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Recent News About The World Bank
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World Bank and El Salvador to use geothermal energy for sustainable development
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has given the green light to a project aimed at increasing El Salvador's renewable electricity generation capacity through the use of geothermal energy.
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World Bank reports on the future of clean hydrogen in developing countries
Low- and middle-income countries are experiencing rapid urbanization.
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World Bank grants $300 million loan for Punjab's air quality improvement plan
The World Bank Group Board of Directors has approved a $300 million International Development Association loan to support the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP).
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Mozambique and Madagascar explore Korea's digital and energy solutions
Countries worldwide are facing the challenge of balancing rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use.
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World Bank report highlights strategies to halve air pollution by 2040
A recent report by the World Bank suggests that by 2040, the number of people exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution could be reduced by half if appropriate policies are implemented.
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World Bank approves $500 million to fortify Peru's economy and climate response
On March 28, 2025, the World Bank Board of Directors authorized a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening Peru's economic resilience and its capacity to adapt to climate change.
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Ornsaran Pomme Manuamorn discusses sustainable financing in Thailand
Ornsaran Pomme Manuamorn recently shared insights into her work in sustainable financing and green finance.
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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.