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Lusaka — May 28, 2026 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) have facilitated a landmark Ghana–Zambia exchange mission aimed at enhancing collaboration in skills development, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and employability. During a private‑sector engagement forum at the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies (ZITHS), Permanent Secretary Zechariah Luhanga… [Read More]

Washington — May 27, 2026 — A new World Bank Group report, Waste, Reimagined: Practical Guidance for Digitalizing Waste Management, reveals how digital tools can help cities reduce waste‑management costs, improve service reliability, and advance circular‑economy goals. The report underscores that global municipal solid waste is projected to rise by 50 percent by 2050, reaching nearly 3.9 billion tonnes. Without action, health… [Read More]

Chișinău — May 28, 2026 — More than 31,000 girls from 204 schools across the Republic of Moldova will benefit from free menstrual products during the 2026–2027 academic year, funded through the state budget. The initiative, part of the EduLIFE School Programme, aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for adolescent girls. Launched in… [Read More]

Madrid — May 27, 2026 — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Spanish credit rating agency INBONIS to help innovative startups and scaleups across Europe gain easier access to bank financing. The initiative, funded by the InvestEU Advisory Hub, will pilot how independent credit ratings can accelerate funding for high‑growth companies. Through EIB… [Read More]

Mexico City — May 27, 2026 — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Bancomext, Mexico’s state development bank, to support private‑sector investments in climate action, circular economy, and social development. This marks the EIB’s first operation in Mexico since 2020 and a major step toward deepening cooperation between Mexico and the… [Read More]

Paris — May 28, 2026 — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €300 million loan to French seed producer Limagrain to accelerate research and development in plant genetics and reinforce Europe’s agricultural independence. The financing, one of the EIB’s largest operations in the agricultural sector, will help Limagrain develop more productive, resilient, and sustainable crops. The… [Read More]

Linz — May 28, 2026 — Officials from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and UniCredit Bank Austria visited Austrian pipe and climate‑control systems manufacturer KE KELIT to showcase how European financing is driving technological innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation among small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs). KE KELIT, a family‑owned company employing around 500 people, has benefited from loans… [Read More]

Brussels — May 27, 2026 — The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BCAS have announced a joint initiative to mobilize €72 million aimed at expanding access to professional training and upskilling opportunities across Europe. The partnership seeks to strengthen workforce development, support lifelong learning, and enhance employability in a rapidly evolving labor market. The new financing will help… [Read More]

Washington — May 27, 2026 — The World Bank Group has announced an 18‑month debarment with conditional release of China National Technical Import & Export Corporation (CNTIC), a Beijing‑based state‑owned enterprise specializing in technology trade and engineering. The sanction follows findings of fraudulent practices affecting three World Bank‑financed energy projects in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. The… [Read More]

Maseru — May 27, 2026 — The World Bank Group has approved a $50 million credit under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Lesotho (ASCENT–Lesotho) project to expand reliable, affordable electricity to nearly 147,000 residents and businesses. The initiative aims to reduce energy poverty, strengthen household incomes, and boost private sector growth through integrated electrification… [Read More]

Bridgetown — May 27, 2026 — A new World Bank Education Public Expenditure Review has found that while Barbados invests heavily in education, the country must sharpen its focus on translating this investment into workforce‑ready skills. The report was released during the launch of the Barbados Education Sector Transformation program, which aims to align education with national… [Read More]

Kingston — May 27, 2026 — Jamaica’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is proving that social protection and school quality can work hand in hand to improve educational outcomes. The conditional cash transfer program, which provides financial support to low‑income families in exchange for school attendance and health checkups, has helped raise primary and… [Read More]

Geneva — May 26, 2026 — During the Seventy‑ninth World Health Assembly (WHA), Member States and global health partners renewed their commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030), recognizing vaccines as one of the most powerful and equitable public health interventions. More than 70 Member States, regional groups, and technical partners voiced strong support for the IA2030… [Read More]

Geneva — May 25, 2026 — A high‑level meeting held on the margins of the Seventy‑ninth World Health Assembly brought together global leaders, Member States, donors, and technical experts to accelerate progress toward eliminating malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The event, convened by the African Union Commission and the World Health Organization, emphasized the importance of… [Read More]

Visa Foundation has pledged $5 million in grants and impact investments to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative aims to increase equitable access to financial services and strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy. The funding will focus on supporting women-led businesses in sub-Saharan Africa by improving access to financial solutions, digital… [Read More]

New Delhi — May 27, 2026 — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The initiative is designed to mobilise venture capital for India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and accelerate innovation‑led entrepreneurship across sectors. FoF 2.0 builds… [Read More]

Brussels — May 26, 2026 — The European Commission has awarded nearly €400 million to 65 projects across ten EU nations under the first Innovation Fund Heat Auction, a major step toward industrial heat decarbonisation. The initiative, financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), attracted 85 applicants, with selected projects ranging from 3 MWth to… [Read More]

Atlanta — May 27, 2026 — Commerce infrastructure platform Stord has raised $250 million in a Series F round led by existing investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Franklin Templeton, and Baillie Gifford, valuing the company at $3 billion. The funding underscores Stord’s mission to help independent brands compete with Amazon by offering Prime‑level fulfillment services. Founded in… [Read More]

First Trust Global Funds PLC has published its latest UK regulatory announcement, disclosing updated net asset values (NAVs) across its exchange‑traded funds. The report includes figures for the Bloomberg Nuclear Power UCITS ETF and the NYSE Arca Biotechnology UCITS ETF, reflecting performance as of late May. The Bloomberg Nuclear Power UCITS ETF reported a NAV… [Read More]

East Kootenay — May 26, 2026 — Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) has announced the launch of a new affordable housing loan program in partnership with the Vancity Community Foundation, aimed at supporting local non‑profits amid recent government funding cuts. The initiative, unveiled on May 25, introduces the Vancity Affordable Community Housing Loan Fund to the region, providing… [Read More]

Chicago — May 26, 2026 — The Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a $20 million donation from the Illinois‑based Negaunee Foundation, marking one of the largest gifts in the company’s history. The funds will expand Lyric’s educational programming and ensure that Mozart’s works remain a permanent part of its Downtown stage repertoire. Half of the gift will… [Read More]

Toronto — May 26, 2026 — Canadian asset manager AGF Management Limited has announced plans to increase its economic ownership of New Holland Capital LLC (NHC) to 50 percent, effective May 29, 2026. The Toronto‑based firm will convert its existing convertible note into equity and make an additional $20 million USD investment in the New York‑based multi‑strategy hedge fund, which manages more than $7.8 billion USD in assets. The investment builds… [Read More]

The Research and Innovation Foundation (Cyprus) has announced a new €1 million funding call aimed at supporting early-stage startup creation and development, with a focus on internationally oriented innovation. The programme, titled “Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED),” is designed to help entrepreneurs move from idea stage to early product or… [Read More]