Addressing gender inequalities in research through institutional change
Gender equality and inclusion are key metrics by which performance is measured in industry today. Research is no exception. While there is no quick...
Russia-Ukraine War Effect On The Forex Market
A worldwide outcry has been caused by Russia's recognition of the DLPR, which has triggered the first batch of sanctions. Russia's domestic markets are...
World Bank-EU Launch of 2022 Best Annual Report and Transparency Award
The World Bank and the European Union (EU), in partnership with the National Fund for Support of Reforms in Accounting, Reporting and Auditing (RSF),...
Sahel, A Land Of Opportunities
DUBAI: The Rome-based United Nations agencies, namely, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...
From Bulgaria to Spain – Vocational Education and Training (VET) broadens the mind
The ability to travel and study across Europe is something young people from all EU member states should take for granted. However, when Presiyan...
Going beyond GDP to measure what really matters
The publication of the latest EU Transitions Performance Index (TPI) provides an important opportunity to assess how countries are progressing towards fair and prosperous...
Djibouti Shows Signs of Recovery but Challenges Remain
Construction and public works are expected to remain the main drivers of Djibouti’s economic growth, according to the first edition of the World Bank’s...
Sources of Inequality in Five Countries in Southern Africa
A World Bank report on Inequality in Southern Africa: An Assessment of the Southern African Customs Union, released today, examines the process of household...
Two-thirds of Households with Children Have Lost Income during Pandemic
At least two-thirds of households with children have lost income since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, according to a new report published...
New World Bank Support to Increase Access to Electricity Services in Senegal
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Tuesday, March 8th, $150 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to increase access to...