World Bank, govt of India sign agreement to improve air quality in Uttar Pradesh State
Summary The Uttar Pradesh program is part of the World Bank’s Regional Air Quality Management Program in the Indo-Gangetic Plains...
World Bank says $50 billion committed to Africa power plans
Summary Under the program, 30 African countries have put together so-called compacts, plans on what’s needed to bring electricity to...
Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania launch $7million project to protect Ruvuma River Basin
EnviroNews: Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania formally launched a $7.12 million initiative to jointly manage the Ruvuma /Rovuma) River Basin and...
Al-Sisi to World Bank chief: Egypt loses $10bn in Suez Canal revenues amid regional tensions
Summary Egypt had incurred losses of around $10bn in Suez Canal revenues due to the Gaza war and associated disruptions...
World Bank’s private arm commits up to $52 million to support east african small businesses
Summary IFC plans to invest up to $52 million in a microfinance group operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. WORLD...