South African President launches Commonwealth youth worker conference
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South African President Jacob Zuma yesterday opened the first Commonwealth Conference on the Education and Training of Youth Workers, by calling for greater recognition of the “crucial” role played by the frontline providers of services to young people. The three-day meeting taking place in Pretoria, South Africa, will focus on professionalising... Read more »
Business Call to Action: housing finance for rural India
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Mahindra Rural Housing Finance (MRHFL) renewed its commitment to extend housing finance to customers in rural India as it joined a global initiative that encourages private sector efforts to fight poverty. Business Call to Action (BCtA) is supported by several international organizations including the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Headquartered... Read more »
Pope Francis: His fight against social injustice and human exploitation in Argentina
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Latin America’s first Pope is a strong supporter of co-operatives, who helped the Argentina movement fight against corruption, human trafficking and exploitation. As the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, called for co-operation in many his sermons, encouraging people to think of the common... Read more »
Five ways funders can foster cross-sector collaboration
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We know that international development targets – namely the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed at halving poverty and improving the welfare of the world’s poorest by 2015 – are a huge challenge and no one sector can tackle these global issues alone. Collaboration is widely seen as the holy grail that charities, the public... Read more »
World Bank and Marshall Islands launch new strategy to strengthen partnership
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The World Bank launched its first Country Partnership Strategy with the Government of the Marshall Islands, beginning its support to strengthen the Pacific Island nation’s economy and reduce poverty. The Bank’s Board of Directors discussed the strategy today and approved its first project, a $3 million plan to help reform the telecommunications... Read more »
Shaping future innovators
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“Empowering young people is crucial. Half the world is under 25 years of age. Young women and men everywhere want decent jobs. They want dignity. They want a greater say in their own destiny,” said the UN Secretary-General recently. Aimed at leveraging the potentials of youth, ECOSOC is arranging a Youth Forum on 27 March. “Innovate... Read more »
Afghanistan Youth to Receive Skills Boost for Better Jobs
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The World Bank today approved a $55 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Afghan youth to advance their skills and competencies as the country expands its work force. A skilled and employable workforce is important to Afghanistan’s nation building efforts that can continue to drive the country’s... Read more »
USAID to Deliver Remarks on Development and Launch Progress Report
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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will deliver remarks and release USAID’s progress report on its signature reform initiative USAID Forward Wednesday March 20th at an event co-hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Center for American Progress (CAP). At the event, Administrator... Read more »
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South African President launches Commonwealth youth worker conference
South African President Jacob Zuma yesterday opened the first Commonwealth Conference on the Education and Training of Youth Workers, by calling for greater recognition of the “crucial” role played by… Read more »
Business Call to Action: housing finance for rural India
Mahindra Rural Housing Finance (MRHFL) renewed its commitment to extend housing finance to customers in rural India as it joined a global initiative that encourages private sector efforts to fight… Read more »
Pope Francis: His fight against social injustice and human exploitation in Argentina
Latin America’s first Pope is a strong supporter of co-operatives, who helped the Argentina movement fight against corruption, human trafficking and exploitation. As the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires, Jorge… Read more »
Five ways funders can foster cross-sector collaboration
We know that international development targets – namely the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed at halving poverty and improving the welfare of the world’s poorest by 2015 – are a… Read more »
World Bank and Marshall Islands launch new strategy to strengthen partnership
The World Bank launched its first Country Partnership Strategy with the Government of the Marshall Islands, beginning its support to strengthen the Pacific Island nation’s economy and reduce poverty. The… Read more »
Shaping future innovators
“Empowering young people is crucial. Half the world is under 25 years of age. Young women and men everywhere want decent jobs. They want dignity. They want a greater say… Read more »
Afghanistan Youth to Receive Skills Boost for Better Jobs
The World Bank today approved a $55 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Afghan youth to advance their skills and competencies as the country expands its… Read more »
USAID to Deliver Remarks on Development and Launch Progress Report
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will deliver remarks and release USAID’s progress report on its signature reform initiative USAID Forward Wednesday March 20th at an event… Read more »
Aid: how much does the UK spend, why it’s important and how it works
To the delight of NGOs, the chancellor George Osborne announced in Wednesday’s budget that the amount the UK spends on aid will hit 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) this… Read more »
UN officials welcome Pope Francis’ commitment to support the poor
United Nations officials today welcomed Pope Francis’ public commitment to support those who live in poverty and suffer from hunger, and expressed their readiness to work with the new leader… Read more »
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