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On 02 October 2026, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean organized a celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Jamaica, highlighting the transformative role of teachers in shaping the lives and …

On election integrity, the report highlights risks from disinformation and coordinated online activity that can undermine access to reliable information and trust in democratic processes. It notes that existing electoral …

The energy price index surged by 25.7% in September, led by crude oil (+21.2%) and natural gas (+15.3%), according to the World Bank’s Pink Sheet. The non-energy index edged up …

A few years ago, Maya Bay on Thailand’s Ko Phi Phi Le was receiving an estimated 5,000 visitors a day, with roughly 200 boats anchoring in the bay daily. The …

Kolkata, 30 September 2026: The Government of West Bengal has joined UN in India and UNESCO to make Durga Puja accessible to persons with disabilities, as part of their initiative …

A new fact sheet released by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 examines the status of teachers, including how teachers are …

Indigenous and Afro-descendant children aged 5 to 14 are gathering in climate assemblies in their territories to answer one question: how does the climate crisis affect them, and what solutions …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly at a moment when the global economy badly needs a new source of growth. The stakes are especially high in emerging market and developing …

For decades, one question has dominated debates about finance and poverty reduction: does access to credit reduce poverty? The idea that loans can help households invest in farms, businesses, or …

Bold reforms in infrastructure, skills, and policy are needed to maintain growth and turn AI’s potential into jobs. WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 — East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is projected …