News from August 2024
U.S. Embassy announces upcoming vehicle procurement solicitation in Turkmenistan
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2024
The United States Embassy in Turkmenistan has announced a pre-solicitation notice for vehicle procurement, specifically a cargo van and a warehouse box truck.
Homeboy CEO: Stopping gang violence is about 'love, kinship, compassion'
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
Thomas Vozzo, the CEO of Homeboy Industries, said stopping and preventing gang violence and criminals is about "love, kinship, compassion" and meeting people where they are at.
Leveraging international trade for sustainable growth in South Africa
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
International trade can be a powerful force for economic growth and poverty reduction. This report, “Unlocking South Africa’s Potential: Leveraging Trade for Inclusive Growth and Resilience,” synthesizes analytical work carried out over the last four years. It provides an overview of South Africa’s export performance over the past decade for both goods and services and discusses how trade policies and trade facilitation reforms can support robust, inclusive, and resilient economic growth in South Africa. In a changing world marked by unprecedented supply chain disruptions...
World Bank appoints Anne Tully as new country manager for Myanmar
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
The World Bank has appointed Anne Tully as its new Country Manager for Myanmar, effective August 7, 2024.
Thailand advances sustainable finance initiatives amid global trends
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
In the evolving landscape of sustainable finance, Thailand is actively integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its financial sector. Authorities and market players are making strides to align with global trends and regional standards.
U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan seeks bids for hand dryer contract
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan has issued a request for quotations for the procurement of hand dryers, under solicitation number PR12769849.
U.S. envoy addresses OAS on disputed Venezuelan election
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, addressed the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council regarding the recent presidential elections in Venezuela.
World Bank appoints Faris Hadad-Zervos as new country director for Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2024—Mr. Faris Hadad-Zervos has been appointed the World Bank’s new Country Director for Afghanistan, effective today.
World Bank outlines strategies for developing nations facing "middle-income trap
By Globe Banner | Aug 1, 2024
New research offers a 21st century playbook for high-quality growth