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World Bank Group leaders study Chile’s progress on energy transition and water security

A group of Executive Directors from the World Bank Group visited Chile this week to observe the country's initiatives in green energy transition and water security.


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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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Siemens partners with machine builders for industrial AI data sharing initiative

Siemens has announced a new alliance with machine builders aimed at improving the use of industrial artificial intelligence through data sharing.


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ANZ announces workforce reduction amid restructuring efforts

ANZ has announced a series of organizational changes aimed at simplifying its structure and strengthening its focus on key priorities.


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Macquarie finalizes £900m acquisition of ScottishPower's UK smart meter assets

Macquarie Specialised and Asset Finance, a division of Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets business, has completed the acquisition of SP Smart Meter Asset Limited (SPSMAL) from ScottishPower for approximately £900 million.


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Siemens partners with EPD-Global to boost verified environmental product declarations

Siemens has announced a new partnership aimed at improving the speed and transparency of its environmental product declarations (EPDs).


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Binance’s BNB breaks the $1,000 barrier for the first time

Binance announced that BNB has reached the $1,000 milestone, marking a roughly 999,900% increase from its 2017 Initial Coin Offering (ICO) price of $0.10.


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Siemens invests €500 million in Erlangen technology campus under Made for Germany initiative

Siemens has announced the launch of a major project as part of its Made for Germany initiative, focusing on expanding its Erlangen site into a leading technology campus.


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Yuanta Financial supports rural students’ environmental education at Kaohsiung sugar factory

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and the Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently organized an environmental education event as part of their ongoing efforts to support students in remote areas.