The World Bank
Recent News About The World Bank
-
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.
-
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.
-
EU urged to enhance efforts in decarbonizing transport sector
The European Union's transport sector is facing challenges in reducing its carbon emissions, as outlined in a recent report.
-
World Bank outlines new strategic plan for economic growth in Azerbaijan
The World Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Azerbaijan, aimed at supporting the nation's transition to a more competitive, greener, and inclusive economy over the next five years.
-
African leaders pledge major reforms for continent-wide energy transformation
Thirty African Heads of State and governments have pledged to implement reforms aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across the continent.
-
World Bank's Ajay Banga outlines energy strategy at Africa summit
Over the next decade, 360 million young people in Africa will attempt to enter a workforce that is expected to only offer opportunities to 150 million, leaving 210 million without employment.
-
World Bank highlights South Sudan's untapped renewable resource potential
A recent report by the World Bank has highlighted South Sudan's potential for sustainable economic growth through its renewable natural resources.
-
Summit aims for electricity access expansion across Africa by 2030
African leaders and partners are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.
-
World Bank funds new project to enhance Burkina Faso's healthcare system
The World Bank has approved a €142 million credit and a $17 million grant to support Burkina Faso's health system.
-
World Bank funds bridge resilience project in Fiji benefiting over half a million people
A new initiative by the World Bank aims to enhance the resilience of key infrastructure in Fiji, focusing on four major bridges on Viti Levu.
-
World Bank approves $1.6 billion for West African power market integration
The World Bank has approved a significant investment program aimed at improving regional power system integration and energy security in West Africa.
-
Senegal advances towards universal electricity access amid transformative changes
Khady, a student from Ndorong Serere, Senegal, now studies under the glow of an electric lamp.
-
Ethiopia's electrification program transforms rural lives with new solar mini-grids
In the remote Ethiopian village of Tum, located near the South Sudan border, Meskerem Tadesse's life has changed dramatically with the introduction of electricity.
-
World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.
-
World Bank pledges $200 million aid for Sri Lankan development initiatives
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, completed a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on January 22, 2025.
-
World Bank supports Armenian job creation with new five-year partnership
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Armenia.
-
Solar power transforms healthcare at rural centers in Madagascar
The Mateliona Betafo basic health center in Madagascar has undergone a significant transformation with the installation of solar kits, ending years of operating without electricity.
-
Ukraine rebuilds rail network amid ongoing conflict
Ukrainian Railways, known as Ukrzaliznytsia, has played a crucial role in the country's economy since the onset of the conflict with Russia in February 2022.
-
World Bank supports expanded power transmission between Zambia and Tanzania
A World Bank-backed initiative, the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), is set to provide Zambia with enhanced access to sustainable and affordable energy.
-
Kosovo secures World Bank funding for financial sector and transport projects
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved financial support for two projects in Kosovo, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and improving connectivity.