DILI, TIMOR-LESTE, July 28, 2026 — A coalition of international partners — the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Government of Canada, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) — have joined forces to support …
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Governance & Politics
What a Waste 3.0 Report Launch Event: Informing the Future of Solid Waste Management toward Circularity
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn May 29, 2026, World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) hosted the launch of What a Waste 3.0: Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management toward Circularity, the latest edition of …
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Education & Innovation
AI4EAC Innovation Challenge: East African students build the AI that could reshape African hiring
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe recently completed AI4EAC Innovation Challenge showed that Africa’s next generation of AI innovators is not waiting for the future to materialize – they are already leading the way, using their AI …
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Health
Western and Central African Leaders Launch a Roadmap to Tackle Health Crisis in the Region
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauACCRA, May 5, 2026 – A dozen ministers of health and finance, alongside representatives of development partners, the private sector, civil society, regional institutions and youth leaders from Western and Central …
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Economy & Development
Tajikistan Boosts Entrepreneurship and Jobs for Women
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 1, 2026—The World Bank today approved a new grant to expand economic opportunities for women in Tajikistan, with expected benefits reaching up to 20,000 people, including unemployed …