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Regional Integration of Capital Markets in Central and Southeastern Europe Gains Momentum

Minister Klemen Bostjancic of Slovenia recently signed a memorandum in Zagreb to facilitate regional integration of capital markets in Central and Eastern Europe, marking a significant step towards strengthening the regional capital pool and fostering cross-border investment flows. This joint initiative, which includes Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria,

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BSP Launches Online Credit Risk Database for SMEs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to launch a new digital platform that facilitates access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). On July 29, the Credit Risk Database Philippines Web-based Scoring System (CRDPh System) was rolled out, providing banks

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NGX Group Seeks to Strengthen Nigeria-Brazil Trade Ties Through Capital Markets

Temi Popoola, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has emphasized the crucial role of capital markets in fostering Nigeria-Brazil trade and investment ties. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to Brazil, five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed

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India and World Food Programme Collaborate to Address Global Hunger Crisis

The Government of India and the World Food Programme (WFP) have announced a significant milestone in their collaboration to address the global hunger crisis. Under the signed Letter of Intent (LoI), the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice from India to

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Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) Prepares for Takeoff

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), a pivotal event for continental and global climate action, is set to take place from September 8-10, 2025, at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With nearly two weeks remaining, the ACS2 is poised to deliver on its theme, "

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Nasco Participates in Automechanika Riyadh 2025, Strengthening Its Presence in the Middle Eastern Automotive Market

Nasco Automotive, a leading distributor of global automotive spare parts brands, participated in Automechanika Riyadh 2025, a prestigious international trade exhibition held from 28 to 30 April 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. As the official distributor of numerous global automotive spare parts brands across the Middle

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World Bank Approves $47.9 Million Grant for Improving Education in Punjab, Pakistan

The World Bank (WB) has announced a $47.9 million grant for Pakistan, funded by the Global Partnership for Education Fund, to enhance education services and system transformation in Punjab province. This project aims to improve learning outcomes, strengthen remedial learning support, and address learning poverty. The project targets the

International cooperation

India and World Food Programme Collaborate to Address Global Hunger Crisis

The Indian government and the World Food Programme (WFP) have taken a significant step towards addressing the global hunger crisis by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on supplying fortified rice from India to vulnerable populations in crisis zones worldwide. This partnership, which underscores the strength of global

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World Bank Approves US$47.9 Million Grant to Improve Education in Punjab Province, Pakistan

The World Bank has approved a US$47.9 million grant for Pakistan, funded by the Global Partnership for Education Fund, to enhance girls' and boys' participation in pre-primary and primary education in Punjab province. The "Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services and System

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Brazil and Japan Strengthen Disaster Prevention Cooperation

The Brazilian Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR) will receive support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to monitor the construction of containment barriers in Teresopolis and Nova Friburgo over the next two years. This cooperation aims to protect populations vulnerable to landslides and is a step forward

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Japan International Cooperation Agency Commits USD 40 Million to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa and Asia

The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed USD 40 million to Aavishkaar Capital's Global Supply Chain Support Fund, aiming to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa and Asia. The fund, jointly set up with Germany's KfW

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Enhanced Private Sector Assistance Initiative Launched for African Development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) agreement, marking a significant step forward in their partnership to support African development. Under EPSA6, the two organizations will work together

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