WASHINGTON, 1 July 2026 —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. The …
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Marcela Ponce Assumes World Bank Group Representation in Costa Rica Under a New Unified Leadership Model
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSAN JOSÉ, July 1st 2026 – Marcela Ponce has assumed, as of July 1, the role of World Bank Group (WBG) Representative in Costa Rica, a position that unifies the institution’s …
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Economy & Development
Papua New Guinea’s Economy Grows, but Jobs Gap Remains
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPort Moresby, July 2, 2026 — Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing strongly but is not yet creating enough quality jobs for its fast-growing population, according to a new World Bank Economic …
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Economy & Development
New Zealand: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAn International Monetary Fund mission led by Yan Carrière-Swallow and comprising Matteo Ghilardi, Yaroslav Hul, and Marina Mendes Tavares held discussions in Auckland and Wellington during June 18-July 1 for …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Israel
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Israel on June 24, 2026.[1] The elevated regional tensions are casting a shadow on …
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Health
Ministry of Health honors UNESCO’s initiative for leadership in school health
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUNESCO has been recognized by the Ministry of Health for its outstanding contribution to advancing student health and well-being across Tanzania. The recognition was presented by Dr. Otilia Gowele, Director …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO & Buni Media team up to train youth in Kakuma refugee camp with animation storytelling
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUNESCO and Buni Media have officially launched the project, “Animation Training for Refugee Youth in Kakuma,” an ambitious 15-month initiative that will train over 50 refugee youth – with a focus on …
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In a world facing accelerating environmental challenges, young people are at the forefront of global efforts to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development. For UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere …
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Education & Innovation
10,000 literacy educators worldwide empowered through digital skills training
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe most valuable thing I learned was to critically evaluate online information and to use artificial intelligence more consciously in the educational field. I intend to apply these learnings by …
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Education & Innovation
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Week 2026: Celebrating excellence and inspiring future generations
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDiscovering UNESCO and its initiatives The week began at UNESCO Headquarters, where the laureates were introduced to initiatives led by UNESCO Sciences Sector and exchanged on shared scientific interests and …