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CHISINAU, June 4, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the Growth and Resilience Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at strengthening competitiveness, job creation, efficiency …

A vision grounded in Thailand’s strengths  From global tourism to value-added manufacturing, Thailand is aiming for more resilient growth. It is demonstrating the possibilities for protecting the country’s rich natural …

Washington, D.C. May 19, 2026: The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a new Country Partnership Framework for Belize. The strategy focuses on expanding economic opportunity and creating more and better jobs for …

Washington, D.C.: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Niko Hobdari, mission chief for Guinea-Bissau, held discussions in Bissau from April 21–29, 2026, on macroeconomic policies for the …

In today’s global economy, competitiveness depends as much on how goods move across and within borders as what countries produce. When goods move faster and more reliably, costs are lowered, firms become …

Digital technology transformed how land rights can be securely documented, transferred, and used, expanding opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs seeking access credit markets. Yet adoption remains uneven: digital registries are near …

On Morris Farm in rural Montserrado County, Liberia, Betty Moore walks through her neighborhood carrying a laminated poster with simple illustrations of household life: scenes of conflict, cooperation, and shared …

Lusaka, April 2, 2026 — A new World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, …

WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026—The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.  Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward …