EconomyRussian economy returns to modest growth in 2017, says World BankInternational Finance DeskNovember 30, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 30, 2017 Russia’s economy will grow 1.7% in both 2017 and 2018, and 1.8% in 2019... Read more
EconomyIndonesia can improve opportunities and protection of its migrants working abroadInternational Finance DeskNovember 29, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 29, 2017 The government has made progress including a law on the protection of Indonesian workers abroad... Read more
EconomyPhilippines: Strengthen behavioral skills of workforce to compete in global economyInternational Finance DeskNovember 23, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 23, 2017 Filipinos with higher levels of behavioral skills are more successful in completing secondary education and continue with tertiary education... Read more
EconomyCambodia sustains strong growth and moving up manufacturing value chainsInternational Finance DeskNovember 23, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 23, 2017 Real growth is projected to remain strong, expanding at 6.9 percent in 2018... Read more
EconomyIFC helps improve food safety in MyanmarInternational Finance DeskNovember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 22, 2017 Will help to boost agribusiness and increase export... Read more
EconomyEmployment in Serbia went up, despite slower growth, says World BankInternational Finance DeskNovember 17, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2017 Economic growth, coupled with job creation, also contributed to a decline in the region’s poverty rate... Read more
EconomyWorld Bank raises USD 2 billion with 10-year global benchmark bond for sustainable developmentInternational Finance DeskNovember 16, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 16, 2017 The transaction extends the World Bank’s benchmark maturity profile to 2027... Read more
EconomyMalaysia’s land policies and administration offer useful examples to developing countriesInternational Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 New World Bank report outlines Malaysia’s successes and challenges in transforming land administration... Read more
CompanyWorld Bank Group announces settlement with FreeBalance, Inc.International Finance DeskNovember 10, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 10, 2017 Company agrees to 6-month debarment, with subsequent conditional non-debarment... Read more
Economy UncategorizedZambia launches its first national financial inclusion strategyInternational Finance DeskNovember 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 9, 2017 The strategy will guide Zambia in its plan to achieve the universal access and use of a broad range of affordable financial products and services... Read more