new framework designed to accelerate gender equality and support inclusive economic growth across the country. The initiative provides a comprehensive assessment of gender disparities in key sectors, including education, healthcare, the… [Read More]

Caribbean nations are stepping up efforts to combat transnational financial crime by strengthening cross-border cooperation through Joint Investigation Teams (JITs). According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the initiative aims to help law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, customs authorities, and financial intelligence units work together more effectively to trace illicit assets, recover criminal proceeds, and disrupt… [Read More]

The Mercosur–European Union Agreement is expected to deliver benefits that extend far beyond tariff reductions, creating new opportunities for investment, productivity, and institutional reform across South America. According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the agreement establishes a modern framework that can strengthen governance, improve regulatory transparency, and support long-term economic growth. Covering a market… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €6.7 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Romanian car leasing and rental company Autonom. The investment will support the company’s expansion while advancing its environmental, social, and digital transformation goals. The bond proceeds will help Autonom grow and modernize its vehicle fleet… [Read More]

The health ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia have adopted a new declaration committing to stronger tobacco control measures aimed at creating a smoke-free future across the Western Balkans. Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, the agreement reinforces the right of every person to breathe… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $100 million loan agreement with Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) to improve access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Viet Nam, with a strong focus on supporting women-owned businesses. As part of the financing package, ADB worked alongside… [Read More]

A young family in northern Albania is proving that rural communities can thrive by combining tradition, agriculture, and tourism. In the village of Velisht near Bajram Curri, the Chestnut Hill agritourism lodge has become a successful example of sustainable rural development, attracting visitors while creating new opportunities for local farmers. Founded by Ermal Nikoçi and… [Read More]

A new United Nations report has revealed that targeted investments to address internal displacement have helped unlock approximately $2.5 billion in national government funding and mobilised more than $850 million in development finance. The report from the Internal Displacement Solutions Fund (IDSF) highlights how government-led programmes are helping transform responses to internal displacement from short-term… [Read More]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by providing a $2 million contribution in core resources for 2026 to support sustainable development efforts worldwide. The renewed partnership comes as flexible development funding becomes increasingly important for responding to complex global challenges, including climate change, humanitarian… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided two heavy-duty transport vehicles to strengthen humanitarian demining operations in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast, helping emergency teams safely deploy specialised equipment and clear areas contaminated by explosive hazards. The vehicles were handed over to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) Main Department in Kharkiv Oblast with funding… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting 18 community-led environmental initiatives in Ghana’s Black Volta Basin to protect ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and improve climate resilience. Through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme, UNDP Ghana has provided $457,000 in funding, equivalent to approximately GHS 5 million, to civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations… [Read More]

The European Parliament has highlighted the importance of protecting biodiversity in European overseas regions and territories, calling for long-term investment to support conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. As discussions continue on the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, policymakers and conservation experts are urging stronger financial support for some of the… [Read More]

Millions of people in Yemen are gaining improved access to electricity and essential services through a renewable energy programme led by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) with support from the World Bank. The Yemen Emergency Electricity Access Project is helping rural and peri-urban communities access reliable power through solar energy solutions. The… [Read More]

Madagascar is set to improve climate resilience, upgrade urban infrastructure, and create thousands of jobs through a new $225 million financing programme approved by the World Bank Group. The Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project for Jobs, known as PRODUIRE2, will support development in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina by improving flood protection, housing, public… [Read More]

Humanitarian service points established by the Mauritanian Red Crescent are providing critical support to thousands of Malian refugees fleeing conflict and insecurity as they arrive in eastern Mauritania. Located near the Mali border in the Hodh El Chargui region, these centres offer a first place of safety for families making difficult journeys under extreme conditions…. [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) are strengthening cooperation to improve migrant workers’ rights, representation, and access to justice in Jordan. The two organisations held a three-day strategic workshop in Amman focused on advancing fair recruitment practices, expanding trade union participation, and improving protections for migrant workers… [Read More]

A joint initiative by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) is helping strengthen Haiti’s cocoa and breadfruit value chains while creating sustainable employment opportunities and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. A high-level delegation recently visited the Grand’Anse region to review progress made through the PROFIT and SAMS projects, which… [Read More]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger global governance of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that rapidly advancing technology must be managed responsibly to protect people, especially children, and prevent misuse in areas such as warfare. Speaking at the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Guterres urged countries to develop international… [Read More]

The United Nations and humanitarian partners are increasing emergency assistance in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that caused widespread destruction across the country. A new UN assessment estimates that direct physical damage from the disaster has reached around $37 billion. The earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, occurring just… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are strengthening cooperation to accelerate green investment and climate action across sub-Saharan Africa. The two institutions have agreed to extend the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) High-Barrier (Hi-Bar) guarantee programme with an additional €70 million allocation to support sustainable projects… [Read More]

A leading industrial packaging producer in Kosovo is reducing its carbon footprint and lowering energy costs through a renewable energy investment supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU). Founded in 1978 in Mamusha, southern Kosovo, Birlik has expanded from a local agricultural business into a major producer… [Read More]