Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
56 results for "development bank"
A major development bank in Ghana just distributed 10,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls across four regions, tackling a barrier that keeps too many girls out of class. The initiative addresses a real problem: expensive menstrual products that force students to miss school during their periods.
From flood survivors launching cafes to healthcare startups serving remote communities, young Libyan entrepreneurs are turning crisis into opportunity. With training and seed funding, they're creating jobs and rebuilding their economy one business at a time.
Development Bank Ghana is tackling centuries-old menstruation stigma head-on by donating over 10,000 sanitary pads to three schools and educating students that periods are completely natural. The initiative is keeping girls in classrooms and challenging harmful myths that have forced students to miss school or resort to unsafe alternatives.
Morocco's economy is on track for steady growth through 2027, powered by strong consumer spending, infrastructure investment, and thriving tourism and agriculture sectors. The African Development Bank projects the North African nation will maintain growth above 4% despite global challenges.
Nigerian airlines struggling to acquire planes just got a major breakthrough. The government and African Development Bank are launching a new leasing company to help local carriers access aircraft financing more easily.
Africa's economies are set to grow 4.2% in 2026, staying strong despite global tensions and supply chain disruptions. Twenty-two countries are growing above 5%, making the continent one of the world's fastest-growing regions.
South Korea is positioning itself as the world's next hub for AI-powered water infrastructure. Development banks from around the globe gathered at a treatment plant near Seoul to see the technology in action.
South Korea is connecting its artificial intelligence water systems with major global development banks to tackle water crises in developing countries. The move could bring smart flood forecasting and pollution solutions to nations struggling with water security.
Africa Finance Corporation is betting big on the continent's tech future, launching a $100 million fund to support venture capital firms just as international funding drops 87%. The move could trigger a fresh wave of investment when African startups need it most.
Africa's largest private foundation is joining forces with a major development bank to expand healthcare, education, and poverty reduction programs across developing nations. The partnership could help bridge critical funding gaps as governments face mounting fiscal pressures.
The UAE Presidential Court is investing $1.5 million in an Asian Development Bank fund dedicated to agricultural innovation across Asia and the Pacific. The commitment aims to strengthen food security in a region home to billions of people.
Morocco just earned a "very satisfactory" rating from the African Development Bank after executing reforms that doubled expected government revenues and attracted record foreign investment. The North African nation is proving that steady progress beats bold promises.
The African Development Bank just gave Morocco its highest rating for climate action as the nation powers past its clean energy targets years ahead of schedule. The country now generates nearly half its electricity from renewable sources while building a massive desalination network to secure its water future.
Ghana's Trade Minister announced a new women-focused development bank with $87 million in funding, calling women entrepreneurs essential to the country's economic future. The initiative tackles a financing gap that could unlock billions in economic growth across Africa.
A Brazilian reforestation company just secured $8 million to bring forests back to life in Rio de Janeiro's northern region. The funding from Brazil's national development bank signals growing investment in nature-based climate solutions.
Over two decades, Asia's integration into global manufacturing networks helped millions escape poverty as the region doubled its share of international trade. The Asian Development Bank reports developing Asian economies now handle 18% of global value chain trade, up from just 9% in 2000.
Millions of farmers across eight Asian countries are getting access to AI-powered weather forecasting and digital tools that could transform their livelihoods. The UAE and Asian Development Bank just launched a groundbreaking partnership to bring cutting-edge agriculture technology to those who need it most.
The Asian Development Bank just announced a massive €65 billion investment to connect 200 million people to renewable energy and expand internet access across Asia and the Pacific. The ambitious plan could transform how remote communities access power and digital services by 2035.
The Asian Development Bank is funding a massive $70 billion project to connect power grids and digital networks across Asia by 2035. The plan will help renewable energy flow across borders and close internet gaps in developing countries.
The African Development Bank just launched a major funding program to accelerate clean hydrogen projects across the continent. Meanwhile, Europe registered 265 new hydrogen supply projects, signaling a global shift toward cleaner energy.
Showing 20 of 56