WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a project to improve access to water and sanitation services for Kenya’s coastal and northeastern residents....
Date: April 26, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
COTONOU, April 3, 2017 – The World Bank’s Vice President for the Africa Region, Mr. Makhtar Diop, will visit Benin from April 6 to 8, 2017. This will be Mr. Diop’s first visit to Benin since his appointment....
Date: April 3, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Balaclava, MAURITIUS, August 29, 2016— About one third (31%) of West Africa’s population lives on the coast, where the oceans are drivers for growth and prosperity. They provide jobs, food security...
Date: August 29, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
GRAND-LAHOU, June 2, 2016 – Coastal erosion has devoured the old town and the lighthouse of Grand-Lahou, Cote d’Ivoire, and has led to the abandonment of homes and the loss of mangroves to firewood. Following...
Date: June 2, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
NEW YORK, April 21, 2016 — The World Bank and the French Ministry of Environment, Energy, and the Sea announced today a joint effort in support of West African countries to strengthen the resilience...
Date: April 21, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
ELMINA, GHANA, March 4, 2016 - - Over 100 journalists from 44 African countries convened in Elmina, Ghana, to tackle issues in the fisheries sector. They witnessed how sustainable fishery management can...
Date: March 4, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
It is well documented that reefs and mangroves reduce the impact of waves hitting coasts, thus decreasing the risks of flooding and erosion. But until now, the economic argument for investing in such habitats...
Date: February 10, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Near Marrakesh, in Morocco’s semi-arid landscape, a humble cactus once used to delineate farm plots and stave off hunger, is enjoying a renaissance that gives new meaning to the old saying “Waste not,...
Date: November 23, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Seaweed fishing has long provided a decent livelihood on Zanzibar, an archipelago of islands off Tanzania. During lower tides, seaweed farmers wear traditional Swahili dress as they harvest, half-submerged...
Date: September 15, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Seafood is among the most globalized food commodities on the planet. Approximately half of the world’s exclusive economic zones are subject to foreign fishing arrangements that encourage international...
Date: December 11, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of Vietnam, is grappling with climate change. He is not alone. This month, leaders like Mr. Dung are coming together to share their leadership experience and...
Date: August 29, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
More than $62 million planned for jobs, roads and bridges TANAUAN (LEYTE), JULY 14, 2014 – World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today reaffirmed the institution’s support for the Philippines’ reconstruction...
Date: July 14, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
MANILA, JUNE 2, 2014 – Over 70 delegates from East Asia, South Asia and Africa are convening for the Third East Asia regional workshop on Flood Risk Management and Urban Resilience, on June 3 to 5, 2014...
Date: June 3, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
MANILA, MAY 28, 2014 – The World Bank has approved a $700,615 technical assistance grant that will provide data on the current state of the Philippines’ natural resources. Called Wealth Accounting and...
Date: May 29, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
World Bank Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change Rachel Kyte says if ‘we don’t confront climate change, we won’t end poverty’ MANILA, MAY 23, 2014 – Countries of the world should confront...
Date: May 23, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
MANILA, March 17, 2014 – The Philippines expects to maintain strong growth rates in the next three years despite the difficult global environment and the devastation unleashed by Typhoon Yolanda. Addressing...
Date: March 18, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 27, 2013 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$14.6 million grant to help 45,000 Samoans who live in coastal communities adapt to climate change...
Date: December 27, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Over the last few weeks, Tacloban and large parts of the Visayas have been capturing global headlines as a result of the terrible tragedy Typhoon Yolanda brought to this area of the Philippines. Thousands...
Date: December 20, 2013
Type: Opinion
Language: English
More powerful than Hurricane Katrina that hit the United States in 2005, Typhoon Yolanda is one of the costliest and deadliest storms in the Philippines to hit the country in recent years, displacing over...
Date: November 27, 2013
Type: Opinion
Language: English
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