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Recent News About The World Bank
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Efforts to tackle cervical cancer in Eastern and Southern Africa intensify
Cervical cancer remains a significant health threat in Eastern and Southern Africa, despite being preventable through vaccination and early screening.
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Life and work of Luz Adriana Rodriguez dedicated to the Amazon
Luz Adriana Rodriguez, originally from Bogota, Colombia, has spent a significant part of her life dedicated to the Amazon.
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World Bank expands investment in early childhood education in Europe and Central Asia
The World Bank Group has ramped up its efforts to expand play-based early learning in Europe and Central Asia to enhance foundational skills among young children.
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IFC and Suzano S.A. promote sustainable forestry with new greenfield pulp mill in Brazil
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with Suzano S.A., has initiated a project aimed at fostering sustainable forestry practices in Brazil.
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MIGA's $225M in guarantees support Sub-Saharan Africa's hotel projects
MIGA's provision of $225 million in guarantees has supported $450 million in foreign direct investment in the hospitality sector across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Indonesia enhances tourism sector with infrastructure and capacity building initiatives
In recent years, Indonesia has embarked on a comprehensive strategy to stimulate its tourism sector, fostering substantial economic growth and job creation.
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World Bank approves $1.5 billion aid to support Argentina's economic reforms
The World Bank Group has given approval for US$1.5 billion in financing directed at Argentina to advance policy measures promoting private sector-driven growth and job creation, with a focus on safeguarding vulnerable populations.
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World Bank initiatives enhance focus on indigenous peoples in the Philippines
The World Bank has introduced its Indigenous Peoples Engagement Strategy to enhance the visibility of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines, aiming to increase awareness of their development challenges and improve social inclusion.
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World Bank Group announces $12 billion initiative for Argentina's economic reform
The World Bank Group has unveiled a US$12 billion support package for Argentina as part of the country's economic reform efforts.
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines boosts disaster resilience with $20 million World Bank aid
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has secured $20 million in financial support from the World Bank Group to enhance its disaster resilience capabilities.
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North Macedonia's care economy transforms lives with new jobs and services
Roza Mihajloska finds joy and companionship in her caregiver, Cvetanka Risteska, who provides essential care while fostering independence in daily life.
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World Bank funds safer and greener roads in Mato Grosso do Sul
The World Bank has approved a new financing package for the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, aiming to provide sustainable, safe, and climate-resilient transport to benefit 1.55 million people.
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Zambia enhances its conservation efforts with updated wildlife and protected areas accounts
Zambia, with its diverse ecosystems and vast protected areas, remains a key hub for conservation in Africa.
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World Bank approves $30M loan to boost disaster preparedness in Barbados
The World Bank Group has approved a $30 million loan for Barbados to enhance its disaster risk management capabilities.
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World Bank supports Saint Lucia in disaster risk management with US$20 million project
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group has given the green light to a new project designed to assist Saint Lucia in accessing financial resources quickly during emergencies.
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Sahel countries push for massive irrigation efforts under new Dakar declaration
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Chad convened in Dakar for the Dakar+10 Forum, marking the tenth anniversary of the Declaration on Irrigation in the Sahel.
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Nations make strides to ensure water security in MENA region
In addressing a severe and growing water crisis, nations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are implementing significant measures to secure future water availability.
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Nepalese entrepreneurs benefit from World Bank-supported business development project
Prithwi Kalyan Parajuli, from Pokhara, Nepal, is a young management graduate who saw potential in expanding the nutrition and consumer base for Satu, a traditional Nepali flour made from roasted grains.
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World Bank's Global Supply Chain Stress Index monitors pandemic-era disruptions
The World Bank's Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCSI) examines the disruptions affecting container shipping and their effects on worldwide supply networks.
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Serbia aims to boost economic growth by increasing women's workforce participation
Serbia's economy stands to benefit from increased female workforce participation, reflecting the vital role women play in job creation and economic growth.