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Issue 81- June 27, 2019
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Poland's regions: from lagging to catching up

The Poland Catching-up Regions Initiative provides a blueprint for other regions around the world. There are three key features that we see as applicable to many lagging regions' efforts. What are they? Blog | Video

A private-sector role in land administration?

In October 2017, we said that we would assess and conduct global consultations on the role of private sector in land administration. Did we do our homework? Blog

Violent extremism: How do we help ex-combatants?

In this new video blog, we discuss new approaches in understanding violent extremism, the role of social media, and issues of stigmatization of women and girls in violent extremist contexts. Blog | Video Blog

Buenos Aires: A city of contrasts

Buenos Aires is in the Top 25 World’s top-performing global cities. But there is also the lack of affordable housing in Metropolitan Buenos Aires and the number of informal settlements have been increasing. What can be done? Blog

What is the Global Program for Resilient Housing?

Making housing safe and resilient to disasters can help protect lives and livelihoods from disasters and build sustainable communities. So how do we reach this goal for all? Blog | Report

Towards a more resilient Afghanistan

Accessing and managing risk information is a first step towards a more resilient Afghanistan. What else should we be doing? Blog

Special Limited Series: Adaptation & Resilience

How are we approaching the intersection of fragility, conflict and violence, and disaster risk?

Investing in modern hydromet services for a climate-resilient Africa

Follow the World Bank's Social, Urban, Rural, & Resilience Global Practice Senior Director Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Directors Maninder Gill, Sameh Wahba, and Anna Wellenstein on their Twitter channels to receive the latest news on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.

Can blockchain transform the lives of youth in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas?

Tackling the most urgent challenges for the poorest and most vulnerable

Where in the world do women still face legal barriers to own and administer assets?

Amplifying youth voice and energy to create solutions for youth employment

Giving women in extreme poverty one large package of aid and support gives them the tools to build a better future

Disruptive technologies that are more valuable than what money can buy

The way we move is quickly changing. What does this mean for the private sector?

The Power of Dung: Biodigesters creating opportunities for farmers in Africa

In Ethiopia, digital development just took a major leap forward

A financial vehicle that helps Saint Lucians prepare for climate changes

Dignity despite disability

Southeast Asia can build a stronger digital economy for all its citizens

Girls’ education in Bangladesh: A promising journey

From Colombia to Kyrgyz Republic and Uganda: how we help countries adopt state-of-the art information systems for better management of rural water services

Fighting climate change by planting trees in the sea

World Refugee Day 2019: Building a stronger international response to the challenge of forced displacement

Breaking the mold for refugees: Founding the Tumaini Festival in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi

A Look through GSURR’s Knowledge Library

Afro-descendants in Latin America: Toward a Framework of Inclusion

Despite significant gains over the past decade, Afro-descendants are overrepresented among the poor and underrepresented in decision-making positions. Report >>

Reports from around the Bank

Every learner matters: Unpacking the learning crisis for children with disabilities

Lifelines : The Resilient Infrastructure Opportunity

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World Desertification Day - Overcoming Drought: Sirad’s Success Story
Sirad Suldan survived one of the worst droughts to hit Somalia. In 2016, about 40% of the country’s population was food insecure due to drought. To combat the disaster, the World Bank Group and FAO assisted more than 2.1 million drought-affected rural Somalis—about 360,000 families—with livelihood support through cash-for-work programs. Learn more

Christine Lagarde - Economic Equity and the International Monetary Fund | The Daily Show
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde lays out the biggest obstacles to global stability and explains why it makes sense to increase the number of women in the workforce. Watch HERE

Humans have made 8.3bn tons of plastic since 1950. This is the illustrated story of where it's gone
Until recently we didn’t know how much plastic was piling up around us. When we found out, the picture wasn’t pretty. Dig through plastic HERE

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