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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Disaster Response and Resilience
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in contingent financing for the Government of Nepal to use in the event of a natural or climate-induced hazard or health emergency in Nepal.The Nepal Disaster…
BRICS expansion signals new opportunities and challenges for Africa
In January 2024, BRICS, the influential bloc of emerging economies, expanded its membership by welcoming four new countries-Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-with Saudi Arabia also in the process of joining. The…
Canada commits $15 million in humanitarian aid for Lebanon
Canada announced on Wednesday that it will provide an additional $15 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of Lebanese civilians.According to a press release by the Government of Canada, this funding…
Expanding Services in Developing Countries, Aging Populations are Driving Global Growth in…
Shortages in medical personnel worldwide weighing on real gainsCLEVELAND, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- …
Despite progress on poverty, Mexico’s first female president inherits a shaky economy
Mexico’s first female president, leftwing academic and climate scientist Claudia Sheinbaum, has set out her agenda. She pledged to maintain the social policies of her mentor and predecessor, the widely popular former president Andrés…
DSWD projects cited by UN official as best practices vs. climate change
A United Nations (UN) official recognized the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Projects LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished).…
Steering Clear of a Bad Debt Relief Program
CreatorRobert Jagers
PrintedNovember 23, 2011
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There are a scarce quantity of issues which may impose as a lot heartache on a household as battling issues with payments. There are a number of the reason why a…
Investor demand drives $5bn bond to finance World Bank’s sustainable development activities
WASHINGTON: The World Bank has priced a 5-year benchmark bond that matures in October 2029 and it raised $5 billion from global investors to support the World Bank’s work for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared…
WiFi for education: Project Isizwe, Powerlynx work together to deliver uncapped internet to SA…
Providing affordable and sustainable internet access. In today’s digital landscape, sustainable WiFi hotspots are pivotal in connecting schools and addressing the urban-rural connectivity gap across South Africa. While hardware, coverage…
EFL partners with World Bank to drive renewable energy transition in Vanua Levu
In an effort to move away from energy sources that harm the environment, Energy Fiji Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank which is helping EFL to transition to renewable energy in Vanua Levu.
EFL and the…