Today, we reported:
Situation in Pakistan Turning Desperate Amid Sluggish Donor Response, Aid Agencies Say
UN Seeks More Focus, Support on Local, National Disaster Prevention Initiatives
Global Fund to Implement Major Reforms Following Independent Panel Review
State Department: Economic Aid ‘Continues Apace’ as US, Pakistan Work to Amend Ties
EU Announces New Aid Initiatives to Support Democratic Transition in Middle East, North Africa
37 Countries to Receive GAVI Funding for Pneumococcal, Rotavirus Vaccines
Southeast Asian Leaders Laud UN’s Role in Tackling Global Challenges, But Seek Some Internal Reforms
UNICEF Announces Scaling Up of Cash Transfer Scheme for Zimbabwe’s Orphans
Other must-reads:
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, IOM Seek $18M for Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia
After General Debate, Now Time to Tackle Issues Discussed, Al-Nasser Says
UN: Tourism Offers Socio-economic Opportunities, Helps Reduce Poverty
Saint Lucia, Dominica Call for Accelerated Transition to ‘Green’ Energy
After Earthquake, New Zealand Underlines Need for Effective Disaster Preparedness
Environmental, Economic Reforms Vital for Latin American Development
Aid Agencies Pre-position Food, Medical Supplies for Sirte, Bani Walid, Sabha
UNEP Conference to Focus on ‘Green’ Economy Training, Education
On-the-ground Health Evidence can Mitigate Loss of Lives After Natural Disasters
Japan to Loan Cairo $1.2B for Underground Metro Line Construction
Five US-Based NGOs Warn of Potential Humanitarian Crisis in NKorea Without Immediate Food Aid
Study Identifies African Areas Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
White Paper Discusses Impact of Human Performance Technology on International Capacity Development
Niebel: Effectiveness of Development Cooperation Important to Germany
J. Stephen Morrison: ‘Conservatism Reigns’ in UN Response to NCDs
USAID Co-sponsors Maternal, Infant Mortality Rate Awareness Campaign in Ethiopia
William Lambers: ‘Is Afghanistan Next to be Attacked by Famine?’
AECID to Provide $12.9M for Sustainable Development Project in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau
MCC Project in Medina of Fez Granted Holcim Awards Acknowledgement Prize
USAID to Boost Agricultural, Food Safety, Infrastructure Aid to Mozambique
Ben John Baxter: ‘China Deserves More Recognition from the West’
Grameen Foundation, USAID to Provide $3M for Microfinance Institutions in Peru
UN Teams Up With Lonely Planet to Provide Aid Workers Vital Information
Tanzania Seeks $340M Annually to 2015 for Infrastructure Development
Economic and Social Councils in Jordan, Spain Sign MOU on Bilateral Cooperation, Coordination
European Commission Grants $981.6M for Romania’s Highway Projects
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