Prathamesh Jawkar, a gold medallist with the Indian men’s compound archery team at the Asian Games 2023, has been found in violation of the International Testing Agency (ITA)’s anti-doping rule, relating to whereabouts failures. …
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Economy & Development
Five things you can learn from the new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+)
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHow much of a child’s productive potential is lost during their working years, and what areas should governments target for improvement? The World Bank’s new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) was built to …
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Economy & Development
The large and sustained impacts of Group Consulting on firm performance and jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThere is now strong evidence that good management practices matter for firms, and that these practices can be improved by consulting. However, two big issues in translating this evidence into …
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Economy & Development
Where Training Meets Opportunity: Djibouti’s Path from Skills to Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn the late morning heat above the quays of the Port of Djibouti, a trainee settles into the crane cab. Sunlight shimmers across the water. Below, dockworkers signal, and a …
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Economy & Development
China Deepens Partnership with the World Bank’s Knowledge for Change Program with New Contribution
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Bank and the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China have signed an Administration Agreement under which China will contribute to the Knowledge for …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports Belize in Expanding Early Childhood Education and Women’s Access to Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, D.C, April 20, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Belize Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project, which will generate opportunities for women …
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Sports & Inspiration
Even after a head-spinning six months in tennis, Valentin Vacherot is clear: “I feel I have no limits”
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWhat started as a one-week fairytale script for Valentin Vacherot now appears to be far from over. After becoming the lowest-ranked tennis player in ATP history to claim a Masters 1000 title, winning in Shanghai last year …
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Sports & Inspiration
The African blueprint: How Penny Heyns opened the pool to a continent
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThree decades after redefining breaststroke dominance at the Olympic Games, Penelope ‘Penny’ Heyns’ historic double gold remains unparalleled in female swimming. The South African icon has forged a new path for …
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Sports & Inspiration
Ten stars who could define the LA28 Olympics: From Caitlin Clark to Victor Wembanyama
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLos Angeles is a city defined by many things: diverse neighborhoods, mild weather, breathtaking sunsets and endless traffic jams – to name a few. But if there’s one thing that …
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Sports & Inspiration
HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour 2026: India’s Suraj Kumar Chand, Egypt’s Rouqaia Othman win titles in Chennai
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndia’s Suraj Kumar Chand and Egypt’s Rouqaia Othman won the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, at the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour 2026 in Chennai on Sunday. Second seed Suraj Kumar Chand needed 34 minutes to wrap up the …