$13 million in new financing to expand competency-based education for health professionals The World Bank announced $13 million in additional financing on June 15, 2026, to enhance the quality of …
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Health
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Burundi
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Burundi. Burundi remains a fragile post-conflict country facing weak institutions, widespread poverty, and spillovers from …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review under the Extended Fund Facility and Second Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements for Jordan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Jordan’s arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability …
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Sports & Inspiration
Neeraj Chopra to make much-awaited return to action at Doha Diamond League 2026
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will start his athletics season at the Doha Diamond League 2026 in Qatar on Friday, after organisers confirmed his participation in the event in the entry list for competition released on …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO and Partners Deliver Blueprint for the Sustainable Protection of Janakpur’s Ram and Janaki Temple Complex
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 20 April 2026, UNESCO organized a final event to share updates on the preparation of the Management Framework for the Ram and Janaki Temple Complex, highlighting its potential to strengthen …
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Planet & Sustainability
Tanzania-Slovakia dialogue on strengthening biosphere reserves cooperation
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 11 June 2026, in Dar es Salaam, UNESCO Country Representative welcomed H.E. Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, to the UNESCO Dar es …
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Planet & Sustainability
STEM Bridges Across Biospheres: Belgian and Chinese Students Connect for Climate and Sustainability
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 26 to 29 May 2026, secondary school students from Belgium and China came together in a virtual exchange titled “STEM Bridges Across Biosphere Reserves”. The initiative linked Kempen-Broek UNESCO …
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Education & Innovation
AI and Education: towards a human-centred future of digital learning
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we live, work, and learn. For education systems, this transformation brings both exciting opportunities and important challenges, requiring educators and institutions to rethink …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO and Switzerland strengthen climate change risk management across Peru’s 13 World Heritage Sites
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a context of increasing climate change impacts, Peru is making progress in integrating disaster risk management into the conservation of its cultural and natural heritage. Within this framework, UNESCO …
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The World Bank Group approved an innovative financial package that supports Argentina’s reform agenda and contributes to restoring access to financing through the capital market. The guarantees allow the country …