WASHINGTON, July 9, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financing to accelerate India’s national program for solar rooftops to bring clean energy to millions of homes and …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2026 Article IV Consultation with The Gambia and Completes the Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board completed today the 2026 Article IV Consultation for The Gambia[1] and the fifth review of The Gambia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, approved on January 12, 2024, to …
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Victoria Delmon Announced as World Bank Group New Country Manager for Mongolia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauULAANBAATAR, July 6, 2026 — The World Bank Group today announced the appointment of Victoria Delmon as Country Manager for Mongolia, a position that unifies country-level leadership across the World Bank, IFC, …
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Education & Innovation
No Longer Invisible: Unlocking Legal Identity for Millions in Madagascar
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMr. Francois Rakotondramanana, 37, mends shoes on the streets of Andoharanofotsy, on the outskirts of Antananarivo. A father of eleven, he has never held a formal job. “I hope to find …
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A debt-for-development swap for Angola expands access to education
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauA debt-for-development swap is expanding access to education in Angola, helping prepare the country’s youth for the jobs of the future. Backed by World Bank and MIGA guarantees, Angola is securing …
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World Bank Appoints New Division Director for the Middle East Department
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 – The World Bank announces the appointment of Ms. Dahlia Khalifa as Division Director for the Middle East Department, covering Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. She succeeds Mr. …
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Central African Republic: Reforming public finances to support growth
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBANGUI, July 2, 2026 – A new World Bank report released today calls for urgent structural reforms in the public finance sector and the mobilization of domestic resources in the Central …
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World Bank to Build Flood Resilience and Protect Jobs in Brazil’s Santa Catarina State
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 2, 2026 – The World Bank Group has announced a new project to support the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, to reduce the risk of devastating floods and …
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Education & Innovation
Uzbekistan to Improve the Quality of Primary Education for 2 Million Children and Future Jobs Access with World Bank Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, 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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World Bank Approves US$700 Million in Financing to Boost Private Investment and Jobs in Jordan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$700 million loan to assist Jordan in turning economic stability into stronger private investment and more and …