10.06.2024. More than 100 leaders, conflict mediators, and actors from around the world gather in Norway this week to reflect on current peace efforts amidst escalating global conflicts and geopolitical polarisation.

We are excited to remind you about the Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge 2024, a global innovation challenge launched by Ashoka in collaboration with HSBC. This challenge aims to identify and support innovators who are equipping young people with the skills needed for a thriving future.

A new democratic paradigm is gaining momentum in Central and Eastern Europe. The Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies brought together civil servants and professionals in Budapest for a 2-day training. It marked a step towards integrating democratic innovation to address the climate crisis in the region.

This January, the Accountability Mechanism (AM) was pleased to engage in a lively discussion with 64 local, regional, and international representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), as part of the year’s first World Bank CSO monthly call. In line with its mandate established at its founding, the Inspection Panel responds to complaints from people affected by World Bank (IBRD/IDA) projec