World Bank

Masons working at the multifunctional abri of Plaine du Nord are fully motivated. On June 1st – the Atlantic hurricane season will officially open. Although the US National Hurricane center …

MAJURO, June 9, 2026 — The World Bank has approved an additional US$9 million in financing to help the Republic of the Marshall Islands respond to sharply higher energy costs that …

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2026 — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$900 million financing package for a new project to help improve Iraq’s road infrastructure, make travel …

MANILA, June 4, 2026 — The Philippines can end poverty and become a predominantly middle-class society by 2040, but only if it acts now through comprehensive reforms that address the barriers …

The World Bank Group is responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. We are drawing on our investments in health preparedness — and the financing tools …

A vision grounded in Thailand’s strengths  From global tourism to value-added manufacturing, Thailand is aiming for more resilient growth. It is demonstrating the possibilities for protecting the country’s rich natural …

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya is entering a decisive moment in its response to forced displacement. As the country shifts from an encampment-based model toward integrated settlements under the Shirika Plan, new …

Washington, D.C., May 18, 2026 — The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD, Aaa/AAA), priced a catastrophe (cat) bond that finances USD 200 million of insurance …

OVERVIEW CONTEXT Bangladesh relies on imported liquified natural gas (LNG) to meet electricity demand, particularly for power generation and industrial production. Disruptions in global energy markets due to the conflict …

WASHINGTON, DC, May 15, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a new project to catalyze investment in low-carbon industrial commodities, clean fuels, and enabling infrastructure in industrial …