All articles tagged with #funding challenges
Despite progress in reducing TB incidence and deaths, global efforts are threatened by stagnant funding and inequitable access to care, risking reversal of gains in the fight against TB, which remains a major health threat with over 1.2 million lives lost annually.
Glen Schofield, creator of Dead Space and director of The Callisto Protocol, is considering retiring from game directing due to difficulties in securing funding for new projects, and has decided to step back from AAA development, focusing instead on art and storytelling.
The US Department of Labor announced a phased suspension of contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide by June 30, 2025, citing financial deficits, poor student outcomes, and safety concerns, and is working with local partners to support current students during the transition.
More than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa is becoming a hub for Black entrepreneurs, with initiatives like Act House providing support and investment opportunities. Despite the city's difficult history, organizations like Build In Tulsa are working to empower minority-owned businesses and combat funding disparities. Entrepreneurs in Tulsa are finding inspiration in the city's history and are determined to create a thriving ecosystem for Black entrepreneurship, despite facing challenges in obtaining funding and government support.
Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, has promised to modernize the country's defense force by improving military equipment and infrastructure, strengthening training, and adopting new technological and operational capabilities. However, experts question whether this is feasible given the country's fiscal challenges. The government is expected to face pressure and funding demands from other public sectors, making it unlikely that the Ministry of Defense will receive the necessary funding for modernization. Additionally, the government will need to revise the national defense policy and address funding issues before undertaking any significant military modernization efforts.