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Indian-origin Ajay Banga of World Bank on Trump's team to oversee Gaza governance
17 Jan 2026 13:34 GMT
… Palestinian territory of Gaza.
World Bank President Ajay Banga at an … appointment to head the World Bank, he served as the … nomination to lead the World Bank by President Joe Biden … and the financial challenges facing developing nations.
Now, under Trump, …
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The World Bank discusses support for Syria’s tourism sector in Damascus
15 Jan 2026 23:22 GMT
… boosting cooperation and strengthening the World Bank’s support to Syria, particularly … the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings revealed a strong desire … advice, and technical support to developing countries. It funds development projects such …
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World Bank warns 2020s may be weakest decade for global growth
15 Jan 2026 14:27 GMT
… 1 percent growth in the World Bank’s forecast, with US … their outlook.
Both the World Bank and the UN underline the … Washington Post reported that World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill wrote … but a quarter of developing countries still have lower per‑capita …
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World Bank sees slowing growth in 2026 for the Mexican and global economies
15 Jan 2026 01:47 GMT
… in emerging markets and developing countries, according to the World Bank.
World Bank ups growth forecast … past 60 years.
However, many developing countries are being left behind.
“While … pandemic, one out of four developing countries — and more than a third …
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World Bank projects Philippine growth above 5% until 2027
14 Jan 2026 18:19 GMT
… span>Meanwhile, the World Bank said the Philippines is expected … from last June, the World Bank said while warning that … in emerging market and developing countries, the global lender said … uncertainty,” Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s chief economist, said …
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World Bank raises Bangladesh growth forecast to 6.1% for FY26-27
14 Jan 2026 15:26 GMT
… fiscal years, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects … highlighted rising fiscal pressures in developing countries, with public debt reaching its … , Deputy Chief Economist of the World Bank, said restoring fiscal credibility through …
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OPINION: IMF and WB conditionalities, and domestic policy– I
16 Jan 2026 08:43 GMT
… policy – under IMF programmes, World Bank development policy loans, and domestically … of additional assistance to developing countries that undertake structural adjustment … corridors of government, IMF, and World Bank – and overall multilateral institutions …
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World Bank: Bangladesh's GDP growth around 4.6% in current FY26
14 Jan 2026 11:12 GMT
… reducing political uncertainty.
The World Bank believes that political stability will … government spending.
However, the World Bank has also highlighted multiple … this situation, emerging and developing countries need to emphasize investment-friendly …
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World Bank reviews predictions about advance of Romanian economy
14 Jan 2026 10:20 GMT
… Economic Prospects” released by the World Bank on Tuesday.
This year, … on investment and consumption, the World Bank showed.
The international financial … markets and in developing countries.
The head economist of the World Bank, Indermit Gill …
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Global growth to ease to 2.6% in 2026 as challenges persist – World Bank
14 Jan 2026 05:24 GMT
… and policy uncertainty, the World Bank has said in its … said Indermit Gill, the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist. … the employment challenge in developing countries, where an estimated 1 … the next decade.
The World Bank says addressing this challenge …