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Wage hike, cash aid slash poverty incidence in Eastern Visayas
Eastern Visayas posted a 20.3 percent poverty incidence last year, lower by 1.9 percentage points from the 22.2 percent posted in 2021, officials reported on Monday.
The reduction means 10,264 more people in Eastern Visayas were lifted…
World Bank boss Ajay Banga shares his insights on achieving work-life balance: ‘Enjoy what you…
Balancing work and life can be challenging for many, and Ajay Banga, World Bank president and former CEO of Mastercard, shared his thoughts on this widely debated issue. Speaking on the complexities of achieving a healthy work-life…
Indonesia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Yemen, Palestine, Sudan
SEAToday.com, Jakarta - The Government of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) will fly aid for disaster victims in Yemen, Palestine and Sudan using airplanes from Base Ops SUMA 1 Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base Jakarta, Monday…
World Bank’s Muwonge Advocates for Improved Infrastructure and Energy Solutions
By zainab.joaque@awokonewspaper.sl
Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – At the launch of the World Bank’s Sierra Leone Economic Update, Country Manager Abdu Muwonge stood before a distinguished audience that included the Deputy Minister of…
Energy poverty will continue without policy framework, Senator tells FG
The federal government has been urged to implement a policy framework to tackle the energy problem in the country.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District at the National…
Tony Burke to sign off on every Gazan refugee granted new humanitarian visa
Gazan refugees must be personally invited by Immigration Minister Tony Burke to apply for a three-year visa to stay in the country under Labor’s pathway for Palestinians fleeing the war, which will not give them an option for permanent…
Poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says
WASHINGTON –
The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly…
Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says | Poverty and Development
Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.The world’s 26 poorest countries are deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks,…
World Bank says 26 poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006 | U.S. & World
By David LawderWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new…
China strengthens security ties and influence in Africa
In recent years, China’s role in Africa has dramatically evolved. What was once a relationship primarily driven by economic cooperation, marked by infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transformed into a far…