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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 — The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new project to support Peru in becoming more competitive, transparent, and sustainable in the mining sector—laying the foundation for more and better jobs across …

NEW DELHI, March 16, 2026 – The World Bank, the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) today signed an agreement to support the Government of UP’s Clean Air Plan which …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2026 Post-Financing Assessment (PFA) with the Republic of Congo.[1] The Republic of Congo’s economy grew in 2024 by …

Washington, DC: Today the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the eighth review of Niger’s economic and financial program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), and the …

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing conflict and displacement continue to place women, girls, and children at extreme risk of violence and has triggered an enduring humanitarian crisis. Health facilities …

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $52 million credit for the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution and strengthen air …

Europe’s economy continues to adjust to multiple overlapping shocks, and the recovery remains gradual. EU GDP growth is projected to remain moderate, at around 1 percent in 2025, supported mainly by private consumption and front-loaded exports. At …

BRUSSELS, March 12, 2026—Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania could raise labor productivity by up to 10 to 15 percent through wider adoption of digital technologies, particularly software and AI-enabled tools, …

Good afternoon, Thank you, President Letta, for the kind invitation to speak at IE University—a university that embodies exactly what Europe needs more of: entrepreneurship, openness, and the ambition to …

San José: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Varapat Chensavasdijai, visited San José during February 25–March 9, 2026 for the 2026 Article IV consultation. At the conclusion …