The toll of air pollution

The toll of air pollution

How to combat air pollution, new IDA donor 


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Breathing Easier: Strategies for Clean Air 

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Here are three steps countries can take to have cleaner air.

Breathing Easier: Strategies for Clean Air. Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Here are three steps countries can take to have cleaner air. VIEW STORY: English, العربية


WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS


Kosovo Becomes International Development Association Donor 

In a historic move, the country has announced its commitment to be an official donor to the World Bank's IDA, our fund for 78 low-income countries.

Kosovo Becomes International Development Association Donor. In a historic move, the country has announced its commitment to be an official donor to the World Bank's IDA, our fund for 78 low-income countries. READ NEWS: English, Español, Français, العربية, 中文, 日本語


Are Emerging Market Risks for Private Investors Overstated? 

Investing in emerging markets can entail risks, but just how risky is it? Our Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium provides some surprising insights.

Are Emerging Market Risks for Private Investors Overstated? Investing in emerging markets can entail risks, but just how risky is it? Our Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium provides some surprising insights.  LEARN MORE


IN FOCUS

Foreign Direct Investment Relocations and Political Risk 

Overlapping global crises have impacted foreign direct investment flows. Our World Bank expert unpacks what these changes mean for investors and the developing world.

Foreign Direct Investment Relocations and Political Risk. Overlapping global crises have impacted foreign direct investment flows. Our World Bank expert unpacks what these changes mean for investors and the developing world. WATCH NOW


Partnering to Power Energy Access in Western Africa 

Co-financing is helping to connect four West African countries through a 1,600 km transmission loop to power the region with affordable, clean electricity.

Partnering to Power Energy Access in Western Africa. Co-financing is helping to connect four West African countries through a 1,600 km transmission loop to power the region with affordable, clean electricity. LEARN MORE


Seeking Shelter in India 

A home offers stability and opportunities for future growth, but financing can be a challenge. In India, a tech startup is helping to make homeownership a reality for the country’s underserved.

Seeking Shelter in India. A home offers stability and opportunities for future growth, but financing can be a challenge. In India, a tech startup is helping to make homeownership a reality for the country’s underserved. VIEW STORY


NEWS

✔️ Cleaner Air is Within Reach by 2040: New Report

✔️ New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and Generate more than 10,000 Jobs 

✔️ Bridging Gaps and Building Dreams: RELANCE Initiative to Boost Education and Job Opportunities for Youths in Chad and Mauritania 

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Hello The World Bank We have an effective solution for Clean Air. Tested by the HORIZON 2020 een iSCAPE project of the EU. We can be a (inter)national and local solution to create clean air on places it is most necessary. Our photocatalytic coating will clean the air by the power of light! Contact for more info :)

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Olusina O Olulana

Freelance Consultant ... SBC, PHC Education, Curriculum Development for frontline healthcare workers etc.

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People who live around industrial areas are more vulnerable especially where factories produce asbestos, paints, detergents etc. Also those living close to refuse dump which are burnt regularly ... Air pollution is arguably one of the environmental determinants of health...

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Humberto Alves Venturi

#educacaofinanceira #fe #co-cidadania #empreendedor

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Bom dia , desejo uma excelente semana e bons negócios👍.

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Do you transfer to my account standard chartered bank

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ABDOU ALI

Spécialiste Éducation, Formation et Renforcement des capacités ; Chef de projet et Coordonnateur de programme.

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Infos utiles

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