Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support
Egypt gains new World Bank funding to boost private sector jobs, strengthen fiscal stability and support greener growth goals nationwide....
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Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid
Syria will receive US$225 million in World Bank grants to rebuild water and health services after years of conflict damage nationwide....
ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and...
WHO urges urgent global action as pandemic risks grow
The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger...
World Bank predicts 4.8 percent expansion in UAE’s non-oil sector in 2023
The World Bank has released its projection stating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to experience a robust growth of 4.8% in its...
Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports
A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets....
US nominates former Mastercard CEO, Ajay Banga, to lead World Bank
US President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, crediting his experience with global challenges such as climate change....
World Bank to give Turkey $1.78 billion in earthquake aid funds
Turkey will receive $1.78 billion in relief and recovery financing from the World Bank. This is as it deals with the aftermath of an earthquake...
Growth prospects for the Indian economy are bullish – World Bank
Considering India’s increased resilience to global shocks, the World Bank raised its GDP growth forecast for FY23 to 6.9%. In its India Development Update, the...
Indian economic growth is expected to be 7.4 percent this year and next
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Indian economy will grow at 7.4 percent this fiscal year and next. International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank...