WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion
Data analysis on unintended pregnancy and abortion from 150 countries has revealed major disparities in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UN health agency,...
Ukraine war fueling global economic downturn as growth projections slide
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the “main contributing factor” to the potentially devastating one per cent drop in projected global economic growth...
Israel’s occupation of Palestinian Territory is ‘apartheid’
Calling on the international community to accept and adopt the recent findings in his report, an independent human rights expert said on Friday that...
Ukraine war: Middle East food prices soaring, as donor fatigue kicks in
Amid growing donor fatigue and a brutal war in Ukraine that has diverted the world’s attention, the world must not forget millions of people...
Chad Scales Up Its Access to Energy
The World Bank today approved a $295 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help Chad expand its access to energy.
The Chad...
United States and EU Announce Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
The United States and the European Commission have committed to a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, which will foster trans-Atlantic data flows and address...
Georgia to Improve Regional Connectivity and Boost Growth Potential
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project (KCIP), in the amount of $109 million, to help connect...
Farmers in Uzbekistan to Get Better Access to Finance
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a $200 million financing package for the Second Rural Enterprise Development Project (REDP) aimed at...
United States and Allies Impose Additional Sanctions on the Burmese Military Regime
As we approach one year since the horrific violence perpetrated by the Burmese military on Armed Forces Day 2021, in which more than 100...
Serbia: Scaling Up Residential Clean Energy (SURCE) Project
Serbia is expanding green investments, seeking to spur a post-COVID recovery and build resilience against future shocks, especially for its most vulnerable citizens. To...