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Deepening Poverty Report Nigeria Must Confront
18 Jan 2026 08:55 GMT
… increase occurring before 2023,” the World Bank said.
The Presidency, however, … “properly contextualised” within global poverty measurement frameworks.
Poverty in Nigeria comes in … .
Addressing Nigeria’s deepening poverty challenge will require more than …
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Who is World Bank Chief Ajay Banga, Indian-Origin man given BIG responsibility in Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ started career as intern at…
17 Jan 2026 05:18 GMT
… , and innovation to the World Bank. Former US Treasury Secretary … appointment.
Before joining the World Bank, Banga served as President … a focus on reducing poverty and tackling climate change. … Banga – President of the World Bank
Robert Gabriel – US Deputy …
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An 'upper middle-income economy' doesn't end poverty where inequality and corruption reign
17 Jan 2026 14:15 GMT
… World Bank as upper middle-income economies, yet they feature shockingly high poverty … challenges, generally exhibit lower extreme poverty levels than Zimbabwe, better … , still struggles with significant poverty and unemployment because growth has …
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Global economy shows resilience: World Bank
16 Jan 2026 13:05 GMT
… policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects … June forecast.
According to the World Bank, the resilience reflects better-than … employment, supporting income growth and poverty alleviation,” the reportrevealed.
The bank …
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World Bank sees modest economic growth for SA, warns recovery remains weak
16 Jan 2026 12:35 GMT
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According to the latest World Bank Global Economic Prospects report, … the report noted.
The World Bank predicts that growth will … reduce unemployment or ease widespread poverty.
"Despite modest … jobs or significantly reduce poverty, leaving the economy …
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Poverty: Nigeria’s economic growth fragile, requires targeted policies —World Bank
16 Jan 2026 11:44 GMT
… meaningfully reduce poverty.
Dr Samer Matta, the World Bank’s … meaningless’’.
According to the World Bank, inflation, limited competition … On potential risks, the World Bank flagged the upcoming election … -term productivity. The World Bank’s warning comes at …
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World Bank Backs Laos in Boosting Education, Health Worker Performance
16 Jan 2026 08:22 GMT
On 16 January, the World Bank (WB) approved a new project … disparities, with rural and high-poverty areas experiencing more acute shortages …
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World Bank Clears $680 Mn for Assam Road Projects Including EV Charging Hubs
16 Jan 2026 04:05 GMT
… , inadequate infrastructure, and multidimensional poverty, which hinder inclusive growth.
… Procee, Acting Country Director, World Bank India. “By investing in Assam … region.”
“Building on previous World Bank-supported governance projects in Assam …
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The World Bank discusses support for Syria’s tourism sector in Damascus
15 Jan 2026 23:22 GMT
… al-Salhani received a World Bank delegation on Thursday, 15 … cooperation and strengthening the World Bank’s support to Syria, … International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings revealed a strong … aims to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity …
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World Bank slightly raises economic growth forecast for SA
15 Jan 2026 13:28 GMT
… meaningful reductions in unemployment and poverty.
The World Bank says the global economy … World Bank warns.
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World Bank sees …