From October 24 to 31, the world celebrates Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week, an initiative led by UNESCO that seeks to strengthen people’s abilities to think critically, create ethically, …
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Economy & Development
Ireland: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDublin, Ireland: The Irish economy has maintained strong performance despite trade and geopolitical tensions and elevated uncertainty. But given Ireland’s structural vulnerabilities in a world that is becoming more unpredictable, this …
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Economy & Development
France: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Manuela Goretti and comprising Clara Arroyo, Florian Misch, Rasmane Ouedraogo, Danila Smirnov, and Maryam Vaziri, conducted discussions during May 11-21 for the …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO Director-General’s first visit to Thailand: From ancient wisdom to Artificial Intelligence
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs he walked through the courtyard towards the ordination hall at Wat Pho, the royal Buddhist temple home to a 46-meter-long golden reclining Buddha, UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany paused …
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Economy & Development
United Kingdom: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLondon – May 18, 2026: Economic Outlook While the UK economy has remained resilient in recent years, the Middle East war is dampening near-term prospects. The economy grew at its potential …
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Global Affairs
New global report reveals growing impact of online violence on women journalists
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPublished ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, and as part of the UN Women ACT to End Violence Against Women programme, funded by the European Union, Tipping Point: Online Violence Impacts, …
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Education & Innovation
Play Smart with AI: UNESCO supports media and information literacy youth hackathon in China
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBuilding on UNESCO’s Global Youth Hackathon, this programme was launched on 24 April 2026 at Jinxiu Primary School in Pudong, Shanghai. The event gathered young people aged from 7 to 18 …
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Economy & Development
Sweden: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Following a period of subdued economic activity since 2023, a cyclical recovery has taken hold, supported by accommodative policies. However, uncertainties are high as the war in the Middle …
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Economy & Development
From Bureaucracy to Bytes: Digitalization Reshaping Tanzania’s Procurement Future for Economic Growth
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPublic procurement reform rarely makes headlines. But when a single digital system begins to demonstrably reduce costs, shorten timelines, and open up contracting opportunities to a wider pool of businesses—all …
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Global Affairs
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Strengthening Press Freedom and Information Integrity in Nepal’s Information Ecosystem
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHeld under the global theme “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security,” the dialogue brought together policymakers, politicians, media professionals, content creators, legal …