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World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/04/15/world-bank-group-launches-initiative-to-improve-water-security-for-1-billion-people
The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners, today launched Water Forward, a global platform to help improve water security for 1 billion people by 2030.
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Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group
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World Bank Group and IMF to Hold 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Portfolio of Guarantees Pushes MIGA’s Total Issuance over $100 Billion
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Déclaration conjointe des dirigeants du Fonds monétaire international, du Groupe de la Banque mondiale et du Programme alimentaire mondial
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Regional Economic Updates - April 2026
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World Bank Group Statement on the Conflict in the Middle East
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Knowledge in the Age of Disinformation and AI
Knowledge in the Age of Disinformation and AI
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IDA20 Retrospective: Flexibility, Agility, and Resilience
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