Uzbekistan to Continue Market Reforms Despite Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic
Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, paid her first official visit to Uzbekistan on May 14-18. Ms. Bjerde met...
Azerbaijan to Benefit from Improved Regional Connectivity and Rural Development
A new $65 million loan to the Republic of Azerbaijan to finance the Regional Connectivity and Development Project was approved today by the World...
World met target for protected area coverage on land, but quality must improve
The international community has made major progress towards the global target on protected and conserved area coverage, but has fallen far short on its...
Spreading the Gains from Trade More Widely
Global trade has contributed to growth and poverty reduction in the past three decades, but gains from trade can be more inclusive, the World...
Internet upgrade breathes new life into rural areas
Improved Internet access and connectivity can do more than urban migration to provide better jobs and higher standards of living for the roughly 3.4...
Strengthening Food System Resilience in West Africa
According to the Food Crisis Prevention Network, a record 18.6 million people are currently in need of food assistance in West Africa. While urgent...
New lobbying rules needed to strengthen trust
Governments need to revamp lobbying rules to make them fit for the 21st century, according to a new OECD report.
Lobbying rules need to reflect...
Renewables are stronger than ever as they power through the pandemic
Renewable sources of electricity such as wind and solar grew at their fastest rate in two decades in 2020 and are set to expand...
EU Digital COVID Certificate: Parliament and Council reach agreement
The Commission welcomes today's provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate. This means...
Guterres welcomes Gaza ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas
The UN chief has welcomed the ceasefire declared between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, following 11 days of rocket and air attacks, which...