World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday that young people in the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu need training to help them move and adapt to climate change as he visited the frontline of the battle against rising sea levels.

World Bank Chief Ajay Banga visits Tuvalu as it battles rising sea levels

World Bank president Ajay Banga warns that part of the development lender's work is impeded by excessive restrictions. Banga said that undermines the progress and effectiveness, especially when he is trying to raise capital and expand the bank's mandate.

Ajay Banga flags slowness and inefficiencies of the World Bank

In an interview, World Bank President Ajay Banga shares his approach to accelerate climate financing, trimming project timelines, and enticing private sector giants into the development landscape.

World Bank President plans to fast-track climate financing | World DNA

World Bank president expresses concern over Israel-Gaza conflict's economic impact 

World Bank to redefine vision to progress towards a ‘livable planet’: Ajay Banga

Indian-origin World Bank Chief Ajay Banga is optimistic about India’s fight against poverty. He said that if India continues its economic momentum, it can tackle poverty. Speaking to reporters, Banga, who took over as the World Bank chief last year, said that the best way to fight poverty is through economic growth & job creation.

World Bank praises India’s anti-poverty drive

India has 'natural cushion' against potential global slowdown next year: World Bank president

World Bank's climate cash injection: A $50 billion green boost

'Don't see China as a rival': New World Bank chief Ajay Banga

The World Bank's 25-member executive board on Wednesday elected former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to a five-year term as president, effective June 2, ushering in the India-born finance and development expert to revamp the lender to tackle climate change and other global crises.

Indian-origin Ajay Banga elected as new World Bank president for 5-year term

Indian-origin Ajay Banga confirmed as World Bank's next president

The former CEO of MasterCard, who is of Indian descent, was voted to a five-year term on Wednesday by the 25 members of the World Bank's executive board. His term will begin on June 2nd. U.S. President Joe Biden made the 63-year-old banga's nomination for the position in late February.

Ajay Banga Makes History as First Indian-Origin Male President of World Bank

Indian-American businessman Ajay Banga has been designated as the World Bank president for a term of five years. He is the first Indian-origin nominee for the World Bank president's role. US Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Ajay Banga on his election as President of the World Bank.

Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga is poised to become the next President of the World Bank after the nomination period closed and no country proposed an alternate candidate for the prestigious post.

Indian-Origin Ajay Banga set to become World Bank Chief

Ajay Banga tests Covid positive upon arrival in India, meeting with top officials cancelled

Visiting for the first time since US-nominated former MasterCard CEO to lead the World Bank Indian-origin Ajay Banga is returning to his native India today. On his meet, Ajay Banga will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar.

US pick World Bank Chief Ajay Banga to meet India's PM Modi, Finance Minister | World Business Watch

Roman Marshavin, executive director at the board of the world bank group representing Russia, says there are already over 15 names on the list. The president of the world bank is typically American, while the head of the IMF is customarily European. The development lender is accepting candidate nominations; and the process is set to run until 29th. A challenger would have little chance of succeeding, given that the U.S. & Europe can swing the votes in favour of a U.S. Nominee. However, a contest has symbolic significance. Many countries consider the election to be loaded in Washington's favour because of the non-transparent nature of the election process. The U.S. Is the world bank's largest shareholder.

Russia blocks Biden bid, will Indian-American Ajay Banga lead World Bank? All you need to know

To meet with the donations and borrowers, the American President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the World Bank, the former MasterCard chief executive officer Ajay Banga will soon be starting a visit to Europe, Asia, Africa and potentially even perhaps Latin America.

Ajay Banga will start a visit to EU, Asia, Africa

World Bank Chief nominee Ajay Banga plans a world visit

In the US, yet more evidence of growing Indian-American clout

Ajay Banga, who's set to be World Bank's head, used to earn over Rs 5 million per day?

EXPLAINED | Everything about Ajay Banga, Indian-American executive nominated to lead the World Bank

US President Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga to head World Bank

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World Bank Chief Ajay Banga visits Tuvalu as it battles rising sea levels

Ajay Banga flags slowness and inefficiencies of the World Bank

World Bank President plans to fast-track climate financing | World DNA

World Bank president expresses concern over Israel-Gaza conflict's economic impact

World Bank to redefine vision to progress towards a ‘livable planet’: Ajay Banga

World Bank praises India’s anti-poverty drive

India has 'natural cushion' against potential global slowdown next year: World Bank president

World Bank's climate cash injection: A $50 billion green boost

'Don't see China as a rival': New World Bank chief Ajay Banga

Indian-origin Ajay Banga elected as new World Bank president for 5-year term

Indian-origin Ajay Banga confirmed as World Bank's next president

Ajay Banga Makes History as First Indian-Origin Male President of World Bank

Indian-origin Ajay Banga elected as new World Bank president for 5-year term

Indian-Origin Ajay Banga set to become World Bank Chief

Ajay Banga tests Covid positive upon arrival in India, meeting with top officials cancelled

US pick World Bank Chief Ajay Banga to meet India's PM Modi, Finance Minister | World Business Watch

Russia blocks Biden bid, will Indian-American Ajay Banga lead World Bank? All you need to know

Ajay Banga will start a visit to EU, Asia, Africa

World Bank Chief nominee Ajay Banga plans a world visit

In the US, yet more evidence of growing Indian-American clout

Ajay Banga, who's set to be World Bank's head, used to earn over Rs 5 million per day?

EXPLAINED | Everything about Ajay Banga, Indian-American executive nominated to lead the World Bank

US President Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga to head World Bank