Nearly 2 million refugees at risk as Uganda emergency funds dwindle and services cut
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Press release )Uganda is on the verge of hosting two million refugees as escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) drive hundreds of people to cross the border daily in search of safety and lifesaving aid.
Cholera outbreak among refugees from Sudan’s Darfur, urgent funding needed.
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Briefing note )A deadly cholera outbreak has hit a refugee settlement in eastern Chad hosting Sudanese arrivals from Darfur, raising alarm over worsening sanitary and health conditions as humanitarian aid dries up.
Exploring How Zambia Can Leverage Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) for Economic Transformation
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )Zambia's economy showed resilience in 2024, expanding by 4% despite challenges such as drought and power outages, largely due to growth in the mining sector and services.
Behind the scenes: How we work with creditors on debt transparency.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Earlier this year, the World Bank conducted the second round of a Data Sharing Exercise with G-7 and Paris Club creditors.
Private capital for infrastructure: Resilience amid uncertainty, urgency amid gaps
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )As the global economy continues to adapt to macroeconomic shifts, infrastructure investment remains a critical driver of job creation, long-term development opportunities and resilience.
How can we protect refugees from growing digital threats?
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Story )Online misinformation, disinformation and hate speech targeting refugees and asylum-seekers is causing real-world harms. Finding ways to tackle it is critical.
Mobile-Phone Technology Powers Saving Surge in Developing Economies.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press release )Number of Adults Using Accounts to Save Rises at Fastest Clip in a Decade.
Digital technology is unlocking financial inclusion
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Mobile phones and the internet are revolutionizing financial inclusion, enabling more people to access and use digital financial services to manage their financial lives.