Representatives of civil society organizations briefed the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on the situation of women’s rights in Argentina, the Czech Republic, and El Salvador, ahead of the Committee’s review of these countries’ reports during its ninety-second session. No civil society organizations were present to provide input on Lesotho, which… [Read More]
EU Study Maps Caucasus Route to Revive Europe–Central Asia Trade
The Trans-Caspian Corridor, a network of railways and ports connecting Europe, Türkiye, the Black Sea region, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia, is emerging as a key alternative trade route between the two continents. Since 2022, trade along the corridor has quadrupled, and with strategic investments, it could potentially triple by 2030. To guide this development,… [Read More]
Moldova Upgrades Nine Schools with State-of-the-Art Labs Through EU Support
With financial support from the European Union, nine model schools in Moldova have been equipped with fully modernized laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. These upgrades aim to enhance practical learning experiences and foster student engagement in STEAM subjects. Approximately 7,000 students and 490 teachers and school administrators will directly benefit from the improved… [Read More]
Palau’s Disaster Refuges: Protecting Communities and Building Resilience
The small Pacific island nation of Palau is strengthening its resilience against climate change-driven extreme weather through the establishment of a network of emergency refuges, with support from the United Nations. These shelters aim to protect communities from rising sea levels, typhoons, storm surges, and flooding, which are increasingly threatening homes, livelihoods, and cultural heritage… [Read More]
UN Women Boosts Women’s Empowerment in Central Asia
In Astana on 28 January 2026, UN Women’s Central Asia Liaison Office and the UN Women Country Office in Kazakhstan hosted a roundtable titled “Advancing Partnerships for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Central Asia,” bringing together international partners to strengthen regional coordination and strategic engagement. The event built on the political momentum generated by… [Read More]
Bold US HIV Funding Package Receives Strong Support from UNAIDS
UNAIDS has welcomed the signing into law of a bipartisan US$5.88 billion US spending package, reinforcing the United States’ leadership and commitment to the global HIV response. Signed by President Donald Trump on 3 February 2026, the package allocates US$4.6 billion for bilateral HIV support through the America First Global Health Strategy, US$1.25 billion to… [Read More]
Boosting Somalia’s Economy: Key Programs and Investments for Development
The World Bank-financed Somalia – Horn of Africa Infrastructure Integration Project (SHIIP) is part of a broader programme aimed at fostering economic development and structural transformation in the Horn of Africa by enhancing regional integration. The initiative focuses on strengthening Somalia’s connectivity through strategic transport infrastructure, which is expected to facilitate trade, tourism, and investment,… [Read More]
Lebanon’s Key Logistics Hub Modernized with UNOPS and Canadian Support
UNOPS and the government of Canada have partnered to modernize the logistics operations of the Lebanese Armed Forces Logistics Brigade, a critical unit supporting peace and security across Lebanon. The project comes at a time of significant regional challenges and aims to strengthen the Brigade’s ability to manage equipment and resources efficiently. The modernization involved… [Read More]
Nepal Advances Clean Energy and Home-Grown School Nutrition with Finland-UNDP Support
The Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have joined forces to advance clean energy, strengthen food systems, and improve child nutrition in Nepal through additional funding of EUR 619,986 (approximately NPR 103.79 million) for the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project. Implemented in partnership with the World Food Programme… [Read More]
Papua New Guinea Collaborates with UNDP on Third National Climate Commitment
Papua New Guinea is preparing its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, covering the period 2025–2035, which will serve as the country’s primary framework for climate action. NDCs outline national targets and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resilience, and support sustainable development. The Climate Change and Development Authority… [Read More]
The India-UNDP Partnership 2025: UNDP India Releases Annual Report
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India launched its Annual Report 2025: The India–UNDP Partnership on 4 February 2026, highlighting progress across SDG localization, financing, digital healthcare, childcare support, crop insurance, and climate action. The report was unveiled at UN House during the Country Programme Management Board meeting by Ms. Anu P. Mathai, Additional Secretary,… [Read More]
India Launches Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 for Next-Gen Solutions
The Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 was launched on 3rd February in New Delhi, inviting applications from youth-led startups across India developing innovative solutions that promote responsible consumption, aligned with the Government of India’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The launch took place during AIM SUMVAAD, the annual conclave of the Atal Innovation Mission… [Read More]
National Coalition Advocates for Family Freedom with “Paper Dolls to Free Families” Initiative
The National Coalition to End Family and Child Detention has launched the “Paper Dolls to Free Families” campaign to raise awareness about the ongoing detention of immigrant children and families in the U.S. The initiative comes in response to renewed family detention under the Trump administration in 2025, following its suspension under the Biden administration…. [Read More]
Amplify South Africa Backs Local Voices in Independent Media
Amplify South Africa is driving innovation in independent media by supporting outlets that rethink journalism, embrace local languages, and explore sustainable business models. Through tailored mentoring, capacity building, and grant funding, the program helps media organizations expand audiences, diversify revenue, and strengthen their role in society. MambaOnline, serving South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community for over 20… [Read More]
Severe Drought in the Horn of Africa Triggers Urgent Call for Emergency Aid
A new assessment by Islamic Relief in southern Somalia highlights severe food shortages as the country faces a worsening drought. Around 3.3 million people have been displaced from rural areas to camps near Baidoa in the Bay region, with over 70% of them eating one meal a day or less. Children in these camps are… [Read More]
Resilient Turkish Women Revive Businesses Three Years Post-Earthquake
Three years after the devastating Turkiye-Syria earthquake, which killed around 60,000 people and caused an estimated $150 billion in damages, survivors are slowly rebuilding their lives with the support of Islamic Relief’s entrepreneurship programme. The earthquake, one of the most powerful in the Middle East and Levant, affected approximately 15.7 million people and destroyed tens… [Read More]
Atebubu–Amantin: Maize Price Collapse Threatens Farmer Livelihoods
Maize farmers in the Atebubu/Amantin Municipality have expressed serious concerns over a steep decline in maize prices, warning that the downturn threatens their livelihoods and could negatively affect local food security without immediate government support. According to Mr. Dickson Williams Agyei, Chairman of the Atebubu Area Farmers Association, the price of a bag of maize… [Read More]
Ghana–South Korea Collaboration Boosts Growth and Health
Ghana and South Korea are deepening their development partnership, focusing on infrastructure, health systems, and local economic growth. The renewed engagement followed high-level discussions between officials from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Ghana’s National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), during which both sides assessed ongoing projects and explored opportunities to expand collaboration in sectors… [Read More]
EUR 12 Million Investment by Impact Fund Denmark to Strengthen Ukraine’s Infrastructure and Economy
Impact Fund Denmark is investing EUR 12 million in the Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund I, a newly established fund focused exclusively on Ukraine. The investment aims to support critical infrastructure that enables businesses to operate, sustain jobs, and maintain essential services while laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable economic growth. The fund prioritizes projects… [Read More]
New SDG Fund II Investment Catalyses $300 Million for India’s Growing Solar Market
Impact Fund Denmark is investing USD 50 million (around DKK 320.5 million) in Radiance Renewables Pvt Ltd through the Danish SDG Investment Fund II, supported by five Danish pension funds. This investment, made alongside a USD 50 million contribution from the Dutch Development Finance Institution FMO, is expected to catalyse an additional USD 300 million… [Read More]
Phatisa Raises $86 Million for Africa Food Supply Chain
Phatisa, a Mauritius-based private equity fund manager, announced that it has reached a first close of $86 million for its third food and agriculture fund, Phatisa Food Fund 3 (PFF3). The fund is targeting up to $300 million in commitments over the next 12 months from institutional investors and development finance institutions. The initial close… [Read More]
ECCU 2026: Staff Concluding Statement Reviews Member Countries’ Policies
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) continues to serve as a stabilizing force for macroeconomic performance in a region highly exposed to shocks. Post-pandemic growth has been supported by tourism and construction, while inflation has moderated in line with global trends. Over the medium term, ECCU economies are projected to converge toward modest pre-pandemic growth… [Read More]
New EU Contribution Strengthens WFP Humanitarian Aid in Bangladesh
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh has received an additional EUR 2 million from the European Union through ECHO, bringing the EU’s total contribution in 2025 to EUR 15.3 million. This funding supports lifesaving food and nutrition assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities, ensuring continued humanitarian support amid ongoing crises. Davide… [Read More]
