World bank

Analysis: Pandemic debt adds to challenge of funding world’s climate goals

Huge spending by governments kept the world economy afloat during the pandemic as officials mobilized a fiscal response not seen…

4 years ago

World Bank revises up 2021 GDP forecast for Western Balkans to 5.9%

SARAJEVO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six…

4 years ago

World Bank trims East Asia, Pacific GDP forecast amid COVID-19 concerns

Growth in East Asia and the Pacific this year will likely be slower than previously thought, the World Bank said…

4 years ago

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation

SAN SALVADOR, June 16 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Wednesday it could not assist El Salvador's bitcoin implementation…

4 years ago

World Bank slashes GDP growth forecasts for the Philippines

The World Bank has slashed its Philippine growth projection for this year due to a deeper-than-expected contraction in the first…

4 years ago

Gaps Remain in Countries Readiness to Deploy COVID-19 Vaccines

Assessments by World Bank and partners provide insights into more than 120 countries’ readiness to safely distribute vaccines WASHINGTON, March…

5 years ago