Ajay Banga

The World Bank and the IMF in Indonesia : an emblematic interference – CADTM In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough !…

Kenya’s S*x Abuse Scandal Puts World Bank in Spotlight U.S., U.K., and France disagree on compensation for victims at an IFC-funded chain of for-profit schools.

Joint Japan/World Bank Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.  The JJ/WBGSP is available to nationals of specific ...

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024 – Round Two (Fully-funded) – Opportunity Desk Deadline: May 24, 2024 Applications are open for the second round of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024. The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts...

10 African countries with the highest life expectancy according to the World Bank Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the highest life expectancy

World Bank to Attract Investors to Developing Countries with New Data - THISDAYLIVE Beginning next week, the World Bank will release additional proprietary data, including information on debt defaults, seeking to encourage greater private sector investment in developing nations.

World Bank’s 1.2m meter project stalled amid moves against estimated bills The National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), expected to be funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the World Bank has remained elusive even as information about 1.2 million meters, which are to be provided through the scheme, remains sketchy.

World Bank Bolsters Statistical Systems in Congo, Gabon WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 - The World Bank today approved an additional $150 million in credit and loan from the International Development

World Bank to attract investors to developing countries with new data The World Bank will release additional proprietary data, including information on debt defaults, beginning next week, seeking to encourage greater private...

World Bank, L-PRES Laud Makinde On Commitment To Livestock Production | Independent Newspaper Nigeria IBADAN - The World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES),

World Bank and partners to build on support for improved health and nutrition in Lao PDR Over 7.5 million people from under-served rural areas in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) will benefit from a US$ 62 million World Bank project to improve health and nutrition services.

Controversial water bill delays release of $700 million World Bank loan to Nigeria Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Program-for-Results (SURWASH Programme), underpinned by a $700 million loan from the World Bank, faces significant delays due to legislative gridlock.

World Bank pledges support for Enugu livestock farmers The governor said that Enugu had moved agriculture from a subsistence activity to business.

World Bank approves $149.7 million for Pakistan’s digital and flood resilience projects KARACHI: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $149.7 million in financing for Pakistan to support two projects related to the country’s digital economy and improved flood resilience, according to a statement issued by the international financial institution on Saturday. The all...

Bringing forth water to combat food insecurity and climate change in the Sahel PARIIS is the first regional project designed following the adoption of the Sahel Irrigation Initiative (2IS) by Heads of State in 2013. It focuses on the combined use of simple and affordable technologies, incorporating local know-how to irrigate farmlands and enhance their potential.

E.U to join IMF, World Bank, UAE in providing multi billion USD support to Egypt - Report The European Union (EU) has disclosed plans to provide around €7.4 billion support to Egypt as part of effort to stabilise its economy according to reports from Bloomberg.

Foreign aid hampering development The truth is that foreign aid is not a move for poverty alleviation or economic development. Rather, it can be seen as a vehicle for neo-colonial exploitation and dependency.

Devex Newswire: World Bank’s Ajay Banga apologizes for sexual abuse scandal The apology is the latest twist in the saga of the International Finance Corporation's handling of a $13.5 million investment in Bridge International Academies. Plus, a look at Chinese aid funding.

World Bank to extend fresh $500m loan to FG to boost agriculture - Ripples Nigeria The World Bank is poised to extend another $500 million loan to the Federal Government of Nigeria, to support agricultural markets and rural access. This |

U.N. Documents More Than Two Dozen Attacks on Gazans Waiting for Aid Since January The United Nations human rights office has not blamed any side for the attacks, including one on Thursday that Gazan health officials say killed 20.

G7 consensus reached on advancing AI for sustainable development The ministers of the G7 countries reached a landmark consensus in Verona, Italy on the critical global debate of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under the scope ‘Digital Development – Growing Together’, G7 countries acknowledged the need to work in partnership with developing countries to streng...

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen on the Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict [EN/AR] - Syrian Arab Republic News and Press Release in Arabic on Syrian Arab Republic about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 15 Mar 2024 by OSES

UN calls for united action to combat rising Islamophobia “Institutional discrimination and other barriers are violating the human rights and dignity of Muslims."

UNICEF partners Gombe to tackle out-of-school children The Gombe State Government has lauded the intervention of the United Nations Children’s Fund in tackling the out-of-school children menace in the state

Africa's Share Of Global Trade Stagnant At 3% Amid Opportunities – Okonjo-Iweala The WTO boss emphasised the organisation's commitment to partnering with Nigeria and Africa to maximise these opportunities.

World Bank lender to poorest nations seeks record funding haul Debt and climate-change-related crises increase need for International Development Association’s assistance

UN says acute malnutrition spreading fast among children in Gaza Israel says it will send a delegation to Qatar for more talks with mediators after Hamas presented a new truce proposal.