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‘Catastrophic’ Costs if Ebola Not Contained

A World Bank Group analysis finds that quick action is needed to prevent the Ebola epidemic from dealing a catastrophic blow to the fragile countries that have been hardest hit. Read More »
Climate Lending Over $11 Billion

The World Bank Group’s climate investments increased to almost $11.3 billion during fiscal year 2014, with the bulk going to investments in energy, transportation, and agriculture. Read More »
Seeking Water and Energy Solutions

The connections between water and energy are the focus of this year’s World Water Week. More than 748 million people lack access to potable water and over 1.2 billion lack access to electricity. Read More »
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Resilience for Small Island States

The World Bank Group will increase its support for disaster- and climate-resilient development in developing island nations from $145 million per year to about $190 million. Read More »
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The Power of Digital Payments

Digital payments offer benefits for senders and receivers in developing economies, a new report finds, as well as increased access to affordable financial tools. Read More »
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