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More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022

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 For less than $20 per student schools can adapt and minimize learning losses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2024 – A staggering 400 million students globally experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a new World Bank report released today. The report examines the detrimental impacts of climate change on education in low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions to harness education to spur climate action. It also estimates that a one-time investment of $18.51 per child can mitigate the impact from climate shocks.

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World Bank Group Supports Delivery of Essential Education Services

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Unprecedented Shocks Hit the Palestinian Economy

WASHINGTON, February 21, 2024 – The World Bank Group announced a $30 million grant to help ensure the continuity of crucial education for children. A sharp decline in economic activity, including trade, coupled with a lack of clearance revenues since October 2023, has worsened an already acute fiscal crisis, thus severely impacting the delivery of public services. This grant will contribute to the education sector to help ensure that learners don’t miss out on essential education.

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Did you say, “Women and Girls in Science”? Meet Sally, who proves that women can succeed in STEM

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  • Promoting women in science is a key focus of the African Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) program, launched in 2014 to support higher skills development in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • These fields tend to be male dominated, especially in Africa. Across the continent, the ACE program –supported by the World Bank – is more and more attracting female students for whom “science has no gender”.
  • Mbassally “Sally” Manneh is one of those “Girls in Science” who has successfully achieved her dream to become an architect. Her story is impressive and interesting.

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Preparing now for the next health emergencies

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While it is tempting to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror, now is the time tomauritania_hero.jpg prepare for future public-health crises. Governments should focus on boosting their health systems’ resilience, which includes strengthening prevention and response capacities, improving readiness, and strengthening primary care.

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Transforming Education Across Eastern and Southern Africa

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Expand Systems, Equip with Skills, Empower Allburundi-3-1430x953Building forward-thinking systems to turn the tide on learning poverty

In Eastern and Southern Africa, about 89% of ten-year-old children are unable to read and understand a short text, reflecting a high percentage of learning poverty that was exacerbated during the pandemic. Globally, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to have the lowest participation rate in tertiary education despite enrollment doubling globally between 2000 and 2013 across all regions of the world. And in many parts of the region, especially the fragile and conflict-prone countries, societal barriers continue to persist, keeping many girls and boys out of school and preventing women especially from being educated and becoming equal members of society.

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Success Story: Development Finance International Inc. (DFI)

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Bridging Business and Development with Netherlands’ Partners

Among DFI’s proudest accomplishments are our long-term partnerships with Dutchdfintl_newblue organizations to address development needs and support sustainable business in emerging markets globally. 

Since DFI’s inception 30 years ago, and continuing through this day, DFI has worked closely with several Dutch corporate clients, The Netherlands Embassy in Washington, DC (and around the globe) and international funders such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and other public, private and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to tackle the most pressing challenges in critical areas including food security and sustainability, healthcare, climate change, and science and technology, among others.  

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Success Story: DEVOTRA

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OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHALLANGES?

Devotra was founded in 1994 whose activities are mainly focused on engineering projectshome-Slider_logo in developing countries and upcoming markets. The company offers turn-key services for any kind of education improvement project from primary up to higher education, with a major specialization in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). What started originally as mainly supply of equipment only, has evolved to a turn-keys service offering their customers tailor made solutions from project identification or formulation up to project implementation. These services include; consultancy, supply of state of the art training equipment, infrastructure improvement, innovative learning methods and teacher training. Based on the company’s professional experience and worldwide network, the solutions provided, can meet all stakeholders requirements.  The company has its office and warehouse facilities in the Netherlands, where they organise can full order handling and provide door to door logistic services. A network of professional local partners ensure successful installation and commissioning of the supplied equipment, training and after sales.

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How Vietnam Opened New Doors for Deaf Children

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  • The Quality Improvement of Primary Education for Deaf Children Project developed new sign language gestures and trained deaf teachers, mentors, and caregivers.
  • Expanded sign language facilitated the integration of deaf children in Vietnam into the mainstream and special education.
  • The success of the project makes it suitable for expansion around the country and to older students.

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Recap Spring Meeting Events

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REPLAYS

April 12 | 7:30 AM EDT

“The Trend Toward Insecurity is Deeply Concerning”

“The Trend Toward Insecurity is Deeply Concerning”

In his speech at the Warsaw School of Economics ahead of the 2022 Spring Meetings, titled “Addressing Challenges to Growth, Security, and Stability,” World Bank Group President David Malpass discussed the millions who are suffering amid massive reversals in development and outlined actions the global community can take to help address this situation. Read the full speech here, which was broadcast live from Poland, a country that has taken in over 2.3 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing war.

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April 19 | 11:30 AM EDT 

The Way Forward: 

Responding to Global Shocks and Managing Uncertainty

Responding to Global Shocks and Managing Uncertainty
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Group President David Malpass kicked off the 2022 Spring Meetings, emphasizing the need for increased debt transparency when debt levels are already high, and urged advanced economies to adjust their policies and improve access to markets, especially during the current food crisis. They also highlighted the immediate response both institutions are providing Ukraine and also discussed how to support the rebuilding of the country. #ResilientFuture
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April 20 | 9:15 AM EDT 

Opening Press Conference with David Malpass 

Opening Press Conference with David Malpass
World Bank Group President David Malpass addressed the press during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group 2022 Spring Meetings. He provided updates on the Bank Group’s efforts to respond to myriad crises around the world, as well as to help developing countries manage uncertainty and deliver green, resilient and inclusive development. #ResilientFuture
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April 20 | 11:00 AM EDT 

The Digital Revolution: Fostering Inclusion and Resilient Growth
As developing countries struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, digital solutions are enabling economic transformation and putting them on a path toward green, resilient, and inclusive growth. Private and public investment in digital solutions is bringing critical services to the poorest, creating jobs, strengthening small and medium businesses, enabling trade and services, and building resilience to shocks. Catch our replay and learn more. #PowerofDigital
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April 21 | 11:00 AM EDT 

Financing Climate Action
 
Financing Climate Action lays out the complexities of tackling climate and development objectives together amid a geopolitical landscape characterized by conflict, rising prices, and intensifying climate impacts. Several pressing issues are addressed in a series of conversations, from the cost of phasing out coal and the scale of the climate risk we face, to the need to de-risk investments in low-carbon and energy efficiency projects in developing countries, and the expectations for COP27 in Egypt.  #Finance4Climate
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April 21 | 2:30 PM EDT

Ministerial Roundtable Discussion for Support to Ukraine

Ministerial Roundtable Discussion for Support to Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky joined this roundtable discussion with the World Bank Group via video link from Ukraine. He spoke about the enormous humanitarian and economic costs of the Russian invasion on Ukraine – including the widespread destruction of schools, nurseries and universities. The World Bank Group estimates the Russian invasion has caused almost $60 billion in physical damage to buildings and infrastructure. The event was hosted by the World Bank Group and the Government of Ukraine.

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April 22 | 12:00 PM EDT

On the Frontlines of Rising Fragility 

On the Frontlines of Rising Fragility

By 2030, up to two-thirds of the world’s extreme poor could live in fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) settings, so without addressing the challenges in these economies, we will not succeed in our mission to eradicate extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. During this event, we heard from David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, as well as partners and country representatives on how to stay engaged during times of crisis and meet the challenges in new and innovative ways. #RisingFragility

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April 22 | 2:30 PM EDT

Preserving Open Trade 

Preserving Open Trade

At a time when the global economy is coping with multiple shocks, including the pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supply chain disruptions to food and other goods, governments are increasingly turning to subsidies for relief. But the costs can be very high, in terms of public spending and distorted incentives for investment and consumption. In this event, the heads of the four key global economic policy institutions—the World Bank Group, the IMF, the OECD and the WTO—discussed the importance of trade and global cooperation for overcoming current challenges and implications of subsidies for markets and poor countries.  #UnleashTrade

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April 23 | 11:00 AM EDT

Invest in People 

Invest in People

Now–more than at any other time in living memory–human capital is being dealt devastating blows by conflict, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The losses to learning, health outcomes, livelihoods, and gender equality have immediate and long-term impacts on people’s well-being and can undermine economic recovery and prosperity for years. Listen to leaders, innovators and change makers who are taking action to put people at the heart of recovery. #InvestInPeople. 

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