International Development

Poverty extends beyond limited financial resources and an inability to meet basic needs; it also includes restricted access to social services, assets, and political representation. While income is a common measure of poverty, it is not…

DOHA: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global Foundation for education and development, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to enhance educational opportunities for marginalised and vulnerable…

Nigeria’s public debt is set to rise as the World Bank readies a $1.7 billion loan for Nigeria. According to the World Bank’s project list, the loan will be approved on September 26, 2024. The loan is targeted at improving Nigeria’s…

Indian politicians have argued for decades that the nation deserves to be a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). An aspirational superpower, India believes that it has been unfairly denied a seat at the high table. Several…

"This week, the delegation led by Rolande Price, Regional Director for the South Caucasus of the World Bank,…

There are 4 key challenges India must overcome before it secures veto power in UN Security CouncilNew Delhi: Indian politicians have argued for decades that the nation deserves to be a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).An…

GLOBAL Education stakeholders have issued a statement criticising the failure to make education a key part of the agenda of the pact to be agreed by the UN Summit of the Future in New York (22-23 September) at which world leaders will…

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Instability in the region threatens India's influence, with tensions beyond the high-profile India-Pakistan rivalry. Neighboring countries – Nepal,…

Highlights : World Bank reported a 10% increase in climate finance compared to the previous year At COP28, the World Bank Group committed to increasing its climate finance to 45% of total lending for FY25, which runs from July 1, 2024,…