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Reported Kremer appointment puts World Bank's Tunisia role in focus
Alexander Kremer is reported to have been appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Tunisia, succeeding Alexander Arrobbio. Available official search results do not confirm the appointment or announce new financing commitments.
Morocco Puts Gender Budgeting to the Test
Morocco has brought gender-responsive budgeting to 35 ministerial departments and trained more than 800 officials. Now the test is whether that work changes public spending and improves women's access to transport, jobs and essential services.
Tunisia's economy at risk as water crisis threatens jobs and growth
Tunisia could lose 6.4% of its economy and nearly a third of farm jobs by 2050 if water shortages are not fixed, the World Bank warns. The call for urgent action puts the spotlight on investment and reform to protect jobs and growth.
Morocco at a turning point: World Bank flags AI risks and opportunities
The World Bank's 2026 report singles out Morocco as both a model and a warning for AI in developing economies, highlighting the stakes for jobs, productivity and national strategy as global tech giants outspend entire countries.