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Recent News About The World Bank
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Rising temperatures may cut GDP by 2.5% annually in European cities by 2050
Cities in Europe and Central Asia face significant challenges due to rising temperatures, which could result in a decrease of 2.5% in annual GDP by 2050.
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Cities must prepare for increasing extreme heat events
Cities in Europe and Central Asia are facing a significant increase in the number of hot days, which could more than triple by 2050.
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World Bank approves $194M for education and water projects in Balochistan
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $194 million for two projects aimed at improving education and water security in Balochistan, Pakistan.
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World Bank approves $150M program for women's job access in Tamil Nadu
The World Bank has approved a new initiative to support the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in enhancing access to quality jobs for 1.6 million women and boosting female labor force participation.
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Sustainable aquaculture poised to meet growing global seafood demand
Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as a crucial component in addressing global food security challenges, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
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World Bank approves $115 million for fiscal reforms in Senegal
The World Bank has announced the approval of $115 million in concessional financing to aid Senegal's fiscal reforms and enhance public financial management.
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World Bank approves $426M program for water security in Bengaluru
The World Bank has approved a program to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, India.
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World Bank report outlines steps for boosting Uzbekistan's economy
The World Bank has released its latest Country Economic Memorandum for Uzbekistan, examining the country's economic developments from 2010 to 2022.
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Azerbaijan's e-health strategy aims to modernize healthcare system
The E-Health Strategy and Claims Management project in Azerbaijan has concluded, offering the Azerbaijani government various policy options and recommendations.
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Haiti's healthcare project focuses on universal coverage and pandemic readiness
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Pandemic Preparedness initiative in Haiti has aimed to bolster the nation's health system and improve its readiness for pandemics.
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Cabo Verde's economy recovers strongly amid focus on women's economic potential
Cabo Verde's economy showed strong recovery in 2024, with real GDP growth estimated at 7.3%.
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Cabo Verde sees strong GDP growth but faces challenges ahead
Cabo Verde's economy is experiencing a robust recovery, as indicated by the Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025 from the World Bank.
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World Bank report highlights Indonesia's resilient economy amid global challenges
Indonesia's economy demonstrated resilience in the first quarter of 2025, growing at an annual rate of 4.9 percent, as reported in the June 2025 edition of the Indonesia Economic Prospects (IEP) report titled "People-First Housing: A Roadmap from...
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World Bank launches "Listening to" surveys in Armenia
The World Bank has launched a new initiative in the South Caucasus region, specifically in Armenia and Georgia, as part of its global "Listening to" program.
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World Bank supports Sri Lanka's clean energy shift with $150 million initiative
The World Bank Group has approved a $150 million program aimed at supporting Sri Lanka's transition to clean energy.
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Leadership program reshapes governance in Cambodia
In 2021, senior Cambodian officials embarked on the Leadership and Innovation Program (LIP), initially met with skepticism due to past reform efforts that failed to deliver substantial change.
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Kyrgyz Republic collaborates with World Bank for energy reform initiatives
The Kyrgyz Republic is collaborating with the World Bank Group to advance reforms in energy development and sustainable growth.
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World Bank approves $500 million loan for reforms in Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to enhance transparency and accountability in Bangladesh's public institutions, as well as to improve corporate governance and stability within the financial sector.
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World Bank calls for urgent reforms in resource-rich CEMAC region
The World Bank has released a new report highlighting the need for reforms in the CEMAC region to boost economic growth, create jobs, and reduce poverty.
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World Bank report examines Mauritania's economy amid challenges
NOUAKCHOTT, JUNE 19, 2025 - The World Bank Group has released the eighth edition of its Mauritania Economic Update.