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The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance, but we are not a bank in the common sense; we aim to help people help themselves and their environment by sharing knowledge and providing financial and technical assistance. Conceived in 1944 to reconstruct war-torn Europe, we work in more than 100 developing countries. The World Bank works closely with countries in Eu

rope and Central Asia to help address social and economic challenges in an effective and sustainable way, through a wide range of means including financial lending and economic policy advice.

Uzbekistan was the first country in the world to receive carbon finance for energy policy reform and already cut 23.7 mi...
08/01/2026

Uzbekistan was the first country in the world to receive carbon finance for energy policy reform and already cut 23.7 million tons of emissions.

Now the Kyrgyz Republic is building on that model.

See how the is supporting these efforts: https://bit.ly/4ayXGu4

What does access to affordable childcare mean for families like Lendita's?Thanks to a voucher program backed by , her so...
07/31/2026

What does access to affordable childcare mean for families like Lendita's?

Thanks to a voucher program backed by , her son enrolled in kindergarten and she has more time to look for work after five years out of the labor market. https://bit.ly/4g2QlWG

📈 High unemployment👴🏻 Rapidly aging populations⬅️ OutmigrationHow can better mobilizing human capital help the Western B...
07/30/2026

📈 High unemployment
👴🏻 Rapidly aging populations
⬅️ Outmigration
How can better mobilizing human capital help the Western Balkans overcome these challenges?

Find out in the 's latest report: https://bit.ly/4pg4h2G

07/29/2026

In Tajikistan’s remote villages, small hydropower plants are expanding access to electricity while reducing reliance on firewood. For Nazira, Pamir Energy’s project manager, that means more time for children to study and learn.

Preserving lake ecosystems in Georgia is paying off by protecting a near extinct bird species in the Caucasus—attracting...
07/28/2026

Preserving lake ecosystems in Georgia is paying off by protecting a near extinct bird species in the Caucasus—attracting tourists and revitalizing rural economies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bjtTGf

07/27/2026

What progress has made in scaling up renewable energy?
Watch Doina Dînga of the Ministry of Energy of Republic of Moldova discuss the country's experience, achievements, and priorities for expanding clean energy.

Over 80% of farm laborers in Türkiye worked informally, without insurance, pensions, or other benefits.A World Bank Grou...
07/26/2026

Over 80% of farm laborers in Türkiye worked informally, without insurance, pensions, or other benefits.

A World Bank Group and EU Delegation to Türkiye-backed project is changing that, having already created 12,200+ formal jobs across the country: https://bit.ly/4wXPT1y

Creating more and better jobs requires: ✅Investing in foundational infrastructure✅Supporting a business-enabling environ...
07/25/2026

Creating more and better jobs requires:

✅Investing in foundational infrastructure
✅Supporting a business-enabling environment
✅Mobilizing private capital

Cecile Niang, Prosperity Practice Manager, talks about putting jobs first: https://bit.ly/4x4vPL9

"If the power went off during an operation, or when a pregnant woman is undergoing an ultrasound ... imagine how you'd f...
07/24/2026

"If the power went off during an operation, or when a pregnant woman is undergoing an ultrasound ... imagine how you'd feel?"

The iFIRST program is helping the Kyrgyz Republic reform its energy sector and mobilize the investment needed to improve service: https://bit.ly/4ayXGu4

"Before, we'd hire whomever we could find — two days for one guy, three for another."Now, banana grower Mesut Başar's fa...
07/23/2026

"Before, we'd hire whomever we could find — two days for one guy, three for another."

Now, banana grower Mesut Başar's farm laborers have stable, year-round employment, thanks to a World Bank Group and EU-backed project in Türkiye: https://bit.ly/4wR1VcV

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