Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) holds over a third of the world’s freshwater resources, yet many still struggle to access clean water, and droughts are a growing concern. How …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Approves $500 Million to Power Morocco’s Jobs and Green Growth Agenda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, April 10, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a US$500 million financing package for the Kingdom of Morocco under the First Morocco Jobs and Green Growth …
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Economy & Development
Libya: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Consultation Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Stephanie Eble conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV consultation with the Libyan authorities during March 30 – April 8, …
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Economy & Development
Mauritania: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the latest Reviews under the Extended Fund and Extended Credit Facilities, and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and on a New 42-Month ECF/EFF
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Felix Fischer, visited Nouakchott during March 31– April 10, 2026, to hold discussions on the Sixth Review of Mauritania’s economic program …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Discusses the Adequacy of the Funds Precautionary Balances
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2026 Review of the Adequacy of the Fund’s Precautionary Balances.[1] This review took place on the standard two-year cycle, …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group and IMF to Hold 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in October 2029, as decided in a …
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO and What Water Mark World Water Day in Yaoundé, Advancing Dialogue on Sustainable Water Management in Cameroon
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe event provided a platform for dialogue on inclusive and sustainable water resource management in Cameroon, strengthening collaboration among key stakeholders. A major highlight was the delivery of the World …
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Education & Innovation
Governments advance rights-based data governance to unlock inclusive AI futures
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs governments grapple with how to regulate data and artificial intelligence, UNESCO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a joint capacity‑building initiative titled Data governance for inclusive digital and …
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Economy & Development
One shock after another: Why fragile economies are falling further behind?
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFor much of the global economy, the pandemic recession is over. In many fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), however, it never truly ended. Now, conflict in the Middle East has unleashed a …
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On Morris Farm in rural Montserrado County, Liberia, Betty Moore walks through her neighborhood carrying a laminated poster with simple illustrations of household life: scenes of conflict, cooperation, and shared …