In Short : The World Bank Group and IMF are intensifying their collaboration to enhance climate action, aiming to address global climate challenges and promote sustainable development. In Detail : WASHINGTON : The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are deepening their cooperation through an enhanced framework to help countries scale […]
World Bank’s IFC signs agreement with Côte d’Ivoire to develop clean energy
An agreement has been signed recently between the government of Côte d’Ivoire and the World Bank Group to help the African country develop its supply of affordable, reliable clean energy and reach its goal of generating at least 42 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2030. The World Bank Group has signed the […]
World Bank Group activities to address climate and environmental challenges
Next week, I’ll attend the climate summit hosted by the United Nations as part of the 74th session of the General Assembly. A range of environmental challenges—including pollution, the degradation of forests and biodiversity, marine plastics, and extreme weather events—are putting sustainable economic growth and inclusive development at risk. While international discussions have a place […]
