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World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to flood-hit Brazil
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In addition, the institution is talking to the federal, state and municipal governments and the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) about making new resources available on an accelerated basis. These resources will be used to finance recovery and provide technical assistance in
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Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, high levels of pollutio
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Afghanistan receives USD 84 Million in aid from World Bank amid humanitari
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Afghanistan has received USD 84 million in aid from the World Bank amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country, TOLOnews reported.
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UAE calls for international collaboration to solve global challenges
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Al Hussaini emphasised the significance of the topics being discussed during the 2024 Spring Meetings, and their role in promoting dialogue among stakeholders.
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UAE stresses importance of uniting global efforts to confront internationa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The UAE concluded its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, held in Washington, DC, where the main ministerial meetings and events were held during the period April 17 - 19, while side events and activities were organized durin
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World Bank received USD 11 billion fund for new financial instruments
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
World Bank has received endorsements of USD 11 billion for the new financial instruments aimed at boosting lending capacity and addressing shared global challenges.
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Healthcare needs tailored financing, knowledge and partnerships: World Ban
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
World Bank President Ajay termed access to healthcare as foundational and noted that getting them available at a price that's affordable is key.
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World Bank aims to expand health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The World Bank Group has announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
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World Bank asks Pakistan govt to make tax reforms, remove exemptions on du
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In its report released on Pakistan, the World Bank advised the Pakistani government of the urgent need for tax system reforms and the removal of sales tax exemptions to promote economic and social improvement.
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Pakistan delegation to appeal for new multi-billion-dollar agreement with
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on his visit to Washington, will attend the spring meetings organised by the IMF and World Bank, beginning on Tuesday.
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Amid crippling economy, Pak delegation reaches US to negotiate with IMF fo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A delegation from Pakistan, headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has arrived in Washington, D.C., to take part in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's spring meetings, ARY News reported on Monday.
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UAE to participate in 2024 Spring Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) taking place in Washington DC, from 15th to 20th April 2024
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