The International Labour Organization (ILO) has outlined a strategic roadmap to support the sustainable development of Kosovo’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sector, one of the country’s most dynamic and promising industries. Conducted under the “Support to the labour market integration of young people in the Hospitality and Tourism sector” project, funded by the Italian… [Read More]
Industry
Zambia’s Copper Boom: Can the Workforce Keep Pace?
Zambia aims to triple its copper production by 2031, driven by rising global demand and investments from major mining companies such as Anglo American, First Quantum Minerals, Barrick, and Kobold. Copper has long been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, contributing 15% of GDP and over 70% of exports. Despite this, production has remained around 800,000… [Read More]
Ethiopia’s TVET Reforms Empower Young Women with Skills and Opportunities
In Ethiopia, major reforms to the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system are helping young women gain practical skills, pursue employment, and start small businesses. Supported by the World Bank–backed EASE and EASTRIP projects, the reforms aim to improve training quality, promote inclusion, and better align education with labor market demands. At Misrak… [Read More]
Taoiseach Announces €9 Million Shared Island Funding for Two Bioeconomy Projects
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, along with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA, announced €9 million in funding for two bioeconomy demonstration projects under the Shared Island Initiative. The announcement highlights the island-wide collaboration on sustainability and climate action,… [Read More]
Vietnam Launches Responsible Business Training with ILO to Empower Trainers and Enterprises
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Hanoi on 4–5 September to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and responsible business conduct. The initiative aims to equip VCCI trainers from its extensive national network with the skills… [Read More]
Canada Invests $28.7 Million to Train Clean Energy Workers and Advance AI Research
Canada has announced major new investments to prepare workers for the future of clean energy while strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence research capacity. The federal government emphasized the importance of equipping Canadians with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving energy sector, while ensuring researchers and innovators have access to the advanced AI tools… [Read More]
Canada Funds Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in British Columbia
Canada is advancing its clean energy agenda with a focus on building a stronger economy while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $5.8 million investment to support made-in-Canada carbon management technologies. This includes $1.3 million to Svante to enhance testing capabilities and establish new… [Read More]
WHO’s Sixth Virtual cGMP Training Marathon Launches to Strengthen Global Local Production Capacity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the launch of the sixth edition of its Virtual cGMP Training Marathon, organized by the Local Production & Assistance (LPA) Unit under the leadership of Dr. Jicui Dong. Scheduled from 9 September to 2 October 2025, this year’s program is themed “Building Blocks for Sustained Excellence” and aims… [Read More]
Standard Bank Invests $10 Million in African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) to Empower Female Entrepreneurs
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has committed $10 million to the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), aiming to support women fund managers running businesses across the continent. This significant investment was announced at the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa event, hosted in collaboration with Standard Bank and South… [Read More]
Government of Canada Invests $1M+ to Boost Mining Innovation in Northern Ontario
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $1,050,000 in Cambrian College’s Centre for Smart Mining (CSM), on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. This funding will support the expansion of CSM’s research and training services to meet the increasing demands… [Read More]
World Bank: Vietnam’s Growth to Stay Resilient in 2025, High-Tech Talent Pivotal for Future
Viet Nam’s economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2025, bolstered by a robust first half of the year in which growth surged to 7.5 percent, according to the World Bank’s latest Viet Nam Economic Update report. This strong performance was driven primarily by early-year export momentum. However, growth is expected to moderate… [Read More]
Africa’s Creative Economy Spotlighted at timbuktoo Creatives Hub Showcase
This week, Cape Town’s historic Homecoming Centre in District Six hosted the timbuktoo Creatives Hub Showcase, an event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa in partnership with the Western Cape Government, the City of Atlanta, and other collaborators. The showcase highlighted Africa’s creative economy, placing it firmly in the global… [Read More]
Adenia Revives Its Origins with New Entrepreneurial Fund
Mauritius-based Adenia Partners, a long-standing impact-oriented investor in Africa, is launching a new fund focused on founder-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to complement its existing series of mid-cap funds. Over the past two decades, Adenia has grown from backing small firms with its first $10 million fund to managing $470 million in its fifth… [Read More]
From Thread to Opportunity: Silk Industry Empowers Women with Jobs in Egypt
In Naqada, Upper Egypt, silk weaving is giving women like Sumaya Mohamed a new sense of purpose and independence. Once struggling to find work, Sumaya discovered opportunity through a weaving workshop run by the Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Spanish Agency for International… [Read More]
Google.org Grants US$1M to Support Wits MIND Institute’s Innovation and Research
The Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute at Wits University has received core funding of US$1 million from Google.org. Under the leadership of Professor Benjamin Rosman, recently recognized in TIME magazine’s TIME100 AI 2025 list, the institute is set to strengthen its position as a leading hub for artificial intelligence research in Africa. The… [Read More]
UK Invests £5 Million in 26 New Rail Safety Projects Nationwide
The UK government has allocated £5 million in funding to 26 innovative rail projects aimed at improving passenger safety and the overall railway experience. This investment, announced by the Department for Transport (DfT), is part of the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) competition, run in partnership with Innovate UK, Network Rail, and train operators. The scheme supports projects… [Read More]
Cambodia and China Partner to Expand Skills Training and Youth Employment Opportunities
Cambodia and China have launched a new collaboration aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Cambodia, with a focus on boosting youth employability and supporting economic growth. The partnership seeks to modernize curricula, strengthen teacher capacity, expand student exchanges, and align training with the demands of Cambodia’s evolving industries. On 18… [Read More]
Lao Enterprises Embrace Responsible Business and Sustainable Practices
As Laos moves closer to graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and integrates more deeply into regional and global value chains, the adoption of responsible business conduct (RBC) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has become increasingly vital. For Lao enterprises, promoting sustainable business practices is not only a matter of meeting international… [Read More]
IFC and Ayala Land Strengthen Sustainability Financing to Boost Green Buildings in the Philippines
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) are expanding their partnership to scale green and resilient buildings in the Philippines, combining sustainability with financial innovation while supporting job creation. IFC is providing a second sustainability-linked loan (SLL) of up to PHP12.87 billion (US$225 million equivalent) to ALI, reinforcing sustainable finance in the… [Read More]
Libya Launches Sahara Desert’s First Solar Power Plant to Boost Renewable Energy
Libya has officially commissioned its first solar power facility in the remote southeastern town of Kufra, located deep in the Sahara Desert near Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. Developed by Infinity Libya in partnership with the Al-Jouf Free Zone, the 1 MW installation became fully operational just eight months after the agreement was signed in September… [Read More]
Namibia Eyes $250 Million Funding for Green Hydrogen Projects
The Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) in Namibia has been invited by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to develop a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan (STIP), which could unlock access to up to $250 million in catalytic funding. This initiative, announced by the Namibian Government in collaboration with investment firm Ninety One, aims to support large-scale commercial… [Read More]
$20 Million Boost for Pest Control and Biosecurity in Western Queensland
Western Queensland graziers and farmers are set to benefit from a $20 million funding boost to combat invasive pests and weeds that have emerged following severe floods earlier this year. This investment forms part of a larger $45.75 million primary industry recovery package, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery… [Read More]
World Bank Report Outlines Strategies for Energy Security and Job Creation in East Asia
The World Bank has released a new report, Green Horizon: East Asia’s Sustainable Energy Future, which presents actionable strategies for modernizing and upgrading the region’s energy systems. The report focuses on aligning power and industrial sectors to sustain long-term growth, create jobs, and enhance economic competitiveness across East Asia. It serves as a follow-up to… [Read More]
