STORY HIGHLIGHTS Deforestation and degradation of forests increase our exposure to animal pathogens and enables zoonotic spillovers. To prevent the emergence of zoonotic diseases, the relationship...
Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing DirectorGlobal Vaccine Summit, Hosted by Gavi and the United KingdomAs Prepared for Delivery Prime Minister Johnson, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Seth Berkley, Mr...
Cette crise sans précédent pourrait faire basculer jusqu’à 60 millions de personnes dans l’extrême pauvreté WASHINGTON, 19 mai 2020 — Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale a indiqué aujourd’hui que ses...
I. Key Messages The Civil Defense Directorate reported 207 fires, with 2,140 ha of cropland burned and 34,579 ha rescued between April 21st and May 29, 2020. Basrah heavy oil prices rose from $21.48...
The COVID-19 virus is taking hold across the African continent and the situation is evolving quickly. Many African governments have put in place measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic, but at...
Bracing for a response, albeit with extremely limited resources, Director of Al Jamhouri public hospital in Sana’a is assured on one front: the provision of solar power through the YIUSEP now ensures...
¿Pueden los mensajes de texto salvar vidas? Esa fue la pregunta que se hicieron investigadores del Banco Mundial durante más de un año en Chimborazo, una región rural de Ecuador. En lo alto de las...
Securing core public services, getting money directly to people and maintaining the private sector will limit the harm and help prepare for recovery WASHINGTON, June 2, 2020 – The coronavirus...
One of the most powerful cyclones to hit the coast of Africa devastated the city of Beira, Mozambique, in March 2019. Cyclone Idai brought damaging winds, torrential rain, and claimed hundreds of...
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2020 — Grenada will strengthen its response to the COVID-19 pandemic with US$2.5 million from the World Bank. The funds will be used to increase testing capacity, equip health...