NNW Bureau

Health systems globally are facing both supply- and demand-side pressures — from workforce shortages and tight budgets to rising chronic diseases and higher expectations from the public. Policymakers need strong …

This idea, highlighted in the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives, is increasingly shaping how development institutions think about data. Unlocking that value requires more than availability — it …

Every spark of metal used to come at a price Muhammed Kandeh could barely afford. As a young welder in Jah Kunda — a small off-road village in the Upper …

For Halwo Shire, a mother living in Kalluun Dacar in Galmudug State, the impact of having access to water is tangible. “Before, we used to walk six kilometers just to find water,” says Halwo Shire. “By …

Washington, DC: On April 28, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its annual review of the Fund’s income position for the financial year (FY) ending April …

Washington, DC—On April 28, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the 2027-29 financial years (FY2027-FY2029) medium-term budget. This budget was formulated against the backdrop of a …

Praia, Cabo Verde: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Martin Schindler visited Cabo Verde during April 27 – May 8, 2026, to assess progress under the ECF- and RSF-supported …

Washington, DC: Today, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review of Pakistan’s economic reform program supported by the EFF and the second review of Pakistan’s …

Educación y patrimonio cultural inmaterial en América Latina y el Caribe  is the new regional document published by UNESCO on 7 May 2026. The report systematises 200 educational practices developed in 15 countries across the region …

The Expedition 74 crew spent the majority of their time maintaining science hardware and life support systems on Wednesday. The orbital residents aboard the International Space Station also pursued cardiovascular research, conducted a vision …