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Recent News About The World Bank
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World Bank allocates $11.45M for primary healthcare improvements in Kyrgyz Republic
The World Bank has announced an additional $11.45 million in funding to enhance primary health care services in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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World Bank report highlights key reforms needed for Nepal's economic growth
Nepal has made significant strides in reducing poverty, nearly eliminating extreme poverty, largely due to remittances.
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World Bank invests $200 million to enhance transport in Dodoma
A significant investment by the World Bank aims to improve urban mobility and accessibility in Dodoma, Tanzania's capital.
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Mushroom business grows jobs and sustainability in Sint Maarten
Stephane Ferron, the driving force behind Sproute BV, embarked on a mission to create a sustainable mushroom business in Sint Maarten.
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World Bank funds modernization project for Philippine civil service
The World Bank has approved a support package aimed at modernizing the civil service in the Philippines.
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World Bank launches $137M initiative to boost education in Chad and Mauritania
The World Bank has approved a significant project aimed at improving education and job opportunities for young people in Chad and Mauritania.
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Costa Rica advances forest conservation through carbon finance initiatives
Standing in a community building surrounded by Costa Rican rainforest, José Ulises Uva Ríos reflects on the role of carbon finance in forest conservation.
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World Bank funds $250M project for youth employment in Angola
The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing for the Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project (AYEOP).
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World Bank to release economic memorandum on Nepal's growth potential
The World Bank is set to release a comprehensive report titled "Unlocking Nepal’s Growth Potential: Nepal Country Economic Memorandum" on March 24, 2025.
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Forest Investment Program concludes with lessons learned for future climate initiatives
The Forest Investment Program (FIP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached its conclusion after more than a decade of efforts to mitigate human impact on vital tropical forests.
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Indonesia boosts sustainable tourism in Lake Toba and Lombok
Imagine trekking through savannah fields and sandy terrain to the peak of Indonesia's second-highest volcano, Mount Rinjani in Lombok.
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World Bank approves $120 million project to improve healthcare in El Salvador
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a project aimed at enhancing access to quality health services in El Salvador, with a particular focus on primary health care.
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World Bank approves $600M for Morocco's human capital development
The World Bank has approved a $600 million financing package for Morocco, marking the third phase of the "Strengthening Human Capital for a Resilient Morocco" program.
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World Bank debars Italian firm Panaque over corruption charges
The World Bank Group has announced a two-year debarment with conditional release for Italy-based Panaque, S.R.L. and its sole director, Oscar Di Santo.
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World Bank approves $1 billion project for productivity boost in Brazil
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a US$1 billion project aimed at supporting Brazil's initiatives to enhance tax and financial stability, promote sustainable finance, and improve social inclusion.
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World Bank approves funding for fiscal reforms in Rio Grande do Sul
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new financing package for the State of Rio Grande do Sul aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and public management efficiency.
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World Bank backs $250 million expansion of São Paulo Metro Line 2
The World Bank Board of Directors has sanctioned a project to aid the expansion of São Paulo’s Metro Line 2 – Green.
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Mali implements $73 million recovery plan following devastating floods
Severe flooding struck Mali in July and August 2024, causing widespread damage to health centers, schools, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and culverts.
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World Bank funds $162M for resilient roads in Espírito Santo
The World Bank has approved a financing package of $162.4 million to enhance road infrastructure resilience, safety, and sustainability in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
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World Bank emphasizes human capital investment for growth in Guinea-Bissau
Some key findings from the Human Capital Review, a recent World Bank report, emphasize the importance of strengthening human capital in Guinea-Bissau to reduce poverty and foster sustainable growth.