Tag: Development

Commonwealth Opens New Blue Charter Funding Round to Advance Ocean Protection and Sustainable Development

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
A new funding opportunity has been opened by the Commonwealth for governments looking to develop practical responses to some...

Cameroon and WHO Unveil Strategic Health Plan to Close Regional Medical Gaps

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
The Joint Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2025-2029 between Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO)...

Africa Takes Stronger Role in Global Development, Climate and Governance Discussions

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Africa has started to take a stronger role in international discussions as governments and regional institutions are looking for...

Kenya: Cross-Border Banking Alliance Opens Up Opportunities for Small Businesses

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Kenyan commercial banks are making excellent progress in enabling local business owners to think outside their domestic markets and...

Inside Africa50’s Capital Infusion and Infrastructure Deals in Tanzania: Building Africa’s Future

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
Infrastructure has long been known as the main engine of economic growth. The lack of electricity transmission, domestic fuel...

From Premature Birth to Adulthood: 34-Year Study Reveals How Childhood Development Shapes Future Success

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – Premature births usually occur when a baby is born 37 weeks before pregnancy. A pioneering...
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One Adelaide Development Could Rewrite the Rules of Renting

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
South Australia is set to transform the future of living in cities. The State is going to unveil the...

African Nations Rethink Sovereign Policy Controls as World Bank, IMF Debt Pressures Mount

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran -
Across Africa, developing countries are actively considering the difficult trade-offs of entering low-interest, concessional financing deals with global multilateral...

Commonwealth Youth Awards 2026: London Ceremony to Honour Young Leaders Driving Sustainable Development Across 56 Nations

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Secretariat plans to announce the winners of the ’26 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work...

Nigeria’s Green Drive: The Fight to Protect Local Nature

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
ABUJA - As the world finds new reasons to discuss climate protection, African countries are striking a balance between...

Canada – CARICOM expert development mechanism project profile

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Project overview Maximum contribution                       USD 2,880,000 (CAD 4,000,000) Commencement date                          21 April ‘21 End date                                              31 Dec ‘26 Project status                                       operational Lead department                                ...

Caribbean’s Development Boost: CDB, Canada Collaborate on Landmark $200M Guarantee

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has pledged a USD 200 million first-loss portfolio guarantee with the government of...

Caribbean at a Crossroads: How Climate Investment and Regional Integration Could Drive Future Growth

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Enhanced investment may be needed by Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, particularly in areas such as climate adaptation, disaster...

Beyond Skylines and Square Feet: How the 2026 Property Guru Awards Signal a Radical Shift in Urban Living

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
In a city where every square metre is carefully planned and designed to be as functional and efficient as...

Sri Lanka’s Rising Tennis Stars Step into Asia’s Ultimate U-14 Showdown

CU Sports Asanga Divulweva -
Tennis players are experiencing pressure while playing competitive tennis as they strive for success in their sport. Given this...

Burnt by the Ashes Built for Redemption: Jamie Smith’s Next Chapter

Cricket Asanga Divulweva -
Although Jamie Smith was unable to achieve the desired breakthrough on his first visit to Australia for this year's...