Somalia has 99% of $2bn debt cancelled in major boost to fragile recovery Paris Club of creditor nations agree cancellation as Mogadishu moves towards financial normalisation amid ongoing conflict The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024
World Bank Approves 0 Million Loan For Costa Rica World Bank approves 0 million loan for Costa Rica to support sustainable development and economic growth during the pandemic. Top News · Mar 9, 2024
Kristalina Georgieva wins backing to run for second term as IMF chief Bulgaria’s ‘eternal optimist’ in favour with European finance ministers after first five-year stint encompassing Covid and Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
We must address the shocking gender gap at global financial institutions Letter: Eeshani Kandpal on the dismal lack of women leaders in some of the world’s important organisations The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024
State awards two contracts worth ₹95.24 crore for biomining The State government has awarded two contracts worth ₹95.24 crore to a Nagpur-based company for biomining and retrieval of legacy dumpsites in 20 towns as part of the World Bank funded Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) under the Local Self Government Department (LSGD). The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
Global Effort To Combat Cervical Cancer Receives 0M Funding World Bank, Gates Foundation, and UN pledge 0 million to combat cervical cancer, focusing on prevention and treatment in low-income countries. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
World Bank Deems Thai Interest Rates Appropriate And Neutral The World Bank endorses Thailand's interest rates for economic stability and growth, validating the country's economic policies. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
Ghanaian Finance Ministry Warns Against Fallout From Anti-LGBTQ Law Ghana's finance ministry has advised President Nana Akufo-Addo against endorsing a highly contested anti-LGBTQ bill, warning that it could end up with the financially-strapped country losing billions of dollars in World Bank funds. International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024
Zimbabwe Requires Stable Policies For Currency Support: World Bank The World Bank advises Zimbabwe to adopt predictable policies for economic stability and growth. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
World Bank Aims To Streamline Loan And Investment Guarantees The World Bank plans to streamline loan and investment guarantees to reach billion annually, supporting global development efficiently. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
The current global order — a fraying around many edges Reform is essential when it comes to the United Nations, but given the divisions, cosmetic changes may not be enough The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
Venezuelan migrants boost economies of South American countries, studies find Benefits for Latin American host nations could be greater still if access to jobs for migrants were increased, research shows The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2024
Lebanese Escape Israel-Hezbollah War Fears To Ski Slopes Days ago, Tala Assaad could hear Israeli strikes near south Lebanon's coastal city of Sidon. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
Economy Another Victim Of War In Impoverished Sudan Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan's main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry. International Business Times · Feb 25, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024 China needs to do more on ‘silent crisis’ of debt, says World Bank official Beijing must be more ready to support countries facing distress, says deputy chief economist
International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024 World Bank Approves $300 Mn In New Funding For Afghanistan The World Bank's executive board has approved $300 million in new funds for Afghanistan, which it will deploy outside the control of the Taliban authorities, the development lender confirmed Thursday.
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 Ukraine's Recovery: 6 Billion Needed After Years of War The World Bank estimates that Ukraine will require 6 billion to recover and rebuild after almost two years of ongoing conflict and war.
International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024 IMF, World Bank Warn Gaza War, Red Sea Attacks Imperil Global Economy The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping though the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.
The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024 CM holds consultation with World Bank representatives Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank regarding the Resilient Kerala Program for Results being implemented as part of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, at the conference hall here on Tuesday.
Top News · Feb 6, 2024 World Bank CEO Denies IFC Cover-Up of Kenya School Abuse World Bank denies covering up abuse involving a Kenya school investment, refuting allegations of an IFC cover-up. Details on the controversy at hand.
The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024 Kerala Budget 2024-25 | Outlay for farm sector goes up to ₹1,698.30 cr.; World Bank-aided KERA to be launched next fiscal The State government allocates ₹1,698.30 crore for agriculture, launching the KERA project to enhance climate-resilient commercialization and exports.
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2024 Isabelle Thomas: tragic loss of 'warm, vibrant' documentary maker and aristocrat, and wife of the producer of Killers of the Flower Moon Thomas, who worked in the arts and sciences, died this week
Top News · Feb 2, 2024 World Bank Provides Emergency Funds to Countries through Existing Loans Learn about the World Bank's new initiative to alleviate the financial burden of countries during disasters by offering access to emergency funds from exis...
WEKU · Jan 24, 2024 The West Bank economy has been hammered by war More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.
Top News · Jan 20, 2024 World Bank president discusses conflict, climate change, and AI risks This content discusses the highlights of the recent World Economic Forum, including discussions on presidential elections, conflicts, climate change, and t...