The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has commended its healthcare professionals for their professionalism, dedication, and compassion during Project OWETHU, an ongoing campaign providing medical services to patients in peripheral areas of Limpopo Province who have long awaited treatment. The initiative underscores the SANDF’s commitment to extending essential healthcare services to underserved communities, aiming… [Read More]
Digital Innovation Accelerates Malaria Elimination Efforts Globally
Ghana is placing technology at the center of its malaria elimination strategy, following the Deputy Minister of Health’s call for proactive, prevention-focused approaches at a regional summit in Accra. The two-day event, organized by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) with AGAMAL and SORA Technology, brought together health leaders, policymakers, and technology experts from across… [Read More]
Rwanda: Denmark Increases State Guarantee to Support Banking Growth
Impact Fund Denmark has extended its state guarantee to the Rwandan bank BPR to USD 15 million following a successful trial scheme. This guarantee, provided directly by the Danish State, enables the bank to issue loans to companies and entrepreneurs who would otherwise be excluded due to lack of collateral. Across Africa, many well-capitalized banks… [Read More]
ILO News: Activities and Initiatives in the EU and Benelux Region
The ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 report indicates that global unemployment remains stable and is projected to stay just under 5 per cent in 2026, but progress toward decent work has stalled. Young people continue to face challenges in accessing quality employment, while factors such as artificial intelligence and trade policy uncertainty pose additional… [Read More]
Driving Social Change: Nonprofits Harnessing UGC for Greater Engagement
In today’s digital landscape, User-Generated Content (UGC) is reshaping how nonprofits engage with communities and promote social change. UGC refers to content created by individuals—such as photos, videos, testimonials, and social media posts—rather than by the organization itself. Nonprofits are increasingly leveraging UGC to amplify their messages, foster authentic connections, and drive engagement, ultimately boosting… [Read More]
How Educational Case Studies Enhance Student Learning Outcomes
Educational case studies are powerful tools that bridge theory and practice, allowing students to actively engage with real-life situations or problems. These in-depth explorations promote critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and the application of knowledge, making learning more dynamic and effective. Over time, case studies have become a cornerstone of education in fields like business, law,… [Read More]
New EIB-BNP Paribas Transaction Supports Growth of French Small and Medium Enterprises
The EIB Group has entered into a synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas totaling €112 million, designed to partially release the bank’s regulatory capital and enable approximately €337 million in new financing for French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. At least €101 million of this funding is earmarked for projects supporting the… [Read More]
Austria Secures €1.7 Billion from EIB Group to Boost Climate Action and Innovation
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €1.7 billion in new financing in Austria, focusing on key areas such as industrial innovation, clean energy, modern infrastructure, and affordable housing. This investment has triggered a total of €4.4 billion in projects, strengthening Austria’s competitiveness and sustainability. Renewable energy accounted for 44 percent of the… [Read More]
PAHO Partners with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for Nationwide School HPV Vaccination Initiative
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 11 February 2026 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has advanced the rollout of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to school-aged children as part of efforts to reduce cervical cancer risk nationwide. Over two days, from 10–11 February, 26 students aged… [Read More]
Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination: Colposcopy Training in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) supported a four-day colposcopy training from 3–6 February 2026 at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital to strengthen national capacity in cervical cancer prevention and care. The initiative aligns with the World Health Organization’s 90–70–90 elimination targets and reflects the importance of regional and international… [Read More]
NetZeroCities: Espoo Leads the Way in Shared Climate Neutrality Efforts
Visitors to Espoo are often struck by its natural scenery, with 58 kilometres of coastline, 165 islands, and surrounding forests. But the city’s commitment goes beyond aesthetics: it aims to become climate neutral by 2030. Espoo’s approach has been to make climate action a shared responsibility, engaging businesses, civil society, and residents, while establishing an… [Read More]
Ending Child Labour: Marrakech Framework Highlights Urgent Global Commitments
The newly adopted Global Framework for Action against Child Labour emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen implementation of international labour standards, including the ILO Minimum Age Convention (No. 138) and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (No. 182). It calls for improved enforcement, stronger institutions, social dialogue, and effective coordination to combat child labour,… [Read More]
ILO Engages Philippine Businesses to Strengthen Labour Standards and Trade
The ILO Office in Manila has intensified its engagement with Philippine business leaders through targeted discussions on labour standards, trade, and responsible business conduct, emphasizing the growing connection between decent work and market access. In collaboration with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (PHILEXPORT), senior managers and compliance officers… [Read More]
WFP Algeria Receives Inaugural Support from Croatia for Sahrawi Refugees
The Government of Croatia has made its first-ever contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Algeria, providing €70,000 (US$82,000) to support Sahrawi refugees. The funding will enable WFP to deliver monthly life-saving food assistance to more than 133,000 vulnerable people living in camps near Tindouf, a region that has hosted Sahrawi refugees… [Read More]
World News Roundup: Madagascar Hunger, Colombia Aid Appeal, Cuba Fuel Crisis
Between 31 January and 10 February, tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani struck Madagascar, causing widespread devastation. According to World Food Programme (WFP) assessments, 1.57 million people in the country are currently food insecure, including 84,000 in emergency conditions, with numbers expected to rise to 1.8 million in the coming months. Families have lost homes, possessions,… [Read More]
UN Forum Urges Comprehensive Overhaul of Global Agrifood Systems
In 2024, an estimated 2.3 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity, while chronic hunger affected 96 million more people than in 2015, highlighting a growing global crisis. In response, senior UN officials called for urgent investment and innovation to transform global agrifood systems, which include farming, fisheries, food processing, transport, markets, and consumption—the… [Read More]
€35 Million Climate Fund to Support Community-Led Projects
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, has announced nearly €35 million in new funding to support local authorities in advancing climate action across Ireland. This investment underlines the government’s commitment to empowering communities to transition to a climate-neutral economy and recognizes the critical role local authorities play in delivering place-based climate solutions…. [Read More]
Government Unveils €27 Million for Fishery Harbour and Marine Projects
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State Timmy Dooley TD announced a €27 million investment in Ireland’s publicly-owned fishery harbours under the 2026 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. The funding aims to support capital projects that modernize, develop, and enhance the sustainability of the country’s six… [Read More]
Minister Lawless Announces €28.5 Million Investment for 1,100+ New Healthcare Training Places
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, visited Maynooth University’s new School of Nursing to announce a major government investment aimed at expanding healthcare education across Ireland. The plan involves €28.5 million in 2026 to create over 1,100 new healthcare course places each year for the next three years,… [Read More]
Strengthening Aquaculture: CACFish Workshop Boosts Fish Seed Value Chains in the Region
The Central Asian and Caucasus Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Commission (CACFish), established under the FAO Constitution, provides a regional platform to promote responsible fisheries and aquaculture development in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Through dialogue, technical cooperation, and capacity-building initiatives, CACFish supports member countries in improving governance, sustainability, and resilience in the sector while also… [Read More]
South–South Learning Boosted by Innovative Solar Irrigation Solutions
Under the winter sun in Chimkatola, India, Pushpa Devi stands beside a solar-powered rice mill, explaining how women in her village transformed access to irrigation and rice processing. In 2024, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners introduced solar-powered irrigation pumps and rice mills in Chimkatola and Kevlari, Madhya Pradesh. Just over a year… [Read More]
€85 Million Grant from Norway Supports Ukraine’s Energy Stability via EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Norway are reinforcing Ukraine’s energy resilience with a new €85 million grant from Norway, enabling Ukraine’s state-owned gas company Naftogaz to purchase urgently needed natural gas. This grant is part of ongoing efforts to secure energy supplies amid disruptions caused by the war. The Norwegian grant… [Read More]
€34 Million EBRD Financing Boosts Romania’s Solar Power Development
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior secured loan of up to €34 million to Solar World SRL, RB Solar Energy SRL, and Energie Soleil SRL for the development, construction, and operation of two solar power plants in southern Romania. The project will also receive co-financing from the European Investment… [Read More]
