Category Archives: WBG News & Reports
Building a better food system
More people than ever before—828 million, according to the most recent estimates—do
not know where their next meal will come from. Yet we are producing more food than ever, with cereal grain production at an all-time high. How did we get so far off track in ending hunger and how do we get back on course?
What do youth need from us right now?
Around the world, nearly 1 in 5 youth ages 15-24 are unemployed, or part of the labor force
but without a job. Among children ages 10-19, 1 in 7 experience a mental disorder. Nearly 6 in 10 ten-year-old children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and comprehend a simple paragraph. These numbers do not bode well for future innovation and economic growth. By 2050, the people who are under 25 today will compose more than 90 percent of the prime-age workforce.
Infrastructure That Helps Half a Million People Access Clean, Piped Water in Maputo, Mozambique
Unlocking the potential of the seaweed sector for sustainable growth
spurring economic growth and providing opportunities for greater social equality. Take seaweed, for instance.
For centuries, brown, green, and red algae growing naturally in salty coastal waters or strewn along shorelines has been gathered for consumption and sale –mostly by women – to support the nutritional and economic needs of rural families and communities. In more recent times, women have also dominated aquaculture production of seaweed.
Sowing the seeds of change to solve the water crisis
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Solving the water crisis is central to our future on a livable planet. Whether it is too much, too little, or too polluted water, this triple threat, exacerbated by climate change, denies billions of people reliable access to safe water and sanitation. It threatens economies, fuels migration, and can ignite conflict. We need global action to establish water security for green, resilient, and inclusive growth, and to tackle the water-climate-conflict nexus.
Continue readingRealizing a Brighter Future for a Young, Energized, and Connected Africa
“We need the means for our dreams to come true.” –Hafsat Abdullahi, Nigerian poet
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania recently bustled with immense energy and optimism. The ambitions and aspirations of young people were matched with commitments by African leaders to take action and invest in people toward a brighter future.
USAID: UPCOMING EVENTS
Localization: The Road Ahead for USAID’s Localization Efforts
On August 17, join the Society for International Development (SID-US) for a discussion of progress made to date in USAID’s localization efforts and actions that would further advance localization. Speakers will address success stories of developing sustainable solutions that benefit communities and share insights on strategies for centering localization efforts in local communities. Register here.
How to Work with USAID 101
On August 29, join USAID’s Industry Liaison Team at 10:30 a.m. ET on LinkedIn for an audio event. We will share tips and resources that will help your organization partner with the Agency — such as how to find funding opportunities, requirements to be a USAID partner and more! Details for the event are available here.
USAID and Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Strategy Update
On September 5, join AidKonekt and USAID for an update on USAID’s Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Strategy. Panelists will dive into how localization and the A&A strategy affects democracy, human rights, and governance. Register here.
USAID’s Local Capacity Strengthening Policy Learning and Feedback Forum
We are excited to invite you to the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy Learning and Feedback Forum, taking place virtually over six days between October 10 and October 19. Local actors, global stakeholders, and USAID staff are invited to share ideas and help guide future policy implementation. There will be sector-specific sessions such as Education; Global Health; Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance; and Resilience and Food Security as well as opportunities to share candid feedback during local listening sessions. Check out the schedule and register today.
Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact
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Join World Bank President Ajay Banga and Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn for an insightful discussion about strategic and collaborative approaches in a world faced with complex challenges.
Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact
Thursday, August 31
10:00-10:30 am EDT (local time)
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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