Nepal sign $150m World Bank emergency financing agreement
Nepal and the World Bank (WB) signed a $150 million (NPR 20 billion) financing agreement on October 23 for…
Japan secures $1b portfolio guarantee with World Bank
Japan signed a $1 billion portfolio guarantee agreement to increase financing from the International Bank for…
World Bank raises growth outlook for S. Asia to 6.4%
The World Bank (WB) revised on Thursday its growth forecast for South Asia upward to 6.4 per cent from earlier…
World Bank approves $1.5b for Ethiopia
The World Bank (WB) has approved a $1.5 billion policy operation to support Ethiopia's sustainable and inclusive…
Egypt, World Bank enhance partnership
Egypt's partnership with the World Bank is set to deepen, focusing on structural reforms and empowering the private…
World Bank: Thailand economy to pick up pace in ’24
The World Bank (WB) projects Thailand's economy to pick up pace in 2024, driven by robust consumer spending, a…
World Bank approves $600m for Morocco
The World Bank has approved $600 million for Morocco to fund two projects to enhance public service delivery,…
Poverty reaches 44% in Lebanon – World Bank
Poverty in Lebanon has surged to 44 per cent of the population over the last decade, with 1 in 3 Lebanese living in…
Turkey inks $1b renewable energy support programme with W. Bank
The World Bank (WB) and Turkey have inked a deal for a $1 billion programme aimed at bolstering efforts to expand…
World Bank pledges $3b support to Egypt – minister
The World Bank (WB) has pledged $3 billion in support to Egypt following the country's successful negotiation of an…
