Across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, food insecurity remains a major challenge. One in six people in the region faces food insecurity, while 42 percent cannot afford …
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
Djibouti Launches AgriConnect Compact to Strengthen Food Security, Boost Private Investment and Create Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDJIBOUTI CITY, September 14, 2026 — The Government of the Republic of Djibouti, together with the World Bank Group, private sector representatives, financial institutions, producer organizations, and development partners, today launched …
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Economy & Development
Angola’s AgriConnect Compact Targets Food Security, Jobs, and Agricultural Growth
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLUANDA, June 24, 2026 — Angola and the World Bank Group today launched the country’s AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to boost domestic food production, create employment, and mobilize private investment in agricultural …
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Global Affairs
Joint Statement by Seven Multilateral Development Banks Pledging Support to Address Impacts of the Middle East Conflict
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPARIS, May 18, 2026—The signatory Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are responding to requests for support from countries and clients to help address the heterogeneous and compound impacts from the conflict …