On Our "Virtual Route 66" This Week: #RandomThoughts Courtesy the World Bank

 

The World Bank's new Knowledge Compact builds on our expertise gained over decades of development work to transform our approach to knowledge.

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Week’s Highlights

	Digital Opportunities in African Businesses A new IFC report explores how African firms can better leverage digital technologies to help their businesses become more productive and profitable. SEE REPORT

	New Data on 2023 Private Sector Infrastructure Investment World Bank data show that the private sector pumped $86 billion into infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries last year. READ MORE

	Event: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System Join us May 22 for this event, which will explore findings from the recent Recipe for a Livable Planet report and the most cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the agrifood sector. SIGN UP NOW

In Focus

	IDA's Role in an Increasingly Complex Global Aid Architecture The World Bank's IDA is the partner of choice to tackle challenges caused by complex aid architecture. Its global presence and ability to convene various stakeholders can lead to better coordination of efforts. LEARN MORE

	Is This a Safe Space? Women, Business and the Law Introduces the New Safety Indicator The Women, Business and the Law 2024 report added a new standalone indicator on women’s safety to its index, which measures laws affecting women’s economic opportunities in 190 economies. FIND OUT WHY

World Bank Issues $175 Million in Catastrophe Bond for Mexico’s Pacific Hurricane Risk World Bank Provides Emergency Support to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Europe Urgently Needs to Increase Its Disaster and Climate Resilience