Communities in Eswatini are taking the lead in shaping the future of sustainable tourism in the Matsanjeni Cultural Landscape, following a high-level national work planning session convened by UNESCO, the …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Issues New EUR Sustainable Development Bond for Italian Retail Investors
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC, April 1, 2026 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or “IBRD”, rated Aaa/AAA) has raised EUR 21,386,000 from retail investors in Italy with a 5-year …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports Bhutan’s Reform Efforts to Create Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, April 01, 2026 —The World Bank today approved $25 million in financing to help the Royal Government of Bhutan strengthen policies to create jobs and boost economic resilience. The First Growth and …
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Economy & Development
A New World Bank-Funded Program to Transform Forest Economies and Drive Jobs Opportunities for 60 million People around the Congo Basin
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 – The World Bank Group today approved a new operation that will transform forest economies in Central Africa. The International Development Association (IDA)-funded Sustainable Congo Basin Forest …
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Economy & Development
Building Climate Resilience to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Poverty Reduction in Zambia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLusaka, April 2, 2026 — A new World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, …
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Education & Innovation
Medical Tests, Microbiology Top Research Schedule Aboard Station
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMedical tests and microbiology topped the research schedule for the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The seven crewmates also worked on spacesuits, cargo operations, and life support maintenance. NASA …
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Education & Innovation
Liftoff! NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Artemis Moon Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSpurred by American ingenuity, astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are in flight, preparing for the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Kosovo
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the Republic of Kosovo.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy …
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Economy & Development
North Macedonia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFiscal Policy Monetary and financial sector policies READ MORE: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/03/31/mcs-04012026-north-macedonia-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2026-article-iv-mission