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Climate Change · PeruThe project will benefit some 24,000 people in Peru. It will also improve the ability of the country's irrigation system to cope with drought and floods. The project will be implemented over a period of five years. It is funded by the World Bank and the Government of Peru.See the Story
World Bank supports irrigation projects address effects of climate change in Peru
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Economy · AzerbaijanAzerbaijan's economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas, which account for a third of GDP and 90% of exports. With existing oil reserves dwindling and expected to last another 25 years, comprehensive and effective decarbonization efforts will help diversify the economy.See the Story
Climate action can help Azerbaijan minimize risks emerging from global low-carbon transition
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PollutionAir pollution is the leading environmental risk to health and cost the globe an estimated $8.1 trillion in 2019, equivalent to 6.1 percent of global GDP. In Bishkek, the average annual PM2.5 concentration in 2022 surpassed the World Health Organization guideline value of 5 �g/m3 by nearly sevenfold. The project will be implemented through December 2030.See the Story
World Bank approves $50M for Kyrgyz Republic Air Quality Improvement Project
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IMF · ThailandThailand has been selected to host the prestigious 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The event is expected to attract over 12,000 participants, including global financial leaders from 190 countries. Various public and private sector committees are being formed to ensure comprehensive preparedness for the conferences.See the Story
Thailand gears up for 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings
Property · ZimbabweMutumbuka has been embroiled in a legal battle to reclaim his property for the past two years. The case began when two individuals appeared in court facing forgery charges. It was alleged that they produced fake documents and sold Mutumbuka's house. The fraudsters managed to sell the house to Harrison Marange for a mere US$140,000.See the Story
Former Education Minister Mutumbuka Narrates How His US$600,000 House Was Stolen
World BankCreecy was answering questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Eskom CEO Andr� de Ruyter and Mandy Rambharos raised a $440 million loan from the World Bank for a "just energy transition" project. Komati was repurposed to build mobile renewable energy generators.See the Story
A bad guinea pig: World Bank must fix 'unjust' Komati transition, says Creecy
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World Bank · NigeriaThe Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has called for judicious use of the $1.2billion World Bank loan to tackle adolescent girls education in Nigeria. Professor Mamman stated this in Abuja yesterday while inaugurating the National Steering Committee of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. He said the programme is aimed […]See the Story
Education Minister calls for judicious use of $1.2b World Bank loan for adolescent girls education
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World Bank · MontenegroThe topic of the meeting with the head of the World Bank office was the past and future cooperation in the field of ecology and environmental protection, as well as proposals for two laws to be finalizedSee the Story
