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WEBWe face big challenges to help the world’s poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth. Data and research help us understand these challenges and set priorities, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress.
Climate Finance Fiscal Year 2024 Snapshot - World Bank Group
WEB6 days ago · WASHINGTON, September 19, 2024-- The World Bank Group delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance in fiscal year 2024—which covers July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024—supporting efforts to end poverty on a livable planet, investing in cleaner energy, more resilient communities, and stronger economies.This is a 10% increase in climate finance compared to the previous year.
September 2024 global poverty update from the World Bank: …
WEB6 days ago · In 2022, the global poverty headcount ratio at the International Poverty Line ($2.15 per person per day, 2017 PPP) has remained rounded to 9 percent, with a marginal upward revision in the total number of extreme poor from 712 to 713 million. By 2024 this number is expected to decline to about 692 million extreme poor in the world.
Ajay Banga Era Begins at the World Bank - The New York Times
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Ajay Banga officially became the 14th president of the World Bank on Friday and urged staff to join him in developing a “new playbook” for a global institution whose relevance has come into ...
Ajay Banga Confirmed as World Bank Leader - The New York Times
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Ajay Banga, President Biden’s pick to be president of the World Bank and broaden its ambitions to combat climate change, was approved by its executive board on Wednesday.
World Bank Seeks LGBTQ Compromise to End Loan Freeze in …
WEB17 hours ago · September 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT. Save. The World Bankis working with Uganda to try and end a freeze on lending that was imposed after the East African nation passed repressive anti-gay ...
Barbados PM Mottley calls for new World Bank emergency …
WEB20 hours ago · The updated initiative also urges new and existing donor countries to replenish the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s arm for low-income countries, with at least $120 ...
‘U.S. growth is exceptional’: World Bank sees America fueling the ...
WEBJun 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States.
World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US ... - Associated Press News
WEBJun 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The bank’s latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.4% growth for 2024 it had predicted in January.