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Economy and living standards insights, Menstrual Hygiene Day If you're having trouble reading this message, [click here]( [New Global Purchasing Power Parities Data]( [New Global Purchasing Power Parities Data]( [These latest economic indicators from the International Comparison Program shed light on the state of the global economy and living standards across the world in 2021.]( [EXPLORE DATA]( Week’s Highlights [The Blue Economy: Shoring Up Opportunities for Island Nations]( [The Blue Economy: Shoring Up Opportunities for Island Nations]( [As Small Island Developing States met with the international community this week, this story looks at how the World Bank is supporting island countries around the globe to develop sustainable blue economies.]( [FIND OUT HOW]( [Menstrual Hygiene Day: Understanding the Struggles Through Data]( [Menstrual Hygiene Day: Understanding the Struggles Through Data]( [Many women, particularly in low-income countries, still encounter numerous obstacles in maintaining menstrual health and hygiene. These charts break down some of the challenges.]( [SEE CHARTS]( [New Global Financing Platform for Micro, Small and Medium Businesses]( [New Global Financing Platform for Micro, Small and Medium Businesses]( [A $4 billion IFC financing platform will help financial service providers deliver funds to small businesses in emerging markets, especially those owned by women and focused on agriculture and climate.]( [READ NEWS]( In Focus [Global Entrepreneurship Trends in 5 Charts]( [Global Entrepreneurship Trends in 5 Charts]( [The World Bank’s Entrepreneurship Database measures the level and dynamic of entrepreneurial activity across 180 economies. Here are five key takeaways from the latest edition.]( [SEE TRENDS]( [Living Standards Measurement Study Call for Proposals]( [Living Standards Measurement Study Call for Proposals]( [Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for innovative papers that use the World Bank's high-frequency phone survey data to explore social and economic development issues.]( [LEARN MORE]( News [World Bank Issues New Update on the Palestinian Economy]( [World Bank Helps Bangladesh Provide Basic Services, Opportunities, and Build Resilience for Displaced Rohingya and Host Communities]( [Syria: Growth Contraction Deepens and the Welfare of Syrian Households Deteriorates]( [READ LATEST NEWS RELEASES]( Connect with us on social media! Accredited journalists may obtain advance access to reports and information by registering with the Bank's [Online Media Briefing Center]( a password-protected site for working journalists. Material in this newsletter is copyrighted. Requests to reproduce it, in whole or in part, should be addressed to pubrights@worldbank.org For more information visit our website: [worldbank.org](. [Access to Information]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe from this list]( | [Update subscription preferences](