A Bold Response is Needed to Achieve a Water-Secure World
As the World Water Forum kicks off this week in Dakar, Senegal from March 21-26, World Bank Group President David Malpass and the Republic of Senegal President Macky Sall share their thoughts on what is needed to achieve a water-secure world. They focus on three areas in particular: enhanced policy and institutional reforms, increased public and private investment, and greater citizen participation
Four Paths to Respond to the Food Price Crisis
As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis. What can countries and the international community do to respond to this crisis? Mari Pangestu, the World Bank's Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, shares with us her top four priorities.
The World Bank and Ukraine
The invasion in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts - well beyond the immediate impact it is already having on the lives and livelihoods of those in the country. The World Bank Group continues to coordinate with Ukraine and other development partners to assess these costs and develop a robust response to help the Ukrainian people during this difficult period. Learn more.
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