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World Bank-backed PROLAC project supports recovery across Lake Chad Basin
Under the midday sun in Kouloudia Sub-Prefecture, Chad, Achta, a farmer and member of a women producers’ group, prepares millet grain for her family.
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World Bank estimates $183 million in damages from August earthquake in eastern Afghanistan
The World Bank Group has released a new report estimating that the 6.0 magnitude earthquake which struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31 caused approximately $183 million in direct physical damages to buildings and infrastructure.
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World Bank-backed programs expand clean water access for millions across Ethiopia
Since 2014, the World Bank has played a significant role in supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to expand access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
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World Bank approves $280 million loan for Kerala's healthcare improvement program
The World Bank has approved a $280 million program aimed at improving health coverage and building more resilient health systems for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in Kerala, India.
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Guinea sees economic boost as World Bank-backed power project brings stable electricity
In Boké, a mining city in Guinea located 171 kilometers from Conakry, residents and business owners are experiencing the effects of reliable electricity for the first time in years.
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World Bank approves $7.9 million grant for ecosystem restoration in Moldova
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a grant of $7.9 million for Moldova to support the Restoring Ecosystems for Marine Pollution Prevention Project (RE-MAP).
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World Bank-backed initiatives help Haitian farmers boost food security through sustainable land management
Haiti, the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean, has faced long-standing challenges related to extreme rural poverty and food insecurity.
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Partial Credit Guarantee Fund supports Ukrainian smallholder farmers amid conflict
Volodymyr Bugai, a farmer in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region, faced significant challenges after his fields were occupied for nine months during the early stages of Russia’s invasion.
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World Bank event discusses strategies for scaling up support for women entrepreneurs
In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 80 percent of women are self-employed, managing businesses that range from agriculture to technology and creative industries.
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World Bank raises $5 billion through benchmark bond as investor demand surpasses $11 billion
The World Bank has issued a USD 5 billion benchmark bond maturing in October 2030, attracting over USD 11 billion in orders from more than 165 investors.
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World Bank estimates Syria's post-conflict reconstruction needs at $216 billion
Syria will require an estimated $216 billion for reconstruction following more than thirteen years of conflict, according to a new report from the World Bank.
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World Bank highlights urgent need for action against global lead pollution
Lead pollution remains a significant but often overlooked development challenge, according to new findings released on October 20, 2025.
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World Bank Group annual meetings focus on holistic economic growth and job creation
This year’s World Bank Group Annual Meetings focused on a new strategy aimed at supporting entire economic ecosystems rather than isolated projects.
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World Bank reviews iTEKAD social finance initiative supporting Malaysian microentrepreneurs
The iTEKAD initiative, introduced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in May 2020, is a social finance program designed to assist low-income microentrepreneurs in Malaysia.
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World Bank introduces flexible financing tools under IDA21 for development aid
As global challenges intensify, the International Development Association (IDA) is introducing new options for donor contributions under its IDA21 initiative.
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Kazakhstan irrigation project adapts plans to protect nesting white storks
Every year, white storks return to their nests along the road between Mirzakent and Zhetisay in Kazakhstan, nesting atop old power line poles.
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World Bank warns of looming slowdown despite strong growth forecast for South Asia
Growth in South Asia is expected to remain strong in 2025, with a projected rate of 6.6 percent, according to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update.
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World Bank Development Committee reviews progress on jobs growth strategy
The Development Committee, representing the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund, convened its 112th meeting on October 16 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current state of the global economy and set priorities for...
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World Bank President Ajay Banga outlines reform agenda focused on jobs at annual meetings
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga addressed the 2025 Annual Meetings Plenary, outlining the institution’s current priorities and recent reforms.
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World Bank Group launches global coalition to boost investment in health systems
On October 16, 2025, the World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization announced the launch of the Health Works Leaders Coalition.