World Bank coverage.

World Bank’s ‘magical discovery’

For decades, the World Bank championed decentralisation. Now that narrative has changed.…

Globally, Girls Can’t Attend Schools for Lack of Hygiene Products. Christian Charities Are Helping to Solve the Problem.

Students in the U.S. take for granted that every child has the chance to get an education. Around the world, however, millions never get this opportunity, especially young girls. W…

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 30, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 30, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

May 29 - The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was str…

Twenty-seven nations activate World Bank emergency financing amid Iran war

Twenty-seven countries have activated World Bank emergency financing after the Iran war, unlocking up to $25B in rapid liquidity as energy costs surge.…

World Bank says responding to Ebola outbreak, plans to increase funding

World Bank plans increased funding and resources to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions.…

World Bank document reveals 27 countries seek crisis funding access amid Middle East conflict

A World Bank document shows 27 countries are seeking crisis financing access amid the Middle East conflict, with up to $25B in rapid support potentially available.…

27 countries tap World Bank crisis funding amid Middle East conflict – Reuters

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds - Reuters

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds Reuters…

27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war

An analyst says countries are more willing to seek the World Bank’s help than from the IMF due to the IMF’s austerity conditions.…

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

WASHINGTON, May 22 - Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank prog…

Canada’s government to spend $180 million on World Bank climate initiative pushing ‘gender equality’

The World Bank initiative attacks the oil and gas industry, one of Canada’s top economic drivers, and backs ‘efforts to address gender equality gaps in the energy and blue economy …

No country has ever developed without urbanising, World Bank economist tells Euronews at Baku forum

Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that n…

Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF

Doctors Without Borders accuses Israel of using water deprivation as a weapon against Gaza, exacerbating humanitarian crises.…

Women tend to be 'risk-appropriate' investors, expert says: How that helps them in volatile markets

Many studies show that women are more likely to adopt a conservative approach to investing. In times of market volatility, that tactic can pay off.…

World Bank objects to Uganda bill to regulate purported foreign agents

KAMPALA, April 28 - The World Bank has told Uganda's government that proposed legislation to regulate people and organisations that receive foreign funding will hinder its work in …

'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC

15 South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the U.S. to the DRC are now living in uncertainty in a country an with ongoing armed conflict, where they have no ties.…

Israel using water access as ‘weapon’ in Gaza: MSF

MSF said it is a campaign of “collective punishment” against Palestinians. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…