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Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Tells European Leaders ‘Africans Are Not Beggars,’ Demands Equality at Global Summit in France; Criticizes Big Pharmaceutical Companies for Prioritizing Profits Over Lives During COVID Crisis

Africa

President Joe Biden Commemorates 30 Years of U.S. Diplomatic Relations with Angola

Africa

Biden announces new investments in Africa to boost trade and infrastructure and counter China and Russia

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OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

Economy

World Bank warns poorest countries now spend over one-tenth of their export revenues to service external debt. Payments projected to top $62 billion in 2022

by Today News Africa

December 6, 2022

African Leaders Meet in Addis Ababa

African Leaders Meet in Addis Ababa

U.S.-Africa Summit

246 African and American companies fully credentialed to attend the U.S. Africa Leaders’ Summit President Biden is hosting December 13-15, White House tells Today News Africa

December 2, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022. Photo courtesy: White House

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022. Photo courtesy: White House

Africa

Some G20 leaders announce partnership for global infrastructure and investment projects expected to benefit Africa and counter China’s belt and road initiative

November 15, 2022

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai attend the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Reception Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai attend the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Reception Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

BURKINA FASO

Katherine Tai meets with Kenyan trade minister Moses Kuria, urges Burkina Faso to return to elective democracy

November 5, 2022

OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

Business

World Bank approves $497 million in financing to lower South Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions

by Today News Africa

November 4, 2022

OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

OCTOBER 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON DC. 2022 IMF/WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS: A shortage of Life’s Essentials: The Human Cost of the Food and Fuel Crises

Looking at specific actions that the international community needs to focus on to address both energy and food shocks, using concrete examples of how countries are working on tackling the immediate crises without compromising long-term goals of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It will examine a number of tangible solutions that are shaping a sustainable recovery from the point of view of countries and communities, offering a snapshot of immediate action from across WBG regions in our client countries.

David R. Malpass, President, World Bank Group; Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank; Johan Swinnen, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway; Seedy K. M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia; Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO, OCP GrouP. Host, Meriem Gray, Communications Lead, Sustainable Development, World Bank. Photo: World Bank / Franz Mahr

Economy

World Bank says investing 1.4% of GDP annually could reduce emissions in developing countries by 70% by 2050

by Today News Africa

November 3, 2022

October 12, 2013 - Washington DC., 2013 World Bank Group / IMF Annual Meetings.2013 Small States Forum. Photo: Steven Shapiro / World Bank

October 12, 2013 - Washington DC., 2013 World Bank Group / IMF Annual Meetings.2013 Small States Forum. Photo: Steven Shapiro / World Bank

Climate Change

Fresh World Bank report warns climate shocks could send an additional one million Ghanaians into poverty

by Today News Africa

November 1, 2022

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 WASHINGTON DC. 2019 ANNUAL MEETINGS. DECODING DEBT: GETTING TRANSPARENCY RIGHT.

The panel addresses three key questions: 1) Why is debt transparency important? 2) Why is it lacking in so many low-income countries? 3) What must be done to create the right incentives for greater debt transparency? David R. Malpass President, World Bank Group; Antoinette Sayeh Visiting Fellow at the Center for Global Development; Kenneth Rogoff Thomas D. Cabot Professor at Harvard University; Zainab Ahmed Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria; Julie Monaco Managing Director Global Head Public Sector Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory Division Citi. Photo: World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 WASHINGTON DC. 2019 ANNUAL MEETINGS. DECODING DEBT: GETTING TRANSPARENCY RIGHT.

The panel addresses three key questions: 1) Why is debt transparency important? 2) Why is it lacking in so many low-income countries? 3) What must be done to create the right incentives for greater debt transparency? David R. Malpass President, World Bank Group; Antoinette Sayeh Visiting Fellow at the Center for Global Development; Kenneth Rogoff Thomas D. Cabot Professor at Harvard University; Zainab Ahmed Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria; Julie Monaco Managing Director Global Head Public Sector Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory Division Citi. Photo: World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie

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Health

Prevent rather than fight the next pandemic with ‘One Health Approach’ – World Bank

by Today News Africa

October 26, 2022

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participates in a one-on-one conversation with World Bank President David Malpass during the 2022 Annual Meetings at the International Monetary Fund.

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10 October 2022
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Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participates in a one-on-one conversation with World Bank President David Malpass during the 2022 Annual Meetings at the International Monetary Fund.

IMF Photo/Cory Hancock
10 October 2022
Washington, DC, United States
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Africa

World Bank approves $275 million in development support for Zambia

by Today News Africa

October 26, 2022

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Health

In fresh report, World Bank proposes actionable solutions to end cycle of devastating pandemics

October 24, 2022

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