@WorldBank
VP for South Asia: Helping Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka build resilience and create opportunities
Deeply impressed by Hon.
@PMBhutan
's commitment to
#Bhutan
's unique development path. We reaffirmed significantly scaled up
@Worldbank
support for creating private sector jobs, harnessing hydropower, and enhancing regional integration.
A very productive meeting with Finance Minister for
#Bhutan
. We discussed the planned large increase in
@WorldBank
financial and technical support to Bhutan for private sector job creation, tapping hydropower resources and improving regional connectivity.
Very productive meeting with the Finance Adviser of
#Bangladesh
. We continued our discussion from last week about
@WorldBank
support for Bangladesh's inclusive and sustainable growth.
Encouraging discussion with the Environment Adviser of
#Bangladesh
. With her strong leadership, the
@worldbank
is looking forward to making progress on critical priorities including clean air, clean rivers, climate resilience, and greener growth.
Very inspiring discussion with
#youth
in
#Bangladesh
on the importance of transparency, accountability, and checks and balances to create a brighter future. Young people have already shown that youth voices and ideas can drive positive change.
#ClimateChange
is already impacting
#Maldives
’ natural capital, tourism and fisheries industries. Our new report proposes fiscal reforms, stronger efforts to mobilize climate finance and a
#GreenEnergy
transition as part of the path to climate adaptation:
#ClimateChange
is already impacting
#Maldives
’ natural capital, tourism and fisheries industries. Our new report proposes fiscal reforms, stronger efforts to mobilize climate finance and a
#GreenEnergy
transition as part of the path to climate adaptation:
In
#SouthAsia
, IDA has transformed millions of lives and created opportunities for people to thrive. A robust
#IDA
replenishment is vital to continue helping more than 500 million people in the region be healthier, more productive, and prosperous.
Thank you Hon. CM
@myogiadityanath
for the insightful discussion on UP’s development priorities. Excited to support UP’s high growth targets. Climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, youth skilling, digitization, and a competitive MSME sector are key opportunities.
Last week’s
#WorldCleanupDay
saw grass-roots clean-up campaigns across
#SouthAsia
. But to
#EndPlasticPollution
, we need stronger regulations for plastic production and disposal and sustainable alternatives to single use plastics:
Last week’s
#WorldCleanupDay
saw grass-roots clean-up campaigns across
#SouthAsia
. But to
#EndPlasticPollution
, we need stronger regulations for plastic production and disposal and sustainable alternatives to single use plastics:
Great meeting with Hon. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (
@revanth_anumula
) & his team. We discussed urban development and improved skills as drivers of
#Telangana
’s rapid growth, the state’s potential for digital innovation, & the healthcare needs of its aging and rural population.
I had productive meetings in
#Bangladesh
today with the Finance Adviser, Energy Adviser and Central Bank Governor. We discussed
@WorldBank
support for critical reforms for a strong economy, robust financial and public sector, and clean and sustainable energy.
Excellent meeting with
@ChiefAdviserGoB
. Encouraged to see Bangladesh's strong focus on critical reforms for the benefit of its citizens.
@worldbank
is committed to help achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.
A powerful story on the global progress in air quality. Local initiatives around the world are making a real impact. In Bihar,
#India
, the adoption of improved cookstoves has helped cut pollution, create jobs and improve health for thousands of families.
From China to Senegal, from India to Kyrgyz Republic, and beyond,
@WorldBank
projects support communities, economies, and environment, laying the foundations for a more breathable future.
#LivablePlanet
|
#CleanAirNow
|
@theGEF
How can
#Bhutan
sustain its impressive development momentum and ensure job creation and resilient growth? Economic diversification and agricultural and financial sector reforms are key. Read more in the
@WorldBank
's Bhutan Country Economic Memorandum: