The Republic of Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). Korea contributed KRW 585 billion in IDA20 and has committed to ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, 18 November 2024 — In a significant move to bolster global development efforts, Norway has announced its early pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) during the 19th ...

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Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its continued dedication to international ...

Technology adoption in the region has been slow and limited, with technical and management capacities falling well short of those in leading countries. Changing this dynamic is urgent, but how can it ...

At COP28, the World Bank committed to support the operationalization of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) as a World Bank-hosted financial intermediary fund for an interim period of ...

This session will bring together senior ministers, private investors, and the World Bank Group to discuss how countries can harness reforms and mobilize public and private investments for energy and ...

When thinking of Hiroshima, the first thing that may come to mind is the devastation caused by the atomic bomb in 1945. However, Hiroshima's story is not just one of destruction but also of remarkable ...

The East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience Program (EAGER) aims to address the challenges faced by 40 million girls out of school and 55 million underage brides, with men earning double women's ...

Hawa Abdurahman and Shemsi Adem, both widows, say the safety net program enabled them work closer to home and care for their children. Shemsi Adem’s participation in public works for Ethiopia’s World ...