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Five Ways the World Bank Group Will Achieve “Mission 300”
WEB4 days ago · That promise, known as “ Mission 300,” is now galvanizing development partners and building momentum in Africa and beyond. 1. Accelerating access to modern energy is essential. Africa is home to nearly 83 percent of the world’s unelectrified population. Lack of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy holds back people and …
September 2024 global poverty update from the World Bank: …
WEB3 days ago · The World Bank’s Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) released updated global poverty estimates. By now, global extreme poverty has returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, low- and lower-middle-income countries have been less resilient, facing additional shocks from inflationary pressures following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
World Bank climate finance reaches record $42.6 bln in fiscal 2024
WEB4 days ago · The World Bank Group said on Thursday it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance during fiscal 2024, a 10% increase over the $38.6 billion the prior year and close to its target of a ...
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‘U.S. growth is exceptional’: World Bank sees America fueling the ...
WEBJun 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States.
Ajay Banga Era Begins at the World Bank - The New York Times
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Ajay Banga officially became the 14th president of the World Bank on Friday and urged staff to join him in developing a “new playbook” for a global institution whose relevance has come into ...
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WEBExplore World Bank blogs and gain insights from global development experts, economists, and leaders as they reflect on ending poverty on a livable planet.
Global recession warning as World Bank cuts economic forecast - BBC
WEBJan 10, 2023 · The World Bank said it expected the global pace of price rises to slow from 7.6% in 2022 to 5.2% this year, as those pressures ease.
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WEBThe World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to shore up revenue and back economic reforms that have contributed to the worst cost-of-living crisis in many years for Africa’s most populous country.
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