The KIC call “Adaptivity in Transitions” is now open for applications, offering a total budget of €7,000,000. The call aims to generate insights, perspectives for action, and the capacity to increase adaptivity in systems and actors involved in societal transitions. Mission-driven innovation for transitions takes place in a dynamic and complex environment. Adaptivity is essential… [Read More]
Netherlands
UNCDF Gains Renewed Support from The Netherlands to Expand Investment Expertise in Emerging Markets
The Government of the Netherlands has renewed its funding support to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), reinforcing the organization’s capacity to design and implement blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital in early-stage and last-mile markets across least developed countries, Small Island Developing States, and fragile contexts. This continued support ensures that UNCDF… [Read More]
New Insights from ILO Workshop on Tackling Informal Employment and Promoting Decent Work
The International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a one-day technical workshop in Amman, Jordan, bringing together government representatives, national institutions, and independent experts to discuss findings from the ILO’s Labour Supply Microsimulation Model for Jordan. The workshop focused on the interaction between social protection and labour market policies, analyzing how household characteristics and labour market structures… [Read More]
West Africa Unveils Landmark IWRM Best Practices Manual to Strengthen Water Security and Regional Cooperation
The 12th Partners’ Assembly of GWP-WA marked a significant milestone with the official launch of the Manual of Best Practices for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the UEMOA region—a comprehensive tool designed to advance water governance and deepen regional collaboration across West Africa. Presented by K. Armand HOUANYE, former Executive Secretary of GWP-WA, the… [Read More]
€300 Million EIB-Prysmian Agreement to Accelerate Europe’s Energy Security and Digital Transition
The European Investment Bank has approved a €300 million financing package for Prysmian to support its European research and development activities from 2025 to 2028, with the first tranche of €200 million already signed. The financing aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, network security, and digital infrastructure while contributing… [Read More]
Joint SDG Fund Showcases Uzbekistan’s Global Accelerator at New York Event
The deep dive session held on 20 November 2025 by the Permanent Missions of Uzbekistan and Germany, together with the Joint SDG Fund, showcased Uzbekistan’s progress under the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. The discussion highlighted the country’s focus on formalization as one of its key pathways to speed up… [Read More]
Jordan Studies International Approaches to Boost Social Security Access Through Contribution Subsidies
A national workshop held in Amman on 9–10 November brought together the Social Security Corporation (SSC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to explore global models for expanding social security coverage through contribution subsidies. Organized under the Estidama++ programme—which is supported by the ILO and funded by the United… [Read More]
Dutch Government Donates EUR 1 Million to Strengthen IOM’s Resilience Fund for Migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed a EUR 1 million contribution from the Government of the Netherlands to its Resilience Fund, reaffirming a strong partnership and shared commitment to global migration governance. IOM Director General Amy Pope expressed deep gratitude, highlighting that the Netherlands’ flexible funding enables IOM to respond swiftly to urgent… [Read More]
€50 Million EU Investment to Accelerate Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions
The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has launched a new cybersecurity funding call under the Digital Europe Programme 2025-2027, with a total budget of €50 million. The initiative targets both companies and public sector organisations that are developing innovative cybersecurity projects to enhance Europe’s cyber resilience and protect critical digital infrastructure. A key focus of… [Read More]
Inclusive Digital Economy Gets Boost with Switzerland’s Latest Funding
Switzerland has pledged a contribution of 4 million Swiss francs to support UNCTAD’s E-commerce and Digital Economy Programme for the 2025–2029 period. The funding, provided by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), will enhance the programme’s capacity to deliver innovative research, technical cooperation, and facilitate intergovernmental consensus on digital trade and e-commerce issues. The… [Read More]
EIB Supports Evides for Future-Proof and Sustainable Water Infrastructure in the Netherlands
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million loan agreement with Dutch water company Evides Waterbedrijf to support the provision of safe and high-quality drinking water to over 2.5 million residents across the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, and the western part of Noord-Brabant, as well as to supply industrial water. The financing, supported… [Read More]
AfDB Grants $400,000 to Ethiopia for Public Disclosure Platform to Strengthen Capital Market
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) have signed a grant agreement for $400,000 to establish a public disclosure platform and introduce new financial products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and green bonds, at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. This grant, provided through the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (CMDTF), supports… [Read More]
EBRD Promotes Sustainable Infrastructure in Egypt Through Public-Private Partnerships
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Finance and with support from the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, has launched the €10 million Egypt Project Preparation Facility (EPPF). The initiative is designed to encourage greater private-sector participation in Egypt’s infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs),… [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]
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]
Harnessing Africa’s Digital Economy for Growth, Integration, and Shared Prosperity
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Africa’s economy but continue to struggle with limited access to finance, markets, and digital solutions. Strengthening their ability to adopt and leverage digital tools has become a shared priority for African governments, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and eTrade for all… [Read More]
Sandpit Workshop on Slavery Pasts Sparks Dialogue on Historical Injustice and Memory
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is organizing a sandpit workshop from August 25 to 29, 2025, as part of the NWA-Call titled “Slavery pasts: (understudied forms of) impacts and perspectives.” This workshop offers an intensive, collaborative environment designed to foster co-creation, with strong emphasis on inclusion and equality among participants. Special attention will be given… [Read More]
€45 Million Investment to Advance Green Hydrogen in Sustainable Industries
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the National Growth Fund programme GroenvermogenNL have awarded over €45 million to the HyCARB project, led by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). This funding follows the call for proposals under the theme “Hydrogen and green electrons for carbon-based chemistry,” aiming to support the Dutch chemical industry’s… [Read More]
Pre-Call Announcement: Water4All 2025 Funding Opens 12 September
The European Water4All research programme is preparing to launch a new call focused on the theme “Water and Health.” This initiative brings together 31 participating countries aiming to fund research that enhances the understanding and management of water’s role in human, animal, and environmental health. The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will participate in… [Read More]
New UK-Philippines Initiative Aims to Boost Financial Access in Emerging Economies
The United Kingdom and the Philippines have launched a new international initiative aimed at increasing the flow of global capital into emerging markets. Unveiled at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, the EMDE Public Markets Coalition is part of the broader Sevilla Platform for Action on Public Markets Mobilisation for… [Read More]
Mama Cash Launches Call for Feminist Activists in the Netherlands and ABCSSS Islands
Mama Cash has launched the 2025 round of its Spark Fund grant, open for applications from 1 to 31 August 2025. The grant supports feminist activism in the Netherlands and the ABCSSS islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten), offering €5,000 to €7,000 per project to groups of women, girls, trans, and… [Read More]
