As many as 10 million children are at risk of going hungry next summer unless 12 Republican-led states choose to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program, also known as SUN Bucks. This program, which helps alleviate food insecurity for children during the summer months, faces a critical deadline of January 1 for […]
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On December 17, 2024, a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Port-Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, triggering widespread damage and causing numerous casualties. The earthquake, which occurred early in the morning, caused panic and destruction throughout the region, leaving communities reeling in the aftermath. Earthquake Details and Impact The earthquake, centered near Port-Vila, hit at approximately […]
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The pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) solar sector is crucial for expanding energy access to underserved communities, yet the financial sustainability of companies in the industry remains a significant challenge. Over the past year, CGAP along with MFR and GOGLA analyzed the extent to which different types of PAYGo firms are able to reach low-income customers. Using the […]
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Stephanie Koury, Deputy Special Representative for Libya and acting head of the UN Support Mission in the country, UNSMIL, briefed ambassadors on the initiative a day after presenting it to the population. The UN-facilitated process involves establishing an advisory committee to review outstanding issues in the electoral laws and make viable proposals for an overall […]
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The European Union – China Aviation Partnership Project (APP), launched in 2016 and funded by the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) of the European Commission, will mark the completion of its second phase with an official closing event hosted by the EU Delegation to the People’s Republic of China in Beijing on 17 December […]
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Bringing together participants from over 170 countries, the Forum comes at a pivotal moment following the recent adoption of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The comprehensive framework, adopted as part of the Pact for the Future, aims to ensure digital technologies serve humanity’s best interests. In his message for the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres […]
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Open finance holds immense promise for financial inclusion, but with that great opportunity comes significant risk. As consumers share more of their data to access financial services, safeguarding their rights and security becomes paramount. At a recent open finance workshop by the Financial Stability Institute, The World Bank, and CGAP, experts from nearly 50 countries […]
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Gary Cohn, former economic adviser to President Donald Trump and current Vice Chairman at IBM, has emphasized that the incoming administration is poised to take over a robust and stable economy. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Cohn highlighted that President-elect Trump will inherit an economic landscape characterized by growth, stability, and […]
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United States President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he had a “very good talk” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about the status of the war in Gaza. Trump described it as a “recap call” ahead of his taking office on Jan. 20. “We had a very good talk. And we discussed what is going […]
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Today, 16 December 2024, Danish-Bahraini human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja has endured 5,000 days of arbitrary detention in Bahrain. We, the undersigned, condemn Bahrain for the arbitrary detention and brutal torture of Mr Al-Khawaja and call on the King of Bahrain to release him immediately and unconditionally. We also express our disappointment that Denmark has failed in […]
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