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Recent News About The World Bank
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Moldova expands digital public services with World Bank support
Since 2018, Moldova has been working to digitize its public services with support from the World Bank.
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World Bank Group appoints Gael Raballand as new Country Manager for Tajikistan
Gael Raballand has been appointed as the new Country Manager for Tajikistan by the World Bank Group, effective December 1, 2025.
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World Bank urges policy changes for growth in Brazil's Northeast
The World Bank has released a new report outlining strategies to promote economic and social development in Brazil's Northeast region.
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World Bank focuses on linking operations directly with global job creation
Jobs are seen as a key result of successful development, according to the World Bank Group.
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Fifteen countries launch national plans advancing World Bank universal healthcare goal
Countries are making progress toward the World Bank Group’s goal of providing affordable, quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
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Investments in Armenian wetlands boost rural economies through ecotourism and conservation
As the sun rises over Armenia’s Ararat Valley, ornithologist Anush Khachatryan of BirdLinks Armenia observes waterbirds at the Armash wetland.
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Gavi and World Bank Group sign agreement for joint investment in healthcare systems
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Bank Group have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their cooperation in strengthening immunization programs, primary healthcare systems, and regional vaccine manufacturing in Africa.
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Solar kits boost business hours and improve living standards across Chad
In Bébalem market in southern Chad's Logone Occidental province, solar power is helping local businesses extend their hours and increase sales.
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Uruguay launches pilot green hydrogen project with World Bank Group financing
Uruguay is moving forward with its first green hydrogen project, known as Project Kahirós, aiming to support the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.
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Investing in disability-inclusive care systems could boost economies worldwide
When families do not have access to support for caring for persons with disabilities, economies lose out on significant growth.
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World Bank Group partners with Global Fund to invest $2 billion in global health systems
The World Bank Group and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening health systems in developing countries.
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Zimbabwe Economic Update projects strong rebound with focus on business regulation reform
Zimbabwe’s economy is forecast to grow by 6.6% in 2025, outpacing many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the latest Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) published on December 2, 2025.
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World Bank highlights strategies for job creation and inclusive growth in Latin America
The World Bank Group is highlighting the importance of job creation and economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing partnerships with governments and the private sector to generate employment opportunities.
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World Bank approves $530 million loan for major phase of Bogotá Metro construction
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $530 million loan to support the main construction phase of Bogotá’s First Metro Line.
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World Bank launches $200 million clean cooking outcome bond for project rollout in Ghana
The World Bank has launched a USD 200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond aimed at improving access to cleaner cooking solutions for over one million people in Ghana.
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World Bank urges stronger climate adaptation strategies for Gabon's economic stability
The World Bank has released the Gabon Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), which examines how climate change could affect Gabon's economic growth and efforts to diversify its economy.
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World Bank launches $200 million bond targeting clean cooking solutions in Ghana
More than 2 billion people worldwide, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, do not have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies.
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Indigenous youth gain skills through World Bank-supported rural development project in Cambodia
Over 600 young people from 20 indigenous communities in Cambodia have received training and resources aimed at supporting rural development.
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Benin’s World Bank-backed project boosts cashew production through plantation rehabilitation
The rehabilitation of old cashew plantations in Benin is underway as part of efforts to strengthen the country's cashew value chain.
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GCC economies sustain growth through reform-driven diversification and rapid digital transformation
Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is strengthening in 2025, according to the latest Gulf Economic Update (GEU) released by the World Bank.