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New World Bank Support To Strengthen Disaster Resilience And Protect Jobs In The Marshall Islands
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:31 am | The World Bank
“Urban resilience is essential for protecting lives, sustaining jobs, and supporting economic opportunity in the Marshall Islands,” said Omar Lyasse, World Bank Resident Representative for the North Pacific. More >>
Samoa Set To Strengthen Disaster Readiness, Protect Livelihoods And Create Jobs With New World Bank Support
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2:15 pm | The World Bank
A significant portionof the project will focus onSālelologaon Savai’i Island, where approximately40,000 peoplewill directlybenefitfrom resilient infrastructure upgrades and better urban planning. More >>
Economic Growth Ahead For Papua New Guinea, But Agriculture Reforms Key To More Jobs And Sustained Prosperity
Monday, 30 June 2025, 2:54 pm | The World Bank
The latest Papua New Guinea Economic Update, released today by the World Bank, highlights the country’s resilience amid global uncertainty. The report credits strong performance in both the resource and non-resource sectors alongside early gains from fiscal reforms ... More >>
East Asia And Pacific: Technology, Reforms, And Cooperation Pathways To Future Prosperity
Friday, 25 April 2025, 12:26 pm | The World Bank
Growing global uncertainty is having an impact on business and consumer confidence, inhibiting investment and consumption. Trade restrictions are expected to impact EAP’s exports while slower global growth is likely to further reduce external demand. More >>
World Bank Supports Federated States Of Micronesia In Strengthening Public Financial Management And Service Delivery
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 11:24 am | The World Bank
The project will improve public access to financial information and increase citizen engagement on public finances. Making government financial records more accessible will help build trust in public institutions and help ensure that government programs ... More >>
In Wake Of December Earthquake, World Bank Provides $30million Grant To Bolster Vanuatu’s Recovery And Resilience
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 11:44 am | The World Bank
The US$30 million adds to US$12 million in emergency World Bank funding that was disbursed just days after the December 17, 2024 earthquake that devastated the capital, Port Vila. This was made available through flexible, fast access to financing. More >>
World Bank Fast Tracks Emergency Response To Support People Of Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12:39 pm | The World Bank
In addition to the RRO, the World Bank is also carrying out a Global Rapid post-disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) that will help estimate the economic damage caused by the earthquake. More >>
