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'We Pledge to Do Things Differently'

Historic visit by the heads of the United Nations and the World Bank Group to Africa's Great Lakes region heralds unprecedented cooperation between the two global institutions.
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Middle East

Emergency Project to Help Jordan Manage Impact of Syrian Refugees

The World Bank plans a special package of $150 million to help Jordan manage the impact of the Syrian civil war. More than half a million people are estimated to have fled across Jordan’s border.
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World Health Assembly

Why Universal Health Coverage Matters

As President Jim Yong Kim outlines five ways the World Bank Group will support countries in their drive toward universal coverage, citizens of five countries explain why it’s important.
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El Salvador

Music Education Strikes a Chord with At-Risk Youth

A violence prevention project keeps young Salvadorians out of trouble by teaching them to sing and play a musical instrument. Project participants are being trained by music teachers from all over the world.
Global Development Horizons

Developing World
to Dominate in Savings, Investment

By 2030, half the global stock of capital will reside in developing countries, compared to less than one-third today, a new report says. Countries in East Asia and Latin America will account for the largest shares.
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Article

Preparing for Prosperity: Montenegro and the Next Steps for Economic Growth

Article

Brazil’s Digital TV System Delivers Health, Education and Jobs

Release

World Bank to Help Burkina Faso Provide Temporary Jobs and Skills Training to Over 46,000 Out-of-School Youth

Article

Toward Transparency in Oil, Gas and Mining

Release

World Bank Grants $50 million for Palestinian Development

Release

'Youth Solutions!' Empowers Youth-Led NGOs in South Asia

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Events & Consultations

Event

Women Deliver Conference

May 28-30

Policymakers, government officials, NGOs and other leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur to focus on the health and empowerment of girls and women.

Blogs

Video Blog: Stepping Up in Support of Jordan

"This community is under stress. That's why the World Bank is here; that's why we're stepping up."
— Inger Andersen, May 24

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Video

World Bank researchers integrated messages on personal finance into episodes of the popular South African soap opera "Scandal!" The results were stunning.

Results

Country

Kosovo

Moving Toward European Integration

Kosovo has weathered the euro crisis fairly well, with growth rates consistently above those in neighboring countries and strong fiscal fundamentals.

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Water

Water Resources in a Changing Climate

Climate change will increase extreme weather events and have a profound impact on economies, health, lives, and livelihoods. The poorest will suffer most.

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Projects

Sanitation

Philippines: Sewerage and Sanitation for Over 3 Million

The project delivered improved services with more and better treatment plants, trucks for pumping out septage, and safe disposal of treated septage.

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