U.S. Treasury’s David Malpass named World Bank president
The executive board of the World Bank on Friday unanimously approved David Malpass as the bank’s 13th president.
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Debt, trade problems are painting ‘a troubling picture’, World Bank head warns
Amid U.S.-China trade tensions and high levels of debt faced by low income countries, the president of the World…
IMF, World Bank heads urge Washington, Beijing to play by trade rules
The heads of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund urged on Thursday the United States and China to…
World Bank’s Kim says bank capital boost doesn’t specify China lending cut
World Bank’s President Jim Yong Kim said Thursday that a plan to boost the multilateral lender’s capital base does…
World Bank: Investing in people ‘vital’ for nations’ economic development
World Bank’s President Jim Yong Kim said Monday the need to invest in human capital is lagging across the globe and…
World Bank’s IFC to invest $150 million in Egypt’s PPP agriculture projects
The World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved Friday new direct investments worth $150…
World Bank delegation to visit Egypt in ‘few weeks’: minister
A senior delegation from the World Bank will be visiting Egypt in the coming few weeks to follow up its projects,…
World Bank keen to continue in cooperative programmes with Egypt: chief
The World Bank is keen to continue in implementing cooperative programmes with Egypt and developing consultation…
World Bank president: investment in human capital critical to economic growth
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, highlighted the great importance of investing in human capital for…
World Bank adopts three goals to end extreme poverty
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has cited on Monday three ways to end extreme poverty and boost shared…
Extreme poverty rates are falling rapidly worldwide: World Bank chief
Extreme poverty rates are falling rapidly worldwide as many countries had made progress in boosting incomes of…
Jim Yong Kim to set World Bank vision to end extreme poverty by 2030
Ahead of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim will set…
Germany supports U.S. nominee Kim for second term as World Bank chief
Germany backed the U.S. nominee, Jim Yong Kim, for a second five-year term as World Bank President, a German…
World Bank warns Lebanon of dangers of political paralysis
The head of the World Bank expressed frustration at Lebanon's political paralysis on Friday during a joint visit…
World Bank projects world poverty to drop below 10%, impact on Egypt unlikely
The number of people living on less than $1.9 daily is likely to "fall to under 10 percent of the global population…
World Bank supports Egypt’s economic reforms – chief
World Bank head Jim Yong Kim expressed his support for various initiatives underway in Egypt to strengthen the…
Sisi to World Bank: Egypt’s economic reforms to achieve all-out development
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the economic reforms carried out by Egypt reflected insistence to achieve an…
Interview: Egypt is a Priority Country for the World Bank Group
In an interview first published by the Al-Ahram daily newspaper on June 10, 2015 during Jim Yong Kim's first…
Africa’s Free Trade Deal will boost Continent’s Economic Integration: World Bank
The agreement between three African economic committees on a new Free Trade Area (FTA) is paving the way for the…
World Bank President’s Remarks on Luxor Attack
The World Bank Group issued today the following statement from World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim on the…
For the First Time, WB’s Chief visits Egypt on 9 June
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim will head to Egypt in an official two-day visit starting June…
World Bank Chief visits Egypt next June, meets with President Sisi
World Bank Group’s President Jim Yong Kim will embark on an official visit to Egypt next June 9 to meet…
World Bank offers Help to Nepal after Devastating Earthquake
The World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim on Sunday offered Nepal the Bank Group’s immediate support to overcome…
Full Text of Jim Yong Kim’s Speech at World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings
Amwal Al Ghad English reprints full text of World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at the Opening Press Conference…
Sisi to Take Part in Davos Economic Forum This Month
Among the expected participants in this month's gathering of world leaders and power brokers in the Swiss ski…
Ebola: Infecting West African economies
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The Ebola virus has killed thousands and it now threatens entire…
World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan to Egypt – PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab announced Wednesday the approval of the World Bank Group (WB) of a…
Brazil, Egypt, Turkey Unrest A Wake Up Call -World Bank
Massive protests in Brazil, Egypt and Turkey should jolt governments across the globe into ensuring they are…
World Bank Hopes to Continue Egypt Programs; Says Chief
The World Bank hopes to continue its programs in Egypt following the military ouster of the country's president,…
World Bank to Help Developing Nations Cope with Rising Rates: Kim
The head of the World Bank said on Tuesday that the global lender stands ready to help developing countries cope…
Zoellick Defends World Bank
World Bank President Robert Zoellick on Wednesday gave an impassioned defense of the institution he has run for…
US-Backed Kim To Head World Bank
The World Bank on Monday chose Korean-born American health expert Jim Yong Kim as its new president, maintaining…
Japan Supports U.S. Nominee For World Bank Presidency
Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi said that the country will support Jim Yong Kim, the U.S. nominee for the next…
Obama Nominates Public Health Expert for World Bank
US President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Jim Yong Kim, a Korean-American known for his work in fighting…