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- 1Antigua and Barbuda Addresses UN General Assembly Debate▼Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
The Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The intervention formed part of the annual opening debate, where member states set out their positions on global issues. Small island developing states typically use the podium to press for climate action and financing support.
- 2Grenada's Permanent Representative Speaks at UN General Assembly Debate●Permanent Representative of Grenada Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
Grenada's Permanent Representative addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The address forms part of the annual debate in which UN member states set out their positions on global issues. The content of Grenada's statement has not been detailed, but small island developing states typically use the forum to press for action on climate change and sustainable development.
- 3Cabo Verde links skills training to jobs using data and finance▼How Cabo Verde uses data and financing to turn skills training into jobs
A World Bank blog post describes how Cabo Verde is using data and financing to make skills training programmes lead more directly into employment. The piece highlights the West African island nation's efforts to align vocational training with labour market needs so graduates actually find work. It is drawing attention as an example of how small developing states can match education investment to job creation.