By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, March 17 (Reuters) - Developing countries are pursuing industrial policy more aggressively than rich nations but many rely too heavily on blunt tools like tariffs and ...
From American business executive to head of The World Bank ...
The project, which aimed to expand protected environmental areas and boost tourism, was terminated in 2024 after allegations of human rights abuses.
Johannes Zutt met senior government leaders, officials, and civil society representatives during his three-day visit to Bangladesh to discuss development priorities and areas of cooperation ...
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 5 billion benchmark bond that matures in August 2035. The ...
The World Bank Group has closed a major deal to acquire a property across the street from its main headquarters near the White House. Documents filed with the D.C. Recorder of Deeds on Tuesday show ...
WASHINGTON — The global economy is proving more resilient than expected, with 2026 GDP growth expected to improve slightly over forecasts from last June, the World Bank said on Tuesday while warning ...
of bonds backed by loans it gave companies across the developing world, part of its efforts to lure more institutional investors to regions where borrowers have a harder time raising cash. The ...
The call came during a meeting with a high-level World Bank delegation at the central bank’s head office on Sunday (15 March) ...