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Recent News About The World Bank
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World Bank urges stronger tax reforms for sustained growth in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with a growth rate of 6% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update.
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Armenia raises contribution to World Bank’s IDA after becoming donor nation
The Government of Armenia has announced a 30% increase in its contribution to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund dedicated to supporting low-income countries.
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World Bank approves $50 million for modernization of Guatemala’s public finance systems
The World Bank has approved a $50 million project aimed at modernizing Guatemala’s public financial systems.
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World Bank maintains support for Haiti with new partnership strategy amid ongoing crisis
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Haiti amid ongoing instability and violence.
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World Bank urges reforms as MENA faces demographic shifts, climate risks
The World Bank has released a new report focusing on human development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), outlining strategies to help countries in the region address challenges from demographic shifts, climate change, and technological...
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World Bank-backed projects help expand access to skills training for Ethiopian youth
At Misrak Polytechnic College in Addis Ababa, 20-year-old Hanna Samuel is learning carpentry skills, including operating woodworking machines and reading technical drawings. “People told me carpentry is men’s work,” she said. “But I was...
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Bhutan strengthens climate resilience with renewed World Bank partnership
In February 2025, Bhutan signed a US$40 million agreement with the World Bank under the International Development Association (IDA) for Climate and Disaster Resilience Development Policy Financing with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat...
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World Bank Group warns public about misuse of its name in Malawi election poll
The World Bank Group has issued a warning regarding the misuse of its name and logo in connection with an alleged National Opinion Poll Report about Malawi’s upcoming elections.
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African nations integrate natural capital accounting with support from World Bank programs
Countries in Africa are taking steps to include the value of nature in their economic planning through natural capital accounting (NCA), with support from the World Bank’s Global Program on Sustainability (GPS).
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World Bank issues EUR 90 million sustainable bond purchased by Zenkyoren
The World Bank has issued a EUR 90 million Sustainable Development Bond with a seven-year maturity, set to mature in September 2032.
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World Bank urges balanced approach as Sri Lanka reviews fiscal policy
Sri Lanka has taken significant steps to stabilize its economy, implementing a fiscal adjustment of nearly 8 percent of GDP over three years.
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Photobook highlights resilience of Yemeni women entrepreneurs amid conflict
Power in Perseverance, an interactive photobook, documents the experiences of Yemeni women entrepreneurs who have started and grown businesses despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
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World Bank opens regional hub in Riyadh for MENAAP countries
The World Bank has opened a new regional hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region.
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Haiti pursues sustainable agriculture with World Bank-backed landscape management project
Agriculture is a key part of rural life in Haiti, employing most rural families and making up 66 percent of rural jobs.
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Lao government launches new incentives for nature-based tourism investment in forests
A new regulation from the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to promote nature-based tourism in the country’s forested areas.
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World Bank report urges Uganda to adopt coordinated action on climate-smart growth
Without increased action, climate change could reduce Uganda's economic growth by up to 3.1% by 2050, according to a new report released by the World Bank Group.
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World Bank highlights progress on strategic financing reforms supporting universal healthcare worldwide
Health financing is a key element in ensuring access to health services without causing financial hardship, according to the World Bank.
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India faces urgent need for climate-resilient urban planning amid rapid growth
Cities in India are expected to play a central role in the country's economic future, with projections indicating that they will generate over 70 percent of new jobs within the next five years.
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World Bank projects steady economic growth for Viet Nam through 2027
Viet Nam's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Viet Nam Economic Update report.
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Tech-driven reforms transform India's agricultural universities
India’s agricultural sector, which employs nearly half of the nation’s workforce, is undergoing significant changes as it faces new challenges such as climate change and the need for advanced technology.