IdeasLAB Think Piece | By Leonora Dowley and Laura Savage, International Education Funders Group (IEFG) Ask any philanthropic actor invested in improving education outcomes worldwide about the biggest hurdles to achieving SDG4, and …
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Global Affairs
World Press Freedom Day Conference convened in Lusaka amid growing global media challenges
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe event was officially opened by H.E. Mr Takehiro Kano, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO and Chair of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC); …
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The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the World Bank, following the announcement of the resumption of institutional engagement, carried out an official visit this week in Caracas, …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports Energy Transition and Job Creation in Brazil’s Northeast Region
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, DC, May 15, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a new project to catalyze investment in low-carbon industrial commodities, clean fuels, and enabling infrastructure in industrial …
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Economy & Development
People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHong Kong SAR’s economy has continued to recover, with growth in 2025 stronger than expected, supported by robust technology-related exports, improving private demand, and a rebound in financial market activity. …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes the 2026 Article IV Consultation and Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Ghana on the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and on a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument Request
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAccra, Ghana: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan, visited Accra during April 29 – May 15, to discuss the 2026 Article IV consultation, the sixth …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Kiribati
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On May 8, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Kiribati.[1] Kiribati has experienced strong GDP growth and significant poverty …
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Education & Innovation
Dragon Targets Friday Launch as Crew Keeps Up Science and Spacewalk Preps
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSpaceX CRS-34, the next mission to resupply the International Space Station, is now targeting its launch for no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15. A Falcon 9 rocket is …
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Sports & Inspiration
FIFA World Cup 2026: In-form Japan eyeing best-ever run – All players, full squad list, key stats and schedule
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSince making their debut at France 1998, Japan have not missed a FIFA World Cup. They were the first non-host nation to book their spot in North America this summer, comfortably qualifying for their …
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Sports & Inspiration
Thailand Open 2026 badminton: Kidambi Srikanth bows out in pre-quarterfinals
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndia’s Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out of the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament after losing to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in his men’s singles round of 16 match at the Nimibutr Stadium in …