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Global Effort To Combat Cervical Cancer Receives 0M Funding

World Bank, Gates Foundation, and UN pledge 0 million to combat cervical cancer, focusing on prevention and treatment in low-income countries.

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World Bank Deems Thai Interest Rates Appropriate And Neutral

The World Bank endorses Thailand's interest rates for economic stability and growth, validating the country's economic policies.

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Zimbabwe Requires Stable Policies For Currency Support: World Bank

The World Bank advises Zimbabwe to adopt predictable policies for economic stability and growth.

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World Bank Aims To Streamline Loan And Investment Guarantees

The World Bank plans to streamline loan and investment guarantees to reach billion annually, supporting global development efficiently.

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The current global order — a fraying around many edges

Reform is essential when it comes to the United Nations, but given the divisions, cosmetic changes may not be enough

The Hindu

Venezuelan migrants boost economies of South American countries, studies find

Benefits for Latin American host nations could be greater still if access to jobs for migrants were increased, research shows

The Guardian - US

Lebanese Escape Israel-Hezbollah War Fears To Ski Slopes

Days ago, Tala Assaad could hear Israeli strikes near south Lebanon's coastal city of Sidon.

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Economy Another Victim Of War In Impoverished Sudan

Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan's main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry.

International Business Times

World Bank Approves $300 Mn In New Funding For Afghanistan

The World Bank's executive board has approved $300 million in new funds for Afghanistan, which it will deploy outside the control of the Taliban authorities, the development lender confirmed Thursday.

International Business Times

Ukraine's Recovery: 6 Billion Needed After Years of War

The World Bank estimates that Ukraine will require 6 billion to recover and rebuild after almost two years of ongoing conflict and war.

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CM holds consultation with World Bank representatives

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank regarding the Resilient Kerala Program for Results being implemented as part of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, at the conference hall here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

World Bank CEO Denies IFC Cover-Up of Kenya School Abuse

World Bank denies covering up abuse involving a Kenya school investment, refuting allegations of an IFC cover-up. Details on the controversy at hand.

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Isabelle Thomas: tragic loss of 'warm, vibrant' documentary maker and aristocrat, and wife of the producer of Killers of the Flower Moon

Thomas, who worked in the arts and sciences, died this week

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World Bank Provides Emergency Funds to Countries through Existing Loans

Learn about the World Bank's new initiative to alleviate the financial burden of countries during disasters by offering access to emergency funds from exis...

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The West Bank economy has been hammered by war

More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.

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World Bank president discusses conflict, climate change, and AI risks

This content discusses the highlights of the recent World Economic Forum, including discussions on presidential elections, conflicts, climate change, and t...

International Business Times

Comoros Votes As Controversial President Seeks Third Term

Comoran voters head to polling stations Sunday to decide whether to hand a third-straight term to President Azali Assoumani, who has voiced confidence in securing re-election over a divided opposition on the Indian Ocean archipelago.

The Guardian - UK

Red Sea crisis could shatter hopes of global economic recovery

World Bank warns of surging energy prices, slower growth and higher inflation as threat rises of disruption to world trade

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State govt. to implement Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission at a cost of ₹1,675 crore over five years

Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission aims to strengthen coastal biodiversity, sustainable tourism, and reduce plastic waste with World Bank support.

The Hindu

Cabinet nod for World Bank-aided $285-million KERA project

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation (KERA) Project aimed at modernising the State’s food and nutritional security. The World Bank-aided project has an outlay of $285 million. It places emphasis on the increased participation of small farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME)…

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2024 Global Growth forecast: Slowing Trend Continues

The World Bank predicts global growth to decelerate for the third year in a row in 2024, signaling potential challenges ahead. Stay informed!

The Independent UK

Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts

Hobbled by high interest rates, persistent inflation, slumping trade and a diminished China, the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024

The Conversation

China's capitalist reforms are said to have moved 800 million out of extreme poverty – new data suggests the opposite

It has become an article of faith among many economists that China’s pro-market reforms of the 1980s and 1990s ushered in a sustained reduction in poverty.

International Business Times

Bhutan To Vote As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness'

The picturesque Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan holds general elections on Tuesday with serious economic challenges calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.

The Guardian - UK

The world economy is in crisis again. If we look back 80 years, we might be able to fix it

The historic Bretton Woods summit shaped a golden era of growth. This year’s G20 could be our equivalent, says academic and economist Michael Jacobs

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