WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financial support for the Government of Uzbekistan to improve learning outcomes in primary schools across six regions and …
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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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Economy & Development
SIRA: New Regional Drive to Equip Youth with Skills and Jobs in Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 23, 2026 – The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors today approved the Skills for Innovation, Resilience, and Aspirations (SIRA) Program, a flagship regional initiative designed to strengthen education-to-employment pathways …
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Economy & Development
Malawi: Unlocking Private Investment, Jobs, and Foreign Exchange Through Reforms
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLilongwe, Malawi, June 17th, 2026–More than 100,000 jobs could be unlocked across Malawi—alongside stronger exports and a new wave of private investment—through targeted reforms that spark a more dynamic, business‑friendly …
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Economy & Development
Smarter Agricultural Public Spending is Key to Jobs, Productivity and Resilience in Bangladesh
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDhaka, June 15, 2026 — A gradual shift towards smarter public spending in agriculture can build a more productive and resilient agrifood system, protect farmers and create jobs, according to a …
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More than half of the world’s extreme poor live in countries affected by Fragility Conflict and Violence (FCV). Over 257 million young people are expected to enter the workforce by 2035 …
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Economy & Development
Moldova to Advance Reforms for Growth, Jobs, Resilience, and EU Integration with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauCHISINAU, June 4, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the Growth and Resilience Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at strengthening competitiveness, job creation, efficiency …
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Without action, climate-related shocks could jeopardize the progress of millions, with potential annual economic losses reaching up to 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. Analysis from the Country Climate …
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Economy & Development
In São Tomé and Príncipe, Nature-Based Solutions Underpin Roads, Jobs, and the Economy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn São Tomé and Príncipe, coastal roads are vital for mobility and play a central role in supporting local jobs and economic activity. Every day, about 60 percent of residents …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Approves New Strategy for Belize to Support Growth, Jobs, the Energy Transition, and Skills Development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, D.C. May 19, 2026: The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a new Country Partnership Framework for Belize. The strategy focuses on expanding economic opportunity and creating more and better jobs for …