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Challenging Social Norms and Gender Stereotypes: Advancing Women’s Rights as a Catalyst for Economic Growth in Central Asia
Tatiana Proskuryakova is the World Bank’s Regional Director for Central Asia. This op-ed was originally published in English by UzDaily.uz. Globally, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. In 2023...
Date: December 04, 2024 Type: Opinion Language: English
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Europe and Central Asia: Economic Stability Amidst Sluggish Growth
WASHINGTON, October 17, 2024—Economic growth in the developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region is stabilizing after a series of crises but at levels well below the early-2000s, says the...
Date: October 17, 2024 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Better Education for Stronger Growth
Part I: Recent Developments, Policies, and Outlook Growth across the developing economies of Europe and Central Asia is expected to moderate to 3.3% in 2024 from 3.5% in 2023, with the two largest economies...
Date: October 17, 2024 Type: Publication Language: English
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Regional Forum Showcases Five Years of Progress in Building Disaster Preparedness and Social Protection Across Central Asia
ALMATY, October 14-15, 2024 – The “Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia” program (SFRARR) – funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the...
Date: October 15, 2024 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Circular Economy as an Opportunity for Central Asia: Summary Report
The goals of a circular economy are to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. How can this concept help Central...
Date: July 24, 2024 Type: Publication Language: English
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E-GATE: Elevating Global Access Through E-commerce in Central Asia
What is E-GATE? Elevate Global Access Through E-Commerce (E-GATE) in Central Asia is a World Bank program launched in 2023, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO) under the...
Date: July 01, 2024 Type: Brief Language: English
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Experts from Across Central Asia Convene Around Persisting Issues of Climate Change in the Region
ALMATY, 27 May 2024 – Delegations from across the countries of Central Asia and international experts are convening in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to discuss pressing issues around sustainable water and land management...
Date: May 27, 2024 Type: Press Release Language: English
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One Health Framework for Action Set to Enhance the Quality of Health Care Services Across Central Asia
ALMATY, November 28, 2023 – Government officials of Central Asia gathered today at World Bank hosted regional conference to endorse the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action- a regional cooperation...
Date: November 28, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Central Asia Water and Energy Program to Benefit from Additional Support from Swiss Partners
MARRAKECH, October 12, 2023—World Bank’s Vice President of the Europe and Central Asia Region, Antonella Bassani and Switzerland's Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin inked an agreement on the contribution...
Date: October 12, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Economic Activity in Europe and Central Asia Improves but Growth Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2023—Economic growth for the emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) of the Europe and Central Asia region has been revised up to 2.4% for 2023, says the World Bank’s Economic...
Date: October 05, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Cities Across Central Asia Can Unlock Full Economic Potential by Implementing Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Development Strategies
ALMATY, September 27, 2023 – Central Asia’s rapid urbanization has been accompanied by fragmented spatial expansion patterns, low access to urban services, and serious climate and environmental challenges...
Date: September 27, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Regional Cooperation on Higher Education in Central Asia to Improve with World Bank Support
TASHKENT, September 21, 2023 – A high-level conference to foster dialogue and cooperation between Central Asian countries in higher education, co-organized by the World Bank and the Ministry of Higher...
Date: September 21, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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A High-level Workshop Convenes Experts to Discuss Early Assessment Findings on One Health Approach for Central Asia Program
SAMARKAND, June 5, 2023 – Government officials representing health, environment, agriculture and finance sectors from countries across Central Asia participated in the One Health Regional Technical...
Date: June 05, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Kazakhstan Hosts Over 150 Officials and Experts to Discuss Data-Driven Policymaking in Central Asia
ALMATY, 17 May 2023 — Central Asia takes center stage today in the application of evidence-based policy making as Almaty hosts over 150 policymakers and experts from across the region at the second ever...
Date: May 17, 2023 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Central Asia Water & Energy Program
The Central Asia region is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly those related to water scarcity, land degradation and natural disasters (droughts, floods, mudslides). With a growing...
Date: January 02, 2023 Type: Brief Language: English
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World Bank: How Central Asian Countries Can Prevent Future Pandemics
This interview was originally published in Russian by Forbes Kazakhstan on November 29, 2022 Martien van Nieuwkoop, the World Bank’s Global Director for the Agriculture and Food Global Practice, visited...
Date: November 30, 2022 Type: Opinion Language: English
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Central Asian Countries Show Commitment to a Cross-regional Approach to Pandemic Prevention
ALMATY, November 14, 2022 – Government officials representing health, environment, and agriculture sectors from all of Central Asian countries participated in a regional ministerial meeting Protecting...
Date: November 14, 2022 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Defying Global Turmoil, Poverty Rates Fall Across Central Asia
ALMATY, October 17, 2022 – Poverty rates are falling again across Central Asia following a short but intense increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, said World Bank experts today at a regional online briefing...
Date: October 17, 2022 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impedes Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery in Emerging Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, October 4, 2022 – The ongoing war in Ukraine has dimmed prospects of a post-pandemic economic recovery for emerging and developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region, says the...
Date: October 04, 2022 Type: Press Release Language: English
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Global Economic Prospects: Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia Recent Developments The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered a humanitarian crisis, set back economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) and beyond, and heightened...
Date: June 07, 2022 Type: Brief Language: English