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The United Kingdom Announces Early and Increased Pledge to IDA21
The United Kingdom has announced a 40% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)—from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 and to GBP 1.98 billion GBP in IDA21 ...
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Managing Integrity Risks with State-Owned Enterprises
Managing integrity risks within state-owned enterprises is crucial to reducing corruption and preventing economic and political harm that can erode public trust. To mark International Anticorruption ...
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Investing in People and Planet: The Impact of IDA
In an isolated, mountainous region in Yemen, Hamama struggled without electricity. A widow with no income, she felt trapped by the darkness of night that prevented her from doing the most basic of ...
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Building Central Asia’s Energy Future: Lessons from Norway’s Electricity Market
A regional electricity market can strengthen Central Asia’s energy security, accelerate its clean-energy transition, and meet growing energy demand at lower cost, while supporting domestic and ...
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Ujasiriamali: Self-Employment and Job Creation for Youth in Kenya
Youth unemployment in Kenya poses a significant challenge, with nearly 75% of the population under 35 facing limited job opportunities. By equipping young people with the skills and resources to start ...
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World Bank Supports New Project to Revitalize Forests, Enhance Climate Resilience for People in India’s Tripura, Nagaland States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2024 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday approved a new project to support more than 700,000 people to manage forest landscapes better and enhance forest ...
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Tunisians share how their life changed through the AMEN Program
The Amen Program is a social assistance initiative in Tunisia that targets the country's most vulnerable citizens with cash transfers, medical services, and economic empowerment opportunities. As of ...
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World Bank Approves New US$250 Million Program to Strengthen Morocco's Municipal Solid Waste Management
WASHINGTON, November 26, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Directors today approved the US$250 million Morocco Municipal Solid Waste Management Support Program to help strengthen the financial and ...
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New World Bank Report on Moldovan Economy Outlines Key Reforms Necessary for Accelerating Growth, Aligning with EU Standards
CHISINAU, November 25, 2024 – The Moldova Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), launched today by the World Bank and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova, ...
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Judith Green appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 25, 2024 — The World Bank Group has appointed Judith Green as Country Manager for Malaysia, a role that will unify country-level leadership to better support ...
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Climate Action: A Catalyst for Egypt's Prosperity and Sustainable Growth
Climate action carries numerous benefits for Egypt, allowing the country to leverage renewable energy and sustainable practices to drive economic development, creating new job opportunities and ...