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Recent News About The World Bank
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Report highlights gender equality challenges across Latin America
The Latin America and the Caribbean Country Gender Scorecards offer a detailed analysis of gender equality across 11 key areas.
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World Bank reports on Madagascar's economic recovery amid ongoing challenges
The World Bank has released its Madagascar Economic Update, titled "Bridging the Productivity Divide," which provides an analysis of recent economic developments and a medium-term outlook for the country.
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World Bank highlights early childhood development as key to Uganda's economic transformation
Economic activity in Uganda has shown resilience despite global challenges, with the economy maintaining a strong performance.
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World Bank highlights Uganda's economic growth amid global challenges
Economic activity in Uganda has shown resilience despite global challenges, with a World Bank report indicating a 6.1% growth in real GDP for the fiscal year 2023/2024, following a 5.3% increase the previous year.
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Nature-based solutions critical for resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chad's capital, N'Djamena, has faced significant flooding in three of the past five years, leading to widespread displacement.
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World Bank approves $700 million loan for Colombia's sustainable development
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved financing to support Colombia in promoting equitable and sustainable development.
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Burkina Faso farmers trained on using rain gauges for improved agricultural practices
Farmers in Burkina Faso's Balés region recently took part in a training session focused on the installation and use of farmer rain gauges.
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World Bank launches photobook showcasing Libya’s contrasts
The World Bank has introduced a new photobook titled "Shades of Libya: Contrasts, Hope, and Resilience" in Tripoli.
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Ethiopia launches $226M education transformation under AIM4Learning
The Advancing Innovative Methods to Promote Learning (AIM4Learning) Program is a $1.54 billion initiative funded by the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
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World Bank launches $1.54 billion program to boost education in Africa
A new initiative is set to improve access and learning outcomes in basic education for over 70 million children across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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Asian Development Bank and World Bank form new co-financing partnership
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group have entered into a new co-financing partnership, as announced by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga.
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Türkiye supports women's role in entrepreneurship with SEECO and SOGREEN projects
The Social Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Cohesion Project (SEECO) and the Socially Inclusive Green Transition Project (SOGREEN) are working to promote economic opportunities for women in Türkiye.
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World Bank launches AIM4Learning program in Comoros with $23 million investment
The Advancing Innovative Methods to Promote Learning (AIM4Learning) Program is a significant initiative aimed at addressing the learning crisis in Eastern and Southern Africa.
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ADB and World Bank launch mutual reliance framework for cofinanced projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) have signed a new Full Mutual Reliance Framework (FMRF), marking a significant collaboration between the two institutions.
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Kalmadu Dam rehabilitation brings stability to Northern Sri Lankan community
In the village of Kalmadu Nagar, located in Northern Sri Lanka's Kilinochchi district, the Kalmadu Kulam reservoir has been a crucial resource for local residents.
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World Bank economist discusses strategies for low-income countries' economic progress
The next quarter-century could be crucial for the world's 26 poorest countries as they strive to reach middle-income status.
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World Resources Institute releases report on nature-based solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new report, "Growing Resilience: Unlocking the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa," has been released by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank.
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World Bank supports modernization of Nepal's livestock sector
The livestock sector in Nepal is a significant component of the country's economy, contributing to rural livelihoods and making up half of the agricultural GDP.
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World Bank highlights Uzbekistan's path towards a sustainable economy
Uzbekistan is making strides toward a green economy, but further advancement requires collaboration between the government, state-owned financial institutions (SOFIs), state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and the private sector.
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Zambia assessment outlines strategies for addressing poverty after challenging decade
The recent report titled "Zambia Poverty and Equity Assessment: Turning Things Around After a Lost Decade" offers an in-depth analysis of poverty and equity in Zambia, suggesting pathways for potential policy interventions.