The dialogue brought together education and skills leaders, policymakers, TVET institutions, development partners, private sector representatives, experts and African ambassadors to explore practical opportunities for strengthening TVET systems and preparing …
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Education & Innovation
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Global Affairs
Strengthening information integrity and freedom of expression: A UNESCO–EU Priority at UN General Assembly
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Mediterranean region is a shared space connecting Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, shaped by exceptional cultural and linguistic diversity, rich historical heritage, and longstanding traditions of exchange …
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Economy & Development
Mexican Private Sector Leaders Meet with UNESCO for Sustainable Development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn her first official visit to Mexico, Lidia Arthur Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, met with strategic partners in a dialogue to discuss joint actions …
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Education & Innovation
From science to safety, GALAPAGOS CELEBRATES THREE TSUNAMI READY DESIGNATIONS BY IOC of UNESCO
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPuerto Ayora, Galápagos, September 8, 2026. – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora, and Puerto Villamil celebrated their “Tsunami Ready” recognition by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO during a …
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Economy & Development
Making markets work: The role of effective public institutions in enabling private sector growth and development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOf the roughly 3.74 billion people in the global workforce, about 400 million, or 11 percent, work in the public sector. These are the people who deliver essential services, from running hospitals and teaching …
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Economy & Development
How to lend and spend money to increase the gains from international migration
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIt has long been argued that even relatively small increases in global migration could result in gains that far exceed the total of all foreign aid or the total gains …
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Economy & Development
Decoding AI — What the promise of artificial intelligence means for developing economies
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMost of what we hear about artificial intelligence comes through the lens of advanced economies: the race to build the most powerful models, the fear that white-collar jobs will disappear. …
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The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi flood of August 26. Our thoughts are with those who have …
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Economy & Development
World Bank: Stronger Water Management Could Unlock Growth, Protect Jobs, and Build Resilience in Tunisia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTUNIS, September 22, 2026 – Tunisia’s economy has settled into a path of slow growth, and is vulnerable to rising import prices and imbalances in public finances. One key determinant …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Backs Water Security and the Access to Resilient Water and Sanitation Services in Brazil’s ParaĂba State
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., September 22, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Brazil’s ParaĂba State to strengthen the foundations for water security and expand access to resilient water and sanitation …