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Gateway to the World Bank's activities in South Asia including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, & Sri Lanka. Talk to us!

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@WorldBankIndia
World Bank India
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To accelerate #India 's low-carbon transition, the @WorldBank approved additional $1.5 billion in financing today. This will help: 🌿 Promote a vibrant green hydrogen market ⚡ Scale up renewable energy 💸 Stimulate private capital Read more:
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@WorldBankIndia
World Bank India
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#India must attract private capital to stay competitive. The recent inclusion of Indian government bonds in JP Morgan EM Index means: 💸 Freed-up domestic funds 📉 Reduced borrowing costs 🚀 Boost in private capital availability Read more:
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@WorldBank
World Bank
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The first datasets of the @WorldBank Group’s new scorecard, just released, mark the start to: ☑️ Capture lessons and trends ☑️ Inform our operations and course-correct ☑️ Track our progress toward a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Learn more:
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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Better financial management = Better public services In #Pakistan ’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, a @WBG_IDA -supported project increased capacity to manage public finances for improved services, including critical health programs. #IDAworks #IDA21
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@MartinRaiser
Martin Raiser
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Two new @WorldBank projects will support #Bangladesh on its sustainable growth path by boosting its financial sector with stronger banking oversight and building climate-resilient infrastructure in 7 city clusters:
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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#IDAworks ... because the world works for IDA!🌏 As we mark the halfway point of the replenishment process, @DirkRei shares key takeaways from the Third #IDA21 Replenishment meeting in Kathmandu. Watch⬇️
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Don’t miss this plenary today on 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 at the #JusticeandLawForum2024 . ⏰ 1:45PM ET See:
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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Celebrating 60 years of IDA impact in South Asia🌏 Last week, @WBG_IDA stakeholders from around the world gathered in #Nepal for the 3rd #IDA21 Replenishment Meeting—marking the halfway point of yearlong negotiations. Watch highlights + see how #IDAworks :
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@WorldBankSAsia
World Bank South Asia
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In #Pakistan , the Human Capital Umbrella Program supported by @GatesFoundation & @CanadaDev developed comprehensive indicators for the #HumanCapital Review, enabling dynamic monitoring of progress through interactive dashboards. #InvestInPeople
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@WorldBankSAsia
World Bank South Asia
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The new @WorldBank Group gender strategy was shaped by the voices of over 1,000 people from 100+ countries. Our sincere gratitude goes to each of you who participated in the consultations and helped inform and enrich the strategy. #AccelerateEquality
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@kamleshdaaji
Daaji - Kamlesh Patel
8 days
ESSENCE OF YOGA SIMPLIFIED | WORLD BANK HQ | 24 June 2024 | 10 am EDT | 7.30 pm IST | WASHINGTON DC
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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"When you bring a woman into the workforce, you empower one person, but you benefit generations to come." @WorldBank Project leader Aneeka Rahman tells stories of Bangladeshi women who have transformed their lives with support from @WBG_IDA . #IDAworks
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@bjerde_anna
Anna Bjerde
10 days
As we conclude the #IDA21 discussions in Nepal, let me share some thoughts on why, more than ever, a robust @WBG_IDA replenishment is so important.
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@MartinRaiser
Martin Raiser
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Inspired by women in #Bangladesh who used training and financing from a @WorldBank IDA supported project to start businesses, pursue careers and help others. Aneeka is right: When you empower women and #ClearHerPath , the dividends pay off for generations:
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@WorldBankSAsia
World Bank South Asia
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#IDAworks across South Asia through investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure + jobs. @WorldBank Dev Finance VP Aki Nishio + South Asia VP @MartinRaiser on why a robust #IDA21 replenishment is critical for continued resilient, inclusive growth.
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@MartinRaiser
Martin Raiser
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Moved by Kamran's account of #Nepal ’s reconstruction after the 2015 earthquake. Supported by the @WorldBank ’s IDA, the project delivered 300,000 resilient homes. But more needs to be done to ensure Nepal’s infrastructure is as resilient as its people:
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@AxelVT_WB
Axel van Trotsenburg
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Day 3 of the #IDA21 Replenishment mtg was about results & impact & how strengthened partnerships can help us be more effective delivering needed support. Good to connect w/ communities benefiting from @WBG_IDA projects to talk about what’s working & their hopes for the future.
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@bjerde_anna
Anna Bjerde
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In Nepal, protecting the forest means opportunities. In the Godavari Forest, I witnessed how people are benefiting from new livelihoods while preserving their ecosystem. This is proof that #IDAworks , for people and the planet.
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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After the 2015 earthquake, #Nepal led one of the largest post-disaster owner-driven housing reconstruction initiatives in history. @WBG_IDA contributed by financing grants to >300,000 households to build safe, resilient infrastructure. #IDAworks #IDA21
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@WBG_IDA
IDA - World Bank
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. @WBG_IDA Private Sector Window support for the Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company is: ‣ encouraging private sector participation in mortgage finance ‣ increasing availability of mortgage finance ‣ spurring development of low-cost houses #IDAworks
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