Turning cotton to clothes could create 500,000 jobs in West Africa
Stories & Blogs ITCJun 11, 2024(Update )West Africa’s five biggest producers mostly export raw cotton that’s processed elsewhere. A new study shows that by building local industry to turn cotton into cloth and clothing, the countries could create 500,000 jobs.
Global Carbon Pricing Revenues Top a Record $100 Billion
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 21, 2024(Press Release )Global Carbon Pricing Revenues Top a Record $100 Billion
African Economies Projected to Grow by 3.4 % in 2024, But Faster and More Equitable Growth Needed to Reduce Poverty
Stories & Blogs World BankApr 08, 2024(Press Release )Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Every bit helps: How policies, governance and institutions can help us spend better for climate and development
Stories & Blogs World BankOct 02, 2023(Blog post )To achieve resilient and decarbonized development, countries will need major structural and policy change, and investments.