A regional survey by the International Labour Organization highlights persistent gaps in decent working conditions for migrant workers in Asia’s fishing and seafood processing sectors. The report, “Towards Fair Seas: Recruitment and Working Conditions for Migrant Workers in the Fishing and Seafood Processing Sectors in South-East Asia,” provides a comprehensive assessment of living and working… [Read More]
Half of Women’s Economic Rights Laws Enforced Worldwide, Study Shows
A new report from the World Bank Group reveals that laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are enforced only about half the time globally, highlighting significant barriers to women’s full participation in the economy. Even where laws exist, women on average enjoy only two-thirds of the legal rights of men. The report,… [Read More]
Stabilizing Malawi’s Economy to Boost Jobs and Private Investment
The World Bank Group has released the latest Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM): Getting Reforms Right, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action to stabilize Malawi’s economy, boost export-led growth, and create employment. After years of high inflation, widening fiscal and external deficits, and declining exports, the report emphasizes that macroeconomic stability is essential to support… [Read More]
€136 Million AfDB-Cameroon Initiative Creates Jobs in Far North
The Government of Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group have launched a major initiative to boost jobs, skills development, and resilience in the country’s Far North region. The programme, called Building Capacities and Skills for Employability and Entrepreneurship in the Far North Region of Cameroon (CAP2E), was unveiled in Maroua on 23 February 2026…. [Read More]
AfDB and Rwanda Launch Flood Adaptation Project
The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Rwanda have officially launched the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation to Increase Community Resilience project in western Rwanda. The initiative was introduced during a three-day workshop and training session held in Kigali and will be implemented by the Rwanda Water Resources Board. The project is financed through a… [Read More]
ADB Approves $60.9 Million for Papua New Guinea Water and Sanitation
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $60.9 million loan to strengthen urban water supply and sanitation services in Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. The financing package includes $30 million from regular ordinary capital resources and $30.9 million from concessional ordinary capital resources, with the Government of Papua New Guinea contributing $3 million… [Read More]
Financing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Kosovo
Across Kosovo, the demand for essential urban infrastructure such as streets, parks, drainage systems, public transport corridors, schools, and climate-resilient riverbanks is rising rapidly. As cities expand and climate impacts intensify, public budgets are struggling to keep pace with growing investment needs. In response, representatives from central and local institutions gathered in Prishtina in February… [Read More]
$1 Million to GROW Aboriginal Organisations Supporting Children and Families
The Government of New South Wales under the Minns Labor Government is investing nearly $1 million in a new grant initiative aimed at strengthening Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) that support children and families across New South Wales. The Governance, Resilience, Opportunities and Workforce (GROW) Grants Program is designed to build the long-term sustainability and… [Read More]
£1 Million Boost: Netflix Funds National Film and Television School
Netflix has announced a £1 million donation to the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to support the creation of a new creativity hub at its Beaconsfield campus. The funding will establish The Netflix Lounge at NFTS, a dedicated space designed to encourage collaboration, creative exchange, and networking among students, alumni, and visiting filmmakers. This… [Read More]
Afghan Education Strengthened Through UNESCO Support to NGOs
Twenty staff members from education-focused NGOs in Afghanistan have successfully completed advanced training in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) organized by UNESCO, equipping them to train other education providers across the country. The program addresses a critical gap in Afghanistan’s education sector, where many NGOs struggle to systematically monitor performance, adapt programs based on evidence,… [Read More]
FIFA Foundation Steps Up Aid for Hurricane Melissa Victims
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the FIFA Foundation has stepped in to provide emergency humanitarian support to affected communities. Working closely with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), the initiative focuses on delivering essential aid to clubs, players, and local communities in the most severely impacted parishes, including Hanover, Manchester, St. Elizabeth,… [Read More]
£250,000 Grant Opens for Community and Creative Projects in Belfast
Belfast City Council has launched the Belfast Stories Community and Creative Grants Programme, a £250,000 initiative aimed at supporting story-based projects across the city. The programme offers ten small grants of up to £10,000 and five larger creative project grants of up to £30,000, encouraging community and cultural organisations to explore cultural identity, heritage, and… [Read More]
What Oregon’s Transport Funding Struggles Teach the Nation
Oregon’s transportation system is facing a severe financial crisis after decades of underfunding and legislative missteps, offering a cautionary tale for the nation’s broader infrastructure challenges. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) carries hundreds of millions in debt and must make difficult decisions to maintain essential services like road maintenance, snow removal, and landslide mitigation,… [Read More]
Key Insights from Running AMP & RCPP Agricultural Programs
Over the past several years, experience running agricultural and conservation incentive programs alongside governments, companies, and financial institutions has revealed a clear truth: scaling programs is not primarily a policy challenge, but an execution challenge. Success depends largely on how easily producers can participate and how efficiently staff can manage information, rather than on the… [Read More]
Inspiring African Youth Success Stories in Governance and Peacebuilding
This knowledge product highlights the meaningful contributions of youth across Africa in promoting inclusive decision-making, social cohesion, and sustainable peace. It documents 44 initiatives from multiple countries, showcasing how young people are driving change in governance, peacebuilding, and community resilience. The examples demonstrate how youth can act as agents of social transformation, addressing complex challenges… [Read More]
Andean Agriculture: Slopes That Sustain the World
The world’s great mountain ranges hold ancestral knowledge that is increasingly urgent today. Long before modern engineering, mountain communities developed systems capable of retaining water, cultivating steep slopes, and sustaining biodiversity. In the Andes, this expertise reached an extraordinary level of sophistication, offering strategies that are now essential for addressing global environmental and food security… [Read More]
A Decade of EU Research for Sustainable Agri-Food
The European Union has invested significantly in research and innovation to support the global transformation of agri-food systems. A policy brief analyzing 15 completed projects funded between 2014 and 2024 highlights how these initiatives, aligned with EU frameworks like the Green Deal, Farm to Fork strategy, and the Global Gateway Strategy, have strengthened local research… [Read More]
Antonio Guterres Raises Alarm Over Global Human Rights Abuses
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that human rights are under attack globally, describing a world where the rule of law is being steadily replaced by the rule of force. He emphasized that this erosion is deliberate and often driven by those holding the greatest power, leaving millions to suffer through violence, discrimination, and… [Read More]
Moldova’s Green Transition: Why Local Solutions Matter
Moldova’s green transition is often discussed in terms of policy reforms, investments, and alignment with European standards. While these elements are important, the deeper challenge lies in systemic coherence. True coherence cannot be imposed externally—it must be cultivated from within the country. This perspective is informed both by experience in climate policy implementation and by… [Read More]
Ukraine Recovery: $588 Billion Needed Over 10 Years
The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5), issued by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations, highlights the scale of reconstruction required as the full-scale Russian invasion enters its fifth year. The assessment reports that direct damage in Ukraine has now surpassed $195 billion, up… [Read More]
Updated Report Reveals Ukraine’s $588B Reconstruction Needs
Four years into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine faces unprecedented reconstruction and recovery challenges. An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations estimates that, as of 31 December 2025, Ukraine will require nearly $588 billion (€500 billion) over the… [Read More]
Apply Now: Green Assist Supports Green Investment Initiatives
On 23 February 2026, CINEA launched a new call for projects under Green Assist, the EU advisory initiative aimed at supporting the development of sustainable investment projects across Europe. With a total budget of €3 million, the call offers tailored advisory support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them develop and scale their green… [Read More]
EU/Israel: Calls Grow for Palestinians’ Rights to Lead Peace Agenda
Amnesty International has called on EU foreign ministers to ensure that their meeting on 23 February with Nikolai Mladenov, Director-General of the Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, prioritizes the rights of Palestinians. The organization stressed that the EU must address the structural flaws of the Board of Peace mechanism and ensure its… [Read More]
