Making climate change visible and personal Selected through an open call for established initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, the six projects demonstrated how art can contribute to climate awareness, community …
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Governance & Politics
Southern Africa Strengthens Protection of Cultural Property under the 1954 Hague Convention
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAcross Southern Africa, cultural heritage is more than a record of the past. From monuments, archaeological sites, museums and archives to sacred places and cultural landscapes, it carries the identities, …
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Economy & Development
UNESCO and partners build expertise for the Return and Restitution of Cultural Property
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs momentum grows across Africa for the return and restitution of cultural property, strengthening the legal, technical and institutional capacity to manage these processes is becoming increasingly important. UNESCO, AUDA-NEPAD …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany concludes first official visit to Lebanon, reaffirming UNESCO’s commitment to recovery and resilience
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauEngaging directly with displaced students and interacting with teachers, he witnessed first-hand their determination to continue learning and their enthusiasm to participate despite the difficult circumstances facing the country. The …
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Economy & Development
The Pacific Islands return to the International Comparison Program after 15 years: Why does it matter?
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauStretching across vast distances of ocean, the Pacific is home to some of the world’s most geographically dispersed countries. That geography can make data collection a challenge. Yet, after more …
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Economy & Development
Strong Sterling Investor Demand Drives World Bank’s GBP 1.25 Billion 6-Year Benchmark Bond
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 6.3-year British pound sterling (GBP) benchmark maturing in November 2032. The …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Backs Water Security and Agricultural Resilience in Brazil’s Paraná State
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 — The World Bank Group will support the State of Paraná, Brazil, strengthen water security and protect farmers and rural communities from climate shocks through a …
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Economy & Development
Rethinking Central Bank Communication in an Uncertain World
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a world of frequent and faster-moving shocks, where uncertainty is high and markets react instantly, central banks face a fundamental communications challenge: how to help the public understand monetary …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Approves New Two-Year Flexible Credit Line Arrangement with Chile
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a two-year arrangement for Chile under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) in an amount of SDR 8.7215 billion (about …
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Sports & Inspiration
European T20 Premier League 2026: Star-studded inaugural edition gets underway – where to watch live
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe European T20 Premier League 2026, the inaugural edition of the six-team franchise cricket competition featuring clubs from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, will be played from August 26 to September 20 across …