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- 1Cabo 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.
- 2Grenada's Permanent Representative Speaks at UN General Assembly●Permanent Representative of Grenada Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
Grenada's Permanent Representative addressed the annual general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, presenting the small island state's positions to the international gathering. The address comes as leaders and diplomats from UN member states take the floor during the debate, where issues such as climate change, security and development are typically raised.