International News WB: Vietnam’s economy forecast to grow 6.1% in ’24 Nada Ali Aug 26, 2024 0 Vietnam's economy is expected to pick up pace in 2024, driven by a revival in exports, tourism, consumption, and…
Initiatives WB Group launches advisory council to address global jobs crisis Aya Anwar Aug 13, 2024 0 The World Bank Group has launched a High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs to tackle the anticipated jobs crisis in…
Featured Egypt offers EGP 28b to support young people Aya Anwar Aug 12, 2024 0 MSMEDA CEO Bassel Rahmy emphasised the agency's commitment to youth empowerment, offering diverse financial and…
Energy World Bank, AfDB to provide electricity for 300m Africans by ’30 Aya Anwar Aug 4, 2024 0 The World Bank Group and African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched an initiative to provide electricity to 300…
Featured Consubanco, IFC pact to support Mexico silver economy Aya Anwar Jul 30, 2024 0 Consubanco, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched a 2.2 billion pesos ($129…
Featured Egypt gets World Bank recognition for fairer market reforms Nada Ali Jun 9, 2024 0 The World Bank is applauding Egypt's efforts to create a more level playing field for businesses. Stephane Guimbert…
Featured Egypt targets 65% private sector contribution in investments – PM Aya El Sayed May 12, 2024 0 Egypt is committed to implementing the state ownership policy document and increasing the private sector’s…
Featured World Bank updates Egypt’s FY24, FY25 growth forecasts Yomna Yasser Apr 15, 2024 0 Egypt’s economic growth is expected at 2.8 per cent in the 2024 financial year - which runs from July 2023 to June…
Money World Bank announces more than $6b support package for Egypt Yomna Yasser Mar 18, 2024 0 The World Bank announced on Monday plans to provide more than $6 billion in support to Egypt throughout the coming…
Money Gaza attacks to throw Lebanon into recession again – World Bank Sama Mousa Dec 21, 2023 0 The attacks in Gaza are expected to push Lebanon's economy into recession one more time, the World Bank said on…