WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026—The World Bank Group’s Boards of Executive Directors today approved a financing package to increase the Kingdom of Bhutan’s hydropower generation, facilitate regional clean energy trade, expand economic opportunities, and create jobs.The 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, located on the Kurichhu River in ea...
Moderator:JOSE LUIS DE HAROCommunications DepartmentPanelists:PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHASEconomic Counselor and Director, Research DepartmentPETYA KOEVA BROOKSDeputy Director, Research DepartmentDENIZ IGANDivision Chief, Research Department * * * * * P R O C E E D I N G SMR. DE HARO: Okay, so I think we can start. ...
The national public broadcaster of Japan, NHK, has produced a program as part of its international news coverage, showcasing how one of the project companies is exploring carbon-neutral tile production using war debris in Ukraine. The video crew followed Tagawa Shikkui Labs, a sustainability-driven construction materials company, which recently visited com...
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTMINISTRY OF FINANCE PROJECT NAME: SUB-SOVEREIGN PARAMETRIC FLOOD RISK INSURANCE FOR THE GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA (GAMA) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ENGAGEMENT OF LICENSED INSURANCE COMPANIES TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN UNDERWRITING THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA’S $10 MILLION PARAMETRIC FLOOD RISK INSU...
Hands-on XR, business, and intellectual property workshops for Thai digital creatorsUNESCO and FabCafe29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026EventMake It. Own It. Scale It. A UNESCO Digital Creativity Lab Workshop at BKKDW202629 January 2026 - 4:00 pm - 1 February 2026 - 6:00 pmLocationBangkok, ThailandRooms :Bangkok, ThailandType :Cat VIII - SymposiaA...
WASHINGTON, DC, January 21, 2026 — East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is at a crossroads, as a surge of chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) threatens to overwhelm health systems and stall income growth. A new World Bank report A Healthy Future: Primary Health Care and the Chronic Disease Epidemic in EAP reveals that urgent reforms in primary ...
A major update of the Harmonized System (HS) for the customs classification of traded goods published on 21 January sets out new HS tariff headings for human vaccines and other essential health goods. These changes, carried out by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the WTO, aim to strength...
Indonesia remains a global bright spot, with strong economic growth amid a challenging external environment, and with inflation expected to remain comfortably in the target range.A well-calibrated policy mix can support the economy; protecting Indonesia’s hard-earned credibility and policy space remains crucial in a world of heightened external uncertaint...
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization will be at the forefront of discussions at the International Electronic Reuse and Recycling Congress (IERC 2026), the leading event in the Circular Economy Electronics world. The congress gathers professionals from across the value chain, including material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, recy...
Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD), a Japanese global cybersecurity company, has opened an office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company focuses on protecting governments, critical national infrastructure and private organizations from cyber threats.“The opening of the office demonstrates our serious intention to develop cooperation with Ukraine in the field of cybersecuri...
