Morocco, India build social register program to serve the marginalised
The memorandum is expected to strengthen ties between both countries and serve their respective populations using digital tools...
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UAE most competitive economy in Mena region, according to World Bank and WEF
Both World Bank and World Economic Forum reports state that UAE’s economy is resilient to shock...
World Bank Group strengthens credit reporting in Europe and Central Asia
The World Bank Group’s Azerbaijan-Central Asia Financial Infrastructure project will help strengthen the region’s financial infrastructure...
World Bank issues its first Hong Kong Dollar green bond
The HKD 1bn 2-year green bond offers a coupon of 2.14% per annum up to April 23, 2020 maturity date and has an issue price of 100%...
Fidor and IFC partner to expand digital financial inclusion in developing markets
As part of the agreement, both IFC and Fidor will attempt to grow financial inclusion by identifying financial institutions and partners to introduce or expand digital bank joint ventures...
IFC helps Hamkorbank manage currency risk and expand local currency lending
IFC will hedge Hamkorbank’s currency exposure for up to $40mn—the first international financial institution to provide such hedging instruments in Uzbekistan...
Economic growth of Ukraine depends on completing pending reforms quickly
Reforms would send an important signal to bolster investor confidence, help raise needed international financing, and safeguard macroeconomic stability...
Senegal Scaling Solar tender produces one of the lowest electricity costs in Africa
Scaling Solar is now developing over 1 gigawatt of solar power in partnership with four African countries – Zambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Senegal...
Climate change could force over 140mn to migrate between countries by 2050: Report
Climate migrants would be additional to the millions of people already moving within their countries for economic, social, political or other reasons, the report warns...
World Bank strategises enhanced living standards for Belarus
The strategy is fully aligned with the Program of Activities of the Government of the Republic of Belarus 2016–20...