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UNESCO and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand signed a new partnership agreement to strengthen regional cooperation on equitable education and support innovative approaches to reduce the number of out-of-school …

The attention economy behind AI systems Lê Nguyen Hoàng pointed out that many AI systems today are designed primarily to maximize engagement. Recommendation algorithms on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, …

The UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago and UNICEF Chile presented the Methodological Manual: Dialogues for Learning and Transformation (Manual metodológico Diálogos para el aprendizaje y la transformación), on 14 May 2026, a new …

On the occasion of International Museum Day, celebrated annually on 18 May, UNESCO joins the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and museum professionals around the world in recognising the essential …

In Chongwe district, about 45 kilometres east of Lusaka, a modest community radio station is quietly transforming lives. For over 15 years, Chongwe Community Radio has done more than broadcast …

PARIS, May 18, 2026—The signatory Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are responding to requests for support from countries and clients to help address the heterogeneous and compound impacts from the conflict …

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya is entering a decisive moment in its response to forced displacement. As the country shifts from an encampment-based model toward integrated settlements under the Shirika Plan, new …

Washington, D.C., May 18, 2026 — The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD, Aaa/AAA), priced a catastrophe (cat) bond that finances USD 200 million of insurance …

OVERVIEW CONTEXT Bangladesh relies on imported liquified natural gas (LNG) to meet electricity demand, particularly for power generation and industrial production. Disruptions in global energy markets due to the conflict …

London – May 18, 2026: Economic Outlook While the UK economy has remained resilient in recent years, the Middle East war is dampening near-term prospects. The economy grew at its potential …