Kenya Secures the First Horn of Africa Initiative Project to Boost Regional Integration
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved $750 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing to improve the movement of people and goods,...
Burkina Faso: Over 535,000 children under five ‘acutely’ malnourished
New data from UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed worsening nutritional situation for children in Burkina Faso, with more than 535,000 children under the...
New Climate Action for Jobs Board calls for a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis
The International Advisory Board of the Climate Action for Jobs Initiative has called for decisive action to tackle climate change and create decent work.Meeting...
Philippines: Vibrant Agriculture is Key to Faster Recovery and Poverty Reduction
Transforming Philippine agriculture into a dynamic, high-growth sector is essential for the country to speed up recovery, poverty reduction and inclusive growth, according to...
Education critical to build a more resilient society
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the many inadequacies and inequities in education systems around the world. As governments start rebuilding their economies and people’s...
Countries must do more to ensure sustainable development of ocean activities
Countries need to work together to defend the ocean from a steady rise in temperature, pollution and overfishing that threatens its ability to continue...
Commission adopts proposal to make EU-U.S. agreement on tariffs effective
The European Commission today published a proposal for a Council and European Parliament regulation to scrap duties on certain imports to the EU. In...
United in Science report: Climate change has not stopped for COVID19
Climate change has not stopped for COVID19. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record levels and continue to increase. Emissions are heading...
Focusing on Private Investment to Stimulate the Post-Coronavirus Economy in Togo
According to the first Economic Update for Togo, launched today by the World Bank, the crisis triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic has significantly...
ADB Approves $25 Million Cornerstone Investment to Improve Telecom Services in PNG
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $25 million investment in Fiji’s Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) subsidiary, ATH International Venture Pte. Limited, (ATHIV),...