News

Developing Aktobe Region – Investing in Kazakhstan’s Future Economic Growth

The World Bank is also providing support to the local administration in developing a “Strategy and Action Plan” for Aktobe that focuses on enhancing public services and economic diversification.

Urban residents benefit from clean environment and community ownership after road improvements

Infrastructural improvements in a Kabul city neighborhood have resulted not only in a clean environment but also a strong sense of civic pride.

EBRD adopts new country strategy for Georgia

The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has adopted a new country strategy for Georgia, which reinforces the bank’s commitment to support the country’s economy and sets out the priorities for its activities over the next four years. (Photo credit: EBRD)

First EBRD-financed buses arrive in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic

Thirty brand new buses have arrived in Osh, the southern capital of the Kyrgyz Republic. The buses are part of a project financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) that aims to boost safe and accessible public transport services in the city.

Road safety for key thoroughfare of Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and road safety organisation Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport are teaming up with other partners for a road safety project in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where a major international motorway will soon come into operation. (Photo credit: EBRD)

Visiting World Bank vice president reiterated support to Georgia

Cyril Muller, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, commended Georgia for its steady economic growth and development priorities, as he concluded his official county visit.

ADB to upgrade highways, improve road safety in Kashkadarya

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $198 million loan to help upgrade and widen 77 kilometers of the existing Karshi-Shakhrisabz-Kitab highway in Kashkadarya province, southeast of Uzbekistan, to improve tourism, mobility, as well as domestic and international trade. (Photo credit: ADB)

ADB, Kyrgyz Republic sign agreement for North–South alternate road corridor rehabilitation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic today signed the financing agreement amounting to $95.1 million to rehabilitate a section of the North-South Alternate Road Corridor in the Kyrgyz Republic. (Photo credit: ADB)

ADB $150 million loan to overhaul transport and logistics in Chongqing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $150 million loan to develop an efficient goods handling system for Chongqing that integrates logistics for road, water, and rail transport.

IsDB approves more than $592 million to finance new development projects

The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $592.2 million in financing for new development projects in several member countries and some Muslim communities in non-member countries.