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Recent News About The World Bank
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Turning waste into opportunity: South Asian innovators target jobs through circular economy
Entrepreneurs and organizations in South Asia are developing new ways to reduce waste and create jobs, with a focus on supporting rural communities and addressing environmental challenges.
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Tajikistan’s economy grows but faces challenges in digitizing trade sector
Tajikistan's economy showed strong growth in 2024, with real GDP increasing by 8.4 percent and maintaining a similar pace at 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to the World Bank’s annual Tajikistan Economic Update.
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Tajikistan’s economy grows strongly but faces challenges amid push for digital transformation
Tajikistan's economy continued its rapid expansion in 2024, with real GDP growth reaching 8.4%, according to the latest annual Tajikistan Economic Update released by the World Bank.
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World Bank urges bold reforms for Eswatini's digital transformation
Eswatini’s economic growth is projected to reach about 5% in 2025, according to the latest Eswatini Economic Update (EEU) released by the World Bank Group.
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World Bank approves $300 million loan for modernization of Argentina’s tax system
The World Bank has approved a $300 million project aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of Argentina's tax administration.
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World Bank approves $200 million grant for Zambian clean energy expansion
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the 13th phase of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) Program in Zambia.
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World Bank approves $75 million loan for Serbia's primary education reform
Serbia will receive a EUR 66.3 million ($75 million equivalent) loan from the World Bank to support reforms in its primary education system.
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World Bank strengthens focus on jobs and economic resilience during Pacific visit
The World Bank Group is increasing its efforts to support job creation and economic resilience in the Pacific region, according to Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations.
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World Bank approves $20 million emergency credit for Belize’s climate resilience
Belize has secured a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) from the World Bank Group.
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World Bank funds São Paulo Metro Line 4 extension into Taboão da Serra
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved funding for the expansion of São Paulo's Metro Line 4, extending the service to Taboão da Serra.
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World Bank approves €8 million loan for Montenegro’s digital payments modernization
The World Bank has approved an EUR 8 million loan to Montenegro aimed at modernizing the country’s digital payments infrastructure.
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World Bank urges DRC to reform tax incentives for growth and equity
Rationalizing tax incentives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could make tax policies more effective and support future reductions in tax rates, while maintaining resources for development and social spending.
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World Bank-backed project aims to boost resilience in southern Madagascar
In the southern regions of Androy and Anosy in Madagascar, local communities continue to face significant socio-economic and environmental difficulties.
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Angola's economy shows strong recovery driven by oil sector resurgence
Angola's economy showed strong recovery in 2024, with a real GDP growth of 4.4%, driven by the oil sector and non-oil sectors like mining, commerce, and agriculture.
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Economic memorandum outlines challenges for Angola's move beyond oil
Angola has been working on a series of reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and promoting economic diversification.
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World Bank VP concludes visit to Pakistan discussing key development priorities
ISLAMABAD, July 25, 2025 — Ousmane Dione, the World Bank’s Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region, concluded a three-day visit to Pakistan.
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World Bank allocates $400M for disaster readiness in Eastern & Southern Africa
More than twelve million people in Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles, and Zambia are set to benefit from the second phase of the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Program.
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Belize gains new benefits from World Bank's International Development Association
In 2024, Belize, a Caribbean nation facing increasing climate risks impacting its economy, gained access to concessional financing from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA).
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World Bank names Tsutomu Yamamoto as new head of guarantee business
Tsutomu Yamamoto has been appointed as Managing Director of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), according to an announcement from the World Bank Group.
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World Bank officials discuss partnership framework addressing Croatian economic challenges
The Croatian government has adopted a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the World Bank Group, aiming to address key economic and social challenges.