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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 …

The average family in Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s largest cities, spends nearly half its income not on food, rent, or school fees — but on surviving a broken infrastructure system. …

April 2026 outlook: conflict and economic uncertainty Conflict reignited in the Middle East in late February 2026. After the initial escalation, Brent crude rose to US$112 per barrel by late …

Mongolia is introducing the Teacher Virtual Assistant through Medle, its national learning platform, in a phased manner. The tool will help teachers generate lesson plans and differentiated practice questions for …

For most people, trust in government is shaped by everyday interactions. Can I renew a certificate without standing in a long queue? Can I find the right information without visiting …

Mission 300 is now delivering electricity access at nearly double the pace recorded at the initiative’s launch — proof that coordinated action can drive large-scale change CAPE TOWN, June 16, …

WASHINGTON, 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 …

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2026 — The World Bank Group will support the state of São Paulo’s efforts to cut red tape for businesses, connect more workers to quality jobs, and …

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 15th, 2026 – The World Bank Group institutions (IBRD, IDA and IFC) and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Covering 15 percent of Morocco, oasis landscapes support rural jobs and economic activities, especially in natural resource-based sectors.  In these oasis landscapes, life depends on a carefully managed balance among …