Despite multiple challenges, China’s economic growth has remained robust at 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of the year. But growth has moderated since the second quarter of 2024, weighed down ...

The Pandemic Fund’s Governing Board approved a grant envelope of $500 million for its third round of funding to help low- and ...

PORT VILA, December 24, 2024 – The World Bank has fast-tracked US$12 million to the Government of Vanuatu for emergency response and recovery, following a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake on ...

Dhaka, December 22, 2024 —Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, inclusive growth and climate ...

TASHKENT, December 23, 2024 — The World Bank has approved $3.5 million in financing for Uzbekistan in the form of a payment guarantee to support the country’s development of renewable energy. This ...

The 2024 annual report highlights the significant impact of Trust Funds (TFs) and Financial Intermediary Funds (FIFs) on global development. The report emphasizes that TFs and FIFs are flexible and ...

FEATURING: Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Director of the Prospects Group / Emi Mahmoud, Poet, activist and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Ayhan Kose: It's a good time to ...

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved US$250 million for the Morocco Transforming Agri-food Systems Program, aimed at increasing the Moroccan agri-food ...

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2024 — Libya’s economy is expected to stabilize following an agreement ending the leadership crisis at the country’s central bank (CBL) that led to a significant recovery in ...

BRUSSELS, Dec. 19, 2024—Clean technology exports from Central and Eastern Europe have the potential to at least triple, strengthening the EU economy and its global competitiveness, according to the ...

The theme for this year's summit, “Digital Pathways for All,” sets the stage for an exciting gathering of partners, clients, and private-sector leaders. Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge digital ...

The second report in the World Bank’s series of Armenia Public Finance Reviews analyzes the efficiency and equity of Armenia’s tax system and the effectiveness of education spending. The report ...