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Working together to save the Ganges River Dolphin

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Endangered Icon: The endangered Ganges River Dolphin is more than just a beautiful creature; it’s a barometer of river systems’ health.
  • United Initiative: To conserve the Ganges dolphin population, a Ganges River Dolphin Platform is set up, which fosters collaboration between governments, development partners, and experts to prioritize dolphin-friendly investments and conservation efforts in the GBM basin.
  • Holistic Approach: Nine World Bank supported projects across the GBM Basin are working together to synchronize conservation efforts, share best practices, and protect river dolphin habitats.
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The AI governance balancing act: Navigating opportunities and risks

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Did you know that in Sub-Saharan Africa, students spend an average of six years in school but leave with only three years’ worth of learning? The learning gap is stark, but artificial intelligence (AI) is rising to the challenge. In Kenya, innovators have created Somanasi (“Learn with me”), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help bridge this divide. By providing real-time, tailored responses to student questions, gamifying lessons, and promoting collaborative learning, this resource helps students better understand and retain the school curriculum, empowering them to make the most of their time in school and narrow the learning deficit. 

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Information session on international financing options for reconstruction projects in Ukraine

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Are you interested in contributing to Ukraine’s reconstruction and looking for financial opportunities? Then join our information session on international financing options for reconstruction on 13 February 2025. We will inform you about the opportunities that international financial institutions (IFIs) can offer you.

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Informatiebijeenkomst internationale financieringsopties voor wederopbouwprojecten in Oekraïne

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Poverty, Prosperity and Planet: Where We Stand and How To Move the Dial | World Bank Expert Answers

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The World Bank Group has set a clear mission: ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet. This episode of Expert Answers explores the Poverty, Prosperity and Planet report which offers the first post-pandemic assessment of global progress toward these interlinked goals and how to move forward. Join Luis Felipe Lopez-Calva, Global Director for Poverty and Equity on Expert Answers to find out more.

Eugene Rhuggenaath: New Executive Director at the World Bank Group

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Eugene Rhuggenaath took up his function as Executive Director at the World Bank Group representing the Constituency of Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Romania, and Ukraine on November 1, 2023. At the Board of Executive Directors, Mr. Rhuggenaath serves on the Audit Committee, the Human Resources Committee and Ethics Committee.

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Annual Meetings Live Events

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October 10-16, 2022

Join leaders, experts and activists to discuss how we can best respond to the multiple overlapping crises facing developing countries. How can we work together to navigate an uncertain world? Read more

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Join us for a series of high-level live conversations with prestigious guests and experts from all over the world to learn about international development, global challenges and positive change for the most vulnerable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLz6lEzoSAk?wmode=opaque

COVID-19 has put food out of reach for many. Can technology create a more sustainable food system?

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The short answer is yes. De-concentration, de-centralization and data are building blocks of a more sustainable food system post-COVID-19. Explore how in this in-depth analysis.

Free masks: A new initiative in the Central African Republic has seen the production of more than two million masks in just two months, looking to generate more than 1.6 million workdays and inject about $17 million into the local economy.

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eC2: Industrial Refrigeration

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Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)index

The objective of this work is to provide an IFC client with recommendations to help them troubleshoot existing problems with refrigeration, improve the energy efficiency of their refrigeration system/equipment and promote the use of natural refrigerants (where possible) in clients cold chain operations and HVAC equipment.

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The new kids on the block: redefining “critical” minerals essential for a clean energy future

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As the world battles the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and mine sites across the 780X439_CSM_Headerworld delay or suspend operations, we are reminded of Matshona Dhliwayo’s quote: “stars are born out of dark moments.” While the price of most so-called “critical minerals” may be down now, demand for these minerals will rise again, and certainly well before 2050. Indeed, the World Bank Group’s latest report has found that the more ambitious the climate targets become, the more minerals and metals will be needed for a low-carbon future. Continue reading →