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The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance, but we are not a bank in the common sense; we aim to help people help themselves and their environment by sharing knowledge and providing financial and technical assistance. Conceived in 1944 to reconstruct war-torn Europe, we work in more than 100 developing countries. The World Bank works closely with countries in Europe and Central Asia to help address social and economic challenges in an effective and sustainable way, through a wide range of means including financial lending and economic policy advice.

♻️ New World Bank Group support will help Montenegro strengthen solid waste management, crucial for limiting pollution ...
03/28/2026

♻️ New World Bank Group support will help Montenegro strengthen solid waste management, crucial for limiting pollution and protecting public health.

Learn more: http://wrld.bg/Ozvj50YA1O0

Years of wind erosion, sandstorms, and the drying of the Aral Sea have disrupted rural livelihoods in Kazakhstan.See how...
03/27/2026

Years of wind erosion, sandstorms, and the drying of the Aral Sea have disrupted rural livelihoods in Kazakhstan.

See how a World Bank Group project helped communities plant orchards and windbreaks to create jobs and new income-generating opportunities: http://wrld.bg/pPjc50YzEPm

How does the Single Europe Payments Area (SEPA) benefit businesses in the Western Balkans?💶 Enables fast, low-cost euro ...
03/26/2026

How does the Single Europe Payments Area (SEPA) benefit businesses in the Western Balkans?

💶 Enables fast, low-cost euro transfers
📉 Reduces average cross-border payment costs

See how this is translating into greater productivity, savings, and jobs: http://wrld.bg/XGC250Yz64B

Small businesses power job creation.In Min-Bulak village, Maksat’s dumpling factory now employs four people—made possibl...
03/25/2026

Small businesses power job creation.

In Min-Bulak village, Maksat’s dumpling factory now employs four people—made possible with support from an IDA - World Bank Group-backed project: http://wrld.bg/CA7g50Yylbg

With new World Bank Group support, Uzbekistan will reconstruct a 91-km roadway linking it with the Kyrgyz Republic and T...
03/24/2026

With new World Bank Group support, Uzbekistan will reconstruct a 91-km roadway linking it with the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.

This upgraded route will benefit 35,000 daily users and improve accessibility and economic opportunities for 550,000 people: http://wrld.bg/ayvG50Yy2b5

Governments are rapidly adopting digital IDs, apps, and AI to deliver faster, more accessible public services.But how ca...
03/23/2026

Governments are rapidly adopting digital IDs, apps, and AI to deliver faster, more accessible public services.

But how can they also build public trust that citizens’ data and privacy will be protected?

Serbia’s experience offers five practical lessons: http://wrld.bg/W1cp50YxzGJ

The World Bank Group estimates that countries across Europe and Central Asia need to invest $77 billion every year to en...
03/22/2026

The World Bank Group estimates that countries across Europe and Central Asia need to invest $77 billion every year to ensure water security and meet growing demand.

On , read this report to learn more: http://wrld.bg/kjZj50Yxk6v

Guesthouses. Wineries. Hiking and birdwatching tours. On , explore how Moldova's investment in preserving the ancient f...
03/21/2026

Guesthouses. Wineries. Hiking and birdwatching tours.

On , explore how Moldova's investment in preserving the ancient forest of Plaiul Fagului is paying off for nearby villages, where the nature reserve is helping unlock the area's tourism potential: http://wrld.bg/QX2c50YwLe1

🌳 By investing in tree planting, Kazakhstan is not only protecting against dust storms but also creating jobs and suppor...
03/21/2026

🌳 By investing in tree planting, Kazakhstan is not only protecting against dust storms but also creating jobs and supporting livelihoods for farmers and agribusinesses across the country.

On , see how the Global Environment Facility and World Bank Group are supporting these efforts: http://wrld.bg/4pZ250YwLcb

🏚️ Millions of homes across Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed by Russia’s invasion—disrupting lives, displacing fam...
03/20/2026

🏚️ Millions of homes across Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed by Russia’s invasion—disrupting lives, displacing families, and causing an estimated $57 billion in damages.

The World Bank Group's HOPE Project is helping communities rebuild: http://wrld.bg/x8pj50YwLo9

Montenegro’s forests are vital for the country's economy and resilience. New World Bank Group support will:🔥 Reduce wild...
03/19/2026

Montenegro’s forests are vital for the country's economy and resilience. New World Bank Group support will:

🔥 Reduce wildfire risk
🌲 Improve forest management
🪓 Help create jobs in wood processing
🔎 Boost timber traceability to curb illegal logging

http://wrld.bg/VUsl50YwgjC

Central and Eastern European economies have grown remarkably over the past two decades.Keeping up that momentum will req...
03/18/2026

Central and Eastern European economies have grown remarkably over the past two decades.

Keeping up that momentum will require stronger innovation, wider digital adoption, and investing in skills to create better jobs.

The World Bank Group's latest outlines how: http://wrld.bg/990k50YsQf8

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