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Pandemic Threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade, New Report Says

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade – especially in the poorest countries, according to the 2020 Human Capital Index update.

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Sep 21, 2020

September 21, 2020: COVID-19 response, new research on human capital, and looking ahead to our Annual Meetings

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Aug 10, 2020

World Bank Group Entities Issue Financial Statements for FY20

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Aug 20, 2020

Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative invests in over 15,000 women-led businesses amidst COVID-19 crisis

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Aug 27, 2020

Doing Business – Data Irregularities Statement

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Aug 31, 2020

Decisive Action and Change Needed to Reform and Rebuild a Better Lebanon

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Sep 16, 2020

Submit Your Questions for the 2020 Annual Meetings Opening Press Conference

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