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Recent News About The World Bank
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Malawi faces economic challenges amid slow reforms; mining offers potential
Malawi's economic recovery remains fragile, hindered by slow reform implementation and recent shocks.
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Leveraging digital solutions for equitable global education
The global education sector is grappling with a persistent crisis in learning and skills development.
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World Bank strengthens cyber resilience efforts in developing nations
Cybersecurity risks pose significant challenges to digital transformation, particularly in developing countries.
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World Bank approves $75M loan to bolster Bosnia's healthcare system
The World Bank has approved a $75 million Second Health Sectors Programmatic Development Policy Loan for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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World Bank VP launches partnership framework during Pakistan visit
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, has concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan.
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EU urged to enhance efforts in decarbonizing transport sector
The European Union's transport sector is facing challenges in reducing its carbon emissions, as outlined in a recent report.
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World Bank outlines new strategic plan for economic growth in Azerbaijan
The World Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Azerbaijan, aimed at supporting the nation's transition to a more competitive, greener, and inclusive economy over the next five years.
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African leaders pledge major reforms for continent-wide energy transformation
Thirty African Heads of State and governments have pledged to implement reforms aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across the continent.
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World Bank's Ajay Banga outlines energy strategy at Africa summit
Over the next decade, 360 million young people in Africa will attempt to enter a workforce that is expected to only offer opportunities to 150 million, leaving 210 million without employment.
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World Bank highlights South Sudan's untapped renewable resource potential
A recent report by the World Bank has highlighted South Sudan's potential for sustainable economic growth through its renewable natural resources.
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Summit aims for electricity access expansion across Africa by 2030
African leaders and partners are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.
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World Bank funds new project to enhance Burkina Faso's healthcare system
The World Bank has approved a €142 million credit and a $17 million grant to support Burkina Faso's health system.
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World Bank funds bridge resilience project in Fiji benefiting over half a million people
A new initiative by the World Bank aims to enhance the resilience of key infrastructure in Fiji, focusing on four major bridges on Viti Levu.
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World Bank approves $1.6 billion for West African power market integration
The World Bank has approved a significant investment program aimed at improving regional power system integration and energy security in West Africa.
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Senegal advances towards universal electricity access amid transformative changes
Khady, a student from Ndorong Serere, Senegal, now studies under the glow of an electric lamp.
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Ethiopia's electrification program transforms rural lives with new solar mini-grids
In the remote Ethiopian village of Tum, located near the South Sudan border, Meskerem Tadesse's life has changed dramatically with the introduction of electricity.
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World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.
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World Bank pledges $200 million aid for Sri Lankan development initiatives
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, completed a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on January 22, 2025.
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World Bank supports Armenian job creation with new five-year partnership
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Armenia.
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Solar power transforms healthcare at rural centers in Madagascar
The Mateliona Betafo basic health center in Madagascar has undergone a significant transformation with the installation of solar kits, ending years of operating without electricity.