tag:search.worldbank.org,2005:https://fnexternalsearchapiprod2.ase.worldbank.org/api/v2/news?format=atomWorld Bank Search - documentsZmM3ZTNhNTM2Zjc4ZGQ3NGE0ZGZhYjdmNmU0YjUxNTQzMjk5OWFlMQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/23/world-bank-launches-wall-art-exhibition-paint-your-sky-make-it-yours-featuring-youth-s-visions-for-bangladeshBangladeshDHAKA, November 23, 2024 — The World Bank organized an exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of wall arts created by students and youths from across the country, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and inclusive Bangladesh. Honorable Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed today inaugurated the exhibition, titled ‘Paint Your Sky, Make it Yours: Future Bangladesh in the eyes of the youth.’country:BangladeshEnglishWorld Bank Launches Wall Art Exhibition ‘Paint Your Sky, Make it Yours’ Featuring Youth’s Visions for Bangladesh/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/11/23/world-bank-launches-wall-art-exhibition-paint-your-sky-make-it-yours-featuring-youth-s-visions-for-bangladesh2024-11-23T12:30:00Zcq5BangladeshBDPress Release DHAKA, November 23, 2024 — The World Bank organized an exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of wall arts created by students and youths from across the country, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and inclusive Bangladesh. Honorable Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed today inaugurated the exhibition, titled ‘Paint Your Sky, Make it Yours: Future Bangladesh in the eyes of the youth.’ The exhibition features vibrant wall arts painted by students and youth across the country, highlighting their vision and the issues they consider important for the future of the country. The artworks come from 12 districts, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Chattogram, Barishal, Cumilla, Rangpur, Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban. ‘The World Bank has always recognized the key role that youth play in shaping the present and the future. We are committed to empowering youth around the globe,” said Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and BhutPress ReleaseSouth Asia, SARODM5OTNhZTIxM2M3NzcxODJjMjJiMWYyMjBmZjc1YTM3ZDEyZTNhMA2http://www.worldbank.org/ja/country/japan/brief/wbtokyo-enewsJapan世界銀行東京事務所Eニュースは、世界銀行東京事務所が週一回程度発行する無料の電子メールマガジンです。最近の世界銀行の活動、セミナーの開催情報、新着資料・出版物などについて日本語でご案内します。country:JapanJapanese世界銀行東京事務所 Eニュース/content/country/japan/ja/brief/wbtokyo-enews2024-11-22T18:00:00Zcq5JapanJPBriefBriefExternal and Corporate Relations, ECRcountry|japanOWU2OGE0YjQ4ODg5YzU2NzM0ZTlmNmNhODQ5YTc1ODJkMDg0MWY3Mw2http://www.worldbank.org/ja/country/japan/brief/current-job-openingsJapan世界銀行グループの主な空席情報をご案内しています。country:JapanJapanese世界銀行グループ 主な空席情報/content/country/japan/ja/brief/current-job-openings2024-11-22T16:00:00Zcq5JapanJPBriefBriefExternal and Corporate Relations, ECRcountry|japanY2EyNjEwNWQwNGY3MzdlM2RlOGZmMTE0ODVkYWQ0NzcwNmJlNDI4MA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/22/world-bank-report-recommends-pathways-for-transitioning-to-electric-mobility-in-viet-namVietnamTransitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonizing Viet Nam’s transport sector requires systematic policy and investment across five key areas, according to a new World Bank report: boosting EV supply and production, incentivizing consumer demand, expanding charging infrastructure, preparing the power sector to absorb increasing power demand from EV charging, and developing a skilled EV workforce.country:Vietnam,regions:East Asia and Pacific,subject:transportEnglishEast Asia and PacificWorld Bank Report Recommends Pathways for Transitioning to Electric Mobility in Viet NamTransport/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/11/22/world-bank-report-recommends-pathways-for-transitioning-to-electric-mobility-in-viet-nam2024-11-22T14:53:27ZEast Asia and Pacificcq5VietnamVNPress Release Hanoi, November 22, 2024 — Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonizing Viet Nam’s transport sector requires systematic policy and investment across five key areas, according to a new World Bank report: boosting EV supply and production, incentivizing consumer demand, expanding charging infrastructure, preparing the power sector to absorb increasing power demand from EV charging, and developing a skilled EV workforce. Released today, the report, Viet Nam: Recommendations to the National Roadmap and Action Plan for the Electric Mobility Transition, provides a roadmap for achieving Viet Nam’s ambitious goals, which include raising the share of urban vehicles powered by electricity or green energy to 50 percent, and the share of urban buses and taxis to 100 percent by 2030 and increasing the share of all road vehicles powered by electricity or green energy to 100 percent by 2050. This transition could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.3 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) (8 percent of Viet Nam’s 2030 emission reduction targets) by 2030 and 226 million tons (60 percent of the target) by 2050. “Decarbonizing transport with electric vehicles is a complex undertaking, and Viet Nam's commitment is a crucial first step,” said Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR. “Success hinges on collaboration. Government ministries, private investors, and citizens must work together to reshape the vehicle market, mobility patterns, and energy consumption.” Through 2035, Viet Nam's EV transition will be driven primarily by two-wheeled vehicles, which are expected to remain the dominant mode for private mobility. Policy interventions, such as facilitating consumer financing, implementing safety standards and testing protocols, incentivizing the supply of electric two-wheelers with higher power and range, and promoting the retirement of gasoline-powered two-wheelers, could boost the share of electric two-wheelers from the current level of 12 percent to 75 percent by 2035. Passenger cars are expected to become the dominant type of private vehicle in Viet Nam after 2035, and electric cars could be the preferred choice among the majority of first-time car buyers, if the needed charging network is in place. The report projects that electric cars will account for 93 percent of car sales in 2036–50 if the stated targets are met. The move to E-Mobility is critical for public transport and commercial vehicles, as buses and trucks represent 2 percent of registered vehicles but currently contribute 65 percent of emissions. Transitioning to electric buses requires strong policy interventions to address low ridership, set new standards, and ensure financial viability. Electrifying small commercial trucks under 5 tons using battery EVs is promising. For larger heavy-duty trucks, measures like improving fuel standards and promoting freight demand to move to railway and waterway transport will remain critical for decarbonization. Viet Nam's power sector is not expected to face a significant strain from EV charging before 2030, but the impact will grow thereafter. To meet rising EV charging demand, Viet Nam will need to increase electricity generation by up to 5 percent and network capacity by 4 percent by 2035. By 2050, these figures rise to 30 percent for electricity generation and 15 percent for transmission capacity if the government’s EV adoption targets for 2050 is fully achieved. As such, Viet Nam will need to invest up to $9 billion in additional power sector investments by 2030 to support EV growth, and $14 billion a year between 2031 and 2050, on top of investment for implementing the current Eighth Power Development Plan. The report was prepared with financial support from the Australian Government through the Australia– World Bank Strategic Partnership (ABP2). Hanoi, November 22, 2024 — Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonizing Viet Nam’s transport sector requires systematic policy and investment across five key areas, according to a new World Bank report: boosting EV supply and production, incentivizing consumer demand, expanding charging infrastructure, preparing the power sector to absorb increasing power demand from EV charging, and developing a skilled EV workforce. Released today, the report, Viet Nam: Recommendations to the National Roadmap and Action Plan for the Electric Mobility Transition, provides a roadmap for achieving Viet Nam’s ambitious goals, which include raising the share of urban vehicles powered by electricity or green energy to 50 percent, and the share of urban buses and taxis to 100 percent by 2030 and increasing the share of all road vehicles powered by electricity or green energy to 100 percent by 2050. This transition could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.3 million tons of carbon dioxide equPress ReleaseEast Asia and Pacific, EAPTrust FundY2FkZmJmMjQ1MjQ3YmVjYmE5Yjg0MWE2YjE3ODRjNGNmNDA2MDZkZQ2http://www.worldbank.org/vi/news/press-release/2024/11/22/world-bank-report-recommends-pathways-for-transitioning-to-electric-mobility-in-viet-namVietnamLộ trình chuyển đổi sang xe điện và khử phát thải cacbon trong lĩnh vực giao thông vận tải tại Việt Nam cần tập trung vào năm trụ cột: sản xuất xe điện, kích cầu tiêu dùng, phát triển hạ tầng sạc, đảm bảo nguồn cung điện, và đào tạo nhân lực chất lượng cao, theo báo cáo mới của Ngân hàng Thế giới.country:Vietnam,regions:East Asia and Pacific,subject:transportVietnameseEast Asia and PacificBáo cáo của Ngân hàng Thế giới đề xuất lộ trình chuyển đổi sang phương tiện giao thông chạy điện ở Việt NamTransport/content/wb-home/vi/news/press-release/2024/11/22/world-bank-report-recommends-pathways-for-transitioning-to-electric-mobility-in-viet-nam2024-11-22T14:53:00ZEast Asia and Pacificcq5VietnamVNPress ReleasePress ReleaseEast Asia and Pacific, EAPTrust FundMTNhZjM2NGRjMTczMjA3YzI2NWM4NDYzNWI4NWIwYTkzMjUyOGY2Nw2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/region/afr/publication/pathways-to-prosperity-for-adolescent-girls-in-africaL’Afrique se trouve à la croisée des chemins, sa prospérité future dépendant des politiques et des décisions d’investissement qu’elle adopte aujourd’hui. Le continent a l’opportunité de façonner les trajectoires des générations futures en investissant dans le succès d’une population cruciale : ses adolescentes. Avec plus de 145 millions d’adolescentes vivant en Afrique, le potentiel de transformation est immense. Pourtant, les défis persistent, à l’instar des taux élevés de mariages d’enfants ou des possibilités d’éducation limitées. En Afrique, plus de la moitié des filles âgées de 15 à 19 ans ne sont pas scolarisées, sont mariées ou ont des enfants. Comment les pays africains peuvent-ils surmonter ces difficultés pour garantir que les adolescentes entrent dans l’âge adulte avec les moyens de s’épanouir ?regions:AfricaFrenchAfricaParcours vers la prospérité pour les adolescentes en Afrique/content/region/afr/fr/publication/pathways-to-prosperity-for-adolescent-girls-in-africa2024-11-22T09:30:00ZAfricacq5PublicationPublicationAfrica, AFRMjYxNmU4MzIwNTQ4OTBiOGU4NmZjY2MwZjFkMWMyZmY2NWU2YzViMQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/11/22/rebuilding-afe-somalia-renewing-social-contract-in-a-fragile-state-amidst-revenue-challengesSomalia• Efforts to enhance revenue show promising signs, with projections indicating an increase in the domestic revenue-to-GDP ratio to 4.5% by 2030. Collaboration across government and partnerships between state and private providers could enhance better service delivery. The book recommends evidence-based policy options that require broad stakeholder engagement and discussion to inform Somalia's Centennial Vision of 2060.country:Somalia,regions:AfricaEnglishAfricaRebuilding Somalia: Renewing Social Contract in a Fragile State Amidst Revenue Challenges/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2024/11/22/rebuilding-afe-somalia-renewing-social-contract-in-a-fragile-state-amidst-revenue-challenges2024-11-22T09:13:49ZAfricacq5SomaliaSOFeature Story State building and state legitimacy in countries emerging from fragility are inseparable from the idea of social contract. In countries where the youth only know statelessness, building a new social contract from the ground up becomes imperative. What can citizens legitimately expect from the state? Should the state provide only the basics—security and social order—or also broader public goods and services like infrastructure, clean water, public health, and education? The answers to these questions are linked to what is affordable. A new publication “Toward Building Somalia’s Social Contract: State Affordability, Revenue Mobilization and Service Delivery in a Nascent Federal State”, building on engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and insights from surveys, outlines key state-building challenges and evidence-based options to address them, but also the difficult choices for Somalia to consider. Somalia has made significant progress on its state-building journey since 2012, emeFeature StoryAfrica, AFRNzE3YzZiOTllZjU5Y2VkOTFlZWU2ZTIwYjQ1ZjliNGJhYjgzNzE3OA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/21/world-bank-approves-emergency-operation-to-support-barbados-recovery-from-hurricane-berylBarbadosThis US$54 million initiative will focus on rebuilding critical infrastructure, protecting vulnerable communities, ensuring the sustainable recovery of the fishing industry, and enhancing the country’s disaster preparedness capacity, paving the way for a more resilient Barbados in the face of future climate risks.country:Barbados,regions:Latin America and CaribbeanEnglishLatin America and CaribbeanWorld Bank Approves Emergency Operation to Support Barbados’ Recovery from Hurricane Beryl/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/11/21/world-bank-approves-emergency-operation-to-support-barbados-recovery-from-hurricane-beryl2024-11-21T22:04:29ZLatin America and Caribbeancq5BarbadosBBPress ReleasePress ReleaseIBRDMjE2MjQzZjBlOWYyNDliNzM5MmM0Y2QzMWMyMWEwNjU2MDZjY2I2Mg2http://www.worldbank.org/pt/news/opinion/2024/11/21/-possivel-cortar-gastos-melhorando-a-equidadeBrazilO Brasil enfrenta uma encruzilhada fiscal: a necessidade urgente de reduzir gastos públicos e, ao mesmo tempo, proteger conquistas sociais. Medidas de austeridade são muitas vezes controversas, mas se tornam inevitáveis diante de crescentes déficits fiscais.subject:governance in public sector,subject:poverty,subject:social inclusion,subject:social safeguards,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:economic growth,country:Brazil,regions:Latin America and CaribbeanPortugueseLatin America and CaribbeanÉ possível cortar gastos melhorando a equidadeGovernance In Public Sector,Poverty,Social Inclusion,Social Safeguards,Inclusive-growth,Economic Growth/content/wb-home/pt/news/opinion/2024/11/21/-possivel-cortar-gastos-melhorando-a-equidade2024-11-21T14:40:00ZLatin America and Caribbeancq5BrazilBROpinion É importante reconhecer que ineficiências existem em todas as áreas, inclusive na socialShireen MahdiFolha de S. Paulo O Brasil enfrenta uma encruzilhada fiscal: a necessidade urgente de reduzir gastos públicos e, ao mesmo tempo, proteger conquistas sociais. Medidas de austeridade são muitas vezes controversas, mas se tornam inevitáveis diante de crescentes déficits fiscais. O desafio é cortar gastos de forma justa, minimizando danos aos mais necessitados. E lembrar que a falta de ação pode piorar a economia e causar retrocessos sociais. Cortes devem seguir um princípio claro: começar por setores onde ineficiências ou iniquidades sejam mais evidentes, para que o ônus seja distribuído de forma mais justa. Embora os cortes possam afetar as áreas sociais, que consomem a maior parte da despesa primária federal, o progresso do Brasil no alívio da pobreza e no acesso a serviços básicos não deve ser desfeito. O caminho seria buscar ineficiências e iniquidades nos atuais programas sociais, permitindo reformas que promovam economia e equidade ao mesmo tempo. Primeiro, precisamos voltar na previdência. Hoje, dois terços dos trabalhadores se aposentam com benefício mínimo, igual ao salário mínimo, embora suas contribuições variem muito. Trabalhadores com menos de 15 anos de contribuição não recebem nada do RGPS. Se for pobre, o idoso tem direito ao BPC, com valor igual para idosos pobres que nunca contribuíram ou para um aposentado do INSS que trabalhou 44 horas semanais contribuindo por 15 anos. Há outros desequilíbrios nas regras de aposentadoria, como a idade mínima desigual entre homens e mulheres e diferentes regras entre aposentadoria urbana e rural, diferenciações ultrapassadas que a maioria dos países eliminou. No Brasil, uma mulher no campo pode se aposentar 10 anos mais cedo que um homem na cidade. Já o Abono Salarial é recebido por qualquer pessoa que ganhe menos de 2 salários mínimos como CLT, independente da renda familiar. Ou seja, a transferência do governo é igual para a mãe solteira que finalmente conseguiu a carteira assinada e para o filho do milionário que o pai resolveu empregar. Enquanto isso, a maioria dos pobres, que não têm emprego formal, fica de fora. Se for mantido, o Abono deve ser restrito a famílias de baixa renda, o que é claramente possível, combinando informações existentes sobre renda familiar. O uso de dados e de tecnologia digital pode ser crítico. Um sistema integrado que gerencie todas as assistências sociais recebidas por cada cidadão (seja federal, estadual ou municipal) poderia apontar ineficiências que hoje são difíceis de identificar. É verdade que o governo tem melhorado a burocracia através de tecnologia digital para a concessão e entrega dos benefícios em diversas áreas como CTPS, Seguro-Desemprego e provas de vida digitais, por exemplo. No entanto, a integração dos sistemas de informações sociais permitiria melhorar a alocação dos recursos e acompanhar a trajetória das famílias para a superação da vulnerabilidade, racionalizando gastos de forma natural. É importante reconhecer que ineficiências e iniquidades podem existir em todas as áreas, inclusive na social. Focar em áreas de ineficiência e iniquidade é crucial para garantir que cortes sejam justos e sustentáveis. Mais do que uma questão de eficiência fiscal, trata-se de justiça social. _______________________________________ Esta coluna foi escrita em colaboração com meus colegas do Banco Mundial Cornelius Fleischhaker, economista sênior, e Raquel Tsukada, economista de proteção social. É importante reconhecer que ineficiências existem em todas as áreas, inclusive na socialShireen MahdiFolha de S. Paulo O Brasil enfrenta uma encruzilhada fiscal: a necessidade urgente de reduzir gastos públicos e, ao mesmo tempo, proteger conquistas sociais. Medidas de austeridade são muitas vezes controversas, mas se tornam inevitáveis diante de crescentes déficits fiscais. O desafio é cortar gastos de forma justa, minimizando danos aos mais necessitados. E lembrar que a falta de ação pode piorar a economia e causar retrocessos sociais. Cortes devem seguir um princípio claro: começar por setores onde ineficiências ou iniquidades sejam mais evidentes, para que o ônus seja distribuído de forma mais justa. Embora os cortes possam afetar as áreas sociais, que consomem a maior parte da despesa primária federal, o progresso do Brasil no alívio da pobreza e no acesso a serviços básicos não deve ser desfeito. O caminho seria buscar ineficiências e iniquidades nos atuais programas sociais, peOpinionExternal and Corporate Relations - Corporate Communications, ECRCCYzI5ZWE5N2Y4MmJhYjkwOTlmODNlOGJkOTE5ZDU3OTBkNGYyYzRiNw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/11/21/giving-a-boost-to-rural-women-entrepreneursIndiaRural women entrepreneurs like Subitha Banu, known as Bhai Amma, highlight the potential of Growth-Oriented Women’s Enterprises (GOWEs) in India. These ventures, earning INR 300,000–3 million annually, generate jobs and drive rural economic growth but face challenges like limited access to credit and support. A World Bank study reveals that GOWEs, concentrated in sectors like retail, food services, and handloom, can significantly boost female labor participation and entrepreneurship. Targeted policies, tailored financing, and mentorship are essential to help these enterprises scale and unlock their transformative potential.country:India,regions:South Asia,programs:Womens_Leadership_in_Small_and_Medium_Enterprises,subject:gender,subject:jobs and development,subject:small and medium-sized enterprises and jobsEnglishSouth AsiaGiving a Boost to Rural Women EntrepreneursGender,Jobs And Development,Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Jobs/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2024/11/21/giving-a-boost-to-rural-women-entrepreneurs2024-11-21T13:46:38ZSouth Asiacq5IndiaINFeature StoryFeature StorySouth Asia, SARIBRD