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From Farm to Table: Horticulture Development and Food Security in Uzbekistan
Asian Development Bank
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March 27, 2025
Since 2017, ADB has provided $154 million to enhance horticulture value chain development across all 12 regions of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The loan was channeled through qualified participating financial institutions (local...
Finland and UNV mark 50 years—1974 to 2024
UN Volunteers
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December 23, 2024
For half a century, the partnership between the Government of Finland and United Nations Volunteers has created opportunities for Finnish nationals to volunteer around the world for sustainable development. From 1974 to 2024, we mark this...
Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size to Worth USD 652.30 Bn by 2034 with a 6.5% CAGR
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 25, 2025
Ottawa, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The water and wastewater treatment market size is calculated at USD 369.60 billion in 2025. It is forecasted to hit around USD 652.30 billion by 2034 increasing from USD 347.90 billion in 2024, a study...
Members stress importance of boosting LDCs’ participation in agricultural supply chains
World Trade Organization
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March 27, 2025
LDCs' participation in agricultural supply chains The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) outlined its current work in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea and Senegal aimed at improving LDCs' agricultural export...
IRSA: China's Wisdom Illuminates Asia-Pacific Prosperity, China-Latin America Cooperation Achieves Win-Win Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 28, 2024
Lima, Peru, Nov. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to International Relations Study Association(IRSA), the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting was held in Lima, Peru, from November 15 to 16. Facing challenges such as sluggish world...
Ministry of Education and Australia put the spotlight on best practice multigrade teaching
BEQUAL
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December 6, 2024
Over a third of teachers in Lao PDR teach multigrade classes with students from two or more grade levels learning together in the same classroom. It can be a difficult task, requiring teachers to adapt their lessons and divide their attention...
Youth engagement in the Lancang-Mekong Region
Stockholm Environment Institute
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November 12, 2024
Youth engagement in the management and governance of water resources is essential for the sustainable development of the Lancang-Mekong Region. This will be the focus of the 2nd Regional Consultation Workshop for the projects on Building Water...
Creating good-paying jobs and growing the economy alongside ASEAN partners
Prime Minister of Canada
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October 10, 2024
CANADA, October 10 - Canada is investing in progress, prosperity, and fairness for every generation. At home, we are attracting billions of dollars in manufacturing to our communities and putting Canadians at the forefront of opportunity. But in...
ADB Approves $250 Million Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Economic Growth
Asian Development Bank
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November 19, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million policy-based loan to support the Government of Uzbekistan’s efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks for climate transition, enhance links...
ADB Supports Digital Transformation of Uzbekistan’s Water Sector
Asian Development Bank
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February 19, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $125 million loan to support the Government of Uzbekistan in modernizing water management, improving water security, and increasing access to safe and reliable...
ASEAN-Canada Joint Leaders’ Statement on Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Resilience
Prime Minister of Canada
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October 10, 2024
CANADA, October 10 - We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada gathered in Vientiane, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic on 10 October 2024, at the ASEAN-Canada Special Summit on Enhancing ASEAN...
Speech by Minister In the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Education Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
1 Mr Chairman, MPs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Sharael Taha, and Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant asked about the situation in Gaza, what Singapore has done to address the situation, and what more we can do to support a de-escalation of the conflict. 2 MP...
In memoriam: Taylor Binnington
Stockholm Environment Institute
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March 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, SEI announces the death of our cherished colleague, Taylor Binnington, on 8 March 2025. Taylor, 39, was a Senior Scientist at SEI US in the Energy Modeling Program and had been at SEI since 2013. Living in North Haven,...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE Thursday 6 March 2025) – His Excellency Michel Goffin presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at Credentials ceremony held this morning...
MPU Students Win the First and Second Place in the 3rd Yunshan Cup International Interpreting Contest
Macao Government News
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February 25, 2025
MACAU, February 25 - The 3rd Yunshan Cup International Remote Interpreting Contest was jointly organised by the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey under the guidance of...
Spiritual Jewelry Market to Reach USD 26.1 Billion by 2033, Driven by Rising Interest in Wellness and Personal Beliefs
EIN Presswire
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January 29, 2025
Spiritual Jewelry Market size is expected to be worth around USD 26.1 Bn by 2033, from USD 14.3 Bn in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during forecast period. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Report Overview...
ADB Program to Boost Financial Development and Inclusion in Uzbekistan
Asian Development Bank
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September 19, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million sector development program to support the Government of Uzbekistan’s efforts to expand access to finance for unbanked and underbanked...
Implementation Coordinator, TTC
BEQUAL
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August 22, 2024
Implementation Coordinator, TTC Position reserved for citizens of Lao PDR Exciting opportunity to contribute to the primary education sector in Laos Based in Xiengkhuang Province (Khang Khai Teacher Training College) Full-time, until June 2026 The...
Bamba Travel Unveils Top Travel Trends for the Year of the Snake
EIN Presswire
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January 30, 2025
As the world celebrates Chinese New Year, travelers embrace new adventures and cultural experiences. NAVARRE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the Year of the Snake slithers in this week with the celebration of...
WTO advanced course on trade in services concludes in Geneva
World Trade Organization
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September 20, 2024
The LDCs participating in the course were Bangladesh, Madagascar, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Tanzania, The Gambia and Zambia. The acceding country was Bhutan. The full list of participating economies is available here. Over five...