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The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transitional Authorities, convened the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels to align international aid, reconstruction, and development efforts with Syria’s recovery priorities. After years of devastation under the Assad regime, the country faces immense socio-economic challenges, and the EU is using its convening power to support Syria’s path… [Read More]

The European Commission has moved quickly to coordinate and support national authorities in responding to the Hantavirus outbreak. While the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently assesses the risk to the general population as very low, precautionary measures are being implemented to ensure safety and preparedness. Following Spain’s activation of the EU Civil… [Read More]

The European Union has allocated €20 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable refugees and host communities in Türkiye in 2026. Türkiye continues to host around 2.3 million registered refugees, primarily from Syria but also from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran, making it one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world. Despite access to some… [Read More]

Grand Challenges Canada and Spring Impact have released a new case study series exploring how four organizations achieved breakthroughs in scaling global health innovations. The series examines the strategies behind expanding reach, making adoption rational for governments with limited capacity, and building evidence that responds to the questions future adopters are asking. The organizations featured—Healthy… [Read More]

Childhood is a crucial stage for building cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills, yet millions of children face disrupted learning and development due to crises, instability, and displacement. Play-based learning offers a powerful pathway to support growth, healing, and resilience, but many children lack safe spaces and opportunities to play. Climate change has intensified displacement,… [Read More]

New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk has praised the important role local businesses play in supporting national security and resilience during the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. The awards recognised companies that provide essential equipment, infrastructure, services and operational support to the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence. The… [Read More]

Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a serious skills and employment crisis, with more than one in five young people neither studying nor working. Businesses across the region frequently report that a lack of skilled workers limits productivity and economic growth. Weak foundational learning also remains a major concern, as many children struggle with basic reading… [Read More]

The partnership recognizes that care work plays a vital role in supporting families, communities and national economies, yet much of this work remains unpaid, undervalued and largely carried out by women. The unequal burden of unpaid care responsibilities often limits women’s participation in employment, entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities in Nepal. The agreement was signed by… [Read More]

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Burkina Faso have signed a US$59.75 million financing agreement to support climate-resilient agriculture and strengthen rural livelihoods through the Strengthening Agricultural and Rural Infrastructure for Food Sovereignty Project (ORIAM-SA). The initiative aims to improve food security, agricultural productivity and resilience to climate change in… [Read More]

Six months after Hurricane Melissa devastated large parts of Cuba, the Cuban Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) continue large-scale recovery efforts across the island. Supported by nearly 39,000 active volunteers, humanitarian teams are working under difficult conditions caused by fuel shortages, prolonged power outages and disruptions… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calviño visited Montenegro and announced more than €250 million in new investments aimed at strengthening healthcare, railway infrastructure, energy security and private sector resilience. The funding package reflects the EIB’s growing support for Montenegro’s European Union accession ambitions and is expected to triple the institution’s financing in… [Read More]

The global water and sanitation sector is facing a growing workforce challenge as aging employees, limited career visibility, and outdated perceptions continue to discourage young professionals from entering the industry. Although many young graduates are motivated by environmental sustainability and engineering innovation, poor working conditions, low salaries, and limited opportunities for professional growth are weakening… [Read More]

Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a major skills and employment crisis, with more than one in five young people neither studying nor working. Employers across the region regularly identify the shortage of skilled workers as a key barrier to productivity and economic growth. In addition, many children still struggle to achieve basic literacy by the… [Read More]

The World Bank Group has warned that Pacific economies must shift toward a jobs-focused and resilience-driven growth model as repeated external shocks continue to threaten the region’s long-term stability. According to the latest Pacific Economic Update released in Suva on May 12, 2026, regional economic growth is expected to slow to 2.8 percent in 2026… [Read More]

Governments across Latin America and the Caribbean have increasingly invested in digital public services through online portals, mobile applications, and one-stop digital platforms aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy. Despite these efforts, a new analysis highlights that millions of citizens still rely heavily on in-person government services, exposing major inequalities in access to digital… [Read More]

The International Organization for Migration, with support from the European Union and the Government of Luxembourg, has airlifted more than 4,500 emergency shelter and household items from Maastricht to Beirut through the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge. The delivery comes as humanitarian conditions continue to worsen in Lebanon, where more than one million people remain displaced… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Eritrea have reaffirmed their development partnership following a high-level mission held from April 15 to 17, 2026. The delegation was led by Alex Mubiru, the Bank’s Director General for East Africa, and focused on reviewing progress in key sectors while strengthening cooperation aligned with Eritrea’s long-term… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has released a new policy note outlining strategies to support private sector-led recovery and long-term economic resilience in Libya. The report focuses on promoting investment that can strengthen peace, generate jobs, improve regional integration, and support inclusive economic growth amid ongoing political and economic challenges. The policy note, titled Investment… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) organized a live question-and-answer session to address growing public concern following a hantavirus pulmonary syndrome outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The session aimed to provide clear information on the disease, including its transmission, symptoms, treatment options, and preventive measures, amid increasing international media attention and public… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries across the Americas to strengthen and expand the role of advanced practice nursing as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare services and build more people-centered health systems. The call was made ahead of International Nurses Day on May 12, highlighting the growing importance of… [Read More]

The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF and supported by Global Affairs Canada, has launched a new nutrition and healthcare initiative aimed at improving maternal and child health during the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life. The programme focuses on reducing child malnutrition, improving survival rates, and strengthening healthcare systems across the… [Read More]

In the village of Coșnița, Dubăsari district, two streets have been modernized with new sidewalks covering over 2,160 m², thanks to support from the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme implemented by UNDP. The European Union contributed more than US$108,000, while the local community co‑financed with $17,500. The project has improved both comfort and safety for… [Read More]

Bondada Engineering has received a Notification of Award from NTPC Green Energy Limited to undertake Balance of System works for the development of a 600 MW solar project at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan. The project will be executed in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, along with Operations and Maintenance services, under a three‑year timeline. This… [Read More]