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Vietnam and Five Others Advance in World Bank Income Classification

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Six countries have recently advanced to a higher income classification in the latest update from the World Bank, indicating multiple pathways for economic progression. While some nations achieved this through robust economic growth, others benefited from...

World Bank Allocates $1.1 Billion for Food Security and Livelihoods in Bangladesh

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The World Bank has authorised a financial package of $1.1 billion aimed at supporting two key initiatives in Bangladesh. This funding is designed to help the nation address the recent volatility in the global fertiliser and...
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We Were Invited to the Table After the Menu Had Already Been Decided

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I remember the precise moment I first encountered the full weight of globalisation's contradiction. It was sometime in the early 2000s, standing in front...

World Bank Issues Warning About Weaker Global Economy

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The World Bank has recently downgraded its outlook for the global economy, aligning with earlier warnings from the International Monetary Fund and the Organisation...

World Bank Increases India’s Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2026-27

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The World Bank has increased its growth forecast for India for the financial year 2026-27, adjusting it from an earlier estimate of 6.3% to...

Top CSR initiatives in Sikkim

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Tucked away in the northeastern part of India, Sikkim is a stunning place known for its natural beauty and diverse culture. It's a unique...

Air Quality Early Warning System to alert Mumbaikars and Kolkatans about air pollution

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Residents of Mumbai and Kolkata can now be alert of poor air quality in advance, all thanks to the Air Quality Early Warning System...

World Bank approves $1.5 Billion for low-carbon energy in India

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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing aims to...

World Bank to provide loan of $300 million for school education in Chhattisgarh and $200 million for power sector reforms in Himachal Pradesh

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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million (Rs 2460 crore) loan to help expand and improve the quality of...

PM Modi: Climate Change has to be fought from the dinner tables in every home

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Honourable Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded global citizens of their responsibility towards battling Climate change. In his words, “Climate change cannot be fought...

Developing Countries can cut down Emissions by 70% through Small Investments: World Bank

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According to a recent World Bank report, developing nations can lower their greenhouse gas emissions with relatively smaller investments, but more assistance. According to the...

Extreme child poverty will rise during the pandemic: World Bank report

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An estimated one in six children or 356 million globally were living in extreme poverty before the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this is set...

COVID-19 Impact: Global Poverty Rises for the First Time in 20 Years

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COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we perceive the world. For the first time in 20 years, the global poverty rates are to rise...

CSR News: STL and World Bank’s 2030 Water Resources Group Join Forces to Combat the Widespread Water Crisis

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STL, an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, today announced its collaboration with 2030 Water Resources Group, a public, private, civil society partnership hosted by...
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