The World Bank Group has warned that Pacific economies must shift toward a jobs-focused and resilience-driven growth model as repeated external shocks continue to threaten the region’s long-term stability. According to the latest Pacific Economic Update released in Suva on May 12, 2026, regional economic growth is expected to slow to 2.8 percent in 2026… [Read More]

Governments across Latin America and the Caribbean have increasingly invested in digital public services through online portals, mobile applications, and one-stop digital platforms aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy. Despite these efforts, a new analysis highlights that millions of citizens still rely heavily on in-person government services, exposing major inequalities in access to digital… [Read More]

The International Organization for Migration, with support from the European Union and the Government of Luxembourg, has airlifted more than 4,500 emergency shelter and household items from Maastricht to Beirut through the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge. The delivery comes as humanitarian conditions continue to worsen in Lebanon, where more than one million people remain displaced… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Eritrea have reaffirmed their development partnership following a high-level mission held from April 15 to 17, 2026. The delegation was led by Alex Mubiru, the Bank’s Director General for East Africa, and focused on reviewing progress in key sectors while strengthening cooperation aligned with Eritrea’s long-term… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has released a new policy note outlining strategies to support private sector-led recovery and long-term economic resilience in Libya. The report focuses on promoting investment that can strengthen peace, generate jobs, improve regional integration, and support inclusive economic growth amid ongoing political and economic challenges. The policy note, titled Investment… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) organized a live question-and-answer session to address growing public concern following a hantavirus pulmonary syndrome outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The session aimed to provide clear information on the disease, including its transmission, symptoms, treatment options, and preventive measures, amid increasing international media attention and public… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries across the Americas to strengthen and expand the role of advanced practice nursing as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare services and build more people-centered health systems. The call was made ahead of International Nurses Day on May 12, highlighting the growing importance of… [Read More]

The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF and supported by Global Affairs Canada, has launched a new nutrition and healthcare initiative aimed at improving maternal and child health during the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life. The programme focuses on reducing child malnutrition, improving survival rates, and strengthening healthcare systems across the… [Read More]

In the village of Coșnița, Dubăsari district, two streets have been modernized with new sidewalks covering over 2,160 m², thanks to support from the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme implemented by UNDP. The European Union contributed more than US$108,000, while the local community co‑financed with $17,500. The project has improved both comfort and safety for… [Read More]

Bondada Engineering has received a Notification of Award from NTPC Green Energy Limited to undertake Balance of System works for the development of a 600 MW solar project at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan. The project will be executed in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, along with Operations and Maintenance services, under a three‑year timeline. This… [Read More]

In Sierra Leone, 459 returned migrants, including 126 women, have successfully completed a tailored Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme designed to support dignified and durable reintegration. The initiative provided market-relevant skills and entrepreneurship tools, enabling participants to rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Graduates were trained across diverse demand-driven sectors such as solar… [Read More]

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a five‑year contract for gold extraction in Qala‑e‑Zal district of Kunduz province, with an investment valued at more than $20 million. The agreement was signed by Minister Hedayatullah Badri on Sunday, in the presence of the ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan. The project covers an area of… [Read More]

Spain has announced a significant increase in its support for global education, pledging at least €25 million to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) as part of the “Multiply Possibility” campaign. This represents a 25% rise from its previous commitment, underscoring Spain’s growing recognition of education as a foundation for peace, equality, resilience, and social… [Read More]

The World Bank Group has approved $1 billion in financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, strengthen macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance a green economic transition. The package includes a $200 million credit guarantee from the United Kingdom. According to the World Bank, the funds will back reforms to boost domestic revenue… [Read More]

Nigeria has approved the creation of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a new initiative aimed at strengthening research, science, and technology. Annual funding for the program could reach $500 million, according to a presidency statement released on May 9. The fund is designed to improve coordination between universities, research institutes, industry, and… [Read More]

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the welfare of children in care institutions is a constitutional obligation of the State and cannot be treated as charity. The Court directed the Maharashtra government to frame a policy within six months to provide salary grants to employees working in children’s homes operated by unaided NGOs, provided… [Read More]

Austrian company VACE Systemtechnik GmbH has secured a €10 million contract, equivalent to about 6.5 billion CFA francs, to build and equip a vocational training center in Ntui, located in Cameroon’s Centre region. The agreement was signed in Yaounde on March 31, 2026, between Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Mounouna Foutsou and Johann Sesser,… [Read More]

Bangladesh’s development sector is undergoing a major disruption following the sudden collapse of foreign aid, particularly after a US government directive that paused and later terminated a large share of USAID-funded programmes. The decision led to the suspension of hundreds of millions of dollars in projects, including health, research, and humanitarian programmes, affecting tens of… [Read More]

In 2025, about 2.2 billion people remain offline, with 96 percent of them living in low- and middle-income countries. Even among those who are connected, mobile broadband remains unaffordable in roughly 60 percent of these countries. While headline connectivity figures show progress, the underlying quality gap is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. To address these… [Read More]

As Sudan’s conflict enters its fourth year, humanitarian needs in North Darfur continue to intensify, with growing displacement placing severe pressure on already limited resources and basic services. Many families fleeing violence have arrived in overcrowded displacement sites where access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and livelihoods remains critically inadequate. In North Darfur’s Tawila area,… [Read More]

In Türkiye, menstrual justice is still treated more as relief than as a matter of public responsibility. Urgent needs such as product shortages or missed school days are easier to recognise, but structural change remains harder to achieve. This reflects a wider climate where gender equality is politically contested, especially after Türkiye’s withdrawal from the… [Read More]

A community-based organization, ACODEFEM (Community-based Action to Support Women’s Development), has launched a reproductive health initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at strengthening the capacity of pharmacists to provide support for medical abortion services. The project was implemented between April and June 2026 in selected communes of Kinshasa, including Matete, Masina, and Kimbanseke…. [Read More]

A coalition of international humanitarian and development organizations has strongly condemned the killing of Wesam Qaid, Acting Executive Director of Yemen’s Social Fund for Development (SFD). According to the joint statement, Qaid was abducted on 3 May and later found dead in Aden, prompting widespread concern among aid and development groups operating in Yemen. Wesam… [Read More]