Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

YOU WONT BELIEVE: 22 - What They Never Told You

Are the octogenarian IMF and World Bank sprightly enough for the job?

Fragile recovery, low growth, global debt, AI, the climate … The organisations founded in 1944 have lots to talk about this week

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024

World Bank Chief Advocates Internal Reforms At Spring Meetings

Learn about the World Bank's focus on internal reforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development.

IMF, World Bank, And IDB Reports Signal Expanded Lending Potential

IMF, World Bank, and IDB reports emphasize increasing emergency capital to support countries in responding to crises and promoting sustainable development.

US Treasury Warns Of Financial Strains In Developing Countries

US Treasury raises alarm on financial strains in developing countries, urging global support for economic stability.

World Bank Forecasts Growth In Western Balkan Economies

World Bank report highlights positive economic growth in Western Balkans, emphasizing need for sustained reforms for continued development.

World Bank must take ‘quantum leap’ to tackle climate crisis, UN expert says

Simon Stiell calls for reform at development banks to enable governments to provide more climate finance to developing world

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

World Bank Introduces Accountability Scorecard For Measuring Performance

The World Bank introduces a new scorecard to enhance accountability, transparency, and governance, focusing on financial management, project impact, and st...

Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Saudi Arabia's SME Sector

While Personal Statement Laws tell women to obey their husbands "in a reasonable manner", 40 per cent of digital entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are women

International Business Times UK · Apr 8, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Insufficient To Reduce Poverty: World Bank

Learn about the World Bank's report on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and the need for more inclusive policies to reduce poverty.

Built on sand: can Egypt’s new seaside city protect the country from war at its borders?

Ras el–Hekma is part of a $60bn package to help the economy withstand the impact of conflict in Gaza, but critics fear the money will entrench a corrupt, oppressive regime

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024

Israel may have started a forever war in Gaza

As Israel continues the war in Gaza, with no indication of a victory, it risks fomenting endless conflict.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2024

World Bank’s funding of ‘hog hotel’ factory farms under fire over climate effect

Environmental and animal welfare groups call on lender to phase out support for ‘industrial’ livestock operations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

World Bank Grants Ethiopia World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development

World Bank provides World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 billion loan to Ethiopia for power and water infrastructure expansion, aiming to boost economic growth and improve living standards.

IMF Chief Georgieva Sole Candidate In Reelection Process

The International Monetary Fund confirmed Thursday that its current managing director is the only candidate to lead the global financial institution once her first term expires later this year.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24 · Apr 3, 2024

World Bank, UN estimate Gaza infrastructure damage at $18.5 billion

A new report by the World Bank and the United Nations, based on remote data collection sources, shows that damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza between October and January represents 97 percent of the GDP of the West Bank and Gaza from 2022. In this edition, we see how Israel's…

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

World Bank Estimates Damage To Gaza Critical Infrastructure At $18.5 Bn

The World Bank says the Israel-Hamas war has caused damage of around $18.5 billion to Gaza's critical infrastructure, according to a new report published Tuesday.

World Bank To Issue World Bank To Issue Top News Billion Debut Hybrid Note Billion Debut Hybrid Note

The World Bank's innovative hybrid note issuance aims to raise World Bank To Issue Top News Billion Debut Hybrid Note billion for sustainable development projects, diversifying funding sources and attracting...

World Bank Projects 2.2% Growth For Sri Lanka In 2024

World Bank's revised growth forecast for Sri Lanka in 2024 shows promising economic prospects.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024

Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead

Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.

World Bank Lowers Thai GDP Growth Forecast To 2.8%

The World Bank revises Thailand's GDP growth forecast to 2.8% due to global uncertainties and domestic challenges, emphasizing the need for strategic measu...

Ukraine Receives Ukraine Receives Top News.5 Billion World Bank Funding Tranche.5 Billion World Bank Funding Tranche

Ukraine receives Ukraine Receives Top News.5 Billion World Bank Funding Tranche.5 billion funding tranche from World Bank to boost economy and address challenges, highlighting international support and commitment to...

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024

Modi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade

The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with New Delhi worried about global criticism hurting sovereign ratings

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

World Bank report finds imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip

Findings come as UN secretary general calls on Israel to give unconditional access to Gaza for aid relief

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Concrete structures to replace old earthen channels at Sathanur Dam

TIRUVANNAMALAI: World Bank-funded project to replace earthen water channels with concrete structures for efficient irrigation in the region.

1 … 21 22 23 24

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

the International Monetary Fund

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.