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sábado, 17 de octubre de 2026

From Higher Revenues to Better Lives: Strengthening State Spending for Growth, Jobs, and Services

From Higher Revenues to Better Lives: Strengthening State Spending for Growth, Jobs, and Services ABUJA, October 8, 2026 — Nigeria’s economic performance has improved in 2026 with a recovery in growth, public finances, and the external position amid a global oil price shock. Sustaining the reform momentum will ensure that the benefits of the reform are widely shared. The reforms led a significant increase in revenue especially to the States. An analysis of where these funds were spent is the special topic of the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) titled “Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Reshaped State Priorities.” https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/10/08/higher-revenues-better-lives-strengthening-state-spending-for-growth-jobs-services

Strong Investor Demand Backs New IDA EUR 30-Year Global Benchmark Bond

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/10/08/strong-investor-demand-backs-new-ida-eur-30-year-global-benchmark-bond Strong Investor Demand Backs New IDA EUR 30-Year Global Benchmark Bond WASHINGTON, DC, October 8, 2026 - The International Development Association (IDA, Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, today priced a EUR 1 billion 30-year Sustainable Development Bond that matures in October 2056. The transaction marks IDA's first EUR issuance of this fiscal year and its first EUR 30-year bond in global benchmark format. At EUR 1 billion, it is IDA's largest 30-year issuance and matches the longest maturity for IDA, from 2023.

World Bank Group Expands Ongoing Support for Ebola Response in DRC and the Region

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/10/13/world-bank-group-expands-ongoing-support-for-ebola-response-in-drc-and-the-region World Bank Group Expands Ongoing Support for Ebola Response in DRC and the Region WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The World Bank Group is expanding its support for ongoing government and regional led efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, protect frontline health workers and affected communities, sustain essential health services, and save lives. To date, the Group has committed $426.6 million to the overall Ebola emergency response, through a combination of existing and new grant and concessional financing.

IDA Launches Discount Notes Program Tapping Short-Term Finance in the United States

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/10/14/ida-launches-discount-notes-program-tapping-short-term-finance-in-the-united-state IDA Launches Discount Notes Program Tapping Short-Term Finance in the United States New Program Broadens Access to U.S. Investors and Supports More Cost-Effective Financing for Development WASHINGTON, DC, October 14, 2026 - The International Development Association (IDA, Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, today launched its Discount Notes Program and celebrated its first issuances. The new program provides IDA with ongoing access to short-term funding through the very deep and liquid money markets in the United States and expands the range of investors that can support IDA’s efforts to create jobs and reduce poverty in its member countries.

World Bank Group and Japan Advance Partnership on Energy Resilience in Asia

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/10/15/world-bank-group-and-japan-advance-partnership-on-energy-resilience-in-asia BANGKOK, October 15, 2026 — The World Bank Group today announced the first project under the Dynamic Response for Invigorating Value Chains and Energy Security (DRIVE) framework, advancing its partnership with Japan to strengthen energy and supply chain resilience across Asia, attract private investment, create jobs, and support long-term economic growth. DRIVE was launched by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Japan’s Minister of Finance Katayama Satsuki in June 2026 to complement Japan’s US$10 billion Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia (POWERR Asia). The framework brings together World Bank Group financing and expertise with Japan’s development finance capabilities to help countries respond to energy and supply chain disruptions and reduce their vulnerability to future shocks.

Global Partnership: Creating Shared Value from Minerals

https://egps.worldbank.org/ Global Partnership: Creating Shared Value from Minerals Extractives Global Programmatic Support program helps low-and middle-income countries fully benefit from their mineral resources. We promote better mining practices that protect the environment and benefit local communities. We also help countries leverage mining to support new industries, create jobs, and build infrastructure.