ABUJA, October 17, 2024 – Since May 2023, Nigeria has implemented significant reforms to stabilize its economy, resulting in modest growth, improved fiscal health, and rising foreign exchange reserves ...

VIENNA, October 17, 2024 – Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to moderately accelerate through 2025, mainly driven by increased consumption and investment, helped by increased ...

Report launched on End Poverty Day outlines new findings and how Tonga can secure progress into the future NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga, October 17 – The World Bank has launched the Tonga Poverty and Equity ...

The World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA)-financed Electricity Access & Services Expansion Project (EASE) Project started in 2018 and has provided electricity to more than 3 ...

Economic growth in the developing economies of Europe and Central Asia is stabilizing after a series of crises but at levels well below the early-2000s.

Washington, D.C., October 18, 2024: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved new financing to aid recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the devastating impact ...

World Bank Economist shares economic forecast for the Western Balkan region according to the latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report.

For many low-income countries, nature is a path out of poverty. Nature-based sectors – including forestry, fisheries, and ecotourism – can create jobs, boost economies, and increase resilience to ...

The World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia Massimiliano Paolucci discusses the findings of the latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report, fall 2024.

Jordan’s National Aid Fund Cash Transfer Program has helped provide monthly support to 220,000 households in Jordan. With an estimated coverage of 62 percent of the poor in 2021, Jordan’s cash ...

Raising female labor force participation rates in the region to those of men could increase regional incomes per capita by up to 51 percent. South Asia has witnessed strong economic growth over the ...