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
World Bank Group Supports Resilient Municipal Infrastructure to Modernize Cities in Türkiye
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON DC, June 5th, 2026—The World Bank Group approved a EUR 191.5 million (US$219.4 million) loan to Türkiye to modernize urban infrastructure and services in the fast-growing cities of Antalya and Konya, …
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Economy & Development
Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okumura at the Conclusion of His Visit to Thailand
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBangkok, Thailand: Mr. Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Bangkok at the end of his visit to Thailand: “I am …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauKAMPALA, June 4, 2026 — The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Reaffirms Partnership with Tajikistan to Unlock Private Sector-Led Growth that Generates Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Republic of Tajikistan for fiscal years 2026–2032. The new framework supports …
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Economy & Development
Earth, Wind, and Sun: Harnessing Local Resources for Job Creation and Energy Security in the Philippines
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOff the northern tip of Luzon, where the South China Sea meets the Luzon Strait, the wind blows with a consistency and force that fishermen have navigated for centuries. In …
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Economy & Development
Georgia Boosts Role in Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor with World Bank Group Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTBILISI, June 2, 2026—The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the $372 million Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement (TC-GATE) Project to improve performance and resilience …
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Economy & Development
Executive Director’s Note – April 2026: Initiatives of the World Bank Group in Support of Client Countries.
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Office of the Executive Director for Africa Group II is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of the Executive Director’s Note, highlighting the key initiatives of the …
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Economy & Development
The World Bank Group and Japan Expand Cooperation to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Energy Resilience
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTOKYO, June 1, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Minister of Finance of Japan Satsuki Katayama today agreed to strengthen collaboration on helping developing countries build more resilient …
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Governance & Politics
Spring Meetings 2026: Strengthened strategic dialogue for Africa Group II.
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund, the Office of the Executive Director for the Africa Group II …