Opinion / #World Bank
Policy & Finance
Last chance for the SDGs?
The World Bank’s International Development Association could help lift millions out of extreme poverty and support adaptation to climate change. Unfortunately, some key donors are not carrying their weight.
To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation.
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Overcoming the development-project implementation gap
New research by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) shows that disbursing International Development Association (IDA) funds to projects that positively affect people’s lives must overcome major barriers.
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The World Bank and IMF must put a value on clean air
Air pollution is a 'silent killer', say former New Zealand PM and former WHO chief scientist.
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Why I think the World Bank should not host the loss and damage fund
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We need creative solutions to the sovereign debt and climate crises
17 April 2023
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The World Bank in a new world
4 April 2023
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A silent revolution in sovereign finance
1 March 2023
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Policy & Finance
Preparing now for the next health emergencies
6 February 2023
13 December 2022
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Eco-economic development amid COP15
12 December 2022
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The global climate-finance challenge
11 May 2022
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Can the international community still do big things?
26 April 2022
Policy & Finance
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