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US Ambassador to South Africa Engages with University of Pretoria in Official Visit
The US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E. Brigety II, recently toured the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Mapungubwe archive and the Javett-UP Art Centre as part of his visit to the Mapungubwe National Park in Musina, Limpopo in mid-April.…
Maldives Prepares to Address Economic Vulnerabilities, Urgent Fiscal Reforms Critical to Mitigate…
MALE – The Maldives economy is expected to grow by 4.7% in 2024, lower than previous estimates, reflecting a moderation in growth momentum. The outlook faces potential risks due to external and fiscal vulnerabilities, and increased debt…
Mariam Sherman, new World Bank Country Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Lao PDR
HA NOI —The World Bank has appointed Ms. Mariam Sherman as the new Country Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, effective May 1, 2024.
Based in Ha Noi, Ms. Sherman will lead the World Bank’s engagements with the governments of…
World Bank Vice President Visits Pakistan, Agrees to Jointly Prepare an Ambitious and Focused New…
ISLAMABAD —The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his three-day visit to Pakistan today and reaffirmed the World Bank's support to stabilize the economy and accelerate inclusive and resilient growth.…
Forests, Wetlands, and Landscapes to Restore in Armenia with World Bank Support
Washington — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project (RESILAND Armenia) that aims to help the government to strengthen community engagement and improve the management of…
World Bank Expands Leadership in USD SOFR Market with Second Transaction of 2024
WASHINGTON – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 1.5 billion Sustainable Development Bond linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), maturing on May 15, 2028.…
Tunisia’s Sustained Recovery Requires Quick Action to Take Advantage of Opportunities
TUNIS — Tunisia's economic recovery slowed in 2023, due to a severe drought, tight financing conditions and a modest pace of reform, leaving the country's growth below pre-COVID levels, and making it one of the slowest recoveries in the…
World Bank Supports Enhancement of Health Services in Kosovo, Improving the Lives of Its People
WASHINGTON —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project (KOMPAS), which aims to strengthen institutional capacity and governance for quality of care…
RWTH Aachen Excels in CHE Ranking with Outstanding Results
Dentistry and Computer Science in particular stand out, but the subjects of chemistry, mathematics, and medicine are also consistently in the top tier of the student survey.
The subjects of chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and dentistry…
RWTH Aachen Revolutionizes Live Kidney Paired Donation with Groundbreaking Approach
A research project between RWTH and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen explores opportunities for implementation of live kidney paired donation in Germany. Key issues include the possibility of manipulation and data privacy issues.
Incompatibility…