The “shadow of futurity” in the age of climate change Kim Stanley Robinson opened his lecture by describing the current moment as an “emergency century“, warning that humanity may be …
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Education & Innovation
“Community Radios” Project: Soundproofing works for studios in the Adamaoua, the Centre, the South, and the West Regions
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFour Buildings, One Transformation In Mvengue, in the South, the community fully transformed an old administrative building made available for the radio: a strikingly large, well-kept building that now adds …
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Many countries run their urban economies the same way: investment and opportunity concentrate in a handful of large cities, while mid-sized cities with real productive capacity contribute well below their …
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Education & Innovation
Can today’s agricultural surveys power tomorrow’s agricultural AI?
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauArtificial intelligence is rapidly opening new possibilities for agriculture. From predicting crop yields and detecting pests to providing customized agronomic advice and improving access to markets and finance, AI could …
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Planet & Sustainability
Turning Ecosystem Restoration into Action: Learning from China’s Ecological Civilization Experience
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWhat would change if nature were treated as a core economic asset, rather than simply as an environmental concern? Anchored in the World Bank Group-China partnership built on generating and …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Mobilizes Record Private Capital for Developing Countries, Driving Job Creation
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 —The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Board Discussed New Partnership Framework with Thailand to Boost Job Creation and Build Resilient Economy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 —The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors discussed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Thailand FY2027–FY2032 today, to help accelerate Thailand’s next phase of growth and job …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Zimbabwe on the Second Review under the Staff-Monitored Program
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An IMF team led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski visited Harare from September 7 to 17, 2026, to conduct discussions for the second review under Zimbabwe’s Staff-Monitored Program. Following productive …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMajuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Ghada Fayad visited Majuro during September 14-17, 2026, to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook, …
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Sports & Inspiration
IND-W vs JPN-W, Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket quarter-final: India begin title defence against hosts Japan – where to watch live
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Indian women’s cricket team will begin its title defence in the Asian Games 2026 with a quarter-final clash against hosts Japan at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi, on Friday. The India vs Japan …