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While the COVID-19 pandemic has hit different countries with varying intensity, responding to the crisis has presented an unprecedented challenge to most governments. In this context, evaluations provide critical tools to support real time sharing of lessons on what is working, what is not, what could work and for whom. This paper draws lessons from evaluations that governments have carried out themselves of their COVID-19 responses. It provides a synthesis of the evidence from 67 such evaluatio...

Research project leads to higher yields for Kenyan potato farmers

Wahab Alawiye-King has said the state will not relent in leveraging technology to advance primary education through EKOEXCEL.

The need for greater adoption of technology in delivering basic education services and the impact of EdoBEST on learning outcomes were at the centre of discussions as Edo State hosted the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Meeting in Benin City. Before deliberations began, Ministry of Education

Strong pandemic-era performance and a look around the corner "IPO activity in Latin America has hit record levels in 2021, with the region’s largest economy taking the...

OECD Information for journalists, OECD Ministers have issued a joint statement at the conclusion of this week’s Council meeting at Ministerial level. Under the chairmanship of the United States, with Korea and Luxembourg as vice-chairs, Members met for discussions around the theme

Photo: WFP/ Photogallery LUXOR - The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Egypt Christian Berger visited today Qena and Luxor governorates in...

English News and Press Release on Egypt about Agriculture and Food and Nutrition; published on 26 May 2021 by WFP

Global Update: India’s Covid-19 Surge, Mental Health, and More A look at Direct Reliefs activities around the world. A Bumi Sehat midwife in Indonesia demonstrates the proper technique for bathing a baby. (Photo courtesy of Bumi Sehat) In Summary • As India is overwhelmed by a surge of Covid-19 and critical oxygen shortages, Direct Relief commits an additional $5 million to the country. • Direct Relief is partnering with local groups from Haiti to Bangladesh to ensure pregnant women have ...

The government faces a challenge in reaching the target population in need of financial assistance amid the Covid pandemic in the absence of a comprehensive database of poor people. To store basic information of all citizens, a Cabinet Division committee in November last year sent a proposal to the Prime Ministers Office for having a separate authority that will provide services relating to National Identity (NID) cards. However, the proposal has been lying with the PMO for more than four month...