World Bank & Education News Monitoring

World Bank likely to approve $100m for education programme

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is likely to approve $100 million for actions to strengthen performance for inclusive and responsive education programme. Official sources revealed that the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors is scheduled to meet in the …

World Bank backs inclusive WASH programme for PWDs in Nigeria

The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. …

World Bank approves USD 300 M to boost Bhutan’s trade, jobs, and connectivity

Discussing a new Country Partnership Framework for Bhutan, the World Bank has approved USD 300 M in financing to help the country improve its regional trade and connectivity. The Country Partnership Framework, aligned with Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, …

Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection

By Chekwube Nzomiwu Guest Columnist     Vice President Kashim Shettima has been doing a yeoman’s job in assuring everybody of better days ahead for Nigeria under his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose economic reforms have thrown Nigerians into …

Trump's budget: Defence boosted, education cuts proposed | Key takeaways

US President Donald Trump on Friday proposed a $163 billion cut to the federal budget for the next fiscal year, reducing spending on education, housing, and medical research, and increasing allocations for defence and border security. US President Donald …

CASA and the World Bank

EDITORIAL: As per a Business Recorder exclusive, the World Bank is likely to extend the closing date of Central Asia South Asia 1000 (CASA-1000) electricity transmission and trade project for three years (till December 2028). The reason: delays attributed …

Kwara receives $85.4m World Bank fund, enrols 2,390 out-of-school children

The Kwara State Government has secured a $85.4 million fund from the World Bank, aimed at supporting various developmental initiatives across the State. Hauwa Nuhu, Commissioner for Finance, states this during the first quarter 2025 Ministerial briefing …

Ministry of Education set to receive shs1.19 trillion from World Bank

Primary six pupils at Lukese Church of Uganda primary school attending class under a tree due to lack of enough classrooms. PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports is set to receive a major financial boost worth …

Undermining Regional Stability

In recent weeks, we have witnessed yet another dangerous escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. In the immediate aftermath of a tragic terrorist incident in Pahalgam, New Delhi wasted no time in pointing fingers across the border, accusing …

Changing of the guard: BARMM women find empowerment

VIOLENCE CAN’T KILL A DREAM Muslima Mentong, with her three daughters, shows a picture in her cell phone of her slain husband Samarudin (right) whom she has succeeded as president of the people’s organization at her barangay in Maguindanao del Sur. — …

Never forgetting

AGAINST the backdrop of the beating of war drums at home, I watched former colleague Mai Huyen Chi’s documentary Vietnam: Fifty Years of Forgetting on Al Jazeera English. Chi and I worked together when I was editing a magazine in Hanoi in 2008. I have …

For non-respect of deadline in projects execution: World Bank threatens ...

The project’s deadline is December this year.The case is the same for rural electrification project, PERACE, which the World Bank earmarked 87 billion FCFA, but is still at 45 percent execution. The education focused project, PADESCE, which the World Bank …

At Spring Meetings in US: IMF, World Bank commend Cameroon's economic, d...

Cameroon’s delegation to the meeting, which ends tomorrow is led by the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze. The delegation also comprises the Minister of Water Resources and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba, and Cameroon’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. …

Rebasing CPI, regional GDP, and employment data top of new GSS boss’s agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as Ghana’s new Government Statistician, charging him to lead a bold transformation of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) with data and evidence at the heart of national development. The …

"Climate action is central to our development agenda at World Bank"

Christopher Stephens is Senior Vice President and General Counsel Q1: Your career spans both corporate and development law. What inspired your shift to the development finance sector? Christopher: After graduating from law school, I began my career in New …

Poverty, not what meets the eye

11 There are several indices that measure poverty and no country wants to be known for the penury of its population, or for inequality and unemployment. But, there is also malaise and a lingering sense of discontent in countries that are relatively well …

Education as a tool for poverty reduction

Amory Gethin, an economist at the World Bank’s development research group, believes that education policy should continue to be at the center of global poverty reduction. In a feature article of the F&D Magazine of the International Monetary Fund, …

World Bank okays $108m more for two KP projects

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $108 million in additional loans to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for its Rural Accessibility Project and Integrated Tourism Development Project to help achieve their objectives for improved access to health, education and jobs. …

Education has been and can continue to be at the centre of global poverty reduction: IMF Blog By Amory Gethin, Economist ...

Tori Edwards selected as Top CFO Of The Year by IAOTP

Tori Edwards will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tori Edwards, Business Owner and CFO, was recently selected as Top …

Avion Wealth Expands Office Space to Support Growth and Enhance Client Experience

New offices, expanded conference space, and upgraded amenities strengthen Avion Wealth’s commitment to personalized service. THE WOODLANDS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avion Wealth, an elite wealth management firm serving high- …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Launch The Thrive In 25 Event to Help People Build A Thriving Business In Uncertain Times

This free 3-day "Thrive In 25 Event" gives attendees the roadmap to create a purpose-driven income stream using what they already know. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s never been a better time to start …

The Truth About Timeshare ‘Upgrades’ — How Owners Are Tricked into Spending More

ROYSE CITY, TX, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more timeshare owners grow disillusioned with their contracts, many are falling victim to a lesser-known but increasingly common tactic: the timeshare “upgrade” scam. Promoted as …

SHEENA HABERSTROH DAIGLE SELECTED FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD BY IAOTP

Sheena Haberstroh Daigle will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheena Mathew-Haberstroh Daigle was recently selected …

Retirement Tax Consultants: How to Know If a Roth Conversion is Right for You

Get an In-Depth Roth Analysis at a 40% Discount Through May 2025 MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For individuals contemplating whether to convert their traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-qualified retirement …

Clackamas Progress Partners announces completion of Oregon’s first P3 courthouse

PORTLAND, Ore., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clackamas Progress Partners (CPP), a Fengate Asset Management-led (Fengate) consortium, today announced the completion and handover of the new Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse – the first courthouse to be …

How the TransFi-Circle Partnership Is Unlocking New Use Cases for USDC

NEW DELHI, India, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today’s global business environment, managing cross-border payments is often riddled with delays, high fees, and complex regulatory hurdles. Traditional banking systems, especially in emerging markets, …

OOKC Hosts Exclusive Web3 Yacht Gathering During TOKEN2049 Dubai, Bringing Together Global Pioneers

Dubai, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the globally anticipated TOKEN2049 Dubai event, OOKC LABS, in collaboration with CESS.Network, TrendX.tech, MenaTempo, and Onesecond, successfully hosted a high-level “OOKC Web3 Private Yacht Party” in the …

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SINGAPORE, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the price of Bitcoin surpassing the $95,000 mark, many analysts believe that Bitcoin will enter a long-term high volatility market. Holding spot positions may not be consistently profitable in the short term …

CloudOffix to Exhibit at GITEX EUROPE 2025 in Berlin, Showcasing the Future of Total AI, Low-Code, and Total Experience

CloudOffix to Exhibit at GITEX EUROPE 2025 in Berlin, Showcasing the Future of Total AI, Low-Code, and Total Experience CLAYMONT, DE, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloudOffix, the world’s first and most comprehensive Low-Code …

ZA Miner bringt mit „Trump Coin“ digitale Währung mit politischem Bezug für alle Krypto-Fans auf den Markt

Bild von ZA FUNDINGS LTD MIDDLESEX, Vereinigtes Königreich, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZA Miner, eine globale Plattform für digitale Vermögenswerte, verkündet die Einführung von „Trump Coin“, einer neuen Kryptowährung, die vom kulturellen und …

CloudOffix Launches AI Workshop Series to Empower Enterprises with Total AI

CloudOffix Launches AI Workshop Series to Empower Enterprises with Total AI CLAYMONT, DE, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloudOffix, the world’s first and only low-code Total Experience Platform, proudly announces the launch of …

Luis de Guindos: Interview with Die Presse

3 May 2025 Die Presse: Since June 2024 the ECB has already cut interest rates seven times. How long will this period of interest rate cuts last? Luis de Guindos: This will depend on how inflation develops. But we can be optimistic because our latest …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

Gailey Enterprises Real Estate Announces the 2025 Elite Circle Honorees

Celebrating Excellence in Real Estate Across Georgia and Florida OCALA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gailey Enterprises Real Estate (GERE), a powerhouse in the real estate industry with over three decades of unmatched …

SWorx Bottling Company Launches $75M Private Offering to Expand Production Capacity Following URBT Acquisition

URBT expands its portfolio through the acquisition of SWorx Bottling Company, enhancing its manufacturing footprint. Urban Television Network Corp (OTCMKTS:URBT) COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SWorx Bottling …

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NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

AST Announces the Return of the IP3 for 2025 – A Unique Patent Purchase and Licensing Opportunity for Patent Owners

AST announces its tenth annual Industry Patent Purchase and Licensing Program - IP3 2025, connecting patent owners with major global technology firms. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Security Trust (AST) is …