The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently announced its commitment to support Suriname in improving spatial planning and environmental management. This initiative aims to address the country's pressing challenges in urban development, resource management, and environmental sustainability.

The European Commission announced a pivotal Growth Plan for Moldova with €1.8 billion, designed to accelerate the country's socio-economic development and support its EU accession ambitions.

On October 2, 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the approval of a $162 million loan aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive tourism development in Himachal Pradesh, India.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two policy-based loans totalling $400 million to support the Government of Uzbekistan’s initiatives to enhance the country’s financial markets and develop a sustainable, market-led power sector.

The European Commission has announced a significant amendment to the 2023-24 Work Programme of Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation program. This update mobilises previously unallocated funding – adding nearly €1.4 billion to the 2024 budget – and totals nearly €7.3 billion. 

In a significant show of support for the Green Transition, the European Commission has approved a €350 million German scheme to rapidly grow the production of renewable hydrogen.

The Global Green Bond Partnership (GGBP) was launched in San Francisco, at the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS). This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities, states, and regions, corporations and private companies, and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bonds.

> Circular economy - EP propose ways to boost plastics recycling

International partners collaborate to promote entrepreneurship and access to finance in the Cultural and Creative Sectors

"ProCCS: Microfunding Cultural and Creative Sectors" is a project supporting the overall cultural and creative sectors (CCS) by bridging the skills gap of professionals in the sector and connecting them with the business and microfinance sector. The aim of this project is to support cultural entrepreneurs in the implementation and financing of their business ideas.

The European Commission launched a call for ideas on the setting up of a European Innovation Council

> EU - Bio-Based Industries JTI, Call 2016
> Research - ERA-NET Cofund WaterWorks2015, pre-announcement call 2016

From reconstruction in Ukraine to sustainable mobility, what was discussed at the 31st edition of the Economic Forum, this year hosted by the city of Karpacz, Poland, from 6 to 8 September.

The EU Commission proposes additional € 5 billion of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine