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Published on Jul 25, 2025

Marape Welcomes World Bank, Reaffirms Budget Goals and Development Push

Port Moresby, 24 July 2025 – Prime Minister James Marape today welcomed Anna Bjerde, managing director for Operations at the World Bank, to Papua New Guinea for high-level discussions on the country’s development progress, fiscal reform and enhanced …

Source: PNG Business News - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

IMF and World Bank: legacy in flux

A view of the International Monetary Fund logo at its headquarters in Washington, DC in November 2024. | Reuters/Benoit Tessier MULTILATERAL donors and lenders are international financial institutions that provide loans and other forms of financial …

Source: New Age Bangladesh - Left-wing
Published on Jul 25, 2025

World Bank: Angola urgently needs a consistent path to robust growth

"The Angolan economy urgently needs to establish a consistent path to robust growth to address nearly a decade of stagnation and improve conditions for poverty reduction," said Juan Carlos Alvarez at the presentation of the World Bank's …

Source: Ver Angola - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Assessing infrastructure readiness for scaling digital cash transfers toward ending poverty

Toggle section navigation Sections Print Follow the authors Homi Kharas John W. McArthur Jacob Taylor See More Summary Noting the significant major recent disruptions in global development policies and practice, unconditional digital cash transfers (DCTs) …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

“Results of Angola translate to ‘less poverty and more employment'”

Luís Epalanga inaugurated the “World Bank Academy” event today, marking the presentation of three analytical reports by the World Bank Group regarding the economic situation and prospects of Angola. This presentation took place during the visit of a …

Source: Portugal Pulse - Neutral
Published on 01:20 GMT

SSNIT aims to lift all pensioners above the extreme poverty line with new initiative - Director-General

The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwesi Afreh Biney, has announced an ambitious plan to ensure that all pensioners under the scheme receive at least $2.15 per day, meeting the World Bank's threshold for …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Economic growth should translate into less poverty, says Secretary of State for Planning

Luís Epalanga opened the "World Bank Academy" event this Friday, presenting three analytical papers from the World Bank Group on Angola's economic situation and outlook, which took place as part of a delegation's visit to the country this …

Source: Ver Angola - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

The Philippine crisis: Poverty, overpopulation, corruption and indebtedness

(First of a series) Summary The Philippines, with its abundant natural resources and vibrant cultural legacy, should by all indicators be a thriving and resilient economy. Article continues after this advertisement Yet more than seventy years after …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

March 2025 sees drop in extreme poverty: BPS

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded that the number of people living in extreme poverty in Indonesia has declined to 2.38 million as of March 2025, marking a decline of 1.18 million compared to March 2024. Deputy for Social Statistics at …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Nigeria’s $24.14 billion external borrowing plan amidst increasing poverty

The Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for an external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle. This was a sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Launches $88.7M Excel Project To Fix Learning Poverty In Liberia

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project—a national program aimed at improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in early childhood and primary school. By Jaheim T. [email protected] The $88 …

Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Indonesia's Extreme Poverty Rate Falls to 0.85% in March 2025, Claims BPS

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the extreme poverty rate in March 2025 fell to 0.85 percent, affecting approximately 2.38 million people. This marks a decrease from September 2024, which recorded 2.78 …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

World Bank partners FG to provide nationwide digital broadband access

The World Bank says it is working with Nigeria to provide digital broadband access across the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday, Anshula Kant, managing director and chief financial officer of the World …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

World Bank, Development Partners Okay Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre Optic Network Drive

•Tinubu receives Anshula Kant-led World Bank team DejiElumoyein Abuja The World Bank and some global development and financial partners, is partnering with Nigeria to deliver a landmark 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic cable project aimed at transforming the …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 23, 2025

World Bank endorses 90,000 km fibre rollout, commends Nigeria’s digital reforms

World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Anshula Kant, on Wednesday, confirmed the bank’s support for Nigeria’s plan to lay a 90,000km national fibre-optic backbone, one of the largest of such projects in the world. She also praised …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Energy efficiency is the key to achieving affordable, secure power in developing nations – World Bank

Energy efficiency, whether in home heating or industry, accounts for only a fraction of energy investments in emerging economies, according to the World Bank Photo: Adobe Stock/Clàudia Ayuso The report makes the case for governments to place energy …

Source: Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Equatorial Guinea’s economy grew by an estimated 0.9% in 2024 compared to 5.1% in 2023 – says World Bank

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2025: The World Bank issued today the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyses the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of a comprehensive accounting of wealth and the …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Poverty, Inflation Persist Despite GDP Growth – LCCI

Despite Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said economic conditions have pushed a significant portion of the population into poverty, with inflationary pressures eroding purchasing power and the …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

New oil, gas pipeline deals to help Africa eradicate energy poverty

Nairobi. Shifting from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy is the ultimate end goal under the global Just Transition campaign. But, Africa has another priority: eradicate energy poverty first. New cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects aim …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Ria Money Transfer strengthens Asia Pacific presence through strategic acquisition of Kyodai Remittance

BUENA PARK, Calif., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ria Money Transfer (Ria), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and a business segment of Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced that it has become the majority shareholder …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

Mali declines releasing arrested employees of Canadian company

(MENAFN) A Malian court has rejected the request for the conditional release of four Barrick Mining Corporation employees who have been held since 2024 on charges of money laundering and terrorism financing, the company’s lawyer Alifa Habib Kone told …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Pfizer’s ‘Depo-Provera’ Increases Risk of Brain Tumours 3.5 Times Compared to Combined Birth Control Pill According to ...

A study published on 29 June 2025 in international peer reviewed medical journal Expert Opinion on Drug Safety by Frey et al. has found that use of Pfizer’s Depo-Provera (DMPA) for more than one year is associated with a 3.5-fold increased risk of …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Canada's donation: "Compliance with international standards enhances food security in both importing and exporting countries by facilitating trade in agricultural products. The long-term impact of …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 07:53 GMT

New report warns Trump’s 50 % tariff plan could devastate coffee-growing economies and raise prices for U.S. consumers

A New Coffee Watch Report Warns Tariff Wars Deepen Inequality for Millions of Coffee Farmers and Could Make Coffee Consumers Pay More WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new Coffee Watch report finds that …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Colorado School of Mines’ Earth Observation Group Releases Key Data for 2025 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report

GOLDEN, Colo., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A sharp and concerning rise in global gas flaring has been detected by the Earth Observation Group (EOG) at the Colorado School of Mines. EOG’s findings are reflected in the newly-released World Bank 2025 …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

China's Economy Expands 5.3 Percent in First Half of 2025

(MENAFN) China’s economy expanded by 5.3% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same timeframe last year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth comes amid mounting global headwinds, especially intensifying …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi: Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2025/27

Madam Speaker, Honourable President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members, Mr. President, Except for the occasional adhominem attacks, very little of the strategic issues of development you have raised today have been in dispute. On your …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

Dana L. Cox to Appear on Fintech.TV to Discuss How Business Acquisition Can Close the Wealth Gap for Women

Dana L. Cox joins Fintech.TV to reveal how business acquisition helps professionals build wealth without starting from scratch. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business acquisition consultant, executive coach, and …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 23:14 GMT

Dana L. Cox on 'Spotlight with Emily Zubi': How She Bought a Business for $2,500 and Helps Others Do the Same

Dana L. Cox shares how she went from corporate burnout to business ownership and now helps professionals buy profitable businesses. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business acquisition consultant, entrepreneur, …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Consumer Defense Law Group Saves Sacramento Home Via Surplus Trustee Sale Reversal

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Defense Law Group secured a powerful win for Sacramento homeowners Michael Andrews and Rhiannon White, who reclaimed ownership of their foreclosed property through a …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

ENRC can add $128m to claim against SFO, Dechert

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, the Court of Appeal granted permission for ENRC to amend its claim for damages in the ongoing litigation against the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the law firm Dechert LLP, …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:06 GMT

Austin Disaster Relief Network Continues Cleanup Efforts and Survivor Care in Multi-county Flood Response

ADRN continues disaster response across Travis, Williamson, and Kerr Counties—meeting urgent needs while laying the groundwork for long-term recovery. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Disaster Type and Location: …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Justin Colby and LAC-REIA Host Free Seminar on How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor

Justin Colby and LAC-REIA Free Seminar on How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor. Everyone wants to become a real estate investor. The …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

Peralta Associates and Defense Assist Oakland PD in Arrest of Serial Shoplifters at Farmer Markets

Peralta Defense is part of a task force assigned to preventing rampant shoplifting in the Bay Area OAKLAND , CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peralta Associates and Defense, a leading provider of security solutions across …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Enkrypt AI Releases Agent Risk Taxonomy to Secure Autonomous AI Systems

Agent Risk Taxonomy delivers actionable guidance for managing autonomous AI risks in real-world enterprise environments. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI today announced the release of its **Agent Risk …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

East Coast Electronics Recycling Offers Fully Compliant Solar Panel Recycling for New York City Businesses

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- East Coast Electronics Recycling (ECER), a trusted provider of sustainable electronics disposition across the Northeast, today introduced its new Solar Panel Recycling Program—a turnkey …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

2025年交易平台對比：銀河方舟技術升級引市場關注，使用者反饋直指效率關鍵

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 隨著全球投資者對交易效率、資金安全與技術整合的需求日益提升，專業級數位券商平台「銀河方舟」（Galaxy Ark）近期完成新一輪交易技術升級，其自主研發的 APEX 低延遲引擎與多資產市場整合模組，正成為市場關注的新焦點。多位資深投資人指出，該平台在對標傳統大型券商如老虎證券等老牌服務商的同時，於回應高階用戶策略部署、API …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 16:49 GMT

Knowledge Networks Partners with AI for Good to Amplify Global AI Dialogue

Knowledge Networks teams up with AI for Good to boost global dialogue on responsible and impactful AI development and use. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Knowledge Networks partnered with the AI for Good Global Summit …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Tier 1 Canadian Bank expands relationship with Intellect to accelerate real-time transaction modernisation in US

The bank selects Intellect to power real-time payments, collections, and remittances across its Corporate & Investment Banking operations CHENNAI, INDIA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intellect Design Arena Ltd, an enterprise-grade …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

BioCellgraft advances strategic commercialization planning for OraFyl™ with its partner Celularity, Inc.

BioCellgraft's recent successful collection of patient cases using OraFyl in dozens of gum and bone related dental procedures positions the product to dominate. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OraFyl™, …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

PuzzleHR Recieves SOC-2 Compliance

PuzzleHR, a leading provider of Human Resources as a service, successfully achieved Service Organization Control 2 (SOC-2) compliance TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PuzzleHR, a leading provider of Human Resources …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Twin Flame Group Launches Strategic Growth Blueprint After Record-Breaking Webinar on Doubling Valuation in 90 Days

Strategic Growth Blueprint helps founders unlock 2×–3× valuations by systemizing operations and reducing owner dependency—fast. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Operator to Owner: Twin Flame Group Launches …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

UNEP FI Features ESGSignals® in Its Newest Sustainability Risk Dashboard

The database is comprised of leading suppliers of sustainability insights for the climate and physical risk assessment needs of capital markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RS Metrics is among the risk data providers …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Fund Middle and Back-Office Services Drive Operational Focus for U.S. Hedge Funds

Fund middle and back-office services reshape hedge fund reporting, compliance, and operational transparency. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There has been a noticeable trend in recent months where hedge funds in …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Best Gold IRA Companies 2025: Augusta Leads the Rankings in IRAEmpire’s New List

IRAEmpire, a popular retirement planning publication, has released its updated list of the best gold IRA companies of 2025 for consumers. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRAEmpire.com has released a new Best …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Fund Accounting Firms Empower Execution in Strategy-Led Portfolios

Governance and reporting excellence are supported by performance-led systems from fund accounting firms. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more investment vehicles become strategy-driven and highly segmented, …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Invoice Process Automation Means for the Future of USA Accounting

Invoice process automation supports smarter, audit-ready finance systems in today's compliance environment. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accounting professionals throughout the United States are embracing forward- …

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