March 31, 2025
How to combat air pollution, new IDA donor
EDITOR’S PICK
Breathing Easier: Strategies for Clean Air. Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Here are three steps countries can take to have cleaner air. VIEW STORY: English, العربية
WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Kosovo Becomes International Development Association Donor. In a historic move, the country has announced its commitment to be an official donor to the World Bank’s IDA, our fund for 78 low-income countries. READ NEWS: English, Español, Français, العربية, 中文, 日本語
Are Emerging Market Risks for Private Investors Overstated? Investing in emerging markets can entail risks, but just how risky is it? Our Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium provides some surprising insights. LEARN MORE
IN FOCUS
Foreign Direct Investment Relocations and Political Risk. Overlapping global crises have impacted foreign direct investment flows. Our World Bank expert unpacks what these changes mean for investors and the developing world. WATCH NOW
Partnering to Power Energy Access in Western Africa. Co-financing is helping to connect four West African countries through a 1,600 km transmission loop to power the region with affordable, clean electricity. LEARN MORE
Seeking Shelter in India. A home offers stability and opportunities for future growth, but financing can be a challenge. In India, a tech startup is helping to make homeownership a reality for the country’s underserved. VIEW STORY
NEWS
✔️ Cleaner Air is Within Reach by 2040: New Report
✔️ New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and Generate more than 10,000 Jobs
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