Teachers across the country may now apply for a new national edition of the Global Teacher Prize Chile, an award internationally known as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching”. The prize …
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Economy & Development
UNESCO highlighted the leadership of Afro-descendant youth at a regional meeting held in Panama
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWith an agenda focused on identity, culture, rights, participation and social justice, Afro-descendant youth from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Colón, Panama, to share experiences, identify common challenges …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Reaffirms Partnership with Tajikistan to Unlock Private Sector-Led Growth that Generates Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Republic of Tajikistan for fiscal years 2026–2032. The new framework supports …
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Economy & Development
From Data to Opportunity: Putting Human Capital in People’s Hands
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAcross low- and middle-income countries, deficits in nutrition, education, and employment are eroding human potential, costing them more than half their future lifetime earnings. Half of women remain outside the workforce. …
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Economy & Development
Earth, Wind, and Sun: Harnessing Local Resources for Job Creation and Energy Security in the Philippines
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOff the northern tip of Luzon, where the South China Sea meets the Luzon Strait, the wind blows with a consistency and force that fishermen have navigated for centuries. In …
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Without action, climate-related shocks could jeopardize the progress of millions, with potential annual economic losses reaching up to 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. Analysis from the Country Climate …
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Economy & Development
Philippines Can End Poverty and Build a Middle-Class Society by 2040 — But Only with Urgent Reforms
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMANILA, June 4, 2026 — The Philippines can end poverty and become a predominantly middle-class society by 2040, but only if it acts now through comprehensive reforms that address the barriers …
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Economy & Development
Bangladesh Authorities’ Request for a New IMF-supported Program
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC – June 3, 2026: Mr. Ivo Krznar, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Bangladesh issued the following statement: “The Bangladeshi authorities have requested a new IMF financial arrangement …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Mission to Saudi Arabia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Azim Sadikov, visited Riyadh from April 28 to May 13, 2026 to conduct discussions for the 2026 Article …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Fifth Review of the Extended Credit Facility for Ethiopia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Alvaro Piris, visited Addis Ababa during May 6 – 20, 2026, to hold discussions on the fifth …