The Republic of Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). Korea contributed KRW 585 billion in IDA20 and has committed to ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, 18 November 2024 — In a significant move to bolster global development efforts, Norway has announced its early pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) during the 19th ...

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Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its continued dedication to international ...

Globally and on average, women enjoy less than two thirds the legal rights of men. This means that legal barriers hold women back from reaching their full potential. Women, Business and the Law data ...

Technology adoption in the region has been slow and limited, with technical and management capacities falling well short of those in leading countries. Changing this dynamic is urgent, but how can it ...

In Togo and Benin, 167,000 people are now less exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, thanks to the WACA Program. Yemeni fishers can now tap into the coastline's full potential, thanks to the ...

The Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) of the World Bank helps identify where investments and policies are lacking in a country’s infrastructure. The goal is to assist governments in ...

Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) model, launched in 2021, laid the foundation for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. However, with rising climate threats—including sea level rise, extreme weather, ...

At COP28, the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) committed to develop a common approach for reporting climate results – so that we not only measure the volume of dollars spent on climate action, ...