Better connectivity is opening new learning opportunities and supporting the university’s digital transformation Wello University, located in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, is one of the leading higher education institutions, serving more …
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Governance & Politics
UNESCO Supports Southern Africa to Harmonise Data Governance
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSouthern Africa is taking steps towards more harmonised data governance as countries seek to overcome fragmented frameworks, capacity gaps and uneven levels of policy maturity that can constrain cross-border data …
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Education & Innovation
Across Albania, Students Learn Digital Skills for Tomorrow’s Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW Bureau“When I grow up, I want to become an engineer. I don’t think I will only use technology, I want to create new technologies and new platforms.” For Natan, a ten-year-old …
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Economy & Development
UNESCO is supporting women in South Sudan’s security sector to build their skills for leadership and peacebuilding
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, women in uniform gather at a local school where UNESCO and its partners are supporting literacy and numeracy lessons for women serving in …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Cyprus
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On June 17, 2026, the Executive Board on of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Cyprus.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO Empowers Teacher Educators to Promote Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Digital Learning
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs digital technologies continue to transform education systems worldwide, ensuring that women and girls are not left behind has become more important than ever. To advance this goal, UNESCO, in …
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Education & Innovation
Kiribati launches US$2.5 million ICT driven education reform with the Global Partnership for Education and UNESCO
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThis initiative responds to long-standing education challenges linked to the country’s geographic dispersion, limited infrastructure, and uneven access to quality teaching and learning resources across its islands. Through the strategic …
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Economy & Development
Raising the Ceiling, Raising the Floor: The Jobs Agenda as a Productivity Agenda for Malaysia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPart 1: Economic Developments and Outlook Part 2: Raising the Ceiling, Raising the Floor: The Jobs Agenda as a Productivity Agenda for Malaysia READ MORE: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/malaysia/publication/raising-the-ceiling-raising-the-floor-the-jobs-agenda-as-a-productivity-agenda-for-malaysia
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Economy & Development
Spain: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Recent Economic Developments and Outlook Spain’s economy has maintained solid growth as strong domestic demand offset subdued exports. Growth declined from 3.5 percent in 2024 to 2.8 percent during …
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Economy & Development
From Classroom to the Sound Desk: Nicole and the ISEP Revolution in Senegal
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauVocational education in Senegal once sat quietly in the shadow of traditional universities. Today, it’s powering the country’s bold push to fight youth unemployment, stimulate job creation, and drive sustainable …