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World Bank highlights steps for Malaysia's path to high-income status
Malaysia is on the path to achieving high-income nation status between 2028 and 2030, according to a joint report by the World Bank and Malaysia's Ministry of Economy.
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World Bank project aims to expand electricity access in Madagascar
Access to electricity is crucial for countries like Madagascar, where it can transform lives and boost economic growth.
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Belize partners with World Bank on new $58M energy resilience project
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Government of Canada, has launched a new energy project designed to enhance the country's power supply and improve electricity service reliability.
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South Africa faces slow growth; report urges reforms in basic education
The latest edition of the South Africa Economic Update, titled "Learning: Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education," examines the country's economic outlook with a focus on its basic education system.
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World Bank report emphasizes transforming education for inclusive growth in South Africa
Transforming South Africa's basic education sector could be key to driving inclusive growth, according to a World Bank report released today.
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World Bank highlights Saudi labor reforms at Riyadh conference
Safaa El-Kogali, the World Bank Director for the GCC Region, delivered remarks at the Global Labor Markets Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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World Bank supports Belize's blue economy with $32M project
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at advancing Belize's blue economy.
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Global education community commits to reducing child learning poverty by 2030
The global education community has recognized a pressing issue: nearly 60% of children worldwide face learning poverty, meaning they cannot read and understand a simple text by age ten.
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World Bank urges urgent macroeconomic reforms in Malawi
Malawi's economic recovery is currently fragile due to delays in implementing macroeconomic reforms and external shocks, according to the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM).
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Zimbabwe urged to boost agriculture resilience against climate shocks
Zimbabwe is urged to strengthen its resilience against climate-related shocks, with a particular focus on agriculture, according to the Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) released on January 31, 2025.
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World Bank report urges revenue boost for sustainable investments in Kazakhstan
The World Bank has released a new economic update on Kazakhstan titled "Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments."
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World Bank report outlines climate strategy for Moldova's economic revival
Effective climate action could play a crucial role in revitalizing Moldova's economy, creating jobs, and protecting its citizens from extreme weather events, according to the World Bank Group’s Moldova Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).
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Report urges action on boosting women’s roles in global transport sector
A new report released today emphasizes the need for increased women's employment in the transport sector, highlighting various benefits of gender equality.
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Zimbabwe focuses on climate resilience amid positive economic outlook
Zimbabwe is experiencing a positive economic outlook as it recovers from the 2019/20 COVID-19 recession and the 2024 El Niño-related drought, according to the fifth Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) released today.
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World Bank seeks input on new partnership framework for Bhutan
The World Bank Group is in the process of developing a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Bhutan, which will cover the fiscal years 2025 to 2029.
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Malawi faces economic challenges amid slow reforms; mining offers potential
Malawi's economic recovery remains fragile, hindered by slow reform implementation and recent shocks.
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Leveraging digital solutions for equitable global education
The global education sector is grappling with a persistent crisis in learning and skills development.
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World Bank strengthens cyber resilience efforts in developing nations
Cybersecurity risks pose significant challenges to digital transformation, particularly in developing countries.
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World Bank approves $75M loan to bolster Bosnia's healthcare system
The World Bank has approved a $75 million Second Health Sectors Programmatic Development Policy Loan for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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World Bank VP launches partnership framework during Pakistan visit
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, has concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan.