PORT MORESBY, August 10, 2026 — The World Bank Group has approved the US$100 million Rural Service Delivery Project Phase 2 (RSDP-2), which will help improve access to basic services and …
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Economy & Development
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WASHINGTON, August 5, 2026—The World Bank Group today announced the 35-month debarments of Entreprise Babati, a construction company based in Niger, and its owner and Director-General, Mr. Babati Sayid Ali …
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Global Affairs
World Bank Group Debars United Aviation Services Limited and Its Owner
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, August 5, 2026—The World Bank Group today announced the 31-month debarments of United Aviation Services Limited (UNASEL), a transportation services company based in Nigeria, and its owner and President, …
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Around the world, healthcare systems are being asked to do more with less. Populations are aging, chronic diseases are rising, and demand for specialized care is growing faster than the …
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Latest News
World Bank Group Starts Search for Head of New Independent Accountability Mechanism
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Bank Group’s Boards of Executive Directors have launched the recruitment process for a Director General to lead the newly established Independent Accountability Mechanism (IAM). A global executive search firm has …
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Christian González Amador Appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Ecuador
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauQUITO, 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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Carine Clert Takes Office as World Bank Group Resident Representative in Bolivia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLA PAZ, August 3, 2026 – The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Carine Clert as its new Resident Representative in Bolivia, succeeding Camille Nuamah. A French national with more …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Support to Help Philippines Expand Resilient Water and Sanitation Services for Water Security and Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 31, 2026 — A new World Bank Group project approved today will increase safe and reliable access to water and sanitation in selected island provinces of the Philippines, improving …
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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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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 …