Kenya’s economic growth rate is expected to slow for the second straight year amid headwinds from tight public finances and ...

The World Bank's board of directors has approved a $350 million grant to support a large hydropower storage project in Malawi ...

The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on April 21-26, 2025 were held at a time of deep uncertainty in the global economy. The catchy theme of ...

In a significant move to strengthen global public asset management frameworks, the World Bank’s Executive Directors approved the relaunch of the World Bank Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership ...

The World Bank says that the $15.5 million Syria owed it has been paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, enabling Damascus to take out new loans DAMASCUS, Syria -- The World Bank said Friday that the ...

SOFIA, May 8, 2025 —The World Bank signed today two Reimbursable Advisory Services Agreements with the Bulgarian government aimed at boosting education and businesses. The signing ceremony took place ...

Country Partnership Framework (CPF) recently approved by the World Bank Group (WBG) aligns closely with President Ferdinand R ...

By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon The World Bank said on Friday that it had cleared Syria’s $15.5 million debt after payments by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making the country eligible ...

The World Bank has directed the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to eliminate 42 positions it currently funds, cutting the number of World Bank-supported roles from 87 to no ...

The African Development Bank will launch a carbon markets support facility for the continent, senior bank officials said on ...

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 2025 (IPS) - Reflecting on this year’s IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, one word lingers in my mind: uncertainty. The shifting global geopolitical landscape loomed large—none more ...

The World Bank Group Youth Summit's 12th edition, brings together young people (ages 18-35) to tackle urgent global challenges. This year’s focus is on digital transformation, creative industries, and ...