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  1. 5 hours ago

    ‘The devastating developments in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts.’ The Group stands with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Full statement from :

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  2. 11 hours ago

    The latest provides fresh insights into three emerging obstacles to a durable recovery in developing economies: high debt, boom-and-bust cycles of commodity prices, and rising inequality. Explore the report and learn more:

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  3. 17 hours ago

    2022 World Development Report recommends action in 4 areas: ➡️ Managing & reducing loan distress ➡️ Improving the legal insolvency framework ➡️ Ensuring access to finance for the poorest ➡️ Managing increased sovereign debt

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  4. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    What effect will the Russian attack on Ukraine have on the economy at home and around the world? This Sunday, gets answers from World Bank President at 10:30a E.T.

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  5. 23 hours ago

    ‘The devastating developments in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts.’ The Group stands with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Full statement from :

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  6. Feb 26

    About 55% of the total population of developing economies is vaccinated, compared with more than 75% in advanced economies. More on vaccine inequities and other emerging challenges discussed in the latest :

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  7. Feb 25

    EVENT March 1, 10:00 AM EST | Tune in as we present the key findings of the Women, Business and the Law 2022 report. No country can achieve its full potential without the equal participation of women and men.

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    Feb 25

    Following my trip to Munich and Brussels, I have collected some of my thoughts on . Read more here:

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  9. Feb 25

    ‘The devastating developments in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts.’ The Group stands with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Full statement from :

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  10. Feb 24

    "The Group is horrified by the shocking violence & loss of life as a result of the events unfolding in Ukraine. We are a long-standing partner of Ukraine & stand with its people at this critical moment." Full statement from :

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    Feb 24

    I am deeply saddened and horrified by the devastating developments in Ukraine, which will have far-reaching economic and social impacts. When I met with President Saturday in Munich, I reaffirmed the Group’s strong support and commitment. [1/2]

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  12. Feb 24

    SAVE THE DATE! March 1, 10:00 AM EST ⏰ | Launch event of the 2022 -- measuring progress toward legal in 190 economies by analyzing laws & regulations affecting women’s economic empowerment.

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  13. Feb 24

    In , is providing livelihood and career support to persons with disabilities, including to people like Moses. Read more about his story here:

    On the lefthand side, Moses Azubire, sits on the side of a street weaving a basket. He is wearing a blue and green shirt with white pants. Moses is wearing sunglasses. On the righthand side, a quote reads "One of my children was able to complete secondary school in 2020, while the other is still pursuing second-cycle education."
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  14. Feb 23

    . financed 4 million Moderna vaccines will support 's efforts to increase health & protection of children in the classrooms & support continued learning to make up the learning lost due to .

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  15. Feb 23

    . has supported with: ➡️$1.75 billion in emergency financing to achieve its vaccination targets. ➡️800+ new testing labs opened & thousands of new isolation & critical care beds being added.

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  16. Feb 23

    120 kilometers south of Kigali , lies G.S. Kabuga School. The school is one of 3,000 schools in Rwanda that have benefitted from reconstruction and refurbishment, financed by . Learn more:

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    Feb 23

    Agriculture, forestry and land use = 25% of GHG emissions. What will it take to transform to sustainably feed the planet?

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    Feb 23

    Platform-based finance has great potential to advance , especially in developing countries, but poses significant regulatory challenges. Find the full story in our latest blog >>

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    Feb 23

    Chile plans to achieve by 2050. To achieve this, the country has focused on mechanisms, becoming the first South American country in 2019 to issue sovereign green bonds. See how supports Chile’s climate pledges:

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    Feb 23

    Following a historic early replenishment of IDA, the Deputies’ Report is now live. For the report + stories of IDA in action, check out our latest newsletter:

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