Electricity access is a human right and crucial for development. World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group aim to give power to 300M Africans by 2030.
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Providing a basic standard of care for people throughout their lives is critical for development. World Bank Group to expand health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
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Accelerating progress towards universal health coverage by tackling health inequalities is the only way to end the world's deadliest infectious diseases, says Peter Sands | The Global Fund. #HealthForAll #InvestInHealth
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Africa's future success hinges on five key areas: energy, infrastructure, agribusiness/food security, tourism, and healthcare.
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At #WBGMeetings , we hosted #Caribbean leaders and reaffirmed our commitment to double down on resilience & risk reduction to tackle climate crisis.
We're also leading by example, doubling our financial support to the region to anchor gains & build cross-cutting solutions.
Ajay and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on how successful healthcare requires tailored financing, knowledge, and partnerships.
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11 countries pledge $11 billion to boost new financial instruments at #WBGMeetings .
These resources could generate up to $70 billion over 10 years, crucial for addressing cross-border challenges and advancing development goals. wrld.bg/8n8j50Rksu1
Access to electricity is a fundamental human right and is foundational to any successful development effort. World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group are partnering to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030. wrld.bg/MrIl50Rlinc #WBGMeetings
#WBGMeetings The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF event highlighted global challenges and the need for action.
Liam Byrne MP: World Bank has undergone significant changes in the past year, now up to the world to ensure the largest #IDA21 replenishment.
Ajay and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on how successful healthcare requires tailored financing, knowledge, and partnerships.
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11 countries pledge $11 billion to boost new financial instruments at #WBGMeetings .
These resources could generate up to $70 billion over 10 years, crucial for addressing cross-border challenges and advancing development goals.
Learn more: wrld.bg/iU8B50RltGB
For Open Society Foundations President, Mark Malloch-Brown, not funding IDA - World Bank ''would be like cutting off the main leg of a chair.'
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LIVE NOW: Civil Society Coordinating Group for the GFF & @GYPlatform Civil Society and Youth Panel on creating spaces for communities and young people in discussions and decision-making for health and nutrition. #WBGMeetings #InvestInHealth #InvestInYouth #InvestInCSOs #InvestInYouth
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Ajay on what’s being done to build a better Bank: reducing project approval times, simplifying processes for client governments, and expanding our vision to include a livable planet. #WBGMeetings
During the #WBGmeetings , we discussed #PoweringAfrica with Hassanein Hiridjee, CEO of Axian Group. His insight? We must shift mindsets to accelerate progress, foster willingness, and attract international investors.
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To achieve universal electricity access by 2030, Africa needs significant investments.
Explore how we can make this possible by watching the event replay: wrld.bg/4ulR50RkYVr
Together, let's shape Africa's energy future. #WBGMeetings #PoweringAfrica
The World Bank Group is committed to advancing energy access in Africa. Ousmane Diagana outlines 3 challenges sustainable & affordable electricity will solve.
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NEWS | 11 countries commit $11 billion to support new financing tools, enabling the World Bank Group to boost lending capacity and tackle global challenges and underscoring a shared commitment to development globally. wrld.bg/2VlN50Rkam1 #WBGMeetings
🌐Main pledges from #WBGMeetings last week:
✅Energy access for 300M Africans w/ African Development Bank Group
✅Expanded health services for 1.5 billion people by 2030
✅$11B pledged by 11 countries for development
✅New Collaborative Co-Financing Platform
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Africa's future success hinges on five key areas: energy, infrastructure, agribusiness/food security, tourism, and healthcare. Watch the replay: wrld.bg/29e250RiA2W #WBGMeetings