Bold ambitions to accelerate gender equality
New gender equality strategy, scorecard indicators released
EDITOR'S PICK:
Raising the World Bank Group’s Ambition on Gender Equality. The World Bank Group's new Gender Strategy commits us to building the foundational well-being of women, expanding economic opportunities for all, and engaging women as leaders. LEARN MORE
WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
How Have People's Lives Improved? World Bank Group Scorecard Insights. The World Bank Group has released the first 11 of 22 indicators of our new scorecard, from how many students have benefited from better education to how many people are using broadband internet. SEE DATA
Remittances Slowed in 2023. A new World Bank report shows officially recorded remittances to low- and middle-income countries reached an estimated $656 billion in 2023. They're expected to grow at a faster rate in 2024. READ NEWS
IDA's Multi-Faceted Approach to Crisis Preparedness Saves Lives. Over 400 natural disasters occur every year, putting millions of people at risk, particularly those living in countries supported by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). How does IDA help build resilience? FIND OUT
IN FOCUS:
Driving a Virtuous Cycle of Inclusive Green Finance. Financial regulators and supervisors must consider financial inclusion when implementing measures to green the financial sector. LEARN WHY
Tackling Corruption in the Climate Response. How can we work together to ensure that corruption doesn’t undermine the climate change response? This blog lays out three ways we can advance the anti-corruption agenda. READ MORE
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✔️ World Bank Group Statement Regarding IPC Report on Food Security Situation in Gaza
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2wWhy Nigerian companies struggle to attract Foreign investors funding? https://lnkd.in/dTpbv4tZ Foreign Investor will have mistrust on local Nigerian owned companies due to draconian labour law and poor Financial resources . Foreign investors verify political information from their embassy and market intelligence. Nigerian companies think they can get everything free that's why they fail to attract investments. Nigerian Government officials and CBN don't practice International due diligence monetary legislation and fiscal policy . Corruption index is high in Nigeria and investor risk is also very high. Nigeria currency Naira is very weak against USD. Local banks lending rate is exorbitant 30%. Central Bank CBN allows black markets of currency sale by roadside goons instead of routing through banking channels. Expatriate foreigners have to be careful. Many people enquire from Nigeria, they just take information and no Technical and Commercial knowledge. They waste time since they don't have financial resources to pay for pre development cost . My comments are not intended to hurt anyone's sentiment or country or race or political consequences
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Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live with dignity and in freedom from want, fear, and violence.
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3wThanks for sharing im interested in world bank funding projects for.Agriculture projects