Hamish Wyatt

Pacific & PNG External Affairs @WorldBank (via @UNDP @UNMigration and @WWF). Dad, book lover & part-time history nerd

[Stephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic]

Haven't got full IV, but interesting reported comments from Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, confirming his govt is considering "revising" the security pact with China, adding other countries could help it reduce "dependence" on Beijing

[devpolicy.org @devpolicy]

“Water infrastructure in PNG is ageing, with many systems running at nearly full capacity and suffering from high levels of non-revenue water,” says @sarojjha001 from @WorldBank. “No single entity can solve PNG’s water crisis alone.”
https://t.co/GETggoxRnZ

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Just a few days after the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu, funding for emergency response & recovery became available.

This is an example of the Better Bank we are becoming: a faster and more efficient @WorldBank Group for the people who need us most.

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

External Affairs Role with the World Bank in the Pacific. Sydney based. This job is a unique blend of content creation, strategy, campaign design and project and portfolio support. Deadline is Jan 17. and you must have the right to work in Australia:

https://t.co/jstcIq3UIJ

[Manuela V. Ferro @Manuela_V_Ferro]

The @WorldBank has fast-tracked US$12 million to the Government of Vanuatu 🇻🇺 for emergency response and recovery, following a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17. The World Bank is also discussing a broader package of support. Read more https://t.co/d2glpZL41V

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

🇻🇺🇻🇺The World Bank has fast-tracked US$12 million to the Government of Vanuatu for emergency response and recovery, following the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17.

Learn more: https://t.co/q4E1lpZ6dv

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

The World Bank in the Pacific has been following the news of the earthquake in Vanuatu with deep concern.

"Our thoughts are with all those impacted and we stand ready to support Vanuatu to build back and recover in the future."

🇻🇺We stand with Vanuatu🇻🇺

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

Samoa and other Pacific nations face some of the highest rates of NCDs in the world. Community health workers are critical in tackling these challenges. Now, World Bank support is placing village women’s committees at the centre of local healthcare. https://t.co/2HZFA3HgcJ

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

Our new Pacific Atoll Country Climate and Development Report reveals that annual losses from climate impacts are already equivalent to 7% of economic output in Tuvalu and 3-4% of output in Marshall Islands and Kiribati

https://t.co/WWxfA1weCU

[World Bank East Asia Pacific @WB_AsiaPacific]

The @WorldBank-supported Health Sector Masterplan is helping #Fiji tackle non-communicable diseases and strengthen its health care systems to improve lives. Ajay met with health workers in Suva, witnessing firsthand their passion and dedication. #InvestInHealth

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

The @WorldBank is looking for a Senior Economist in Papua New Guinea (international recruitment) - see more: https://t.co/x5HwCYSiy6

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Australia supports @WorldBank's work to achieve sustainable development and tackle poverty.

Today I welcomed President Ajay Banga to Australia.

It's the first visit of a World Bank President to Australia in a decade, and important recognition of our region's development needs.

[Stephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic]

Spoke with World Bank President Ajay Banga while he was in Canberra -the full interview playing on Afternoon Briefing around 415pm this afternoon on the @abcnews channel. But a few snippets to follow 1/

[ACFID @ACFID]

Yesterday, ACFID and our members had the privilege of hosting @WorldBank President Ajay Banga at our offices here in Canberra. We'd like to thank the World Bank for their commitments to consult with civil society & we look forward to building further on these discussions.

[Alexandre Dayant @AlexandreDayant]

Great to host @WorldBank President Ajay Banga at @LowyInstitute to discuss global economic challenges, their impact on Australia & the Asia-Pacific, and how the World Bank, governments, private sector, and civil society can collaborate for solutions #asia #pacific #development

[Michael Fullilove @mfullilove]

It was a pleasure to host the President of the @WorldBank Ajay Banga at the @LowyInstitute today for a conversation about his life, his work - and cricket.

🎥 https://t.co/XeSeKnjar7

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

World Bank president Ajay Banga is in Australia to secure funding for sustainable economic development and critical infrastructure in the world’s poorest nations. @unimelb
https://t.co/1XyiuHBvcd

[Hamish Wyatt @HamishJWyatt]

If you missed it - catch Ajay Banga's full address to Lowy here. Thanks to @LowyInstitute and @mfullilove for hosting the discussion on how we are working to make a better Bank, one that is more fit for purpose to tackle the challenges of today - and tomorrow.

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

WATCH: @WorldBank President Ajay Banga delivered an address before the @LowyInstitute today, followed by a conversation with the Institute's Executive Director @mfulillove.
📺https://t.co/pGACbQe3j3

[Pacific Islands Forum @ForumSEC]

#ForumLeaders
"-with decent jobs comes income...with the income comes dignity, and dignity is the hope of the future."--
#WorldBank President Banga puts people first in Forum Leaders WB Talanoa - Pacific statement coming, welcome #Pacific2050 focus.
See https://t.co/HpaMgFNX3v

[Reuters @Reuters]

World Bank President Ajay Banga said young people in the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu need training to help them move and adapt to climate change as he visited the front line of the battle against rising sea levels https://t.co/oSUBS0qiIc