Search For "the world bank"
UAE stresses importance of uniting global efforts to confront internationa
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The UAE concluded its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, held in Washington, DC, where the main ministerial meetings and events were held during the period April 17 - 19, while side events and activities were organized durin
Read More
World Bank aims to expand health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The World Bank Group has announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
Read More
World Bank asks Pakistan govt to make tax reforms, remove exemptions on du
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In its report released on Pakistan, the World Bank advised the Pakistani government of the urgent need for tax system reforms and the removal of sales tax exemptions to promote economic and social improvement.
Read More
Amid crippling economy, Pak delegation reaches US to negotiate with IMF fo
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A delegation from Pakistan, headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has arrived in Washington, D.C., to take part in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's spring meetings, ARY News reported on Monday.
Read More
UAE to participate in 2024 Spring Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) taking place in Washington DC, from 15th to 20th April 2024
Read More
Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178t
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits.
Read More
India's gems-jewellery sector sparkles amidst surging gold prices and glob
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the latest India Development Update by the World Bank, the country emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in FY 2022/23, boasting a growth rate of 7.2 per cent.
Read More
World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth to be 3.3 per cent in 2024
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The World Bank (WB) has said that Nepal's economy is expected to grow by 3.3 per cent in 2024, driven by revived tourism and a pickup in hydropower exports.
Read More
Imran Khan's party dissociates itself from 'overseas protests' outside IMF
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has dissociated itself with the ongoing protests by Pakistanis in the United States outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) headquarters, Geo News reported.
Read More
India's digital landscape: World Bank report spotlights progress amid chal
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The latest "Digital Progress and Trends Report 2023" by the World Bank Group underscores the challenges faced by India in bridging the digital divide.
Read More
World Bank approves USD 452 million program to improve connectivity in Ass
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The World Bank loan has a maturity of 19 years with a grace period of 4.5 years.
Read More
Institutions like World Bank need to become climate banks, suggests Amitab
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at India's flagship annual conference, Raisina Dialogue 2024, India's G20 sherpa, Amitabh Kant, emphasised the need for institutions like the World Bank to transform into climate banks, so as to take on the challenges emanating from climate change.
Read More