The Asian Development Bank has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to support Nepal’s ongoing public financial management reforms, aiming to improve expenditure planning, strengthen debt management, and enhance financial governance at both national and subnational levels. The program seeks to advance Nepal’s fiscal sustainability while empowering local governments to deliver more efficient and accountable… [Read More]
Tajikistan Secures $50 Million ADB Grant for Green Jobs and Climate-Resilient Enterprises
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million grant to help Tajikistan advance key structural reforms that promote green jobs and strengthen economic resilience, with a particular focus on improving opportunities for women. The support comes through the Asian Development Fund under subprogram 2 of the Enabling Climate-Responsive Business Environment Improvement Program. The reforms… [Read More]
ADB Backs Green Port Upgrades and Sustainable Shipping in Anhui, China
The Asian Development Bank has approved a CNY755.64 million ($106.05 million) loan to advance green, smart, and climate-resilient inland river ports and clean-energy shipping in Anhui Province, PRC. The initiative aims to modernize the port and shipping sector, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve logistics connectivity to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The Anhui… [Read More]
Cambodia Secures $763 Million ADB Investment for Water Security and Urban Development
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $763 million investment program, including a $20 million grant from the Asian Development Fund, to expand safe water supply and sanitation in Cambodia while strengthening water security and building more resilient, livable cities. The initiative aims to upgrade essential services and support climate resilience in rapidly growing urban… [Read More]
Mauritania Railway Upgrade Secures US$275 Million Investment from EIB Global and AfDB
A major financing package of US$275 million has been signed by the African Development Bank and EIB Global to modernise Mauritania’s primary railway corridor linking the iron ore hub of Zouerate with the Atlantic port of Nouadhibou. The investment, guaranteed by the European Union, aims to strengthen Mauritania’s competitiveness, advance green growth, and deepen regional… [Read More]
National Resilience and Development Facility (NRDF) Kicks Off TARABOT Programme Phase II
The second phase of the TARABOT Palestine Programme has been launched through a partnership between the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, UNDP/PAPP, and the Governments of Finland and Austria. Designed as a three-year initiative, TARABOT Phase II aims to coordinate national, local, and international efforts to strengthen the resilience of Palestinian communities facing severe… [Read More]
Digital Transformation: The New Survival Imperative for Indian NGOs
India is home to more than 3 million nonprofits, a number that surpasses both the total schools and registered companies in the country. This vast sector reflects India’s deep cultural heritage of giving, where philanthropy and community support have long been embedded in society. While nonprofits serve diverse causes—from health and education to road safety… [Read More]
Humanitarian Updates Amid Coordination Changes in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan
Humanitarian coordination in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan has been undergoing significant transition since the end of 2021, following the deactivation of traditional Clusters in 2022 and the closure of the NGO Forum (NCCI) in 2023. This rapid shift has often left gaps in joint needs analysis and fragmented understanding of the humanitarian situation. Despite the… [Read More]
Swiss Aid Empowers Sudan’s Countryside to Boost Post-Conflict Recovery
Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread violence, human rights abuses, and food insecurity. In regions like Darfur and Kordofan, ongoing conflict has led to mass killings, sexual violence, and little progress toward peace. The humanitarian situation is dire, with over 21 million people experiencing acute food insecurity, including nearly 5… [Read More]
Solar Power Secures Water Access for 440,000 in Mykolaiv Through EU-UNDP Initiative
The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine have provided the city of Mykolaiv with 36 autonomous solar power systems, the EU Delegation to Ukraine announced on 24 November. These solar panels are set to be installed on the rooftops of non-residential municipal buildings, including central heating stations and boiler houses,… [Read More]
How Integrated Insights Are Accelerating Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Countries around the world are striving to provide citizens with essential needs such as decent jobs, safe housing, clean water, reliable energy, and opportunities for a better life. Development breakthroughs occur when progress in one area triggers improvements in others—for instance, investments in health can boost education outcomes, enhanced waste management strengthens local economies, and… [Read More]
Strengthening Health Innovation: PAHO Advances mRNA Vaccine Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
In Brasilia on November 18, 2025, the Second Regional Meeting on mRNA Research and Development in the Americas brought together R&D institutions, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and international partners to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the development and production of vaccines and health technologies based on messenger RNA (mRNA). Organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),… [Read More]
South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict and Aid Shortages Leave Millions Struggling – Oxfam
In 2025, South Sudan faced its lowest level of international aid funding since gaining independence in 2011, leaving nearly six million people—almost half the population—experiencing acute hunger and lacking access to clean water and sanitation. Humanitarian programs have been forced to scale down just as the need for support has surged, with more than two… [Read More]
Kenya’s GBV Protection Failing Ahead of 2026 Target: A Deep Dive
Kenya’s pledged efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV) by 2026 are faltering, as shelters collapse under budget cuts, key reforms stall, and misreporting of GBV data persists. Survivors, activists, and shelter managers warn that the protection system is failing, leaving women and children vulnerable even as femicide rates rise and digital violence intensifies. Cases like… [Read More]
Three Organizations Driving Innovative Solutions to Global Inequality
The United States is facing a severe inequality crisis, with everyday Americans struggling to afford basic necessities like groceries, childcare, and bills, while billionaires’ wealth continues to grow. Oxfam’s report, UNEQUAL: The rise of a new American oligarchy and the change we need, highlights how the economic system is structured to benefit the ultra-wealthy and… [Read More]
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Lessons from Its Challenges
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has announced its closure after just five months of operation, marking another failed attempt to implement an alternative aid delivery system in Gaza. According to Oxfam America’s Peace and Security Director Scott Paul, the initiative was far from successful, contributing instead to the tragic loss of hundreds of Palestinian lives… [Read More]
Celebrating Diversity: Global Pluralism Award Recognizes Peacebuilders
Ottawa, Canada, 27 November 2025 – The 2025 Global Pluralism Award honoured three organisations for their efforts to foster inclusion and bridge divides in some of the world’s most fractured societies, while seven others received honourable mentions for their impactful work in building inclusive communities. The ceremony took place at the Delegation of the Ismaili… [Read More]
Building a Community-Focused Movement for Sustainable and Inclusive Connectivity
As 2025 comes to a close, reflection on the state of digital connectivity highlights both persistent challenges and meaningful achievements. Globally, 2.2 billion people remain unconnected, and among those with access, many still lack meaningful, community-centred connectivity that addresses local needs. Despite these obstacles, significant progress has been made this year through a variety of… [Read More]
Driving Sustainable Financing Solutions for Shared Transboundary Resources in Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is convening the inaugural Transboundary Water and Landscapes Sustainable Finance Bootcamp on 26–27 November 2025 in Muldersdrift, South Africa. The event will bring together representatives from SADC Member States, River Basin Organizations (RBOs), Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs), development partners, civil society, International Cooperating Partners, and financial institutions to explore… [Read More]
Advancing Ocean Sustainability: African SIDS Project Strengthens Global Partnerships
The UNDP-GEF Project, “Supporting Sustainable Inclusive Blue Economy Transformation in African Small Island Developing States (African SIDS),” in partnership with the African Union Commission and GWPSA, recently participated in an IW: Learn Twinning Exchange under the Global Environment Facility International Waters (GEF IW): LEARN 5 initiative. Held in Colombia and Belize from 27 October to… [Read More]
Tech SMEs Drive Growth with £4 Million Investment in Export Expansion and Job Creation
Seven SMEs in Belfast are collectively investing over £4.1 million to expand exports, advance research and development, and create 33 new jobs, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced during a visit to Ormeau Labs. Highlighting the importance of supporting SMEs in Northern Ireland’s predominantly small business economy, the Minister noted that these companies have leveraged… [Read More]
European Union Supports Food Security Response Across Northern Ghana
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) of Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and with funding from the European Union (EU), has successfully vaccinated over 200,000 poultry across the Savannah, North East, and Upper East Regions of Northern Ghana. The vaccination targeted… [Read More]
Strengthening Resilience in Mandera Cluster through the Village Model Approach
The Mandera Cluster, spanning Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, is one of eastern Africa’s most climate-stressed and conflict-prone regions. Communities in the area face recurrent droughts, limited pasture, animal disease outbreaks, and cross-border conflicts, which continually threaten livelihoods and stability. Despite numerous interventions, sustaining long-term resilience remains difficult, as frequent shocks erode the gains achieved in… [Read More]
