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World Bank outlines support plans at Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
Suva, Fiji - July 22, 2025 Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, addressed the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva.
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Equatorial Guinea faces economic challenges amid declining hydrocarbon sector
Economic activity in Equatorial Guinea showed moderate recovery in 2024, with GDP growing by an estimated 0.9%.
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Survey reveals gender disparity in Malaysian workforce
The first nationally representative survey of Malaysian firms on inclusive employment practices has been conducted to understand how companies are supporting inclusive employment and what more can be done to enable women and caregivers to remain...
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World Bank addresses gender gaps in global transport sector
Women and men experience different challenges when using public transport, with women facing more barriers due to gender roles and stereotypes.
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World Bank reports surge in global gas flaring undermining energy goals
Global gas flaring has increased for the second consecutive year, resulting in approximately $63 billion worth of lost energy.
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World Bank supports Azerbaijan's judicial modernization with $150 million funding
Between 2014 and 2024, Azerbaijan made significant advancements in modernizing its judiciary system to improve access, transparency, and efficiency.
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World Bank updates procurement rules to support local job creation
The World Bank has announced an update to its procurement requirements, aiming to address job challenges in developing countries.
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World Bank-funded project transforms lives in rural Djibouti
Mariam Housein, a resident of Ali-Addeh in Djibouti, shared the challenges her family faced due to limited educational facilities.
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Vietnam targets high-income status by 2045 through institutional reform
Viet Nam aims to become a high-income country by 2045, and a new report highlights the critical role of institutions in achieving this goal.
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World Bank reports on Angola's economic growth amid calls for financial inclusivity
Angola has experienced its most significant economic growth since 2014, with a real GDP increase of 4.4% in 2024.
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Haiti launches financial management project with $60M World Bank grant
The Government of Haiti launched the Haiti Strengthening Public Financial Management Project on July 14, 2025.
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Benin projects economic growth despite challenges
In 2024, Benin experienced a significant economic growth rate of 7.5%, the highest since 1990, primarily driven by the services and industry sectors.
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IDA's role in evolving global aid architecture
Since the early 2000s, global aid architecture has transformed significantly without a clear blueprint.
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Women drive change through economic empowerment initiatives in rural Djibouti
The Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP), initiated in 2017, aimed to enhance the living conditions of displaced populations and host communities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
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World Bank pledges continued support for Bangladesh's development
DHAKA, July 16, 2025—Johannes Zutt, Vice President for South Asia at the World Bank, concluded his initial official visit to Bangladesh.
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World Bank supports Croatia's growth with new partnership framework
Over the past decade, Croatia has demonstrated economic resilience in a changing global environment.
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World Bank Group outlines strategies to empower global female entrepreneurs
In rural India, two small business owners, Rekha and Jaya, highlight the disparities in entrepreneurial success despite similar initial conditions.
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World Bank supports Egypt's economic and social reforms for sustainable development
Egypt is undergoing significant economic and social reforms to promote sustainable and inclusive development.
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World Bank approves $9.175M grant for urban resilience in Central African Republic
The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $9.175 million from the Global Environment Facility for the Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project in the Central African Republic.
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Madagascar's TALIM project receives $185M funding to improve primary education outcomes
Antananarivo, July 22, 2025 — The newly approved Transforming Access and Learning in Madagascar (TALIM) Project aims to benefit 4.7 million Malagasy students in pre-primary and primary education, along with 135,000 teachers and 27,000 public...