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Two-thirds of Afghan families face livelihood challenges, economy remains
Updated : 2 years, 5 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, 5 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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Inclusion in JPMorgan bond index a signal of India's importance globally:
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a significant development that could pull foreign funds into India’s debt market, JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently announced it will add Indian government bonds to its benchmark emerging-market index starting June 28, 2024. The inclusion of the index follows the Indian government’s “subs
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World Bank sees 5.8 pc growth in South Asia in 2023 fiscal
Updated : 2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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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Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights India's digital public infr
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The virtual conference, held on Monday, focused on India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and its potential to inspire other nations, particularly in Africa, to enhance their digital connectivity and services, read the Ministry of Electronics and IT press release.
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Pakistan’s 40 pc population lives below poverty line: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 6 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, 6 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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International seminar showcases India's leadership in digital public infra
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"The hybrid event saw addresses from Secretary (Economic Affairs), Ministry of Finance, Government of India; Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India; senior experts from the IMF and World Bank joining in-person and representatives from over 100 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Midd
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