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COVID-19’s Impact on Young People Risks a Lost Generation
Pandemic Damaged Cognitive Development and Lifetime Earnings of Children and Youth, Jeopardizing the Well-being of Generations and Growth of Economies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 – The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive collapse in human capital at critical moments in the life cycle, derailing development for millions of children and young people in low- and middle-income countries, according to the first analysis of global data on young people who were under the age of 25 at the onset of the pandemic.
The Pandemic Fund Announces First Round of Funding to Help Countries Build Resilience to Future Pandemics
Application Process Kicks Off
Washington, Feb. 3, 2023 — The Pandemic Fund Governing Board approved $300 million in financing for its first round of funding to help developing countries better prepare for and respond to future pandemics. The Fund is also inviting interested eligible countries and Implementing Entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for potential projects to be supported by this initial funding.
WBG Procurement Opportunities
Interested in Doing Business with the World Bank Group? Please see selected opportunities
below.
Procurement Framework and Regulations for Projects After July 1, 2016 (worldbank.org)
Greening Trade for Development
It’s easy to see how international trade contributes to climate change. The ships, trucks, and
planes that move goods around the world contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. And the production of goods that are traded internationally – from foods like wheat and corn to goods like steel and cement – are also sources of emissions. All told,
Did you say, “Women and Girls in Science”? Meet Sally, who proves that women can succeed in STEM
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- 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.
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Government of Sint Maarten wants to transform Sint Maarten’s existing methods of
disposing solid waste at the two landfills on Pond Island into an integrated system of solid waste management.
Currently, most of the solid waste collected in neighborhoods ends up in these landfills, which were not designed to handle the types and volume of waste disposed of there. The main landfill has grown considerably in the last two decades. Likewise, the adjacent landfill – known as the ‘Irma Dump’ – is also quickly accumulating larger waste materials, such as discarded furniture and waste from construction sites.
GLOBAL CALL FOR COOLING SOLUTIONS
Are you an innovator with a sustainable cooling solution for transport, retail, pharma, agribusiness, manufacturing, and space cooling?
IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Program can match your business or organization with top companies in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia that are ready to test and invest in new cooling technology in multiple sectors. The program, which is funded by the UK Government’s International Climate Finance (ICF), offers financing for pilots and advice from industry experts to help you enter new markets and grow your business. You can apply to join the TechEmerge matchmaking program by submitting your solution(s) to one or more of our open regional initiatives.
>> TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Agri Value Chains Andean Countries
>> TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Temperature-Controlled Logistics Africa
>> TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling – India Cooling Innovation Lab
Learn more about each one below and apply by March 19, 2023
Joint Statement by the Heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Food Programme and World Trade Organization on the Global Food and Nutrition Security Crisis
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General Qu Dongyu, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group (WBG) President David Malpass, World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued the following joint statement calling for continued urgent action to address the global crisis on food and nutrition security.
WBG Procurement Opportunities
Interested in Doing Business with the World Bank Group? Please see selected opportunities below.
Procurement Framework and Regulations for Projects After July 1, 2016 (worldbank.org)
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