The International Labour Organization is strengthening technical and vocational education and training in Ethiopia by helping instructors integrate core skills into classroom teaching, curricula and assessment systems. The initiative aims to improve youth employability, support smoother school-to-work transitions and prepare graduates for the changing demands of the labour market. The training was held in Hawassa… [Read More]
Small Businesses, Big Impact: UN Initiatives Strengthen MSMEs Across the World
Small businesses are playing a powerful role in advancing sustainable development by creating jobs, supporting local communities and opening pathways to economic opportunity. Published in observance of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, this story highlights how the United Nations is helping MSMEs overcome barriers and contribute to more inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies. MSMEs… [Read More]
How Green Finance Is Powering Innovation and MSME Growth in North Macedonia
North Macedonia is demonstrating how innovation, green finance and renewable energy can strengthen small businesses and accelerate sustainable economic growth. Through the Green Finance Facility (GFF), micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are gaining access to financing that helps them invest in clean energy technologies, improve competitiveness and build resilience against rising energy costs. MSMEs… [Read More]
EBRD Announces Over €500 Million in New Ukraine Financing at Recovery Conference
EBRD wartime support for Ukraine has surpassed €10.5 billion after the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced more than €500 million in new financing and support at the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Gdańsk, Poland, on 25–26 June 2026. The new funding package reinforces the EBRD’s role as Ukraine’s largest institutional investor and a… [Read More]
Angola and World Bank Launch AgriConnect Compact to Boost Food Security and Agricultural Growth
Angola and the World Bank Group have launched the AgriConnect Compact, a national framework designed to increase domestic food production, create jobs and mobilize investment in agricultural value chains. The initiative brings together the government, private sector, financial institutions, development partners and farmer organizations around a shared agenda to transform Angola’s agriculture sector. By 2030,… [Read More]
IDB-Backed Rural Infrastructure Investments Boost Agricultural Productivity in Argentina
Sustained investment in rural infrastructure, supported by stronger institutions, has helped improve agricultural productivity and resilience in Argentina, particularly in regions facing climate variability and infrastructure challenges. The Inter-American Development Bank has worked with Argentina for more than three decades through the Provincial Agricultural Services Program, known as PROSAP, to address structural barriers affecting regional… [Read More]
ILO and Syria Launch National Dialogue to Strengthen TVET Governance and Workforce Skills
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour concluded a national workshop in Damascus aimed at strengthening the governance of the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. The event brought together government ministries, employers’ and workers’ organizations, national institutions, and international partners to improve coordination and align… [Read More]
CARE Assesses Emergency Needs After Powerful Earthquakes Hit Venezuela
CARE is working with partners in Venezuela to assess urgent humanitarian needs after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on June 24, worsening an already fragile social and economic situation. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, hit northern Venezuela less than a minute apart, west of the capital, Caracas. Preliminary reports indicate widespread damage,… [Read More]
WHO Supports Pakistan with Medical Supplies for 380,000 People Ahead of Monsoon Floods
The World Health Organization has partnered with Pakistan to preposition medical supplies for more than 380,000 people ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, which runs from July to September. The support is part of preparedness efforts to strengthen the country’s health emergency response in case of heavy rains, flooding or disease outbreaks. The medical supplies… [Read More]
PAHO Strengthens Leadership of Country Representatives to Address Tobacco Control Challenges
The Pan American Health Organization has concluded the second edition of its Executive Tobacco Control Program for PAHO/WHO Representatives, strengthening leadership capacity to address tobacco control challenges and the wider burden of noncommunicable diseases across the Americas. The program brought together PAHO/WHO Representatives from twelve country offices across South America, Central America and the Caribbean…. [Read More]
PAHO Launches Second Phase of Call for Good Practices to Reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization has launched the second phase of its regional call for good practices aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through primary health care across the Americas. The initiative seeks to identify, document and share successful experiences that are helping improve the health of women and newborns in the region. It… [Read More]
PAHO Mobilizes Emergency Health Response After Deadly Earthquakes in Venezuela
The Pan American Health Organization has activated its emergency response mechanisms to support Venezuela’s health sector following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. According to preliminary official reports, the earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, have left at least 188 people dead, more than 1,500 injured and 157 missing as of… [Read More]
PAHO and CARPHA Strengthen Mortality Data Systems in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency, has organized a regional training workshop to strengthen the quality, validation and use of mortality data across the Caribbean. The workshop took place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from June 23 to 25, with support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data… [Read More]
UNOPS and KSrelief Launch US$1.5 Million Initiative to Strengthen Pediatric Healthcare in Syria
The United Nations Office for Project Services and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center have launched a US$1.5 million project to improve pediatric healthcare services for children in conflict-affected communities in Syria. The initiative will support more than 840,000 children by providing critical medical equipment and strengthening healthcare capacity in hospitals across Aleppo… [Read More]
UNIDO and Moldova Launch New Programme for Country Partnership to Support Industrial Modernization
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Government of the Republic of Moldova have signed a new Programme for Country Partnership to strengthen industrial modernization, economic competitiveness and long-term sustainable development in the country. The agreement was signed in Vienna by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller and Eugeniu Osmochescu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister… [Read More]
GEF Approves US$1.26 Million for IUCN Biodiversity Conservation Initiative in Senegal
The Global Environment Facility has approved US$1.26 million for a new initiative led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Senegal to support biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and community resilience in the Niokolo-Koba National Park landscape. The initiative will focus on strengthening conservation efforts in one of West Africa’s most important natural sites…. [Read More]
Action Against Hunger Assesses Earthquake Impact and Humanitarian Needs in Venezuela
Action Against Hunger is assessing humanitarian needs in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, which affected northern regions of the country, including areas near Caracas. The organization has deployed teams to evaluate the evolving situation and identify the most urgent needs of affected communities. Despite limited connectivity and communication disruptions caused… [Read More]
EIB Group Announces €470 Million Package to Support Ukraine’s Housing, Infrastructure and Private Sector Recovery
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a €470 million financing package to accelerate Ukraine’s recovery by supporting housing, transport infrastructure, private sector development, and economic resilience. Unveiled at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, the package combines loans, grants, guarantees, and strategic partnerships in collaboration with the European Commission and the Government… [Read More]
Košice Secures €20M EIB Loan for Green Development
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €20 million loan to support sustainable urban development in Košice, Slovakia’s second-largest city. The financing will help modernize municipal infrastructure, improve public services, and accelerate the city’s transition toward a greener and more resilient urban environment. Alongside the EIB loan, Košice has secured an additional €4.3 million… [Read More]
Croatia Boosts Startups with €270M Venture Capital
A long-term partnership between the European Investment Fund (EIF), the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR), and Croatia’s Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds has mobilized €270 million in public investment over the past eight years to strengthen Croatia’s venture capital ecosystem and support innovative businesses. Since launching in 2018, the initiative has… [Read More]
WHO Europe Study Reveals Major Gaps in Mental Health Monitoring Across the European Region
A new study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) has identified significant inconsistencies in how mental health is measured across the European Region, highlighting the need for standardized monitoring systems to improve policymaking and healthcare planning. The review analyzed 75 peer-reviewed studies and identified 450 different mental health indicators, demonstrating substantial… [Read More]
Exosens Secures €140M EIB Defense Financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €140 million financing facility for French photonics company Exosens to support research, development, innovation, and industrial expansion in advanced night vision and imaging technologies serving Europe’s defense, security, surveillance, and industrial sectors. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, the financing aligns with the EIB’s strategic priorities… [Read More]
Malawi Expands Clean Energy for Displaced Communities
A joint initiative funded by the Joint SDG Fund and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is helping climate-displaced communities in Malawi rebuild their lives through clean energy solutions following the devastating impacts of Cyclone Freddy. The programme supports families relocated to communities in… [Read More]
