WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 — The World Bank Group estimates that the June 24 earthquakes caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, underscoring the importance of timely reconstruction for Venezuela’s economic …
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Economy & Development
Madagascar to Boost Urban Resilience and Jobs in Antananarivo and Toamasina
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 6th, 2026 — The World Bank Group has approved US$225 million in financing for the Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project for Jobs (PRODUIRE2) to strengthen climate resilience, improve infrastructure, …
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Economy & Development
Why Resilience & Disaster Management Are Central to Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt 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 …