World Bank Group Weekly Update-$700 Million to Boost Urgency on Health Goals

$700 Million to Boost Urgency on Health Goals At the United Nations, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced $700 million to help developing countries reach the Millennium Development Goals for women's and children's health. The money comes from the International Development Association, the World Bank Group's fund for the poorest countries. Blog: Success Stories from Nepal New Data on Child Malnutrition MDGs Website

Highlights Laws Still Restrict Women's Work Are You Better Off Than Your Parents? Syrian Refugees Flood Lebanon Planning and Financing Low-Carbon Cities Even after decades of progress toward the equality of women, almost 90% of countries continue to have laws or regulations that prevent women from fully participating in economic life as entrepreneurs or employees. Countries differ enormously on the influence that family background may have on children's achievements. "Intergenerational mobility" is often used as a measure of the importance of merit rather than prejudice or political influence. Replay a lecture by Nobel Laureate Gary Becker on these issues. Close to a million Syrians have crossed into Lebanon, where they make up 22% of the population — a number only expected to grow. How cash-strapped Lebanon can cope with the influx is the subject of high-level meetings this week and a new assessment report. World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced a groundbreaking initiative to reach 300 of the largest cities in the developing world in the next four years to help them plan for a low-carbon future and get capital flowing so they can finance those plans. Read More » Read More » Read More » Read More »

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