World Bank Europe and Central Asia

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The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance, but we are not a bank in the common sense; we aim to help people help themselves and their environment by sharing knowledge and providing financial and technical assistance. Conceived in 1944 to reconstruct war-torn Europe, we work in more than 100 developing countries. The World Bank works closely with countries in Eu

rope and Central Asia to help address social and economic challenges in an effective and sustainable way, through a wide range of means including financial lending and economic policy advice.

Across Europe and Central Asia, mismatched jobs and misallocated talent can hurt productivity. Drawing on data and labor...
06/02/2026

Across Europe and Central Asia, mismatched jobs and misallocated talent can hurt productivity. Drawing on data and labor market insights, the TIDES report outlines a roadmap for the region's growth: http://wrld.bg/XhZ550Z6tLU

In post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina, IDA - World Bank Group funded the restoration of the 16th-century bridge Stari Most,...
06/01/2026

In post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina, IDA - World Bank Group funded the restoration of the 16th-century bridge Stari Most, a UNESCO heritage site. This project created a model of cultural heritage conservation used around the world. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/Np7c50Z5Zg3

🪟 Better insulating walls and windows❄️ Upgrading heating and cooling💡 Switching to LED lighting⚡️ Installing solar pane...
05/30/2026

🪟 Better insulating walls and windows
❄️ Upgrading heating and cooling
đź’ˇ Switching to LED lighting
⚡️ Installing solar panels

Energy efficiency efforts like these are helping public schools in TĂĽrkiye save money and improve comfort.

See the impact: http://wrld.bg/8pGp50Z5RrF

As part of the World Bank Water Energy Program for Central Asia (CAWEP) competition, young filmmakers from Uzbekistan cr...
05/29/2026

As part of the World Bank Water Energy Program for Central Asia (CAWEP) competition, young filmmakers from Uzbekistan created a short film celebrating water as a lifeline connecting people and countries across Central Asia. Watch it here: http://wrld.bg/7EXt50Z5oq2

Potholes, flat tires, and landslides once plagued the road between Skopje and Deve Bair. With support from the WBIF and ...
05/28/2026

Potholes, flat tires, and landslides once plagued the road between Skopje and Deve Bair. With support from the WBIF and the World Bank Group, improved drainage, slope stabilization, and erosion protection are making the new expressway safer and more resilient: http://wrld.bg/C0fA50Z4WYv

👩🏻‍💻 By offering in-person guidance and support, 100 unified service delivery centers are making sure Moldova’s digital ...
05/27/2026

👩🏻‍💻 By offering in-person guidance and support, 100 unified service delivery centers are making sure Moldova’s digital public services are accessible to everyone—including the elderly and those in remote areas without internet access: http://wrld.bg/6MHj50Z4q0f

For more than 60 years, IFC Europe & Central Asia has partnered with TSKB, Türkiye’s first privately owned development a...
05/26/2026

For more than 60 years, IFC Europe & Central Asia has partnered with TSKB, Türkiye’s first privately owned development and investment bank and a pioneer in financing projects with strong environmental and social outcomes. Read the story:

How IFC and TSKB Are Driving Sustainable Finance Growth in TĂĽrkiye,How IFC and TSKB Are Driving Sustainable Finance Growth in TĂĽrkiye

Across Europe and Central Asia, countries have the potential for more trade and foreign direct investment—which could ca...
05/24/2026

Across Europe and Central Asia, countries have the potential for more trade and foreign direct investment—which could catapult their economic growth. Read the report to discover how: http://wrld.bg/6qhV50Z2Y4U

According to the latest projections, growth in the Western Balkans will be 2.8%, signaling slowing economies and geopoli...
05/23/2026

According to the latest projections, growth in the Western Balkans will be 2.8%, signaling slowing economies and geopolitical challenges. Read the full report: http://wrld.bg/gExX50Z2Y6L

At a bustling festival stall, Galina and her daughter Carolina offer jars of golden linden honey. “No trees, no honey”, ...
05/22/2026

At a bustling festival stall, Galina and her daughter Carolina offer jars of golden linden honey. “No trees, no honey”, says Galina with a warm smile.
On , learn how Moldova is protecting their forests while boosting rural economies and creating jobs: http://wrld.bg/HqWQ50Z2Yfm

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