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Recent News About The World Bank
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World Bank funds Indian project for sustainable forestry development
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at improving forest management and enhancing forest value chains in Tripura and Nagaland, India.
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Judith Green named as World Bank's country manager for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The World Bank Group has appointed Judith Green as the Country Manager for Malaysia.
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Development banks unite against gender-based violence on international awareness day
Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a global issue despite international efforts to combat it.
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World Bank hosts youth art exhibition showcasing visions for Bangladesh
DHAKA, November 23, 2024 — The World Bank has launched an exhibition featuring wall art created by students and youths from across Bangladesh.
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Somalia faces revenue challenges as it rebuilds social contract
State-building and legitimacy in countries emerging from fragility are closely linked to the concept of a social contract.
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World Bank advises on Vietnam's shift towards electric mobility
Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) in Viet Nam requires strategic policy and investment across five key areas, according to a new World Bank report.
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World Bank study highlights need for targeted support for rural women entrepreneurs
Subitha Banu, known as Bhai Amma, operates a small biryani stall in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
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Report outlines strategies for empowering African adolescent girls
Amid increasing calls to invest in human capital and expand job opportunities for Africa's youth, a new report highlights the challenges faced by adolescent girls in the region.
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World Bank supports Barbados' hurricane recovery with $54 million project
The World Bank has approved the Beryl Emergency Response and Recovery Project to aid Barbados in recovering from Hurricane Beryl.
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Nepal partners with World Bank for $128 million road improvement project
The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have launched a $128 million project aimed at improving Nepal's provincial and local road network.
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World Bank addresses tech-driven changes at Wuzhen Summit
Wencai Zhang, the Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the World Bank Group, addressed the 2024 Wuzhen Summit at the Annual World Internet Conference.
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World Bank supports educational continuity for millions of children in Sudan
A new initiative supported by the World Bank aims to maintain educational continuity for nearly four million students in Sudan.
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World Bank outlines path for Viet Nam's economic growth towards high-income status
A new World Bank report, "Viet Nam 2045: Trading Up in a Changing World – Pathways to a High-Income Future," examines how Viet Nam can enhance its role in global value chains to achieve high-income status by 2045.
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World Bank outlines strategies for enhancing Cambodia's transport connectivity
A recent report by the World Bank titled "Cambodia’s Regional Connectivity: Unlocking the Full Potential of Transport Corridors" highlights significant challenges in Cambodia's transport sector.
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Yemen report highlights impact of conflict on climate resilience
The Yemen Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change in Yemen.
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Bosnia urged to invest $6.8 billion against climate impacts
Bosnia and Herzegovina is urged to invest $6.8 billion over the next decade to safeguard its population, assets, and economy from the intensifying impacts of climate change.
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Gambian women face hurdles in tourism despite high interest
Women in The Gambia's tourism sector face significant challenges, as highlighted by a recent gender assessment.
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World Bank report highlights limited reach of economic inclusion programs
Economic inclusion programs are proving to be effective and economical, yet they currently reach only about 10% of the world's poorest populations, according to a report by the World Bank.
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World Bank warns climate risks threaten up to 6% GDP loss annually in Djibouti
Increasing exposure to extreme weather events in Djibouti poses significant risks to both livelihoods and the nation's long-term economic growth, according to a report by the World Bank Group.
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World Bank urges urgent climate investment amid Yemen's conflict challenges
Yemen, already struggling with the impacts of a prolonged conflict, is facing increasing threats from climate change.