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The World Bank's flagship Global Economic Prospects 2024 report is out!

📉 Approaching the decade's midpoint, the global economy faces its slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years.

Download your copy now ➡️ https://www.worldbank.org/gep?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

In close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the World Bank organized a two-day workshop on financial instruments to manage market risks including interest rates, currencies & commodities risks.
Thanks to representatives from the government, public, private, and banking sectors for participating 🙏

👩‍🎓𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 📣𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱!

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

The 2024 Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship offers scholarships for 52 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania & Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, & infrastructure management.

The Scholarship includes full tuition & fees, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, & travel allowance.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 #𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Send your answers in a one-minute video📲

Learn more ➡️ https://wb.forms.fm/endairpollution-in-south-asia/forms/9806?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

📷 Anuj Adhikari/World Bank

Regional cooperation in can drive economic growth, support climate resilience, optimize clean energy resources and much more.

Here's a list of 5 key areas for collaboration where the needle moved & offer opportunities in 2024:

http://wrld.bg/tAKH50QoBOO

5 key takeaways on regional cooperation in South Asia in 2023 Looking back on 2023, here are 5 key takeaways on regional cooperation in South Asia.

A simple change in infrastructure can have a transformational effect on the lives of people with disabilities.

Read how infrastructures like tactile paving & ramps are making a difference in & .

https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/nepal-pakistan-taking-one-step-time-disability-inclusion-reconstruction?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

Green, resilient, and inclusive development (GRID) is about innovating to build safe, resilient, and cost-effective roads & bridges.

These road networks help connect communities while boosting 's economy.

https://youtu.be/-QxgdmfQ9M8?si=2y85ewCSPVhFWt3y

In , one-third of children under 5 are underweight.

Helping communities & families understand the root causes of malnutrition & become self-reliant in producing nutritional food crops can offer sustainable solutions to this issue.
Read more: https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/changing-food-habits-helps-improve-nutrition-rural-nepal

The World Bank family wishes you a very happy, prosperous, and inspiring New Year 2024 ✨

's year in 10 blogs: Read about the importance of united action to fight , bold reforms to power economic recovery, taking steps towards and ensuring women's access to health and livelihoods ⬇️

https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/2023-review-south-asias-year-10-blogs?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

Indigenous Peoples are among the most vulnerable to climate shocks & are at the frontline of natural resource management.

Our 🆕 blog emphasizes understanding & building Indigenous resilience to climate change in , & .

https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/understanding-and-building-indigenous-resilience-climate-change-south-asia?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

📷CIPRED

As we wrap up #2023, we reflect on some of the most pressing development priorities in this year. Here's a look back at South Asia's year in 10 blogs 👇

http://wrld.bg/4pe350QlPcO

Improved and climate-smart livestock practices are bringing positive changes to farmers’ lives in .

Here is Jamuna’s story of resilience and adaptation:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/12/19/farmers-in-nepal-benefit-from-climate-smart-and-improved-livestock-techniques

In September 2023, the World Bank & CIPRED convened a gathering of indigenous leaders & experts from 14 countries in South Asia to discuss the drivers & enablers of Indigenous resilience.

Drawing from the discussions, our 🆕 blog highlights the vital contribution of indigenous knowledge systems in combating climate change.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/understanding-and-building-indigenous-resilience-climate-change-south-asia

With improved agriculture & irrigation services, farmers in ’s Sudurpashchim Province are able to increase the quantity, quality & price of their agricultural produce & improve the quality of their lives.

Learn more in this blog: https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/improved-agriculture-services-and-irrigation-boost-rural-livelihoods-nepal

Participatory budgeting approaches help engage citizens, promote transparency & prioritize spending at the local level.

Scaling up such approaches is an important step towards a more sustainable, inclusive & resilient .

http://wrld.bg/m1qq50Q9ZmG

Are you interested in learning about ’s business environment?

📊 Our new Enterprise Surveys Data provides valuable insights based on feedback from private sector firms.

Highlights here ⬇️

https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data/exploreeconomies/2023/nepal #2

Improved and climate-smart livestock practices are bringing positive changes to farmers’ lives in .

Here is Jamuna’s story of resilience and adaptation 👇

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/12/19/farmers-in-nepal-benefit-from-climate-smart-and-improved-livestock-techniques?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

How is affecting you and your community in ?

What's your solution to ?

Tell us in a short video for a chance to be featured on channels.

Submit your video here by Jan 16 : http://wrld.bg/tnyj50QkUbC

A regional electricity market could spur economic growth & improve energy efficiency across .

Shared power => accelerating the transition across .

🆕blog by Cecile Fruman and Pankaj Gupta⬇️

https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/south-asia-navigating-green-energy-transitions-together?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

Do you want to pursue a master's degree in a development-related topic at the world’s prestigious universities?

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is offering fully-funded scholarships for master's degree programs for mid-career professionals.

The next windows for scholarship applications will open in January and March 2024.

Check eligibility 👇

https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp

In , a new sustainable dairy farm is showing how Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) is the way forward.

It has been successful in creating jobs & self-reliance through blended finance.

Watch video : https://youtu.be/6UB3b3GwsdE?si=F2OJz1zo6wxYm7wa

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴’𝘀 “𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱”

From Nov 26-Dec 10, we spotlighted 30 artists featured in ‘A Tapestry of Voices’, an art exhibition to mark to .

Read more about the exhibition, participating artists, and exhibited artworks in this catalogue:
http://wrld.bg/XUsZ50QbihT

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗮’𝘀 “𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴”

From Nov 26-Dec 10, we spotlighted 30 artists featured in ‘A Tapestry of Voices’, an art exhibition to mark to .

Read more about the exhibition, participating artists, and exhibited artworks in this catalogue:
http://wrld.bg/XUsZ50QbihT

Understanding & strengthening indigenous resilience will require meaningful engagement, consultation & participation of Indigenous Peoples in climate action.

This is crucial for delivering green, resilient & inclusive development .

Read more: https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/understanding-and-building-indigenous-resilience-climate-change-south-a?cid=sar_fb_nepal_xx_ext

Photo credit: CIPRED

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗷𝗮𝗻’𝘀 “𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀”

From Nov 26-Dec 10, we spotlighted 30 artists featured in ‘A Tapestry of Voices’, an art exhibition to mark to .

Read more about the exhibition, participating artists, and exhibited artworks in this catalogue:
http://wrld.bg/XUsZ50QbihT

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘆𝗮’ 𝘀“महिला सिट?”

From Nov 26-Dec 10, we spotlighted 30 artists featured in ‘A Tapestry of Voices’, an art exhibition to mark to .

Read more about the exhibition, participating artists, and exhibited artworks in this catalogue:
http://wrld.bg/XUsZ50QbihT

#𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 अर्थात वायू प्रदुषणले तपाईं र तपाईंको परिवारलाई कसरी असर गरिरहेको छ?

तपाईंको समुदायमा हावाको प्रदुषण कम गर्ने उपायहरू के के हुन सक्छन् ? एक मिनेटसम्मको छोटो भिडियो बनाएर हामीलाई पठाउनुहोस् ।

उपयूक्त भिडियोहरू हामीले विश्व बैंकका सामाजिक संजालहरू मार्फत सार्वजनिकीकरण गर्नेछौं ।

भिडियो पेश गर्ने मिती : जनवरी १६, २०२४ सम्म ।

थप जानकारी प्राप्त गर्ने र भिडियो पेश गर्ने लिंक : https://wb.forms.fm/endairpollution-in-south-asia/forms/9806