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WASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 —The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors discussed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Thailand FY2027–FY2032 today, to help accelerate Thailand’s next phase of growth and job …

Originally published in the Oman Observer on September 1.  From the era of dhow fleets and ancient spice routes to today’s deep-water ports, Oman’s strategic location at the crossroads of …

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 9, 2026—The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, has launched a risk-sharing initiative to help banks, fintechs, …

Washington, September 8, 2026 — International Finance Corporation (IFC, rated Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, today priced a NZD 1 billion 7-year Kauri bond, representing IFC’s largest-ever issuance in …

SAN SALVADOR, September 1, 2026 – Diletta Doretti assumes today the role of World Bank Group Country Manager for El Salvador, unifying the institution’s leadership in the country to better support …

Imagine a Thai family driving across the border into Malaysia, where officials authenticate their mobile driving license by scanning a QR code. A Filipino engineer could upload a digital qualification …

Washington, D.C., AUGUST 19, 2026—Juan Carlos Alvarez has been appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Trinidad and Tobago, unifying country-level leadership across the institution to enhance the institution’s development impact …

GUATEMALA CITY, August 17, 2026 — Thomas Edward Lubeck has been appointed World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Guatemala, in a role that brings together the institution’s leadership in the …

QUITO, August 3, 2026 – Christian González Amador today assumes the role of World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Ecuador, a position that brings together the institution’s leadership in the …

LA PAZ, August 3, 2026 – The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Carine Clert as its new Resident Representative in Bolivia, succeeding Camille Nuamah. A French national with more …