The 2021 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, in October 2021, following a vote by the boards of governors of the two institutions
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World Bank says service sector growth, digital investment could boost job growth in MENA region
Investments in digital technologies could potentially lead to a growth in service sector jobs in major Middle East and North African cities, according to the World Bank
The UN FAO provides training to Libyan officials to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded a 10-day training programme to officers of Libyan Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Marine Wealth, aiming to strengthen national capacities in Libya’s agricultural sector
EIB and IMF join forces to build capacity on financial inclusion in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have signed a letter of understanding to promote sustainable economic development, financial stability and inclusive growth in Africa
LED-maker Low Energy Designs to install 40,000 LED streetlights in Lagos
The UKs Department for International Development said LED-maker Low Energy Designs Limited will install about 40,000 LED streetlights in Lagos over the next four years