At the World Bank Group, our goal is to help countries build economies that convert growth into local jobs. Over the next 10 to 15 years, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will reach …
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Economy & Development
Scaling Rural Transformation in the Philippines: Connecting Farmers to Markets, Jobs, and Opportunity
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDevelopment Challenge Rural Philippines has long faced high poverty, low agricultural productivity, and limited access to markets, even as the national economy grew. Historically, public spending prioritized subsidies over investments …
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Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the IMF staff policy paper on Understanding Global Imbalances on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Against the backdrop of persistent …
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Economy & Development
IMF and Haiti Conclude Virtual Mission on the Third Review Staff-Monitored Program
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Camilo E. Tovar, conducted a virtual mission from March 23 to April 1st, 2026, to assess progress …
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Global Affairs
What to know about the Country Strategy Meeting on Türkiye
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauEconomic Growth Follow On 27 March 2026, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of Türkiye, convened a Country Strategy Meeting on Türkiye in Istanbul, bringing together senior …
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The food flying aboard Artemis II is designed to support crew health and performance during the mission around the Moon. With no resupply, refrigeration, or late-load capability, all meals must …
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Education & Innovation
NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Four Artemis II astronauts are flying aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, as they test how the spacecraft’s …
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Education & Innovation
World Bank Backs Better Learning for 21 Million Filipino Students
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, April 3, 2026—More than 21 million K-10 students and approximately 770,000 teachers are expected to benefit from a new Philippine government project aimed at improving learning outcomes in primary …
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Health
WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World …
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Latest News
Gold Helmet of Coțofenești and two bracelets (Romania) recovered after 2025 theft
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDating to the 5th century BCE, the helmet is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship from the Getae culture, an influential people of the Carpathian and Danube regions. Found by chance …