Photo: Oleksii Ushakov / UNDP in UkraineKharkiv, Ukraine, 21 January 2026 — A new cohort of 40 demining specialists, including war veterans and families of service members, has begun field operations across Kharkiv Oblast. Having completed intensive training in non-technical survey (NTS) and explosive risk education, these specialists – many of whom...
In the week ending 16 January 2026 the net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) increased by EUR 1.2 billion to EUR 331.6 billion.The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities (asset item 5 minus liability items 2...
Ukraine’s pig industry is facing labour shortages and production challenges due to the ongoing conflict. At the same time, there are growing opportunities to introduce new technologies and increase women’s participation in skilled and technical roles.Industry suffers from labour shortageAlmost every second Ukrainian pig farm is currently r...
Phnom Penh, 20 January 2026 – Today marks the launch of the Plastic Action Roadmap in Cambodia titled: “Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Economy”. The roadmap is a result of a collaborative effort coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) ...
The OECD will release its new Economic Survey of Australia on Thursday 22 January (AEDT Canberra time). The Survey examines Australia’s economic performance in the face of global and domestic challenges. The Survey will be published at 00:00 AEDT on 22 January (14:00 CET Paris time on W...
At the luxurious Monaco Yacht Club, two companies showcased a collaboration in designer Tunisian silk at the MediThéria fashion show. They not only showed a new vision for Mediterranean style, but provided a case study in how high fashion can adopt the principles of environmental sustainability.Designer Anissa Aida created the Weaving the Sea collect...
Key messages • AI adoption can improve public sector efficiency and service quality by supporting and accelerating administrative and support tasks. • Building internal capability for AI is important in public administrations to ensure compliance, accountability, and effectively leverage AI tools to achieve organisational goals....
Speaking at the Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference of the 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin on 17 January, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam stressed that water security is the foundation of food security. He highlighted estimates warning that global water demand could exceed supply by 40 per cent by 203...
The SIXTH ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (hereinafter referred to as “ADGMIN”) was convened from 15 to 16 January 2026:REAFFIRMING the aims and purposes of ASEAN as enshrined in the Bangkok Declaration of 8th August 1967 and the ASEAN Charter, particularly to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region thr...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) turns 10 today, Jan. 16, 2026. In its first decade, the Bank has approved nearly USD70 billion in 361 projects across 40 members, delivering infrastructure that improves the lives and livelihoods for millions of people across Asia and beyond. From roads and railways to power grids, digital networks and w...
