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...
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...
Global and Domestic Challenges Weigh on Outlook for Turkish Economy in 2022
Turkey’s economy is likely to expand at a much slower pace this year as rising domestic macroeconomic and financial challenges moderate growth in 2022...
New Project in Tajikistan to Offer Protection Against Natural Hazards
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a $50 million IDA grant for the Tajikistan Preparedness and Resilience to Disasters Project, which...
Announcing the European Vocational Skills Week 2022
Celebrating Vocational Education and Training (VET) with a focus on skills for the green transition
Did you know that VET is one of the best...