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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s rail passenger traffic hits record high in first half of 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) — China’s rail passenger traffic rose 6.7 percent year-on-year to a record 2.24 billion person-times in the first half of 2025, hitting a new all-time high, data released by China State Railway Corporation (CSRC) showed Thursday.

    According to the KGZhK, in the period from January to June of this year, the average daily number of passenger trains running in the country was 11,183, which is 7.5 percent more than a year earlier.

    The highest average daily passenger traffic was recorded on May 1, the first day of the May Day holidays, when more than 23 million passengers were carried in one day, which is a record figure, the company said in a statement.

    China Railways also saw a rapid increase in the number of foreign passengers as visa policies were further relaxed. In the first half of 2025, foreign travelers took nearly 9.15 million train trips in China, up 30.1 percent from a year earlier.

    In the first half of 2025, the passenger traffic on the China-Laos railway reached 139,000 person-times, an increase of 19.1 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Statement by President Meloni on Israeli raids on Gaza

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    17 Luglio 2025

    The Israeli raids on Gaza have also hit the Church of the Holy Family. The attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months are unacceptable. No military action can justify such conduct.

    [Courtesy translation]

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Economy – India gains trade momentum amid tariff and global supply chain shakeup, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    In a rapidly evolving global trade landscape, India stands out with its competitive advantage stemming from relatively lower tariff rates compared to several key trading partners. With a tariff rate of 26%, as of July 2025, which might reduce to below 20% amid speculations of a trade deal with the US, India is positioned to leverage its trade potential, particularly in sectors such as chemicals, electrical machinery, pharmaceuticals, textiles and agricultural goods, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    Ramnivas Mundada, Director of Economic Research and Companies at GlobalData, comments: “India’s tariff rate is relatively lower than other countries, including China (30%), Mexico (30%), and the EU (30%). This favorable environment not only presents a unique opportunity for Indian exporters to but also enhances the price competitiveness of Indian goods and encourages foreign investment, fostering innovation and growth. Against this backdrop, GlobalData forecasts an average growth rate of 6.5% from 2025 to 2027, positioning India to become the third-largest economy by 2027.”

    According to NITI Aayog, India can capitalize on 78 product categories (HS 4 codes) for exports to the US, accounting for 52% of its current exports. In the HS 2 code category, India enjoys lower tariffs than competitors in 22 of the top 30 products. This advantage arises from significant tariff hikes on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. Although India faces slightly higher tariffs in six product categories, there remains a substantial growth potential, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and electrical machinery, enhancing India’s export competitiveness.

    Data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reveals that India’s exports to the US increased by 23.5% in June 2025 and by 22.2% from April to June 2025 compared to the same period last year. This growth has positioned the US as India’s largest trading partner for the quarter.

    Sector-wise opportunities

    India has a notable comparative advantage in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors. With China facing increased tariffs, Indian exporters have a prime opportunity to capture the US chemical import market.

    India accounted for about 5% of the US apparel and clothing accessories imports in 2024, according to the ITC Trade Map. With new tariffs affecting Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia, Indian manufacturers have a significant opportunity. To achieve this, improvements in cost efficiency, lead times, and support for large-scale textile manufacturers will be essential.

    The tariff hikes on Asian countries create an opportunity for India to boost its agricultural exports to the US. With relatively lower tariffs, India can position itself as a viable alternative supplier of a range of products, including agricultural goods, livestock, processed foods, and scrap materials.

    Companies shifting operations to India

    In the first half of 2025, several multinational companies have begun shifting their manufacturing bases to India to capitalize on tariff advantages and reduce reliance on China. Notably, Apple rerouted 97% of Foxconn’s Indian iPhone exports to the US during March to May 2025, up from 50.3% in 2024, reflecting a strategic pivot amid US-China trade tensions. Similarly, in July 2025, Samsung Electronics announced plans to diversify smartphone production by moving some manufacturing from Vietnam to India.

    India’s trade competitiveness

    To capitalize on the evolving trade dynamics, India must extend Production-Linked Incentive schemes to labor-intensive sectors like leather and handicrafts, while rationalizing electricity tariffs to enhance competitiveness. Additionally, pursuing a services-centric trade agreement with the US is essential, focusing on IT, finance, and digital trade. Addressing non-tariff barriers in sectors like pharmaceuticals is also crucial for unlocking export potential.

    In June 2025, India urged the WTO to address non-tariff barriers impacting its merchandise exports, highlighting issues like opaque regulations and delays in dispute resolution that hinder competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs.

    Mundada concludes: “Even if India’s anticipated trade deal with the US falls short of expectations, the broader shifts in global tariffs present a strategic opportunity for India to reposition itself as a key export partner. With its resilience and sectoral strengths, India is well-equipped to diversify its export base. By implementing supportive trade and industrial policies, India can transform global tariff challenges into significant economic advantages. As the world navigates these changing trade landscapes, India’s potential as a competitive exporter remains bright, promising growth and resilience in the face of adversity.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cyngor Dinas Caergrawnt

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cyngor Dinas Caergrawnt

    Adeiladu nodau cyffredin a chysoni â’r strategaeth adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol

    Mae gan Gyngor Dinas Caergrawnt strategaeth wrth-dlodi ers 2014 a honno wedi’i chynllunio i fynd i’r afael â thlodi ac anghydraddoldeb. Dros y deng mlynedd diwethaf mae dull y cyngor wedi esblygu. Er mwyn mynd i’r afael ag achosion hirdymor dwfn tlodi, cydnabu’r cyngor fod angen iddyn nhw weithredu dull cyffredin sy’n cyfuno arweinyddiaeth gan y cyngor a chydweithio â chymunedau lleol ac ystod o bartneriaid lleol a rhanddeiliaid allweddol i godi eu heffaith ar y cyd i’r eithaf. Arweiniodd hyn at ddatblygu strategaeth Adeiladu Cyfoeth Cymunedol (CWB), a fabwysiadwyd yn 2024.

    Nod dull CWB yw mynd i’r afael ag achosion tlodi trwy weithio’n gyfannol ar draws y sectorau tuag at weledigaeth a nod cyffredin gyda’r holl randdeiliaid; trwy gyfuno asedau, cyfrifoldebau statudol a rôl ymgynnull y cyngor â’r gwasanaethau, y dulliau a’r perthnasoedd y gall y sectorau cymunedol, gwirfoddol, busnes a chyhoeddus eu darparu.

    Mae yna themâu allweddol sy’n sail i ddull CWB y Cyngor, gan gynnwys:

    • sicrhau bod dull cyfannol ar y cyd o fynd i’r afael â thlodi bob amser yng nghanol rhaglenni a phrosiectau yn y dyfodol; gweithio ar draws sefydliadau a sectorau er mwyn creu atebion

    • sut y gall y cyngor archwilio cyfleoedd i ddefnyddio’u harweinyddiaeth a’u hasedau i gynhyrchu cyfoeth yn ôl i’r gymuned, gan gynnwys gwerth cymdeithasol o gontractau a thrwy ddefnyddio adeiladau a thir y cyngor yn well

    • gweithio gyda’r sector preifat lleol i gefnogi economi lleol cynaliadwy a chynhwysol

    Un enghraifft o egwyddorion newydd strategaeth CWB yw prosiect Shaping Abbey. Mae Shaping Abbey yn dwyn ynghyd drigolion lleol, y gymdeithas sifil a phartneriaid o’r sector preifat, ochr yn ochr â buddsoddiad o £100 miliwn a gefnogir gan y cyngor a Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig i ailddatblygu rhannau o Ward Abbey yng ngogledd-ddwyrain Caergrawnt. Yma, mae trigolion a grwpiau cymunedol wedi bod yn rhan annatod o lunio dyfodol Ward Abbey, ac wedi bod yn rhan o sgyrsiau Shaping Abbey, lle mae lleisiau cymunedol wedi bod yn ganolog i ddatblygiad yr ardal. Mae rhaglen gysylltiedig Focus on Abbey yn darparu cyllid ar gyfer prosiectau cymunedol lleol.

    Y gwersi allweddol

    Trwy eu strategaeth CWB, datblygodd Cyngor Dinas Caergrawnt ddull partneriaeth newydd gyda sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil leol, a rhanddeiliaid lleol ehangach, ar sail gweledigaeth gyffredin i fynd i’r afael â thlodi ledled y ddinas.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Calderdale

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Calderdale

    Cydnabod gwerth y VCSE ar gyfer dyfodol ffyniannus.

    Mae strategaeth VCSE Cyngor Calderdale 2024-2029 yn cydnabod rôl hanfodol y sector Mentrau Gwirfoddol, Cymunedol a Chymdeithasol (VCSE) yn Calderdale. Mae’n gwerthfawrogi’r VCSE fel partner allweddol wrth gyflawni’r weledigaeth leol o fod yn lle mentrus, llawn cyfleoedd, lle gall pawb fyw bywyd ehangach.

    Adeg ei chreu, roedd grwpiau’r VCSE yn wynebu llai o gyllid o’r sector cyhoeddus, costau cynyddol, a galw cynyddol am eu gwasanaethau. Roedd prinder staff, cyflog is, a llai o wirfoddolwyr yn ychwanegu at y pwysau. Un peth sy’n ganolog i’w datblygiad a’i gweithredu oedd cydnabyddiaeth Cyngor Calderdale o werth ac arbenigedd cynhenid y sector VCSE.

    Mae’r strategaeth, sydd wedi’i chydgynhyrchu gyda chynrychiolwyr y VCSE, yn cydnabod natur amrywiol a chymhleth y sector VCSE a’i heffaith arwyddocaol ar drigolion a chymunedau Calderdale. Mae’n cydnabod cyfraniad y sector i’r gymdeithas yn ogystal â’r economi lleol. Nododd ymchwil iechyd a lles lleol yn 2023 fod cyfanswm gwerth y VCSE yn Calderdale oddeutu £549.5 miliwn. Mae’r ffigur yma yn cynnwys gwariant y sector, y gwerth a gynhyrchir gan wirfoddolwyr cyson, a gwerth a grëwyd i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaethau.

    Mae Cyngor Calderdale wedi ymgorffori cydnabyddiaeth o rôl y VCSE mewn sawl strategaeth arall yn y fwrdeistref. Un enghraifft allweddol yw Strategaeth yr Economi Cynhwysol, sy’n gweld sector VCSE ffyniannus yn sylfaenol i gyflawni economi cynhwysol. Yn Calderdale, mae’r VCSE yn rhan allweddol o’r economi lleol, gan gyflogi dros 5,000 o bobl, a chefnogi 13,000 fel gwirfoddolwyr. Fel rhan o Strategaeth yr Economi Cynhwysol, bydd Calderdale yn ceisio archwilio mwy o lwybrau gyrfa i bobl ifanc yn y sector VCSE lleol, gan ddarparu mwy o gyfleoedd i bobl ifanc aros yn Calderdale, gyda mynediad at waith o ansawdd da.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells receives new flood warning service

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells receives new flood warning service

    New warning for Southborough Stream. 106 properties in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted, service.

    Southborough Stream, which now benefits from an improved flood warning system.

    The Environment Agency has announced that they’ll be offering a new flood warning service to 106 properties in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for the Southborough Stream.

    Parts of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are at risk of flooding from the Southborough Stream, which drains the north of the main Tunbridge Wells urban area, flowing north towards its meeting with the River Medway, east of Tonbridge. This stream was previously included as part of a wider flood alert area for the middle Medway and had no existing flood warning service. A new flood alert and flood warning area has now been created for the stream to allow more than 100 properties to be better prepared for flooding.

    The new areas have been created by targeting groups of households where during periods of flood risk, the chances of flooding might be greater than the larger surrounding area. This will make the flood warnings they receive more targeted and enable the homeowners to take the steps they need to respond in good time. 

    Flood Warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and helps people make informed decisions about how to respond. There are three types of warning – flood alert, flood warning and severe flood warning. Each warning type is triggered by particular weather, or river or sea conditions that cause flooding.

    Householders are encouraged to prepare if they receive a flood alert, which could mean packing a bag that includes medicines, insurance documents and anything else they wouldn’t want to lose if flooding were to take place.

    A flood warning calls on people to act now which means turning off gas, water and electricity and moving family and pets to safety.

    A severe flood warning means you are in immediate danger and to follow advice from emergency services.

    Henry Bethell, Environment Agency flood resilience team leader for Kent, said:

    We know the devastating impact that flooding can have, which is why protecting people and communities is our top priority. However, the climate emergency means we cannot prevent all flooding – so we’re working to make communities resilient to future flooding.

    We want to ensure that everyone has as much time as possible to prepare for flooding, which is why we’re pleased that people in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells will now be able to receive our free flood warning service for the Southborough Stream.

    Home and business owners will be automatically enrolled to the flood warning service via their mobile network. However, to get the most benefit out of the service the Environment Agency is encouraging people to register directly with them by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188, or visiting www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings where they can register preferred contact details. 

    Background:

    • 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of flooding.
    • With climate change projections, 8 million properties could be at risk of flooding by mid-century.
    • The average cost of flood damage to a home is £30,000.
    • The average cost of flooding to a business is £82,000.
    • If you are flooded, temporary accommodation costs on average £10,000.
    • If you are flooded you are likely to be out of your home for an average of 5 months.
    • Know what to do when you receive a flood warning and download a personal flood plan – www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do.

    All Environment Agency news releases, both area and national, can be found under Announcements at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency.

    Follow us on Twitter, now known as X: @envagencyse

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Clymblaid Troseddau Cyllyll y Swyddfa Gartref

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Clymblaid Troseddau Cyllyll y Swyddfa Gartref

    Dull wedi’i seilio ar bartneriaeth o leihau troseddau cyllyll.

    Mae’r Glymblaid i Fynd i’r Afael â Throseddau Cyllyll, a lansiwyd gan y Prif Weinidog ym mis Medi 2024, yn bartneriaeth o unigolion sydd â phrofiad byw, y gymdeithas sifil, a grwpiau ymgyrchu. Mae wedi mabwysiadu dull partneriaeth gyda’r llywodraeth er mwyn haneru troseddau cyllyll o fewn degawd.

    Mae’r cydweithrediad yn dod â dealltwriaeth ddofn o ymyriadau a all helpu i atal troseddau cyllyll, gan ddod â’r safbwyntiau hyn i mewn i’r gwaith o greu polisïau a rhaglenni i fynd i’r afael â’r mater.

    Mae’r Swyddfa Gartref hefyd yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid y Glymblaid i roi llwyfan i lais ieuenctid a’u safbwyntiau ar y materion craidd ynglŷn â throseddau cyllyll, gan gynyddu diogelwch y cyhoedd a chefnogi’r rhai sydd ei angen fwyaf, gan sicrhau bod profiadau byw pobl ifanc yn cyfrannu at lunio polisi’r Llywodraeth.

    Un enghraifft allweddol lle mae’r Glymblaid yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth â’r llywodraeth yw’r cyfraniad gwerthfawr a wnaeth er mwyn llywio’r broses o ddatblygu polisi a dylunio’r trefniadau ildio estynedig ar gyfer cleddyfau ninja, cleddyfau ac arfau eraill.  

    Gydag aelod o’r Glymblaid FazAmnesty a Word 4 Weapons, mae’r llywodraeth yn cyflwyno trefniadau estynedig ar gyfer ildio arfau drwy fis Gorffennaf 2025. Mae FazAmnesty yn gweithredu fan ildio symudol yn Llundain Fwyaf, Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr, a Manceinion Fwyaf, tra bydd Word 4 Weapons yn darparu biniau ildio dienw yn yr ardaloedd hynny ar gyfer cyllyll ac arfau eraill, gan gynnwys cleddyfau ninja.

    Mae’r mentrau hyn yn darparu opsiynau diogel i bobl ifanc ildio arfau peryglus, gan wneud ein strydoedd yn fwy diogel a thynnu mwy o arfau o gymunedau.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cytundeb VCFSE

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cytundeb VCFSE

    (Mentrau Gwirfoddol, Cymunedol, Crefyddol a Chymdeithasol) Manceinion Fwyaf (GM).

    Cafodd [Cytundeb VCFSE Manceinion Fwyaf (GM)] ](https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/communities/voluntary-community-faith-and-social-enterprise-accord/) ei lofnodi ym mis Tachwedd 2017 fel cytundeb cydweithredu rhwng cyrff cyhoeddus a’r gymdeithas sifil.

    Sefydlwyd y Cytundeb gan Awdurdod Cyfun Manceinion Fwyaf a Phartneriaeth Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol Manceinion Fwyaf gyda grŵp o arweinwyr y gymdeithas sifil wedi’u lleoli ym Manceinion Fwyaf er mwyn adeiladu perthynas a fyddai’n cydnabod ac yn datgloi potensial llawn y gymdeithas sifil i fynd i’r afael ag anghydraddoldebau yn y ddinas-ranbarth er budd y cyhoedd.

    Mae’r Cytundeb wedi helpu i godi proffil sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil gydag arweinwyr y sector cyhoeddus lleol gan fwrw goleuni ar y gwerth a’r arbenigedd y gallan nhw eu cynnig. Un bartneriaeth sy’n deillio o hynny yw Uned Lleihau Trais Manceinion Fwyaf (GMVRU) rhwng y llywodraeth, yr heddlu, iechyd, addysg, gwasanaethau cyfiawnder ieuenctid, awdurdodau lleol, asiantaethau statudol eraill a’r gymdeithas sifil. Mae’r GMVRU wedi ymrwymo i arddel ymagwedd a arweinir gan y gymuned yn ei hymdrechion i atal trais. Mae’r dull yma yn cydnabod gwerth a chryfder sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil wrth weithio’n agos gyda chymunedau, i ddeall eu hanghenion, eu heriau a’u cryfderau mewn perthynas ag atal trais. Mae hefyd yn rhoi penderfyniadau yn nwylo cymunedau, gan gynnwys gosod blaenoriaethau a chytuno ar gyllid ar gyfer prosiectau ac ymyriadau sy’n anelu at ymgysylltu â phlant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd.

    Mae mentrau’r VRU wedi cynnwys rhaglen StreetDoctors dan arweiniad y gymdeithas sifil, sy’n darparu sesiynau hyfforddi i bobl ifanc weithredu mewn argyfwng meddygol. Yn sgil hyn roedd 95% o’r bobl ifanc yn gwybod beth i’w wneud os byddai rhywun yn gwaedu neu’n anymwybodol, ac roedd 85% yn barod i weithredu mewn argyfwng meddygol.

    Mae [Adroddiad Interim ar Gynnydd Cytundeb VCFSE Manceinion Fwyaf] https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/greater-manchester-vcfse-accord-interim-progress-report)  yn awgrymu gwella gwelededd y Cytundeb ac ymgorffori ei egwyddorion ar draws sefydliadau’r sector cyhoeddus. Bydd hyn yn gwella cydnabyddiaeth o werth y gymdeithas sifil ar draws Manceinion Fwyaf, a thrwy hynny yn cefnogi mwy o gyfranogiad gan VCSEs a chynyddu lleisiau dinasyddion mewn gwaith ledled Manceinion Fwyaf.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Awdurdod Llundain Fwyaf

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Awdurdod Llundain Fwyaf

    Cynyddu ymddiriedaeth gyda’r gymdeithas sifil a chymunedau yn ystod ac ar ôl COVID.

    Yn ystod yr ymateb i’r pandemig COVID-19, bu Awdurdod Llundain Fwyaf (GLA) yn gweithio ar y cyd â chymdeithas sifil Llundain, gan gynnal byrddau crwn ar-lein, sesiynau briffio iechyd cyhoeddus, a digwyddiadau Sgwrs Fawr. Gan weithio gyda phartneriaid iechyd, chwaraeodd y fforymau hyn ran hanfodol wrth ategu profion a’r ymateb i’r brechlynnau, adeiladu ymddiriedaeth, a rhannu gwybodaeth gywir a diwylliannol gymwys.

    Yn dilyn y pandemig, roedd yna agwedd benderfynol at ddysgu’r gwersi o’r cydweithredu yma, gan ymgorffori’r dulliau yma ymhellach mewn rhaglenni brechu a gwaith i fynd i’r afael ag anghydraddoldebau iechyd. Digwyddodd hyn yn bennaf trwy Bartneriaeth Ecwiti Iechyd Etifeddol Llundain. Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, parhaodd sesiynau briffio iechyd cyhoeddus, a gynullwyd ar y cyd gan y GLA a’r GIG, yn ymdrin â materion fel parodrwydd ar gyfer y gaeaf ac iechyd meddwl.

    Mae’r GLA wedi cryfhau perthnasoedd ymhellach â phartneriaid cymunedol a phartneriaid ffydd o fewn eu hymagwedd at wydnwch, gan gynnwys trwy gydgynhyrchu Partneriaeth Argyfyngau Cymunedau Llundain (LCEP), sef ymagwedd a arweinir gan y gymdeithas sifil at gydlynu parodrwydd ac ymateb i argyfyngau. Mae LCEP yn eistedd ar Fforwm Gwydnwch Llundain, ochr yn ochr â’r gwasanaethau brys ac asiantaethau cyhoeddus eraill, gan ddod â gwerth y llais a’r ddirnadaeth gymunedol i ymateb brys Llundain. Mae hyn wedi helpu i adeiladu ymddiriedaeth rhwng asiantaethau a chydweithrediad â’r gymdeithas sifil mewn ymateb i ddigwyddiadau.

    Y gwersi allweddol

    Gall gweithio ar y cyd â’r gymdeithas sifil cyn, yn ystod ac ar ôl argyfyngau gryfhau gwydnwch ac, yn achos y pandemig, wella canlyniadau iechyd, megis y niferoedd a gymerodd y brechlynnau.  Gall modelau dan arweiniad y gymuned gynyddu ymddiriedaeth mewn gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, a sicrhau bod negeseuon ac ymagwedd y llywodraeth yn ddiwylliannol gymwys. Ar ben hynny, trwy gydnabod gwerth sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil o ran cyrraedd cymunedau lleol, mae’r GLA wedi llwyddo i weithio’n effeithiol gyda’r sector i fynd i’r afael â heriau cyffredin.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth (GO Lab)

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth (GO Lab)

    Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth, Rhannu Data, a Gweithio mewn Partneriaeth (SoF).

    Mae Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth (GO Lab) yn ganolfan ymchwil a pholisi yn Ysgol Lywodraeth Blavatnik, Prifysgol Rhydychen, a sefydlwyd trwy bartneriaeth â Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig. Cenhadaeth y GO Lab yw galluogi’r llywodraeth i bartneru’n fwy effeithiol â’r sectorau preifat a chymdeithasol i wella bywydau pobl. Mae’r GO Lab yn cynnig canolfan gydweithredol i wella proses ddysgu’r llywodraeth yn sgil comisiynu sydd wedi’i seilio ar ganlyniadau trwy ymchwil o’r radd flaenaf, curadu a rhannu data, ac ymgysylltu’n ymatebol â pholisïau.

    Trwy fentrau fel INDIGO (y Rhwydwaith Rhyngwladol ar gyfer Data ar Effaith a Chanlyniadau Llywodraethau), mae gwaith y GO Lab yn dangos sut y gall penderfyniadau dan arweiniad data ategu perthnasoedd gweithio effeithiol ar draws sectorau. Mae INDIGO yn gydweithrediad data byd-eang sy’n rhannu data yn agored ac yn dryloyw am bartneriaethau sy’n canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau. Mae menter INDIGO yn cynnwys cynnal cymuned o ymarferwyr, system ar gyfer rhannu data a setiau data agored sydd wedi’u cynllunio i wasanaethu fel nwyddau cyhoeddus, megis set ddata gynhwysfawr ar bartneriaethau canlyniadau cymdeithasol, a chanlyniadau a gyflawnir gan brosiectau’r Gronfa Cyfleoedd Bywyd.

    Y gwersi allweddol

    Mae rhannu data agored rhwng cyrff y gymdeithas sifil a chyrff cyhoeddus yn creu cronfa dystiolaeth gyffredin ac yn gwella cyd-ddealltwriaeth, gan rymuso’r gymdeithas sifil a rhanddeiliaid eraill yr un pryd i ddeall ac ymgysylltu â mentrau’r llywodraeth yn well.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)

    Gwella gwasanaethau trwy fesur effaith.

    Mae Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) yn elusen yn yr Alban sy’n helpu sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil, ymddiriedolwyr a chyllidwyr, i fesur a dangos eu heffaith trwy werthuso. Y nod yw defnyddio data a thystiolaeth ynglŷn ag effaith i lywio datblygiad polisïau yn y dyfodol; cafodd ei greu ar ôl i ymchwil ganfod nad oedd gan lawer o sefydliadau a chyllidwyr y trydydd sector (gan gynnwys cyrff cyhoeddus) mo’r sgiliau a’r adnoddau i wneud gwerthusiadau ac i ddefnyddio’r ddirnadaeth i lywio penderfyniadau.

    Mae ESS yn cael cyllid craidd gan Lywodraeth yr Alban i ddarparu gweithdai agored, cymorth wedi’i deilwra, modiwlau dysgu hunangyfeiriedig ar-lein am ddim, a chyfoeth o adnoddau ar-lein. Maen nhw hefyd wedi datblygu nifer o ganllawiau i gyllidwyr a sefydliadau, gan gynnwys [pum egwyddor gwerthuso da] (https://evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/ess-principles-for-good-evaluation), sy’n galluogi sefydliadau i gael mewnwelediadau mewn amser real, addasu eu gwaith a pharhau i ymateb i adborth gan gymunedau a dinasyddion. Cafodd partneriaeth ei chreu hefyd â Llywodraeth yr Alban i ddatblygu egwyddorion partneriaeth gadarnhaol](https://evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/final_prinicples_for_positive_partnership.pdf), i wella’r berthynas rhwng rheolwyr grantiau a deiliaid grantiau, gan ddarparu cyngor ymarferol i gryfhau’r ddau barti.

    Yn 2023, ariannwyd ESS gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol (TNLCF), mewn ymateb i gynllun gweithredu digartrefedd Llywodraeth yr Alban, i ganolbwyntio ar atal digartrefedd yn Glasgow a Chaeredin. Gyda chefnogaeth ESS, gallai sefydliadau dynnu sylw at effaith eu gwaith yn well a helpodd hyn i lywio’r broses o dargedu gweithgareddau yn y dyfodol.  Roedd hyn yn cynnwys sicrhau bod y rhai sy’n wynebu’r risg o fod yn ddigartref:

    • yn gallu cael mynediad at wasanaethau sy’n ateb eu hanghenion, gan gynnwys cymorth iechyd meddwl a gwasanaethau allgymorth ieuenctid

    • yn cael mwy o fynediad at lety mwy addas i’w hanghenion

    • yn cael mwy o ddylanwad ar y systemau sy’n effeithio arnyn nhw, trwy gynnwys profiadau byw o fewn polisïau cymdeithasau tai

    Mae gwaith ESS wedi helpu’r TNLCF i wneud penderfyniadau ynghylch cyllido prosiectau yn y dyfodol, ac wedi sicrhau bod ffrydiau cyllido’r dyfodol yn cael eu hysbysu am gymorth ac ymyriadau effeithiol oedd yn cael effaith go iawn ar y bobl y cawson nhw eu cynllunio i’w cefnogi.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen Hygyrchedd Hedfan (AATFG)

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen Hygyrchedd Hedfan (AATFG)

    Cyd-ddylunio hedfan hygyrch trwy bartneriaeth.

    Cafodd y Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen Hygyrchedd Hedfan ei sefydlu ym mis Tachwedd 2024 dan gadeiryddiaeth y Farwnes Tanni Grey-Thompson, ac unodd y diwydiant, y rheoleiddiwr ac eiriolwyr defnyddwyr. Nod y grŵp, a hwylusir gan yr Adran Drafnidiaeth, oedd cyd-ddylunio gwelliannau ymarferol ar gyfer teithwyr awyr anabl a llai symudol.

    Mae’r fenter yn pwysleisio cydweithredu cynhwysol, gan ymgysylltu â’r gymdeithas sifil, elusennau anabledd, ac unigolion sydd â phrofiad byw trwy fyrddau crwn, adborth uniongyrchol, ac ymholiadau manwl. Mae’r dull hwn yn cyfrannu’n uniongyrchol at ymrwymiad ym maniffesto Llafur i hybu hawliau pobl anabl ac at yr egwyddor o weithio gyda nhw, gan sicrhau bod eu barn a’u lleisiau wrth wraidd pob polisi a’r holl weithredu. Roedd y pwyslais ar newidiadau ymarferol a deialog barhaus gyda theithwyr anabl er mwyn sicrhau gwelliannau ystyrlon, cynaliadwy.

    Mae’r dull cynhwysol yma wedi dylanwadu’n gadarnhaol ar gysylltiadau rhwng y llywodraeth a’r gymdeithas sifil. Mae mynd ati i gynnwys grwpiau ac unigolion sy’n eiriol dros anabledd wedi caniatáu proses gydweithredol a chynhwysol. Y nod yn hyn o beth yw meithrin ymddiriedaeth a chyd-ddealltwriaeth, lle mae pryderon dinasyddion anabl yn cael eu clywed.

    Roedd y campau nodedig yn cynnwys sefydlu ymgysylltiad uniongyrchol ag unigolion anabl ac elusennau, meithrin dull polisi cydweithredol, a gosod cynsail ar gyfer cynnwys grwpiau ymylol yn ystyrlon mewn polisïau sy’n effeithio’n uniongyrchol arnyn nhw.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Y Strategaeth Ieuenctid Genedlaethol

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Y Strategaeth Ieuenctid Genedlaethol

    Gosod pobl ifanc wrth wraidd datblygu polisi.

    Pobl ifanc sydd wedi bod wrth y llyw o ran cydgynhyrchu Strategaeth Ieuenctid Genedlaethol newydd ers iddi gael ei chyhoeddi ym mis Tachwedd 2024 gan Ysgrifennydd Gwladol y DCMS fel rhan o genhadaeth y llywodraeth i wella cyfleoedd.

    Fel cam cyntaf, i sicrhau y byddai lleisiau ieuenctid wrth wraidd y broses, penododd y llywodraeth 13 o bobl ifanc amrywiol i ffurfio Grŵp Cynghori Ieuenctid (YAG) a dod â phrofiad byw ar draws meysydd allweddol gan gynnwys eiriolaeth, atal trais, symudedd cymdeithasol ac iechyd meddwl. Eisteddodd Grŵp Cynghori Arbenigol o 14 o arbenigwyr o amrywiaeth o sectorau ochr yn ochr â’r YAG i ddod ag arbenigedd o sectorau perthnasol, gan roi mewnbwn a herio syniadau.

    Ffurfiodd y DCMS bartneriaethau â chonsortiwm arbenigol – ymgynghoriaeth ymchwil farchnad Savanta, My Life My Say a’r Mudiad #iwill gyda gwaith cydlynu gan Volunteering Matters a UK Youth – i sefydlu ymgyrch ymgysylltu dan arweiniad ieuenctid i sicrhau bod pobl ifanc o bob rhan o’r wlad yn cael cyfle i ddweud eu dweud. Gweithiodd y consortiwm gyda deg Cydweithiwr Ieuenctid i sicrhau bod yr holl weithgareddau ymgyrchu yn cael eu dylunio a’u harwain gan bobl ifanc mewn gwirionedd. Defnyddiodd yr ymgyrch “Deliver You” ystod o ddulliau arloesol wedi’u targedu er mwyn sicrhau bod grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli yn gallu lleisio’u barn. Sicrhaodd yr ymgyrch fewnwelediadau gan fwy nag 20,000 o bobl ifanc.

    Mae ein hymagwedd wedi grymuso pobl ifanc i arwain newid wrth galon y broses o lunio polisïau ac yn eu bywydau eu hunain. Bydd eu profiadau byw, gan gynnwys eu pryderon a’u gobeithion ar gyfer y dyfodol, yn sail i uchelgais newydd i bobl ifanc yn y Strategaeth Ieuenctid Genedlaethol.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cynllunio Lle Medrwn Môn

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cynllunio Lle Medrwn Môn

    Cydweithio fel cynghrair.

    Mae Cynllunio Lle Medrwn Môn yn grymuso cymunedau Ynys Môn drwy gynghreiriau cymunedol i fynd ati i lunio gwasanaethau lleol. O’r blaen, roedd darpariaeth gwasanaethau traddodiadol o’r brig i lawr yn aml yn anwybyddu anghenion unigryw cymunedau. Roedd hyn yn creu rhwystr oedd yn atal dinasyddion rhag cyfranogi, gyda dinasyddion yn aml yn teimlo eu bod nhw heb gysylltiad â’r penderfyniadau oedd yn effeithio arnyn nhw. Cafodd cynllun Cynllunio Lle Medrwn Môn ei ddatblygu gyda Chyngor Sir Ynys Môn i helpu i ddod o hyd i ateb. Gyda chymorth cyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru a thrwy ddefnyddio egwyddorion Cynllun Trydydd Sector Cymru, sefydlodd y rhaglen Gynghreiriau Cymunedol sy’n creu map o asedau cymunedol yn eu hardal, gan gynnwys cyfleusterau corfforol a’r sgiliau a’r profiadau lleol sydd ar gael. Bydden nhw’n gweithio wedyn gyda’r gwasanaethau statudol i ddatblygu gwasanaethau sydd wedi’u seilio ar asedau ac anghenion lleol.

    Mae manteision Cynllunio Lle yn cynnwys cynnydd ym mhresenoldeb grwpiau cymunedol, defnyddio adeiladau cymunedol, a mwy o gyfleoedd i wirfoddoli. Mae Linc Cymunedol Môn, sef rhaglen presgripsiynu cymdeithasol i drigolion, wedi dod yn bwynt mynediad sengl ar gyfer gwasanaethau ymyrraeth ac atal cynnar i ddarparwyr statudol gan gynnwys y tîm iechyd meddwl cymunedol, darparwyr cymorth tai, meddygon teulu, a’r heddlu lleol. Erbyn hyn mae un o’r Cynghreiriau Cymunedol, sef Cynghrair Seiriol, yn Sefydliad Elusennol Corfforedig sy’n cyflogi ei staff ei hun, yn rhedeg ei drafnidiaeth gymunedol ei hun ac yn cynhyrchu ei arian ei hun ar gyfer prosiectau ar raddfa fach dan arweiniad y gymuned. Mae hyn wedi gwella perthnasoedd rhwng y llywodraeth a’r gymdeithas sifil trwy hwyluso mwy o ymddiriedaeth a diwylliant o gyfrifoldeb cyffredin. Mae’r gwasanaethau, wedi’u datganoli ac wedi’u cadw, wedi dod yn fwy perthnasol a hygyrch, gan adeiladu gwydnwch cymunedol cryfach trwy gyfranogiad gweithredol. Mae partneriaid y sector cyhoeddus yn dal yn ymrwymo i gynllunio cymunedol ystyrlon, gyda Chynllunio Lle bellach wedi’i ysgrifennu’n uniongyrchol i mewn i ddisgrifiadau swydd a dyletswyddau swyddogion gweithredol Cyngor Ynys Môn ynghyd ag ymrwymiad i sicrhau bod holl adrannau’r cyngor yn ymwybodol o’u cyfrifoldebau i gynnal y ffordd yma o weithio.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cyngor Dinas Leeds

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cyngor Dinas Leeds

    Adeiladu partneriaethau effeithiol trwy gyfathrebu ac ymgysylltu rhagweithiol.

    Mae Cyngor Dinas Leeds yn adeiladu partneriaethau cryf gyda’r gymdeithas sifil trwy gyfathrebu ac ymgysylltu cyson a rhagweithiol. Wrth wraidd hyn mae Partneriaeth y Trydydd Sector, sef fforwm strategol sy’n dod ag uwch arweinwyr o’r Cyngor, y GIG, prifysgolion, yr Awdurdod Cyfunol, Trydydd Sector Leeds, a chynrychiolwyr eraill o’r gymdeithas sifil at ei gilydd. Mae’r llwyfan yma yn caniatáu deialog gynnar, agored ar faterion allweddol ledled y ddinas, i gefnogi sector cymdeithas sifil gwydn a ffyniannus sy’n parhau i gyflawni canlyniadau cadarnhaol i drigolion Leeds.

    Mae’r Bartneriaeth yn cyfarfod bob yn ail fis gydag agendâu sydd wedi’u cydgynhyrchu ac mae’n rhannu diweddariadau rheolaidd. Mae hyn yn cynnwys trosolwg blynyddol o sefyllfa ariannol y cyngor, y gyllideb arfaethedig, a’r risgiau allweddol. Mae’r mewnwelediadau hyn yn helpu i reoli disgwyliadau a llywio negeseuon y gymdeithas sifil. Hefyd, mae cyfarfodydd brecwast bob dwy flynedd yn dod ag arweinwyr y gymdeithas sifil a’r cyngor ynghyd i gysoni strategaethau lobïo a chodi’r effaith gymdeithasol i’r eithaf.

    Mae’r cyfleoedd ymgysylltu cyson yma wedi helpu i adeiladu ymddiriedaeth, ymgorffori safbwyntiau’r gymdeithas sifil wrth ddatblygu strategaethau, ac ategu cyfathrebu tryloyw, dwyffordd. Mae hefyd yn cryfhau cydweithio, gan helpu i sicrhau bod penderfyniadau’n cyd-fynd ag anghenion cymunedol.

    Y gwersi allweddol

    Mae cyfathrebu cyson a rhagweithiol yn cael ei ategu trwy ddarparu mannau diffiniedig ar gyfer ymgysylltu rheolaidd rhwng y partneriaid, ochr yn ochr â thryloywder wrth wneud penderfyniadau. Mae hyn yn bwysig ar gyfer adeiladu partneriaethau effeithiol a dibynadwy.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Appeal launched for information on graffiti tag

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Canterbury City Council is appealing for information about the identity of this man who could hold vital information about the spraying of a graffiti tag in Canterbury that has also been seen in other locations across the district.

    The individual pictured below was seen on CCTV (above) in St Dunstan’s Street on 17 June this year.

    The tag has also been spotted in New Dover Road and St George’s Place in the city and at Whitstable Harbour (below), among many places.

    Such has been the prolific nature of this tagging on public facing walls, underpasses and street ‘furniture’ such as utility boxes, the council estimates it has spent around £2,000 of council taxpayers’ money cleaning off and covering up this one tag alone, through the work of its dedicated graffiti team.

    Investigations so far have not resulted in the council being able to identify the tagger, so a public appeal is now the only option to try and stop these activities from continuing.

    Cabinet member for enforcement, Cllr Connie Nolan, said: “There is no evidence the tagger has slowed their activities at all, which means our cleaning and removal costs will continue to rise and public areas will continue to be defaced unless we take proportionate action.

    “We know the vast majority of residents abhor graffiti tagging as it increases public anxiety, makes the place look unkempt and costs money to clean up, which could be spent on other vital frontline services.

    “Hopefully this appeal will result in information that allows us to stop this tag from appearing in the future.”

    Information can be provided, anonymously if necessary, by emailing streetsceneenforcement@canterbury.gov.uk or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

    The council also offers a £500 reward for information that leads to the formal sanction of an individual for committing these offences.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Planning Inspectorate publishes June official statistic

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Planning Inspectorate publishes June official statistic

    The Planning Inspectorate has published the June official statistic

    We have today published our latest official statistics on appeals performance which represents the greatest volume (in terms of number of cases) of the work of the Planning Inspectorate.

    The quarterly statistics also include our current appeals handling times to let customers know the average time it takes to receive a decision.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MAIB Annual Report 2024 published

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    MAIB Annual Report 2024 published

    This report provides information on the branch’s activities during 2024.

    Today, we have issued our annual report which details the work of the branch during 2024 and includes:

    • a statement from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
    • an overview of accidents reported
    • a summary of investigations started
    • details of publications issued
    • recommendations issued in 2024 and an update on their status
    • updates on open recommendations made in previous years
    • marine accident statistics

    Read more in our Annual Report 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Report: Grob G109B, G-CHYB

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    AAIB Report: Grob G109B, G-CHYB

    Grob G109B (G-CHYB), aircraft pitched down from final approach and struck trees before coming to rest on the A419 near Aston Down Airfield, Gloucestershire, 27 August 2024

    Grob 109B

    The aircraft was on the late stage of final approach to Aston Down Airfield when it pitched down rapidly. The aircraft struck trees and then came to rest on the A419. Both those on board were injured and taken to hospital by the emergency services. The aircraft was severely damaged and the A419 was closed for several hours. The passenger, an experienced glider pilot, was flying the approach. The passenger’s gliding experience meant that they would normally fly the approach with their right hand on the control column and their left hand controlling the rate of descent using the airbrake handle. Flying the Grob 109 from the right seat, this control arrangement was reversed. When attempting to reduce the rate of descent, the passenger inadvertently pushed forward on the control column which caused a rapid increase in the rate of descent which could not be corrected before the aircraft struck the ground.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, G-FICH

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

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    AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, G-FICH

    Guimbal Cabri G2 (G-FICH), uncontrolled yaw resulting in ground contact, Leicester Airport, Leicestershire, 27 September 2024

    Accident site

    During a period of hovering at the end of an instructional flight, the helicopter began to yaw to the left. This yaw rapidly accelerated and G-FICH completed four rotations before striking the ground. Whilst the commander reported no injuries after the accident, he died seven days later from an unrelated medical condition.

    The helicopter examination did not reveal any technical faults that could have caused or contributed to the accident. Evidence from the manufacturer and operator demonstrated that applying and maintaining full opposite pedal will stop rotation in the situation encountered on the accident flight. It is likely that full pedal was not applied and/or not held long enough to effect a recovery.

    The helicopter was equipped with adjustable pedals on the right side but not on the left where the commander was sat. The manufacturer has taken safety action to install adjustable pedals in the left seat of all new models of the Cabri G2 as well as to add a pre-flight check of the travel of the fenestron.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Tender of 10-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on July 23

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (July 17) that a tender of 10-year HKD Institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, for settlement on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
     
    A total of HK$2.0 billion 10-year HKD Bonds will be tendered. The Bonds will mature on July 24, 2035 and will carry interest at the rate of 3.17 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear.
     
    Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. 
     
    Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.

    HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information

    Tender information of 10-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
     

    Issue Number : 10GB3507001
    Stock Code : 4294 (HKGB 3.17 3507)
    Tender Date and Time : Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    9.30am to 10.30am
    Issue and Settlement Date : Thursday, July 24, 2025
    Amount on Offer : HK$2.0 billion
    Maturity : 10 years
    Maturity Date : Tuesday, July 24, 2035
    Interest Rate : 3.17 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
    Interest Payment Dates : 24 January and 24 July in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.
    Method of Tender : Competitive tender
    Tender Amount : Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list.
    Other Details : Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers.
    Expected commencement date of dealing on
    the Stock Exchange
    of Hong Kong Limited
    : Friday, July 25, 2025 
    Use of Proceeds : The Bonds will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Unemployment and underemployment statistics for April – June 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Unemployment and underemployment statistics for April – June 2025 
    Comparing April – June 2025 with March – May 2025, movements in the unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) in different industry sectors varied. Decreases were mainly seen in arts, entertainment and recreation sector; and professional and business services sector (excluding cleaning and similar activities) while increases were mainly seen in construction sector and food and beverage service activities sector. Movements in the underemployment rate in different industry sectors also varied, but the magnitudes were generally not large.
     
    Total employment decreased by around 7 400 from 3 664 700 in March – May 2025 to 3 657 300 in April – June 2025. Over the same period, the labour force also decreased by around 7 000 from 3 800 500 to 3 793 500.
     
    The number of unemployed persons (not seasonally adjusted) in April – June 2025 was 136 200, about the same as that in March – May 2025 (135 800). The number of underemployed persons decreased by around 1 000 from 53 600 in March – May 2025 to 52 600 in April – June 2025.
     
    Commentary
     
    The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, “While the unemployment and underemployment rates in April – June 2025 remained the same as those of the preceding three-month period, various industries in Hong Kong are undergoing transition and their respective unemployment rates have different trends.” Looking ahead, he said, “The trend of unemployment rate will hinge on the overall economic performance. The entry of fresh graduates and school leavers during the summer may impact the overall employment situation. Nevertheless, the continued expansion of the Hong Kong economy should provide support to the labour market.”
     
    Further information
     
    The unemployment and underemployment statistics were compiled from the findings of the continuous General Household Survey.
     
    In the survey, the definitions used in measuring unemployment and underemployment follow closely those recommended by the International Labour Organization. The employed population covers all employers, self-employed persons, employees (including full-time, part-time, casual workers, etc.) and unpaid family workers. Unemployed persons by industry (or occupation) are classified according to their previous industry (or occupation).
     
    The survey for April – June 2025 covered a sample of some 26 000 households or 68 000 persons, selected in accordance with a scientifically designed sampling scheme to represent the population of Hong Kong. Labour force statistics compiled from this sample represented the situation in the moving three-month period of April to June 2025.
     
    Data on labour force characteristics were obtained from the survey by interviewing each member aged 15 or over in the sampled households.
     
    Statistical tables on the latest labour force statistics can be downloaded at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/scode200.html 
    For enquiries about labour force statistics, please contact the General Household Survey Section (3) of the C&SD (Tel: 2887 5508 or email:
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 12 building plans approved in May

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Buildings Department approved 12 building plans in May – four on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.

    Of the approved plans, seven were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, two were for commercial developments, two were for factory and industrial developments, and one was for community services development.

    Consent was given for works to start on seven building projects, which, when completed, will provide 80,640 sq m of gross floor area for domestic and 34,679 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

    Additionally, the department received notification of commencement of superstructure works for 11 building projects.

    It also issued nine occupation permits – four on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon and two in the New Territories.

    The buildings certified for occupation comprise 22,041 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 330 units, and 35,352 sq m for non-domestic use.

    Meanwhile, the department received 3,481 reports about unauthorised building works in May and issued 985 removal orders.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Have your say on empty homes in Portsmouth

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    People living in Portsmouth are being asked to have their say on empty homes across the city. With an estimated 950 private homes currently standing vacant across the city, Portsmouth City Council is seeking input from the community on a draft strategy to shape its approach to bringing these houses back into use.

    There are many reasons why a home may lie vacant in the city, the owner may have left to move into sheltered housing, relatives may struggle to update a home so it is suitable to sell or rent, or the owners may be overseas or hard to contact.

    The empty homes consultation runs between Wednesday 16 July and Thursday 21 August 2025. The council will take all feedback received and use it to form the final strategy, that will be in place until 2030, subject to approval at the council’s housing and tackling homelessness decision meeting.

    The draft strategy explores ways to bring homes back into use as early as possible. This includes supporting property owners to rent or sell their empty homes and improving collaboration across council departments and external partners to identify empty homes more quickly. By working together, the council hopes to make dealing with empty properties a shared responsibility that will lead to more homes available for those who need them, such as those on the housing register.

    Residents and property owners are encouraged to take part by:

    • Completing the survey to share their views on the strategy
    • Reporting empty properties in their neighbourhood
    • Working with the council to bring their own empty properties back into use

    Cllr Darren Sanders, Cabinet Member for Housing and Tackling Homelessness: “Empty homes in the city can lead to issues such as overgrown gardens and homes looking rundown, which can have a negative impact on the neighbourhoods they are in. We understand that dealing with empty properties can be complex and, in some cases, emotionally challenging. That’s why this strategy aims to provide better support for owners and ensure a more joined-up approach across council departments.

    “Everyone can play their part. It really does take a village to solve the empty homes issue in the city.”

    For more information or to take part in the survey, please visit https://www.research.net/r/EmptyHomes_g or contact emptyproperties@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9260 6193.

    You can also report an empty home using our online form.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Society Covenant: Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Civil Society Covenant: Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)

    Improving services by measuring impact.

    Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) is a Scottish charity, supporting civil society organisations, trustees and funders, to measure and demonstrate their impact through evaluation. The aim is to use impact data and evidence to inform future policy development; it was created after research found that many third sector organisations and funders (including public bodies) lacked the skills and resources to undertake evaluations and to use the insights to inform decisions.

    Tailored support and resources

    ESS receive core funding from the Scottish Government to deliver open workshops, tailored support, free online self-directed learning modules, and a wealth of online resources. They have also developed multiple guides for funders and organisations, including the five principles for good evaluation, that enables organisations to gain real-time insights, adjust their work and remain responsive to feedback from communities and citizens. They also partnered with the Scottish Government to develop Principles for Positive Partnership, to enhance the relationship between grant managers and grant holders, providing practical advice to strengthen both parties.

    Preventing homelessness

    In 2023, ESS was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF), in response to the Scottish Government’s homelessness action plan, to focus on preventing homelessness in Glasgow and Edinburgh. With ESS’s support, organisations were able to better highlight the impact of their work which helped inform the targeting of future activity.  This included those who are at risk of being homeless:

    • being able to access services that meet their needs, including mental health support and youth outreach services

    • having more access to more suitable accommodation for their needs

    • having more influence on the systems that they are affected by, through the inclusion of lived experiences within housing association policies

    Outcomes

    ESS’s work has supported TNLCF to make decisions about funding future projects, and ensured that future funding streams were informed about effective support and interventions that had a real world impact on the people they were designed to support.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Society Covenant: Barnsley Stronger Communities

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Civil Society Covenant: Barnsley Stronger Communities

    Improving local areas through co-production with communities.

    In 2013, Barnsley Council’s Stronger Communities programme shifted from traditional service delivery to a community partnership model. It actively involves communities and civil society organisations in designing, delivering, and reviewing services through devolved decision making. 

    To target resources in the most cost-effective way to meet local needs, the council increased community involvement, moving from “doing things for” to “working with” residents and community groups.

    Ward Alliances

    Barnsley Council established ‘Ward Alliances’, each with elected members and community representatives, a devolved budget and decision making powers. The ward alliances involved local residents and groups to inform local shared priorities and budget allocation. Their co-designed strategies across Barnsley have increased local buy-in and involvement. A Litter and Environmental Crime Plan for 2024 to 2030 was co-produced with community members and volunteers whose experiences informed the strategy, fostering shared ownership.

    Outcomes

    This shift to working with the local community has resulted in more communities engaging in local decision making, an increase in volunteer hours and in the number of local groups active in the area. The budget allocation powers within Ward Alliances have supported a range of local projects, and have empowered communities to come together, and feel united in a sense of pride in their area.  

    This community impact has contributed towards Barnsley Council’s national recognition, winning both the Local Government Chronicle’s Council of the Year title and the Municipal Journal Local Authority of the Year award in 2023, the only council to win both awards in the same year.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Society Covenant: Government Outcomes Lab

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Civil Society Covenant: Government Outcomes Lab

    Data sharing and partnership working.

    The Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) is a research and policy centre at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, established through a partnership with the UK Government. The mission of the GO Lab is to enable government to partner more effectively with the private and social sectors to improve people’s lives. The GO Lab offers a collaborative hub to enhance government learning from outcomes-based commissioning through world-class research, data curation and sharing, and responsive policy engagement.

    Data-led decision making

    Through initiatives such as INDIGO (International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes) GO Lab’s work illustrates how data-led decision making can support effective working relationships across sectors. INDIGO is a global data collaborative that openly and transparently shares data about outcomes-focused partnerships. The INDIGO initiative includes the maintenance of a community of practitioners, a system for sharing data and open-access datasets designed to serve as public goods, such as a comprehensive dataset on social outcomes partnerships, and outcomes achieved by the Life Chances Fund projects.

    Key learnings

    Open data sharing between civil society and public bodies creates a shared evidence base and improves mutual understanding, while empowering civil society and other stakeholders to better understand and engage with government initiatives.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Society Covenant: London Borough of Camden

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Civil Society Covenant: London Borough of Camden

    Providing unrestricted and long term funding.

    Since 2015, London Borough of Camden has operated a long term support scheme for the voluntary sector, including offering seven year grants through the Community Partner Fund. This approach aims to increase stability, enable strategic planning, and reduce the bureaucracy connected to frequent grant applications.

    The council launched a seven year Community Partner Fund programme (2024 to 2031), providing core grants to local civil society organisations delivering significant social change. 38 organisations received grants ranging from £10,000 to £100,000 annually, part of a larger £4 million yearly investment. The multi-year funding has significantly strengthened relationships, fostering a collaborative environment focused on shared community goals. Funding flexibility enabled organisations to leverage other funding and adapt to evolving needs.

    In designing this programme, the council was led by the Institute for Voluntary Action (IVAR) open and trusting grant-making principles, and became one of the first public agencies to sign up to this initiative encouraging best practice in grant funding. Drawing on learning from previous funding programmes and responding to changing external needs in communities and grassroots organisations, Camden continues to develop a diverse funding ecosystem to support more organisations at varying stages of development.

    Key learnings

    This approach has encouraged greater cooperation, mutual support, and collaborative working, shifting relationships from transactional to strategic, and empowering organisations to achieve lasting community impact.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Trawsnewid y GIG

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Trawsnewid y GIG

    Cydweithredu yn llunio iechyd pobl ar gyfer y dyfodol.

    Trwy ddeialog agored a phartneriaethau â’r gymdeithas sifil, mae Cenhadaeth Iechyd llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig wrthi’n adeiladu Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol (GIG) yn Lloegr sy’n addas at y dyfodol.

    Gosododd yr Adran Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol strategaeth ymgysylltu gynhwysfawr ar waith i lywio datblygiad y Cynllun Iechyd 10 Mlynedd, sy’n troi’r miloedd o fewnwelediadau a gasglwyd yn gynllun gweithredu clir. Gall y gymdeithas sifil chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth ategu’r tair sifft sylfaenol: o’r ysbyty i’r gymuned, o analog i ddigidol ac o driniaeth i atal.

    Mae’r Cynllun Iechyd 10 Mlynedd yn cynnwys nod penodol o sicrhau mai’r GIG yw’r partner gorau posibl a’r darparwr gofal iechyd cyhoeddus mwyaf cydweithredol yn y byd. Drwy arloesi o’r gwaelod i fyny ac ar lawr gwlad y byddwn ni’n gwneud y cynnydd mwyaf posibl. Ochr yn ochr â gosod strategaeth, bydd gan y Cynllun nod penodol o harneisio partneriaethau â buddsoddwyr, diwydiant, llywodraeth leol, cyflogwyr, busnesau bach a chanolig, mudiadau gwirfoddol ac undebau llafur. Bydd dyfnhau’r berthynas â phartneriaid yn y gymdeithas sifil yn helpu i gyflawni nodau’r Cynllun Iechyd 10 Mlynedd, gan gynnwys trwy feithrin model “Gwasanaeth Iechyd Cymdogaeth”.

    Yr uchelgais yw defnyddio nifer o ddarparwyr – yn y GIG, y sector gwirfoddol, y sector annibynnol a mentrau cymdeithasol. Lle mae arloesedd mor gyflym yn digwydd heddiw o ran sut y gellir trawsnewid gwasanaethau trwy ddatblygiadau mewn gwyddoniaeth a thechnoleg, mae’r llywodraeth am ehangu eco-system y darparwyr. Er enghraifft, mae yna botensial enfawr i ystod eang o ddarparwyr gynnig gwerth gwirioneddol yn y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Cymdogaeth. Y nod sydd gennym yw sefydlu Canolfan Iechyd Cymdogaeth ym mhob cymuned, sef ‘siop un stop’ ar gyfer gofal i gleifion a’r man y bydd timau aml-ddisgyblaeth yn gweithredu ohono. Bydd Canolfannau Iechyd Cymdogaeth yn cydleoli gwasanaethau’r GIG, yr awdurdodau lleol a’r sector gwirfoddol i helpu i greu arlwy sy’n ateb anghenion y boblogaeth yn holistig.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Society Covenant: AllChild and Better Society Capital

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Civil Society Covenant: AllChild and Better Society Capital

    Flexible commissioning for impactful early action.

    AllChild is a charity created to harness community resources to work with schools, local authorities, philanthropists, government and the voluntary and community sector to improve life chances for the 20% of children most at risk of poor outcomes. The programme is an intensive two year package of support tailored to each child’s unique strengths, needs and aspirations.

    Funding model

    In terms of its funding model, AllChild is supported by outcomes-based commissioning, which sees social investors such as Better Society Capital channel money through fund managers to provide working capital for the organisation. The commissioner, in this case local government, only pays out once target outcomes are achieved, such as improved wellbeing for children. This funding model reduces the financial risk on public bodies, thereby encouraging investment in innovative and flexible programmes. 

    Outcomes

    Outcomes-based contracts provide flexibility and sustainability for social sector organisations, enabling them to create partnerships with stakeholders including the local public sector, philanthropists and investors, while delivering tailored, impactful services.

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