Thailand’s Poverty on the Rise Amid Slowing Economic Growth
Thailand has successfully reduced poverty over
the past three decades from over 65 percent in 1988 to under 10 percent in
2018. However, the growth of...
COVID-19 Outbreak to Have Significant Economic Impact on Developing Asia
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through
numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism
and...
Commission takes action to find solutions for unaccompanied migrant children on Greek islands
Following President von der
Leyen's visit to Greece on Tuesday, together with the Presidents
of the other EU institutions, the Commission presented its Action Plan for...
Global economic crime rates remain high as customer fraud continues to rise
Fraud and economic crime rates remain at record
highs, impacting companies in more ways than ever. PwC’s bi-annual survey of
business crime reports that fraud committed...
International Women’s Day: Progress on gender equality remains slow
Women's Rights in Review, 25 years
after Beijing takes stock of how
the landmark gender equality plan, the Beijing Platform for Action, is being implemented and...
Innovating Water and Sanitation Services in China’s Rural Areas
The World Bank’s Board of
Executive Directors today approved a loan to China for Euro 89.10 million
(US$100 million equivalent) to improve rural water supply and...
Commission proposes 2021 to be the European Year of Rail
The Commission has proposed today to make 2021 the
European Year of Rail, to support the delivery of its European Green Deal
objectives in the transport...
Myanmar: New Project Aims to Improve Education Quality and Access Across Country
A project to improve access to, and quality of,
basic education nationwide in Myanmar was approved today by the World Bank’s
Board of Executive Directors. The...
World Bank Commits $300 Million to Support Human Capital and Livelihoods in Pakistan
Pakistan is accelerating
investments in health care and education to prepare children to reach their
productive potential and generate wealth. Today the World Bank committed $200
million...
Commission proposes European Climate Law and consults on the European Climate Pact
Today, the Commission presents a proposal to enshrine in legislation the
EU's political commitment to be climate neutral by 2050, to protect the planet
and our...