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The world’s most desperate countries are falling further and further behind, their plight worsened by conflicts that are growing deadlier and more frequent.That is the sobering conclusion of the World ...
Spain has partnered with the World Bank to help poorer countries free up money to spend on development and conservation via ...
Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, expressed strong support for Bangladesh's ...
Village savings and loans groups or village banks have emerged as the primary source of borrowing for a majority of people to ...
Romania remained among the world's high-income countries in 2024, a group it entered in 2019, according to a ranking by the ...
India has emerged as the fourth most equal country in the world, according to a new World Bank report that highlights a ...
The World Bank has assured Bangladesh of continuing its assistance in ongoing projects along with the budgetary support, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said today (13 July).
The World Bank has appointed Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds ...
The Philippines’ bid to become an upper-middle-income country (UMIC) fell a few dollars short this year, even after its gross ...
The World Bank and IAEA have signed a landmark agreement to support safe nuclear energy in developing countries, focusing on ...
Johannes Zutt paid tribute to the students who lost their lives in the July Uprising last year, calling it "a very moving moment for everyone who is connected with Bangladesh." ...
Nigeria remains one of the World Bank’s largest country portfolios, with ongoing support in sectors including education, infrastructure, health, and social protection.