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Falklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza — MercoPress
Falklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza
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World Bank approves $250m to bolster public sector performance in Bangladesh
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors have approved $250 million in financing to bolster public sector performance in Bangladesh by fostering transparency, accountability, and efficiency in key government agencies.
The…
Stakeholders Unite For UN Tourism Summit
The 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa between June 11 and 13, 2025 brought together tourism stakeholders from across the continent to Abuja.
The landmark event aimed to promote sustainable tourism…
Business Drives Social and Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The business strategy is anchored in three core pillars: contributing to the economy, maintaining environmental standards and investing in human capital. That’s the philosophy of Kazakh businessman Kenges Rakishev, who views…
World Bank ends nuclear funding ban for devoloping countries
The World Bank has lifted its 2013 ban on financing nuclear
energy projects in developing countries, President Ajay Banga…
UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment
The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The…
Managing Director of World Bank Group pays courtesy call on PM Oli
Kathmandu, June 13: Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the World Bank Group, Wencai Zhang, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday. During the meeting held at PM's residence, Baluwatar,…
PRR project: World Bank approves additional $70m credit – Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved an additional $70 million credit for the Pakistan Raises Revenue (PRR) project to boost Pakistan’s domestic revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
This additional financing brings the total…
Should Developing Countries be Allowed to Develop Fossil Fuels?
While energy is clearly the path to national development, given their role in the climate crisis, should developing countries be allowed to develop them?
It is beyond a doubt that the countries that make up the developed world…
Why Developing Countries Need Oil and Gas Resources
Developing countries need oil and gas resources to meet their needs for affordable and reliable energy, but that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be incentivized to transition to cleaner forms of energy.
Energy demand is…