As the International Development Association prepares for its 21st replenishment round, it is convening regional forums for civil society organizations to promote mutual understanding on what IDA21 ought to focus on, writes The World Bank’s Akihiko Nishio in this opinion. #opinion #IDA
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The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries. Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.
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More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022. For less than $20 per student schools can adapt and minimize learning losses. Key-takeaways of the “Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action” report: ➡️The economic losses and human cost of climate change are enormous. Despite this, climate action remains slow due to information gaps, skills gaps, and knowledge gaps. ➡️Education is the key to addressing these gaps and driving climate action around the world. Indeed, education is the greatest predicator of climate-friendly behavior. ➡️Better educated people are more resilient and critical to spur innovation and climate solutions. An additional year of education increases climate awareness by 8.6%. ➡️Education can empower young people with green skills for new jobs, but also augment skills for existing jobs. Education is massively overlooked in climate financing and climate change is threatening education outcomes. ➡️Climate-related school closures mean students are losing days of learning. Even when schools are open, students are losing learning due to rising temperatures. ➡️Governments can take steps to harness education and learning for climate action by, for example, improving foundational and STEM skills, mainstreaming climate education, and building teacher capacity. And governments can prioritize green skilling and innovation in tertiary education to help supercharge a shift to more sustainable practices. DOWNLOAD REPORT: https://lnkd.in/gMfAWQKe
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Choosing our Future: Education for Climate Action
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Weekly Update: ➡️ REPORT | Financial Sector at Crossroads in Emerging Markets ➡️ EVENT SEPT 4 | Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action ➡️ WORLD WATER WEEK | Ecuador: Becoming a Leader in Latin America's Wastewater Treatment ➡️ WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT | What Can Middle-Income Countries Learn From America? ➡️ Listen to the #DevelopmentPodcast
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How can education empower youth for climate challenges? Don't miss the conversation on empowering the next generation on Sept 4th! http://wrld.bg/m1T750T1q4r #InvestInPeople
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📈 Banks in debt-distressed countries have taken on more government debt than ever, reaching the highest levels in a decade. The new #FinanceProsperity report looks at what this means & explores solutions for financial stability. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/Z2Ew50T9XTF
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The #FinanceProsperity report examines the strength of financial sectors in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Key findings include: ✅ Half of lower-income countries face significant financial risks. ✅ There is a growing exposure to sovereign debt in the financial sectors of several countries. ✅ It discusses ways to increase climate finance through the banking sector. Download full report: https://lnkd.in/e9K3f8AE
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How can over 100 countries, including China and India, escape the “middle-income trap”? Research from #WDR2024 shows why countries hit a growth plateau and how they can break through. ➡️http://wrld.bg/Rq0A50T7SEN
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World Bank Update: Summer Reads 2024 ➡️ The Global Economy in Five Charts ➡️ How Can Private Capital Help Tackle Plastics Pollution? ➡️ First Global Poverty Estimates Through 2022 ➡️ Why Climate-Resilient Irrigation Is a Game Changer ➡️ Global Repercussions of the Red Sea Shipping Crisis ➡️ Accelerating Universal Electricity Access: Lessons from Rwanda
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Water For Shared Prosperity Report Highlights: ➡️Access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and reliable water supply is important for human and economic development. ➡️Over two billion people lack safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion lack safely managed sanitation facilities. ➡️Discusses the impact of climate change on water-related risks and offers recommendations to improve water security in developing countries. DOWNLOAD: https://lnkd.in/eR9xmEHR #WWWeek World Water Week