The Government of the Republic of Kiribati has launched its first-ever National Employment Policy (NEP) for 2025–2029, marking a historic step toward promoting decent work, inclusive growth, and sustainable livelihoods. Developed through extensive consultation with government authorities, tripartite partners, civil society, and development stakeholders, the policy provides a comprehensive framework to address pressing employment challenges,… [Read More]
Horn of Africa Food Security Strengthened Through AGFUND and SDG Fund Partnership
The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) and the Joint SDG Fund have partnered to enhance food security and resilience across the Horn of Africa. This collaboration operates under the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, a coalition supported by AGFUND and more than 90 global partners, which aims to create sustainable food systems, empower… [Read More]
Thousands of Welsh Children to Benefit from UK’s New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK Government has launched a historic Child Poverty Strategy aimed at lifting 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030, marking the largest expected reduction in UK child poverty since records began. The strategy targets working families, providing measures to prevent children from growing up in temporary accommodation, expand access to childcare for families on… [Read More]
InnovateUkraine Round 2 Winners Announced by UK and Ukraine Partnership
The second round of InnovateUkraine was launched following the announcement at Rebuild Ukraine 2025, with the UK government committing an additional £17 million in funding. This new investment builds on the 12 projects supported during the first round and aims to promote low-carbon solutions that strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience and security, while also addressing broader… [Read More]
Moderate Economic Recovery in Myanmar Amid Natural Disasters and Ongoing Conflict
Myanmar’s economy shows moderate signs of recovery despite significant challenges, according to the latest World Bank Myanmar Economic Monitor. The country continues to grapple with the effects of the March 2025 earthquake, ongoing conflict, and long-standing structural issues. Firms operated at higher capacity in October 2025 compared to earlier months, while the kyat steadily appreciated… [Read More]
Syria After One Year: Key Challenges and Pathways to Recovery
One year after the collapse of the Assad-led government, Syria faces a critical juncture. While new opportunities and hope are emerging, the country continues to bear the deep scars of 14 years of conflict. Humanitarian needs remain vast, with 16.5 million Syrians requiring assistance and millions displaced both internally and externally. Although the humanitarian response… [Read More]
Moldova Strengthens Resilience: First Anniversary of National DRR and Climate Adaptation Efforts
On the first anniversary of Moldova’s National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Strategy 2024–2030, national stakeholders gathered in Chisinau to advance the strategy’s implementation and strengthen its alignment with the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NCCAP) through 2030. The event fostered cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration, aiming to enhance disaster resilience and promote climate action across the… [Read More]
Building Resilient Shelter and Settlements in North-East Nigeria Through Risk-Informed Approaches
North-East Nigeria faces one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, shaped by over a decade of conflict, mass displacement, and increasingly severe climate-related hazards. Millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states live in fragile shelters and densely populated sites with limited infrastructure and livelihood options. Entire communities remain… [Read More]
Building Youth Engagement in Nature and Heritage: Lessons from the Next Generation Project
The Next Generation project built on the later stages of the Chalk, Cherries and Chairs (CCC) initiative, led by arts consultancy INSTAR, which explored how young people in and around High Wycombe felt about their local landscape and wanted to interact with it. The project aimed to test new approaches for engaging young people in… [Read More]
Indigenous-Led ZEVAI Projects: NRCan Releases Critical Lessons Learned
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched an Indigenous-focused pilot stream under the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) in 2023, supported by a $4.5 million budget. Two years later, NRCan is sharing key lessons from the pilot that will guide future Indigenous-focused programming. The initiative was designed around recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership, emphasizing relationship-building… [Read More]
Bridging Gaps Through Fundraising: Reflections from the International Fundraising Congress
At this year’s International Fundraising Congress (IFC), the theme of “bridge” emerged repeatedly—not as a metaphor for money, but for connection. The conference highlighted that the gap between NGOs and donors remains wide, with interactions often limited to compliance reports and performance metrics. Experts emphasized that fundraising should move beyond transactions to foster trust, curiosity,… [Read More]
Death Penalty Returns in Burkina Faso as Junta Tightens Grip on Power
The military junta in Burkina Faso has moved to reinstate the death penalty, nearly a decade after the country abolished it. The last judicial execution in Burkina Faso occurred in 1988. On December 4, the junta’s council of ministers approved a bill amending the penal code to reintroduce capital punishment for crimes including high treason,… [Read More]
Protecting Rights in Tanzania: How Global Engagement Can Address Post-Election Abuses
Following the violent response by Tanzanian authorities to widespread protests after the 29 October 2025 presidential and legislative elections, civil society organizations have called on UN Human Rights Council Member and Observer States to increase engagement with Tanzania to prevent further human rights abuses. The organizations urged the Council to hold a debate following a… [Read More]
Government Prepares Heavy-Handed Measures as Tanzania Protests Loom
Tanzanian authorities have engaged in a series of wrongful arrests targeting alleged protest organizers and opposition supporters ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on December 9, 2025. Human Rights Watch condemned the crackdown, urging the government to release all those arbitrarily detained and respect citizens’ rights to peaceful expression. The protests, encouraged by activists, are intended… [Read More]
Learning from Korea: The Impact of a 6-Hour Transformative Lesson
In South Korea, the lessons of the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising remain deeply ingrained in the national consciousness. During the uprising, soldiers killed at least 166 civilians, mostly students, with no immediate accountability. Over the decades, South Korea undertook a painful but important process of reckoning, including trials of former presidents, truth commissions, and public… [Read More]
When Rights Are Denied: The Human Toll of Unsafe Abortion in Malawi
Tadala Zindawa, a 21-year-old from Tata village in Lilongwe, faced a dire situation when she became pregnant while still in secondary school. Fearing her parents’ disapproval and constrained by Malawi’s strict abortion laws, she resorted to unsafe methods using Aloe Vera and Surf Soap to terminate the pregnancy. The procedure failed and resulted in severe… [Read More]
EU Plans Unprecedented Detention, Sanctions, and Rights Restrictions for Migrants
EU home affairs ministers have agreed on a negotiating position for the EU Return Regulation, intensifying deportations, raids, surveillance, and detention for migrants. Amnesty International warns that these measures represent an unprecedented stripping of rights based on migration status, leaving many people in precarious legal and humanitarian situations. The ministers’ proposal includes plans for “return… [Read More]
Enhancing Health Security: Gavi and World Bank Collaborate on Vaccine Manufacturing and System Resilience
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Bank Group have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration on strengthening immunization, primary healthcare, and regional vaccine manufacturing in Africa. The partnership aims to mobilize at least US$2 billion between 2026 and 2030 to support countries in fully funding their immunization and primary… [Read More]
From Policy to Practice: Evaluating the UK’s New Anti-Corruption Strategy
The UK’s new anti-corruption strategy is the most ambitious and wide-ranging effort in recent years to address corruption at home, acknowledging that corruption poses a significant threat to the country’s economy, security, and democratic institutions. The strategy includes compelling case studies of domestic corruption and sets out plans to strengthen investigative and analytical capacity, including… [Read More]
ADB Supports Bhutan with $15 Million to Enhance Financial Sector Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $15 million financing package to strengthen Bhutan’s banking and capital markets while promoting financial inclusion. The support includes a $10 million policy-based loan and a $5 million grant through the Asian Development Fund, aiming to enhance the stability and resilience of Bhutan’s financial system. The Strengthening the… [Read More]
AfDB Strengthens Country Strategy to Drive Development and Stability in South Sudan
The African Development Bank Group has approved an extension of its Interim Country Strategy Paper for South Sudan through 2027, reaffirming its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and economic recovery in one of Africa’s most fragile contexts. The extension comes as South Sudan continues to face significant challenges, including ongoing conflict, climate shocks, and limited… [Read More]
$160 Million AfDB Grant to Improve Connectivity for Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park in DR Congo
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $159.5 million loan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enhance connectivity to the Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park, a strategic initiative aimed at opening up the country’s central region. The total cost of the project is $177.16 million, with additional co-financing from the Congolese government. This investment… [Read More]
Unlocking Economic Potential Through Waste Beneficiation in Bushbuckridge – ISOW Initiative
Bushbuckridge, a municipality in the northeastern part of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, is embarking on a community-driven waste beneficiation initiative aimed at turning waste into opportunity. The project seeks to empower women and youth, create local business opportunities, strengthen the green economy, and foster collaboration among communities, municipalities, private partners,… [Read More]
