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Education & Innovation
UNESCO Supports Sudan to Strengthen Alternative Learning Opportunities for Out-of-School Children
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe workshop brought together more than 25 education experts and representatives from government institutions, development partners, and specialized organizations to strengthen the quality, relevance, and recognition of alternative learning in …
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Education & Innovation
Uzbekistan to Improve the Quality of Primary Education for 2 Million Children and Future Jobs Access with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financial support for the Government of Uzbekistan to improve learning outcomes in primary schools across six regions and …
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Economy & Development
Advancing Energy Security and Jobs Through the Transformative Rogun Hydropower Project
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today the second phase of financing for the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP), which is expected to create over 30,000 direct and …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Approves US$700 Million in Financing to Boost Private Investment and Jobs in Jordan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$700 million loan to assist Jordan in turning economic stability into stronger private investment and more and …
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Latest News
Ariel Yépez appointed World Bank Director for Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, D.C., July 1, 2026 – The World Bank announced the appointment of Ariel Yépez as Director of the new Andean Countries Division, effective July 1, 2026. In this position, …
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Economy & Development
Tajikistan Accelerates Economic Reforms with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 1, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support foundational economic reforms, including in the digital, aviation, …
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Planet & Sustainability
Tajikistan Invests in Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 1, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a major project to modernize Tajikistan’s water and irrigation systems and support ongoing reforms, bringing improved irrigation services and …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group and Morocco Partner to Unlock the Power of Next-Generation Hydropower
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, 1 July 2026 — The World Bank Board of Directors today approved $265 million to support the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco, a major clean energy infrastructure investment in northern …
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Economy & Development
PAKISTAN: Strengthening Fiscal Federalism to Drive Development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauISLAMABAD, July 01, 2026 – Strengthening how public resources are shared across Pakistan’s three tiers of government- federal, provincial and local – is essential to sustaining macroeconomic stability, improving public services, …