Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Nir Klein, mission chief for Papua New Guinea (PNG), visited Port Moresby from March 19 to April 1, 2026, to …
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
North Macedonia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFiscal Policy Monetary and financial sector policies Structural reforms READ MORE: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/03/31/mcs-04012026-north-macedonia-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2026-article-iv-mission
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Health
WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWorld Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in …
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Health
Cambodia, Japan and WFP launch fortified rice initiative to improve nutrition of factory workers
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and with financial support from the Government of Japan, today launched …
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Economy & Development
Turning shared history into dialogue for youth in a climate-displaced Sindh, Pakistan.
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn Sindh, Pakistan, climate shocks are reshaping where people live – and how communities relate to one another. The 2022 floods destroyed millions of homes and displaced large numbers of …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO ICT in Education Prize: Call for nominations open to projects supporting learners to expand creativity, imagination and critical thinking skills with AI
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUnder the theme “Reimagining creativity and critical thinking with artificial intelligence”, the Prize aims to recognize projects demonstrating how teachers and learners in diverse contexts are engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) systems in …
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO delivers equipment to support mangrove restoration in the Guanahacabibes Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLocated at the westernmost tip of Cuba, the Guanahacabibes Peninsula Biosphere Reserve protects a coastal–marine corridor of high ecological value, encompassing mangroves, wetlands, dunes and associated marine ecosystems. Its location, directly exposed …
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Economy & Development
World Bank to Help Armenia Attract Investment and Boost Competitiveness
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 30, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the $200 million (EUR 170.3 million) Economic Transformation Development Policy Operation to support Armenia’s transition toward a more …
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Economy & Development
World Bank to Help Romania Promote Fiscal Sustainability, Private Sector Growth, and Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington D.C., March 30, 2026. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the Government of Romania’s efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Financing of Over US$25 Million to Support Economic Diversification in Djibouti
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 27, 2026 — The World Bank Group has approved a US$25.75 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Djibouti Economic Diversification Program, the country’s first Program-for-Results …