NEW DELHI, June 22, 2017 – The Government of India, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and the World Bank today signed a $240 million loan agreement to support the Government of Andhra Pradesh...
Date: June 22, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
New Delhi, May 27, 2017 – The World Bank will support the Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) provide reliable, quality, and affordable 24x7 power to its citizens. The $240 million Andhra Pradesh 24x7...
Date: May 26, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017—The World Bank today approved $59 million in financing to help Bangladesh meet the increasing demand for electricity by improving the reliability and efficiency of the entire...
Date: April 26, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2016 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$400 million loan for Turkey and a US$400 million loan for Azerbaijan for the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas...
Date: December 20, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
To be implemented in six north eastern states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura NEW DELHI, November 28, 2016 – The Government of India, POWERGRID, the six north eastern states...
Date: November 28, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
At the Oil & Fat Factory in Kattakurgan, Kamoliddin Khaitov smiles and expresses delight with the new boilers that were commissioned in 2014. As Head of the Boilers’ Facility at the factory, Kamoliddin...
Date: November 10, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
WASHINGTON, October 27, 2016 – A new World Bank study outlines how Sub-Saharan Africa’s struggling power utilities can be financially viable and at the same time make electricity access affordable for...
Date: October 27, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the objective of the CASA-1000 project? The CASA-1000 project is the first step towards creating the Central Asia-South Asia Regional...
Date: May 10, 2016
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Technology solutions have to be created with the user in mind – especially those that aim to address energy efficiency, given the importance of behavior change in altering consumption patterns. This was...
Date: April 15, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
November 25, 2014 - Countries around the world are finding that energy subsidies pose a threat to their economic, environmental and fiscal health. Despite originally being designed to help the poor and...
Date: November 25, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Hanoi, November 12, 2014 – The State Bank of Vietnam and the World Bank today signed a US$ 500 million loan for a US$ 731.25 million operation in support of Vietnam’s energy sector. The investment will...
Date: November 12, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014 – The World Bank, IFC and MIGA Board of Executive Directors have approved a package of loans and guarantees supporting a series of energy projects that will help boost independent...
Date: May 6, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Cities have always been the engines of economic growth; now they hold the key to a sustainable future. Cities today have a unique opportunity to become global engines of green growth by choosing energy-efficient...
Date: March 11, 2014
Type: Opinion
Language: English
The energy sector remains one of the most important sectors for the Turkish economy. Energy generation, energy security, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation are just some of the many...
Date: October 28, 2013
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Yangon, September 24, 2013 – As Myanmar pursues reforms to accelerate poverty reduction and build shared prosperity, turning on the lights is an urgent priority for the people, and the World Bank is working...
Date: September 24, 2013
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2013 – A gas-fired power plant will contribute 10 percent of Egypt’s new electricity generation to be added by 2018 and help deliver a more reliable supply of electricity to the economy....
Date: June 27, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
As the effects of ongoing global financial fragility continue to affect economies across the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, policy makers remain vigilant in their pursuit of economic measures that...
Date: June 25, 2013
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Pakistan encapsulates the renewable energy challenge faced by many developing and emerging countries. Despite abundant renewable resources – including solar, wind, hydropower and biomass – very little...
Date: June 17, 2013
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 – A project to tap into Djibouti’s volcanic riches as a source of geothermal power has the potential to reduce energy costs for the small African country and boost access to electricity...
Date: June 5, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
How many people around the world lack access to electricity and safe household fuels? What’s the share of renewable energy in the global mix? How are we doing in improving energy efficiency? The Sustainable...
Date: May 28, 2013
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
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