Poland’s economic growth rate is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2019, down from over 5.0% in 2018, according to the World Bank’s latest Economic Update...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen institutions, laws and regulations to promote...
Today, the global SDGs and Her Competition announced the winners of the 2019 global competition. The contest– co-sponsored by the World Bank Group, UNDP, UN Women, and the Wharton...
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $125 million credit for Sri Lanka to improve the resilience and productivity of agriculture for more than...
The World Bank Group announced today a new program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries. The World Bank and IFC will...
Fostering fair market competition in key sectors including electricity, telecommunications, and transport, can improve services and generate higher-paying jobs in the Philippines, accelerating poverty reduction, according...
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit for improving fiscal forecasting, and budget preparation and execution. The Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM) Program to...
Increasing exports can lead to better jobs and higher wages in India, including more formal jobs for youth and women. Labor market policies can help different...
Uzbekistan is making strong progress implementing challenging economic reforms to support growth and build opportunities for citizens, says Cyril Muller, World Bank Vice-President for Europe and...
The economies of Central Asia must significantly increase financial protection against natural disasters and consolidate efforts to effectively manage disaster risks, said experts at a Regional...