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East Asia-Pacific Maritime Sector Supports Up to 18 Million Livelihoods, World Bank Says
A regional assessment estimates as many as 9 million direct jobs and $310 to $620 in broader economic value for every ton of cargo moved.
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IFC’s First Euro Benchmark Green Bond Draws €2.7 Billion Orderbook
The €1 billion seven-year issue carries a 3.125% coupon and broadens the World Bank Group member’s access to European sustainable-finance investors.
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India Rooftop Solar Plan Gets $890 Million Public Financing Package
The World Bank-backed program aims to mobilize $4.2 billion in private loans for household systems and support 1.7 million job opportunities.
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World Bank Approves $20 Million Central Asia Water Cooperation Project
The plan targets shared data, staff training and six potential cross-border investments in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins by 2031.
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World Bank’s 2026–31 China Strategy Centers Jobs, Aging and Infrastructure
The proposed framework shifts the relationship toward knowledge sharing and targeted financing, with priorities covering jobs, aging and resilient infrastructure.
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World Bank Approves $1.02 Billion for Philippines Energy and Water Reforms
The package backs a first offshore-wind auction, a 42% renewable-capacity target and new financing rules for local water providers.
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World Bank Backs $1.5 Billion South Africa Infrastructure Reform Loan
The operation supports electricity-market competition, 300,000 household connections, private rail access, a Durban port concession and new water-sector oversight.