Tonight’s hearing on the Government’s Anti-Fairness and Deportation Bill has sparked widespread concern over transparency and fairness, as only Home Affairs officials are allowed to provide evidence. Human rights organisations, legal experts, and frontline community groups—those directly supporting people affected by Labor’s secret $400 million Nauru deal—have been excluded. The Senate-established hearing, scheduled for just… [Read More]
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Rockefeller Foundation Launches Initiative to Strengthen Development Finance for Resilient Asian Economies
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a US$200,000 grant through its Asia Regional Office to support AVPN’s new Asia Partnership for Investment in Resilient Economies (ASPIRE), an initiative aimed at strengthening development finance and supporting vulnerable communities across Asia. ASPIRE seeks to scale Asian-led financing solutions that address regional development challenges while connecting capital to community-driven… [Read More]
Norway Supports UK’s Flagship Public Markets Programme
The UK’s MOBILIST programme is set to receive an additional NOK 40 million (£2.9 million) in funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) over the next three years. This funding aims to help MOBILIST unlock greater private capital investment in emerging markets through publicly listed financial products. The extension of support was formalized… [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]
AfDB to Boost African Food Security Investments at Africa Food Systems Forum
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host a high-level side event titled “From Pledges to Plates: Financing Africa’s Agriculture and Food Systems” on 3 September 2025 in Diamnadio, Dakar, Senegal, with livestream access for global participants. This event, held alongside the Africa Food Systems Forum, aims to foster dialogue, share lessons, and strengthen collaboration among… [Read More]
GoB, China, and UNDP Launch Innovative Urban Livelihoods Project
The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), has launched the Livelihoods Support for Urban Poor Communities in Bangladesh (LSUPCB) project in Dhaka. Funded through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund under CIDCA’s leadership, the initiative… [Read More]
The Gambia’s Economy Sustains Strong Growth Despite Global Challenges
The Gambia’s economy has shown steady resilience and recovery, recording a real GDP growth of 5.7% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s Fifth Economic Update for the country. This performance underscores the nation’s successful recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its ability to withstand persistent global economic challenges. Growth in 2024… [Read More]
Safeena Husain’s Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award — Historic First for Indian NGO
Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain, has become the first Indian organisation to receive the prestigious 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The NGO focuses on empowering out-of-school girls in remote villages by mobilizing communities and collaborating with government systems to enrol girls, ensure their retention in school, and challenge cultural stereotypes… [Read More]
Gates Foundation and WHO Collaborate to Support 465,000 Flood-Affected People in Pakistan
The Gates Foundation has pledged a donation of US$1 million to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) partnership with Pakistan, aimed at strengthening preparedness and response efforts in 33 high-risk and flood-affected districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan. This initiative seeks to meet the urgent health needs of approximately 465,000 of the most… [Read More]
South Africa Marks African Traditional Medicine Day with National Celebration
On 29 August 2025, South Africa held a vibrant national commemoration of African Traditional Medicine Day in Moruleng, Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The event reaffirmed the country’s dedication to integrating traditional medicine into its national health system. It was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Chairperson of the Interim Traditional Medicine… [Read More]
IOCAFRICA and South Africa Launch Floating Ocean Classroom to Train Future Marine Scientists
UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) has long collaborated with the Government of South Africa to strengthen ocean science and sustainable development on the continent. This enduring partnership has supported regional capacity-building and policy engagement, exemplified most recently by SEAmester VIII — South Africa’s flagship floating classroom programme. Conducted… [Read More]
Philippines Strengthens Labour Rights with New Freedom of Association Training Initiative
The Freedom of Association (FOA) Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme has been launched in the Philippines through a partnership between the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), aimed at strengthening labour rights and democratic values. This pilot initiative in Luzon seeks to create a core group of trainers and… [Read More]
Jordan and ILO Collaborate on Workshop to Drive Formal Economy Transition
The Ministry of Labour in Jordan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a three-day national workshop in Amman to accelerate the country’s transition from the informal to the formal economy. The event brought together over 70 representatives from ministries, government institutions, civil society organizations, and social partners to shape a comprehensive… [Read More]
How ILO’s Systems Approach Empowers Small Businesses at the Base of Supply Chains
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new brief advocating for a “systems approach” to improve conditions in the lowest tiers of global supply chains. Titled From Root Causes to Real Change: Using a Systems Approach to Foster Decent Work Deep in Supply Chains, the brief outlines how this methodology can unlock opportunities for… [Read More]
IOM and Robert Bosch Stiftung Collaborate to Prioritize Migrant Voices in Labour Mobility
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Robert Bosch Stiftung have jointly launched an initiative called Amplifying Migrant Voices. This pilot project, set in Kenya and Germany, seeks to incorporate migrants’ lived experiences into policies and practices related to labour mobility. By emphasizing participatory research and dialogue, the initiative aims to ensure that labour… [Read More]
Nigeria Scales Up Mpox Prevention with Targeted Vaccination in High-Burden States
Nigeria has launched a targeted vaccination campaign across 12 high-burden states to curb the spread of mpox, focusing on protecting vulnerable populations and strengthening outbreak response mechanisms. This ten-day campaign, coordinated by the Federal Government through the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and supported by State Ministries of Health, WHO, and UNICEF, is utilizing… [Read More]
ADB Approves $125 Million Loan to Enhance Urban Infrastructure in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $125 million loan to improve urban livability and enhance climate resilience in six district headquarters and the city of Guwahati in Assam, India. The Assam Urban Sector Development Project aims to benefit 360,000 residents by providing continuous metered water supply and upgrading stormwater management systems. Additionally, the… [Read More]
ADB Approves $106.9 Million to Boost Secondary Health Care Services in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $106.9 million financing package aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s secondary curative care services, enhancing communicable disease prevention and control, and improving governance and management within the health care sector. This funding, part of the Strengthening Integrated Health Care and Governance for Universal Health Coverage Program, includes a… [Read More]
ReSea Project Advances Gender-Inclusive Governance and Climate Resilience in Pemba
The ReSea Project, implemented through a partnership between Mission Inclusion, IUCN, and Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFTT) in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, recently concluded a five-day in-situ training focused on Inclusive Governance and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. The training was conducted over two days in Kusini Pemba and two days… [Read More]
Preventing Youth Substance Use: How Communities Can Make a Difference
Canada has announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP) to help communities develop tailored approaches for preventing substance use among youth. The program supports initiatives that reflect the unique needs of local populations, ensuring young people receive targeted support, opportunities, and safe environments to thrive. This funding follows… [Read More]
Queenslanders Recognized at the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards
Outstanding contributions by Queenslanders to disaster resilience were celebrated at the 2025 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, highlighting community-focused efforts to strengthen safety and preparedness for future disasters. Now in its eighth year, the awards showcased a strong spirit of innovation and collaboration across communities, schools, local councils, businesses, and government bodies throughout the state. Seven… [Read More]
How Youth Are Shaping the Future of Global Safety Net Systems
Economic vitality is often measured by the velocity at which money circulates, reflecting the dynamic exchange of goods, services, and opportunities. This principle extends beyond finance: movement and change in work, housing, and social participation are essential for societal progress. When these systems stagnate, crises arise, as human curiosity and iterative action are central to… [Read More]
