World Bank pledges more support for Philippines


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The World Bank has pledged continued support for the Philippines’ development efforts through its managing director for operations, Anna Bjerde (pic), who ended a two-day visit to the country on Wednesday (May 24).

The multilateral lender said in a statement that in a meeting with key Cabinet officials, Bjerde conveyed the World Bank’s continued commitment to supporting the country’s development agenda including climate change, renewable energy transition, food and agriculture, water and sanitation, innovation, and digitalisation.

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