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Recent News About The World Bank
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World Bank urges structural reforms for Sri Lanka’s incomplete economic recovery
Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of improvement, but its recovery from recent crises remains incomplete, according to a new report from the World Bank.
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World Bank urges reforms to boost productivity amid slowing growth in Europe and Central Asia
Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has slowed but the region continues to show resilience despite ongoing global and regional challenges, according to the World Bank’s latest Europe and Central Asia Economic Update: Jobs and Prosperity.
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World Bank urges reforms as Bangladesh's economy recovers amid rising poverty
Bangladesh’s economy showed signs of recovery in the second half of fiscal year 2025 after experiencing disruptions earlier in the year, according to a new update from the World Bank.
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World Bank urges entrepreneurship reform for jobs growth in Latin America
Latin America and the Caribbean are facing slow economic growth, with the World Bank Group’s latest Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Review projecting growth rates of 2.3 percent in 2025 and 2.5 percent in 2026, which are among the lowest...
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World Bank reports improved outlook for MENAAP but highlights need for women's workforce inclusion
The World Bank has released its latest economic report for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP), forecasting improved growth for the region.
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World Bank projects moderate growth for Sub-Saharan Africa but warns on job creation challenges
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest biannual economic update for the region.
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World Bank urges job creation focus for growth in Western Balkans
Economic growth in the Western Balkans is expected to pick up in 2026 and show a stronger recovery in 2027, according to a new World Bank report.
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World Bank report highlights Malaysia's progress in public sector digital transformation
Malaysia is advancing its digital transformation in the public sector, according to a new World Bank report released on October 3, 2025.
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Africa Water Center launched in Ouagadougou to address West African drought challenges
A two-day High-Level Forum on Defying Drought (D2) in West Africa concluded in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with regional leaders and experts committing to address the growing challenges of drought.
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World Bank-backed project expands support for Zambian women’s education and livelihoods
In Zambia, efforts to improve the lives of women and girls are expanding with the launch of the second phase of the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods Project (GEWEL2).
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World Bank launches $2.5 billion program for renewable energy transition in East Asia-Pacific
Strong economic growth in the East Asia and Pacific region has led to increased fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions, making the area responsible for over a third of global emissions.
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World Bank urges investment in energy systems for Rwanda’s e-mobility ambitions
Rwanda is working toward electrifying 20% of its bus fleet by 2030, a goal that will require major investment in energy infrastructure, policy development, and new financing approaches.
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World Bank urges improved revenue collection for sustainable growth in Uganda
Uganda's economy has shown strong growth, with real GDP rising from 6.1% to 6.8% between July 2024 and March 2025, according to the latest World Bank report.
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World Bank urges fiscal reforms as Uganda prepares for oil-driven growth
Uganda’s economy has shown strong growth, with real gross domestic product (GDP) rising from 6.1% to 6.8% between July 2024 and March 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Uganda Economic Update.
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World Bank approves $141 million financing package for disaster risk management in Rwanda
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $141 million Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing (DPF) with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) for Rwanda.
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World Bank approves $300 million loan for Costa Rica's fiscal reforms and green growth
The World Bank’s Executive Board has approved a loan to support Costa Rica’s efforts to improve fiscal management and promote sustainable economic activities.
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World Bank approves $145 million loan for flood resilience in central Viet Nam
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at improving flood protection and transportation links in Da Nang City and Gia Lai Province, two central regions of Viet Nam.
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World Bank launches blockchain platform FundsChain for greater transparency in global projects
The World Bank has introduced FundsChain, a blockchain-based platform designed to track project funds and improve transparency in financial management.
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World Bank aims to expand quality health services globally through new transformation fund
The World Bank Group has announced its goal to help countries expand health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030, focusing on improving primary care, national insurance programs, local manufacturing of health supplies, regulatory reform, and...
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World Bank report urges land reform to boost Timor-Leste's economic prospects
Timor-Leste’s economy expanded by 4.1 percent in 2024, marking its fastest growth rate in recent years.