African Development Bank approves EUR 139 million loan to support youth employment in Côte d'Ivoire

Photo by Yanick Folly on UnsplashThe African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently approved a significant loan of €139 million aimed at enhancing youth employment in Côte d'Ivoire. This initiative is part of the broader strategy to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment across Africa, which has been exacerbated by economic challenges and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Bank and Brazilian Governments unite for the Brazil’s Agrifood System Program

Photo by Halanna Halila on UnsplashThe World Bank has announced a significant initiative aimed at transforming Brazil's agrifood system through the Transforming Brazil’s Agrifood System program. This ambitious plan, with a budget of $1.602 billion, is designed to bolster the livelihoods of family farmers across the nation, enhance food security, and promote sustainable agricultural practices

IDB's Support for Suriname: Enhancing Spatial Planning and Environmental Management

Suriname, Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on UnsplashThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently announced its commitment to support Suriname in improving spatial planning and environmental management. This initiative aims to address the country's pressing challenges in urban development, resource management, and environmental sustainability.

European Commission Unveils Growth Plan for Moldova: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges

Chișinău, Moldova - Photo by Vasile Stefirta on UnsplashThe European Commission announced a pivotal Growth Plan for Moldova with €1.8 billion, designed to accelerate the country's socio-economic development and support its EU accession ambitions.

ADB Approves $162 Million Project to Enhance Tourism in Himachal Pradesh, India

Photo by Bhushan Sadani on UnsplashOn October 2, 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the approval of a $162 million loan aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive tourism development in Himachal Pradesh, India.

ADB approves programmes to support reforms in the energy and financial markets in Uzbekistan

Photo by Farhodjon ChinberdievThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two policy-based loans totalling $400 million to support the Government of Uzbekistan’s initiatives to enhance the country’s financial markets and develop a sustainable, market-led power sector.

Horizon Europe Funding Boost Fuels R & I Agenda

woman working in lab - credit to Jarmaluk via Pixabay 18-4-2024The European Commission has announced a significant amendment to the 2023-24 Work Programme of Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation program. This update mobilises previously unallocated funding – adding nearly €1.4 billion to the 2024 budget – and totals nearly €7.3 billion. 

Commission approves €350 million German plan for renewable hydrogen

Image of lightbulb with plants growing out of it. Credit - Skyoverse via Pixabay In a significant show of support for the Green Transition, the European Commission has approved a €350 million German scheme to rapidly grow the production of renewable hydrogen.

Launch of the Global Green Bond Partnership

Green BondThe Global Green Bond Partnership (GGBP) was launched in San Francisco, at the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS). This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities, states, and regions, corporations and private companies, and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bonds.

Circular economy - EP propose ways to boost plastics recycling

EU - Designing a European Innovation Council

The European Commission launched a call for ideas on the setting up of a European Innovation Council

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> EU - Bio-Based Industries JTI, Call 2016
> Research - ERA-NET Cofund WaterWorks2015, pre-announcement call 2016

Economic Forum, Europe in the Face of New Challenges

31st Economic Forum Karpacz From reconstruction in Ukraine to sustainable mobility, what was discussed at the 31st edition of the Economic Forum, this year hosted by the city of Karpacz, Poland, from 6 to 8 September.

The EU Commission proposes additional € 5 billion of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine