WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 – The World Bank announced today Djibrilla Issa as its new Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. In this role, Mr. Issa will …
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World Bank Vice President Visits Bangladesh, Expresses Commitment to Job Creation, Inclusive Growth
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDHAKA, March 17, 2026 — The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded a 3-day visit to Bangladesh today, during which he met with senior leadership from the …
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Economy & Development
World Bank to Boost Jobs, Competitiveness, and Sustainable Mining in Peru
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 — The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new project to support Peru in becoming more competitive, transparent, and sustainable in the mining sector—laying the foundation for more and better jobs across …
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Planet & Sustainability
World Bank, Government of India Sign Agreement to Improve Air Quality in Uttar Pradesh State
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNEW DELHI, March 16, 2026 – The World Bank, the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) today signed an agreement to support the Government of UP’s Clean Air Plan which …
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Economy & Development
Why Nepal struggles to build infrastructure – and what can be done about it?
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Nagdhunga–Naubise–Mugling (NNM) road is one of Nepal’s most vital transport corridors, connecting the Kathmandu Valley to the Terai and onward to India. As part of Asian Highway AH42, it …
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Planet & Sustainability
World Bank, Government of India Sign Agreement to Improve Air Quality in Haryana State and National Capital Region
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 – The World Bank, the Government of India and Government of Haryana have signed an agreement to support Haryana’s multi-sectoral action plan for improving air quality …
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World Bank Supports Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to Reduce Air Pollution from Industries, Strengthen Air Quality Management
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 11, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $52 million credit for the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution and strengthen air …
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Economy & Development
Building Local Capacity for Monitoring World Bank–Funded Projects in Fragile Contexts and Beyond
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOver the course of three dynamic days in Ramallah, government officials and project implementers from World Bank Group-funded projects across the Palestinian territories, gathered in person and online to experience …
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Planet & Sustainability
Tunisia Scales Up Urban Flood Protection Efforts with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTUNIS, March 4, 2026 — The World Bank and the Government of Tunisia are expanding their partnership to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate and disaster risks through an additional financing …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports Jobs, Connectivity and Rural Resilience in Tocantins
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, DC, February 27, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a new project in the State of Tocantins, in Northern Brazil, to improve road connectivity, strengthen family farming, …