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Civil society organization representatives in Uzbekistan have completed a targeted training programme designed to strengthen mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) skills, with the goal of improving access to free legal aid and expanding access to justice for vulnerable groups. The two-day training, held in the Tashkent region, focused on building the capacity of organisations… [Read More]

Health officials and policy experts from eight Caribbean countries met in Barbados to advance regional policies aimed at reducing sodium consumption and eliminating industrially produced trans fats from the food supply. The discussions focused on strengthening regulation, improving monitoring systems, and accelerating implementation of public health standards across the region. The meeting brought together nutritionists,… [Read More]

A new research centre, the Norwegian Centre for International Economics (NORCIE), has officially been launched in Oslo to strengthen Norway’s understanding of structural changes in the global economy. The initiative brings together leading researchers from major Norwegian institutions to examine how geopolitical tensions, climate change, and economic fragmentation are reshaping international systems. NORCIE was established… [Read More]

A one-day entrepreneurship awareness and funding networking programme was recently held in Shimla to support women-led businesses and improve financial inclusion among local entrepreneurs. The event brought together around 55 women entrepreneurs from different parts of the district and focused on expanding access to funding opportunities, government schemes, and business development support. The initiative was… [Read More]

The University of Birmingham has secured major funding to lead a new national research initiative aimed at reducing inequalities in maternity care across the UK. The programme, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is designed to improve outcomes for women and babies by addressing long-standing disparities in maternal health services…. [Read More]

A new nonprofit initiative called Pave HER Way has officially launched in Los Angeles, introducing funding programs of up to $90,000 aimed at supporting women who are actively driving social and structural change. The organization combines financial support with mentorship and long-term networking opportunities for women working across multiple sectors. The initiative is positioned as… [Read More]

A youth-focused education initiative run by Port Adelaide’s community arm, Power Community Limited, is set to expand in 2026 following increased funding from Credit Union SA. The additional financial support will allow the Empowered program to reach more students across South Australia, strengthening its focus on education around healthy relationships and gender-based violence prevention. The… [Read More]

The United Kingdom has announced a £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) national plan to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure, focusing on building domestic computing capacity through a new supercomputer and increased support for homegrown semiconductor development. The strategy, unveiled during London Tech Week on June 8, 2026, is part of a broader effort to strengthen national… [Read More]

A coming wave of artificial intelligence initial public offerings could generate unprecedented private wealth, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in new philanthropic funding for climate and clean energy innovation, according to recent analysis. Major AI companies and related infrastructure firms are moving toward public listings, including leading artificial intelligence developers such as Anthropic and OpenAI,… [Read More]

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, triggering tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations across multiple coastal areas. The disaster has left at least 15 people dead and injured 129 others, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The quake’s impact was felt… [Read More]

The Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor is emerging as one of South America’s most ambitious regional integration projects, aiming to physically and economically connect the Atlantic and Pacific coasts through a 3,800-kilometer transport route linking Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. The initiative is designed to reduce trade distances, lower logistics costs, and strengthen regional value chains across… [Read More]

The World Bank has highlighted the need for urgent and targeted policy measures to safeguard jobs and household incomes in Cambodia as the country faces multiple economic shocks, according to its latest Cambodia Economic Update released in June 2026. The report notes that rising global fuel prices, driven in part by geopolitical tensions, have increased… [Read More]

The World Bank has approved an additional US$9 million in financing to support the Republic of the Marshall Islands as it faces a severe energy crisis driven by rising global fuel prices. The new funding is aimed at protecting essential public services, stabilizing government finances, and supporting ongoing economic and resilience reforms. The assistance is… [Read More]

Global policymakers, development partners, and procurement specialists gathered in Istanbul on June 8, 2026, for the 18th PRIMO Forum to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping public procurement systems worldwide. The event focuses on improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in public spending through digital transformation. Hosted in Türkiye and organized under the theme “Smart Public… [Read More]

The European Union and the European Investment Bank have officially begun implementing a €400 million financial facility aimed at strengthening Palestinian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative, first announced in October 2025, entered its execution phase on 8 June 2026, marking a significant step in EU-backed economic support for the region. Under the new… [Read More]

New Zealand has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Australia to access the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne, reinforcing long-standing trans-Tasman collaboration in advanced scientific research and innovation. The agreement ensures New Zealand researchers will retain access to one of the world’s leading synchrotron facilities, which uses intense X-ray beams to study the structure of… [Read More]

New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has launched a public consultation on a new winter energy reliability obligation aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity system and reducing the risk of winter power shortages. The proposed policy is part of the government’s broader Energy Package, which seeks to ensure abundant, reliable, and affordable… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for stronger regional cooperation in electricity infrastructure, urging countries across Asia and the Pacific to develop interconnected power systems to address growing energy security risks and rising demand. Speaking at the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2026 in Manila, ADB President Masato Kanda said that no country can manage… [Read More]

The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched a new Climate Innovation Accelerator aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience across the country. The initiative marks the start of the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme in Nepal. The accelerator… [Read More]

Somalia has launched a new $11.8 million initiative aimed at strengthening climate resilience and improving agricultural and pastoral systems for communities affected by drought. The three-year programme brings together the Federal Government of Somalia, the African Development Bank Group, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in a coordinated… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are set to convene a high-level roundtable in Ankara, Türkiye, to accelerate coordinated action against child labour and strengthen national and international cooperation on the issue. The meeting, scheduled for 9 June 2026, is being held ahead of… [Read More]

The New Zealand government has announced new measures aimed at strengthening electricity security and protecting households and businesses from winter power shortages and rising electricity prices. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says the reforms will place greater responsibility on power companies to ensure the system has sufficient backup energy during periods of high demand and low… [Read More]

A new poultry initiative at the Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage in Tanzania is being developed to improve child nutrition, create local employment, and build a sustainable income source that can support education and community development over the long term. The project, supported by Bread and Water for Africa, is designed to help the orphanage become… [Read More]