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How the World Bank Left African Hospital Patients “Detained” and in Crushing Debt

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was produced in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Jacob Njagi’s newborn son could barely …

World Bank raises poverty line to $3: What it means for Tanzania’s economy

In a bold move to address global poverty, the World Bank has revised the international poverty line from $2.15 to $3 per person per day. While this change aims to reflect increased living costs and a broader understanding of poverty, it presents critical …

Recean Reaffirms Partnership with World Bank During Meeting with New Country Director Ulrich Schmitt

Prime Minister Dorin Recean met with Ulrich Schmitt, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank for Moldova, to reaffirm the strong partnership between Moldova and the international financial institution. The two officials highlighted the …

World Bank IFC’s Landmark Remedial Action Framework

Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Editors' Choice, Energy, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: CIEL WASHINGTON DC, Jul 8 2025 ( …

World Bank Commits Long-Term Support for Cambodia's Water Supply Sector

AKP Phnom Penh, July 08, 2025 -- H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, received a delegation from the World Bank led by Ms. Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager for East Asia and the Pacific, to discuss …

Fair Share Forgotten? – PM Drew’s Address to the Nation Ignores World Bank Report on Nevis Equity, Brantley Left in the ...

SKN TIMES EXCLUSIVE “ Basseterre, St. Kitts — In a shocking display of political evasion, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew’s most recent address to the nation failed to mention or acknowledge the long-awaited World Bank Fair Share Report — a report that …

Lavrov slams IMF and World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa

Russias foreign minister has called for the reform of global financial institutions and the more equitable distribution of aid Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he …

FG to expand energy access with World Bank, SEforALL partnership

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its determination to tackle energy poverty with a high-level Stakeholder Engagement forum towards the implementation of the National Energy Compact under the Mission 300 initiative. The government-led forum, …

World Bank Group appoints new Country Manager for Burundi

Russian FM slams International Monetary Fund, World Bank

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered sharp criticism toward the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, accusing both institutions of favoring Ukraine over African nations in the distribution of financial assistance. …

World Bank Reaffirms Long-term Partnership with Cambodia

(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call by Manuela V. Ferro, World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific (EAP), on 7 July 2025 at the Peace Palace. During the meeting, Manuela V. Ferro expressed her …

World Bank’s Alert On Extreme Poverty In Nigeria

1 One of the cheerleader-orga­nizations of Nigeria’s re­cent economic reforms— The World Bank—seems to have turned a turncoat, and raised a worrisome alarm on the rapid growth of extreme poverty in the country. The Bank warned that extreme poverty is …

World Bank Projects 1% Growth For Syria In 2025 Amid Economic Challenges

World Bank projects modest economic growth for Syria in 2025

The report paints a stark picture of Syria's economic landscape, shaped by 14 years of war and instability. Following a 1.5% economic contraction in 2024, Syria's GDP is projected to grow by a modest 1% in 2025, according to a new report released …

World Bank strips Namibia of upper middle income status over falling Gross National Income

This change, detailed in the World Bank’s FY26 Updated Country Income Classification report, is primarily due to a decline in the country’s Atlas The figure falls below the new threshold of US$4,495 required to maintain upper-middle-income status. The …

Why World Bank's claim of declining inequality in India seems ludicrous

If you thought fairytales were all written long, long ago, and spoke of princes and princesses, witches and evil stepmothers, and ended with the main characters living happily ever after, here is the World Bank with a modern fairytale to remove such …

New World Bank report highlights Syria's economic challenges and recovery prospects for 2025

Baku, July 7, AZERTAC Following a contraction of 1.5% in 2024, Syria’s GDP is expected to grow modestly by 1% in 2025, amid continued security challenges, liquidity constraints, and suspended foreign assistance, according to a new World Bank report …

World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia

WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World Bank’s …

Job: World Bank seeks Procurement Analyst in South Africa

The World Bank Group seeks a Procurement Analyst to join the team in Pretoria, South Africa. Closing date: 19 July 2025 The Institutions Global Department comprises a variety of different professional disciplines working on public institutions, including …

NutriSelect and Radicle Science Collaborating to Advance AI-Powered, Evidence-Based Supplement Innovation

Health tech and research innovators join forces to accelerate clinical validation and AI-powered supplement ratings for transparent, evidence-based wellness. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NutriSelect.ai, Inc., …

Jenkins Insurance Services Launches in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Jenkins announces the second act of his career, Jenkins Insurance Services, which was designed to support clientele at all stages of life with …

Agent Review Partners with Agent Methods to Elevate Insurance Agent Credibility Online

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agent Review, a leading online reputation management platform for insurance professionals, has announced a strategic partnership with Agent Methods, a premier provider of custom …

Chaiz and Self Financial Team Up to Offer Affordable Vehicle Protection to Credit Builders

Austin-based companies Chaiz and Self Financial announced a partnership that gives Self customers access to competitive prices on vehicle service contracts AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin-based companies …

California Community Reinvestment Corp Earns First Aeris® Ratings, Affirming Financial Strength & Mission-Driven Impact

Ratings Cement CCRC’s Leadership Role in California’s Affordable Housing Finance Ecosystem GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC), a leading community development …

Demand for Composite Decking Surges at Brite Decking Over FY24

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brite Decking has reported a significant rise in interest and sales across its composite decking range for the 2023–2024 financial year, pointing to a broader shift in how …

Retirement Tax Consultants Unveils Roth Conversion Strategy That Cuts Taxes by 35% or More

The Best Way to Save on Roth Conversion Taxes Your CPA or Financial Adviser Doesn't Know About MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retirement Tax Consultants, a national leader in retirement tax and income …

PureCipher Awarded Air Force Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract to Deliver Secure Aerial Combat Communications

Breakthrough Security Platform to Strengthen U.S. Air Dominance BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PureCipher™ has been awarded a prestigious Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a next-generation …

The Top FP&A Software Vendors According to the FeaturedCustomers Summer 2025 Customer Success Report

FeaturedCustomers releases the Summer 2025 Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Software Customer Success Report. COOPER CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today FeaturedCustomers published the Summer 2025 …

Money Expert Peter Dunn’s New Book Examines Impact Employee Well-being Has on Bottom Line and What HR Can Do About It

The must-read for HR leaders looks at the challenges facing American workers today and how, if left unaddressed, they can become the employer’s problem, too. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Your Money Line, …

CU*SOUTH Partners with Dolphin Debit Access to Deliver Trusted, Full-Service ATM Solutions to Credit Unions

Partnership strengthens CU*SOUTH’s commitment to providing credit unions with innovative, cost-effective member access technology. FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union …

The Top Accounts Receivable Automation Software According to the FeaturedCustomers Summer 2025 Customer Success Report

FeaturedCustomers releases the Summer 2025 Accounts Receivable Automation Software Customer Success Report. COOPER CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today FeaturedCustomers published the Summer 2025 Accounts Receivable …

The Great Career Shift: Independent Consulting Becomes Long-Term Career Choice, Not Just Freelance Gig

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to The Barton Partnership’s latest Independent Consulting & Advisory in Review Report, the profession is no longer seen as a career stopgap. The report, now in its 10th …

Over 100 GovCon Leaders Registered for CDA + Vanta’s CMMC Rule 32 Webinar – Less Than 10 Days to Go

Cyber Defense Advisors and Vanta’s free webinar will help defense contractors understand new CMMC requirements and avoid common compliance missteps. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With CMMC Rule 32 now officially in …

A Call for European Courts to Get Back On Track - Litigation Funding and Justice System Reform

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Call for European Courts to Get Back On Track - As European institutions consider new regulations for litigation funding, broader questions emerge about the health of the continent's …

Trademo Intel Now Offers Due Diligence Reports for Risk Assessment, Ownership Details & Financial Insights

Trademo Launches New Due Diligence Reports Feature, Now Live on Trademo Intel PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademo, a global leader in supply chain intelligence and compliance solutions, is excited to launch …

Foreclosure.com and Randy Patrick discuss 6 Million Homeowners Struggling and the Housing Market

Foreclosure.com has launched a series of video interviews with real estate experts across the US to help home buyers find opportunities in the housing markets. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foreclosure.com, …

Institutional Real Estate, Inc. Appoints Doris Holinaty as Managing Director – Global Markets

SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (“IREI”), the 38-year-old independent publisher of news and analysis for the institutional real estate investment community, today announced the appointment …

Black Dog HT&C Files Patent to Advance Indoor Cultivation Tech

Patent enables faster harvests, higher margins, and AI-optimized crop control—advancing scalable innovation in indoor agriculture. LONGMONT, CO, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black Dog Horticulture Technologies & …

Health Advocates Network Holdings Corp. Announces Completion of Oversubscribed Debt and Equity Offerings

Combined Offerings Raise $15,625,000 in Growth Capital BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health Advocates Network Holdings Corp., a leading scale provider of innovative healthcare workforce solutions through its …