Economic inclusion programs—which provide cash transfers, skills training, business capital, coaching, and market access—reach only 10% of the approximately 700 million people living in extreme ...

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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.

SARAJEVO, November 20, 2024 — Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to invest $6.8 billion over the next decade to protect its people, property and economy from the damaging and escalating impacts of climate ...

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) discusses the country's significant climate risks including frequent floods, wildfires, and severe air pollution, and ...

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Yemen uses a scenario-based approach to navigate the complex nexus of development, conflict, and climate change. The Yemen Country Climate and ...

Fatoumata Sow and her baby at the Damakanian Community Health Center, Guinea. Accessible reproductive and child health services through the Health Services and Capacity Strengthening Project (PRSCS) ...

The Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) highlights the critical climate challenges facing Djibouti. It identifies key policy reforms and investments to strengthen the resilience of ...

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, November 19, 2024 — The Heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed today the endorsement by G20 Leaders of the G20 Roadmap towards Better, Bigger, and More Effective ...

Santiago, November 18, 2024 – Effective today, Jean-Marc Arbogast assumes the role of World Bank Group Country Manager for Chile. This position will unify country-level leadership across the ...