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When Olivia Africa graduated in hospitality management, she imagined a future shaped by hotels, customer service, and steady work. Then COVID-19 arrived and like many young people, she lost her …

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2026 — Malaysia is demonstrating that higher productivity is a tangible outcome of well-designed reforms. Through streamlined processes resulting in faster services, the country is translating regulatory …

PORT MORESBY, March 9, 2026: The World Bank Group is deepening its commitment to Pacific Island countries to strengthen their economies, accelerate job creation, and unlock private investment. A delegation of World Bank …

Nairobi, Kenya: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi during February 24–March 4, 2026 to exchange views with the Kenyan authorities on recent economic …

Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the …

The International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Competition Advocacy Contest. The contest aims to highlight the key role …