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Bank Al-Maghrib invests in World Bank sustainable development bonds for re
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a press release by The World Bank, this strategic move aligns with Bank Al-Maghrib's reserves management objectives and underscores Morocco's commitment to sustainable finance.
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UAE participates in World Bank and IMF meetings in Marrakech
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) taking place in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, from October 9 to 15, 2023.
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Two-thirds of Afghan families face livelihood challenges, economy remains
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In its recent report on economic growth of South Asian countries, the World Bank has underlined that the economy of Afghanistan remains fragile and that at least two-thirds of Afghan families continue to face livelihood challenges, according to Khaama Press.
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Pakistan's tax collection insufficient to meet financial needs: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The World Bank has termed the tax collection in Pakistan, the lowest in the region and suggested that the tax collection is not improving in Pakistan.
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World Bank sees 5.8 pc growth in South Asia in 2023 fiscal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8 per cent in the financial year 2023, but slower than its pre-pandemic pace and not fast enough to meet its development goals, said the World Bank in its twice-a-year regional outlook released on Tuesday. The growth forecast for 2023 is 20 basis points hi
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World Bank maintains India's 2023-24 GDP growth at 6.3 pc
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The World Bank has retained India’s GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2023-24 at 6.3 per cent, but noted that the country continued to show resilience against the backdrop of a challenging global environment.
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Kristalina Georgieva and Ajay Banga to address debt resilience in developi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The World Bank posted on X, “How can developing countries become more resilient to debt risks & safeguard funding for critical needs such as healthcare & infrastructure? Kristalina Georgieva and Ajay Banga lead a high-level World Bank meetings conversation on Thursday, Oct. 12”.
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World Bank approves USD 365 mn for advancing girls, women empowerment in W
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved USD 365 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to increase girls’ and women’s access to learning, economic opportunities, and utilization of health services, and to strengthen the institutional capacity for gender equ
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World Bank's annual meeting to focus on ending poverty
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings are set to return this year, taking place from October 9 to 15
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Pakistan’s 40 pc population lives below poverty line: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan’s 40 per cent population lives below the poverty line, as per the World Bank, Dawn reported.
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"Policies are heavily influenced by vested interests of military...": Worl
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The country director for the World Bank in Pakistan, Najy Banhassine said in an overview of reforms for a brighter future: Time to Decide, “Policy decisions are heavily influenced by strong vested interests, including those of military, political and business leaders.”
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MoF introduces UAE private sector to expansion opportunities in emerging e
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the World Bank Group’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), held two workshops at the headquarters of the Chambers of Commerce in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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