Nigeria: World Bank Approves $200 Million Emergency Support to North East
The World Bank’s Board on March 20, approved a $200 million credit to support the Government of Nigeria’s response to the acute humanitarian and forced-displacement crisis triggered by the Boko Haram conflict in North East Nigeria. The project will...
In Parliament this week: Treaty of Rome, books for the visually impaired, rule of law in Poland
World Bank approves new financing to support affordable housing in Indonesia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $450 million in financing to support the Government of Indonesia’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing for low-income families.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Calls for Global Cooperation and Strong Policies to Sustain the Growth Momentum
Our meeting showed once again that the G20 provides a critical platform for major economies to work together within an established framework. We met at a time when growth is gaining momentum around the world and there are signs that the global economy...
£23 million boost for hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure in UK
UK government welcomes £240 million strategic Toyota investment
Sustainable growth, jobs and security: MEPs adopt 2018 budget priorities
Growth and jobs, particularly for young people, must remain key EU budget priorities, along with tackling migration and climate change, MEPs say in guidelines, voted on Wednesday, for EU Commission officials preparing the EU’s draft 2018 budget. The...
US$100 Million to Protect the Environment and Promote Development in Tunisia’s Poorest Regions
The World Bank on March 15, announced a US$100 million project to support better management of forests, rangelands and agricultural landscapes for more jobs and increased incomes in the North-West and Center-West regions of Tunisia, where almost half...
Korea needs to put green growth vision into action
World Bank to Expand its Support for Poorest in Pakistan
The World Bank on March 15, approved a package of measures worth $450 million to help the poorest and most vulnerable people in Pakistan. The initiatives include expanding banking services and financial access, strengthening the social safety net to...
