QUITO, August 3, 2026 – Christian González Amador today assumes the role of World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Ecuador, a position that brings together the institution’s leadership in the …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Backs Fiscal Reform and Sustainable Urban Growth to Expand Opportunities in Fortaleza, Brazil
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 31ST, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Fortaleza, Brazil’s fourth-largest city, in strengthening its public finances, improving urban services, and building resilience against extreme weather events. …
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Education & Innovation
Barbados Is Building the education system its children deserve—Here’s how it can make every barbadian dollar count
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWalk into a primary school classroom in Barbados and you see all the right elements: eager and curious kids, dedicated teachers, and a culture that truly values education. Visit a …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Supports Reforms to Promote Investment and Jobs in Ecuador
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group approved a new budget support operation to promote economic growth and job creation in Ecuador. The operation supports the Government of Ecuador’s …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Backs Paraguay’s Next Stage of Growth with New Partnership Framework
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauASUNCIÓN, July 27, 2026 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Paraguay, which will guide the institution’s engagement through 2027–2034. The new strategy …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Kicks Off Fiscal Year 2027 USD Funding with USD 1.5 billion 7-year SOFR Index Linked Bond
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2026 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 1.5 billion Sustainable Development Bond linked to the Secured Overnight …
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Economy & Development
South Africa: World Bank Group Support to Boost Infrastructure Modernization and Create Nearly 600,000 Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, JULY 16, 2026 — South Africa’s efforts to modernize critical infrastructure and unlock job creation by tackling long-standing bottlenecks in electricity, freight transport, and water and sanitation services, got a …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports India’s Solar Rooftop Program to Boost Clean Energy, Create Jobs, and Unlock Private Capital
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 9, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financing to accelerate India’s national program for solar rooftops to bring clean energy to millions of homes and …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and World Trade Organization
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Trade Organization (WTO) met on July 7 as part of the …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and World Trade Organization
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Trade Organization (WTO) met on July 7 as part of the …