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Djibouti slum project brings changes to Balbala amid infrastructure upgrades
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, is transforming lives in Balbala, the largest suburb of Djibouti City.
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World Bank outlines strategies to halve exposure to severe air pollution by 2040
The World Bank has identified strategies to significantly reduce air pollution exposure by 2040.
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World Bank approves financial package for sustainable development in Alagoas
The World Bank's Board of Directors announced its approval of a financial package on March 27, 2025, aimed at reinforcing fiscal and environmental governance in Alagoas, Brazil.
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Thailand's economic future: insights from Warunthorn Puthong on growth and inclusivity
Warunthorn Puthong has shared her insights into shaping Thailand's economic future, emphasizing the importance of creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economy.
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Water supply and sanitation projects advance in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea
Efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation in East Asia and the Pacific continue, with projects in Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), and Papua New Guinea aiming to address these critical needs.
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Kazakhstan collaborates with World Bank to enhance carbon market
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, alongside Zhasyl Damu JSC, has partnered with the World Bank to launch the Partnership for Market Implementation Project (PMI).
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Urban development's challenges and solutions: A dialogue with Pichaya Moeller
In an insightful discussion, Pichaya Moeller shared her perspective on urban development and sustainable cities, highlighting the relevance of this field for Thailand's future.
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Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 remains strong despite potential challenges
Vietnam's economic prospects for 2025 are buoyant, with GDP growth anticipated to reach 6.8 percent.
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Property rights improvements in the Balkans boost entrepreneurship and job growth
Dženana Hodžić, director of AP Atelier, a furniture company in Tešanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is among the entrepreneurs benefiting from easier property registration in the region.
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World Bank highlights women leading Thailand's development on Women's Day 2025
The World Bank Thailand is recognizing International Women's Day 2025 by highlighting the significant contributions of three prominent women leading change in the country.
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Lisungi project supports refugees in Congo to achieve economic stability
Claudine Moukabagwiza, a refugee from Rwanda, has created a sustainable future for herself on a farm in Igné, Congo.
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World Bank enhances electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti
The World Bank has been working to improve electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti, two countries that lag behind much of the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of energy infrastructure.
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Bangkok's strategy against urban heating crisis outlined in new report
Bangkok is facing significant challenges due to rising urban heat, according to a report by the World Bank and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) released today.
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World Bank sanctions Gabonese executive for corrupt practice involving railway project
The World Bank Group has imposed an eight-month sanction on Christian Magni, a Gabonese national, due to his involvement in a corrupt practice related to an International Finance Corporation (IFC) investment in Société d’Exploitation du...
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World Bank approves $200 million aid for Bangladesh's social protection system
The World Bank has approved a $200 million initiative to enhance Bangladesh's social protection system.
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Education reforms persist in Ukraine despite war-induced challenges
Ukraine's education system continues to function amid the challenges of war, with students like 13-year-old Uliana adapting to new learning environments.
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Bangkok faces urgent challenges from extreme urban heat
Extreme urban heat poses a significant challenge for Bangkok, impacting the city's residents and economy.
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Djibouti slum upgrading project transforms lives with housing and job creation
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, initiated in 2018, aims to address significant challenges faced by residents of Balbala Ancien, a large suburb of Djibouti City.
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Ethiopian women entrepreneurs excel with support from World Bank initiatives
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Hanna Berhanu manages Abyssinia Woodworks PLC, a furniture manufacturing business she started in 2015.
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Kosovo becomes an official donor to World Bank’s International Development Association
The Republic of Kosovo has become a donor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) with a contribution of $1.4 million.