Latest Food Security Update
Our newest update from Oct. 17 shows that domestic food price inflation remains high around the world. Compared to two weeks ago, the agricultural price index is 1 percentage point higher. Average wheat, maize, and rice prices in October 2022 are 18%, 27%, and 10% higher, respectively, than in October 2021.
Boost Energy Security and Cut Methane Emissions by Reducing Gas Flaring And Venting
One clear solution that can boost energy security —while significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions and expanding energy access in developing countries—is using the gas currently being flared and vented around the world, so called “associated gas,” writes Riccardo Puliti, Vice President for Infrastructure at the World Bank, in this blog.
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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