When Waste Becomes a Competitive Advantage: Rwanda Explores Korea's Green Industrial Model

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/08/24/when-waste-becomes-a-competitive-advantage-rwanda?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT Story Highlights Rwanda is expanding its industrial parks under its Industrial Policy 2024–2034, creating a unique opportunity to embed eco-industrial principles from the outset. Through the World Bank-supported Green Industrialization through Industrial Parks and Special Economic Zones (GIIPS) program, financed by the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), Rwanda is strengthening the foundations for greener and more competitive industrial development. Korea’s experience shows that integrating eco-industrial park principles early is more cost-effective—and more impactful—than retrofitting later.

How data and evidence can make anticorruption reforms more inclusive Francesca RecanatiniMonica Kirya August 12, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/data-and-evidence-make-anticorruption-reforms-more-inclusive?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM288014 Fighting Corruption Means Measuring It Differently Corruption doesn't hit everyone equally — but most data collection has treated it as if it does. When Ghana started disaggregating its surveys, the share of women reporting sexual extortion rose from 6.6% to 17% between survey rounds. The lesson: better measurement doesn't just reveal the problem. It tells governments exactly where to act.

Unlocking Job Creation in Fragile Settings Q&A with Anastasia Gekis and Randolphe Gohore September 2, 2026 10:00-10:20 a.m. EDT (local time)

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/ask-experts-unlocking-job-creation-by-enabling-private-investment-in-fcv-economies Private investment is essential to creating jobs, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting businesses in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV). But what does it take to attract investment in some of the world's most challenging markets? In this edition of You Ask, We Answer, MIGA and IFC experts respond to questions submitted by audiences around the world about the challenges and opportunities of investing in fragile and conflict-affected economies. Drawing on real projects and practical experience, our experts will explain how financing, guarantees, and partnerships can address the risks that often hold investors back. They will also discuss how governments, development institutions, and businesses work together to create opportunities for local businesses and communities.

Webinar on Digital Procurement Opportunities A dedicated session to help industry suppliers tap into new Multilateral Development Bank digital opportunities Date & Time September 02, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET 12pm-1:30pm GMT

Webinar on Digital Procurement Opportunities A dedicated session to help industry suppliers tap into new Multilateral Development Bank digital opportunities Date & Time September 02, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET 12pm-1:30pm GMT https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/09/02/webinar-on-digital-procurement-opportunities?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM288014 Description: This is a dedicated session to help industry suppliers tap into new Multilateral Development Bank (MDB)-financed opportunities in the digital sector. Hear from the World Bank Group (WBG) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) about procurement opportunities available in select, high impact digital projects.

Renewed Conflict Derails Lebanon’s Fragile Economic Recovery

Renewed Conflict Derails Lebanon’s Fragile Economic Recovery BEIRUT, August 21, 2026 – Lebanon’s economy is projected to contract by 6.4% in 2026 as renewed conflict reversed the fragile stabilization and recovery momentum recorded in 2025, according to the latest World Bank Lebanon Economic Monitor (LEM). While Lebanon continues to face urgent humanitarian and reconstruction needs, progress on reforms remains essential to restore confidence, revive growth, and support a durable recovery. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/08/21/renewed-conflict-derails-lebanon-s-fragile-economic-recovery

What’s Next for Africa’s Integration Agenda Report advocates shift from trade links to production hubs

What’s Next for Africa’s Integration Agenda Report advocates shift from trade links to production hubs ADDIS ABABA, August 28, 2026—A new World Bank report released today titled Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs, finds that the continent’s next major integration gains will come from making African markets work together—connecting production across borders, reducing trade and regulatory frictions, strengthening implementation of regional agreements, and delivering the infrastructure, services, and jobs that regional markets need. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/08/28/whats-next-for-africas-integration-agenda

Strong Sterling Investor Demand Drives World Bank's GBP 1.25 Billion 6-Year Benchmark Bond

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/08/26/strong-sterling-investor-demand-drives-world-bank-s-gbp-1-25-billion-6-year-benchm?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM288014 WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 6.3-year British pound sterling (GBP) benchmark maturing in November 2032. The Sustainable Development Bond raised GBP 1.25 billion from investors globally to support the financing of the World Bank’s sustainable development activities in member countries.