Tag: world
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World Bank: Poor Utility Performance In Developing Countries Threatens Global Energy Goals
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A new report by the World Bank, titled “The Critical Link: Empowering Utilities for the Energy Transition,” reveals that most electric utilities in developing countries are struggling to meet rising […] The post World Bank: Poor Utility Performance In Developing Countries Threatens Global Energy Goals appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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World Bank Grants $35 Million To Boost Solar Power In Guinea-Bissau
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In a significant move towards enhancing energy access and sustainability, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $35 million grant aimed at bolstering solar power generation in […] The post World Bank Grants $35 Million To Boost Solar Power In Guinea-Bissau appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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LGBT+ rights have become more protected in dozens of countries, but are not recognized across most of the world
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Despite progress, same-sex marriage, adoption, gender marker changes, and third genders remain unrecognized in many countries. Some have even imposed more regressive policies.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/lgbt-rights-have-become-more-protected-in-dozens-of-countries-but-are-not-recognized-across-most-of-the-world" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/lgbt-rights-article-featured-image.png"/></a>
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Revamping Ghana’s Energy Sector: World Bank Approves $260 Million Credit And Grant
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The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program to fund the […] The post Revamping Ghana’s Energy Sector: World Bank Approves $260 Million Credit And Grant appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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The Travel Club+ hosts exclusive “First Class: Exploring the World Through Wine” event
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Imagine being whisked away to a dream getaway in Italy simply by sipping on a glass of crisp and fruity Prosecco. That’s exactly the bespoke experience that The Travel Club+’s loyal customers and special guests enjoyed at “First Class: Exploring the World Through Wine,” an intimate and exclusive wine-tasting event…
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World Bank to support more agriculture projects in PHL
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THE WORLD BANK is seeking to fund more Philippine projects that seek to bolster productivity in the agriculture sector amid rising prices of food. “The World Bank is very supportive of agriculture and agricultural productivity in the Philippines,” Ndiamé Diop, World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand,…
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World Bank says global growth stabilizing but below pre-COVID levels
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WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Tuesday said the US economy’s stronger-than-expected performance has prompted it to lift its 2024 global growth outlook slightly but warned that overall output would remain well below pre-pandemic levels through 2026. The World Bank said in its latest Global Economic Prospects report that the…
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Iti Mapukpukaw, Third World Romance win big at 2024 Gawad Urian
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CARL JOSEPH E. Papa’s animated film Iti Mapukpukaw emerged victorious at the 47th Gawad Urian awards ceremony held on June 8, winning Best Picture, Best Animation, and Best Sound. Mr. Papa said while accepting the award that the win is “bittersweet” because it talks about “abuse and trauma.” “Para ito…
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Coming Soon: Global Renewable Energy Summit 2024 Gathering of World Partners
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Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverter and energy storage system provider, is excited to announce the Global Renewable Energy Summit 2024 (GRES), set to take place on June 11th in […] The post Coming Soon: Global Renewable Energy Summit 2024 Gathering of World Partners appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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Okada Manila celebrates World Environment Day 2024 with commitment to ‘Generation Restoration’
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In support of the United Nations’ call to restore ecosystems, Okada Manila proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability with this year’s theme, “Generation Restoration.” The focus is on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, highlighting the urgent need to…