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World Bank praises India’s pro-poor digital cash tranfers during Covid , says initiative was ‘remarkable’World Bank praises India’s pro-poor digital cash tranfers during Covid , says initiative was ‘remarkable’

World Bank praises India’s pro-poor digital cash tranfers during Covid , says initiative was ‘remarkable’

World Bank president David Malpass has said that India's support in the form of targeted transfer to the poor and…

3 years ago
Integration among South Asian nations key for food and energy securityIntegration among South Asian nations key for food and energy security

Integration among South Asian nations key for food and energy security

Cecile Fruman, World Bank’s Director, Regional Integration and Engagement for South Asia says as demand from Europe is expected to…

3 years ago
World Bank, IMF come to Ukraine’s rescue–will increase funding to war-torn nationWorld Bank, IMF come to Ukraine’s rescue–will increase funding to war-torn nation

World Bank, IMF come to Ukraine’s rescue–will increase funding to war-torn nation

<p> <strong>The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are jointly working towards supporting Ukraine while assessing the economic…

3 years ago
Amid sinking economy, Pakistan keen to resume trade with IndiaAmid sinking economy, Pakistan keen to resume trade with India

Amid sinking economy, Pakistan keen to resume trade with India

<p> <strong>Amid fast sagging economic contours and rising geopolitical uncertainties, chorus within Pakistan on early resumption of trade with India…

3 years ago
World Bank pegs India’s economic growth at 8.3% for 2021-22, sees global growth slowing to 4.1%World Bank pegs India’s economic growth at 8.3% for 2021-22, sees global growth slowing to 4.1%

World Bank pegs India’s economic growth at 8.3% for 2021-22, sees global growth slowing to 4.1%

<p> <strong>India's economic growth is expected to be 8.3 per cent in the current financial year and 8.7 per cent…

3 years ago
India tops World Bank list in foreign remittances with $87 billion in 2021, China ranked 2ndIndia tops World Bank list in foreign remittances with $87 billion in 2021, China ranked 2nd

India tops World Bank list in foreign remittances with $87 billion in 2021, China ranked 2nd

<p> <strong>India received a phenomenal $87 billion in remittances from abroad in 2021 to top the World Bank list in…

3 years ago
Time to address local fears and concerns to connect the Bay of Bengal communityTime to address local fears and concerns to connect the Bay of Bengal community

Time to address local fears and concerns to connect the Bay of Bengal community

<p> <strong>Suresh P Singh and Swati Verma</strong></p> <p> <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p> In any discourse on regional integration in South…

3 years ago
World Bank red flags Pakistan’s economy, says stepping up exports is a mustWorld Bank red flags Pakistan’s economy, says stepping up exports is a must

World Bank red flags Pakistan’s economy, says stepping up exports is a must

<p> Pakistan needs to increase private investment and export more if it wants to sustain strong economic growth. High effective…

3 years ago
South Asia’s BBIN connectivity project will be key to counter China’s BRI influence–ReportSouth Asia’s BBIN connectivity project will be key to counter China’s BRI influence–Report

South Asia’s BBIN connectivity project will be key to counter China’s BRI influence–Report

<p> As the world gears up for a post Covid 19 phase, clamour for regional economic cooperation and integration among…

3 years ago
Services industry will be the key driver of post-Covid growth in South Asia–World BankServices industry will be the key driver of post-Covid growth in South Asia–World Bank

Services industry will be the key driver of post-Covid growth in South Asia–World Bank

<p> The emergence of a new services economy, in the post Covid phase, is expected to create an opportunity for…

3 years ago
World Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continentWorld Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continent

World Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continent

<p> The World Bank in a recently published blog said that of the 6.4 billion vaccine doses administered globally, only…

4 years ago
Pakistan faces daunting task of 7-8% growth to lift economy from doldrumsPakistan faces daunting task of 7-8% growth to lift economy from doldrums

Pakistan faces daunting task of 7-8% growth to lift economy from doldrums

<p> A sustained annual economic growth rate of about 7-8 per cent is what Pakistan requires for the next several…

4 years ago
Sri Lanka seeks World Bank loan to fight Covid after financial meltdownSri Lanka seeks World Bank loan to fight Covid after financial meltdown

Sri Lanka seeks World Bank loan to fight Covid after financial meltdown

<p> Sri Lanka, which declared an economic emergency after a sharp fall in its currency and surge in food prices,…

4 years ago
World Bank Audit Find China Fraud In Doing Business | World Bank China Data Scandal Good For IndiaWorld Bank Audit Find China Fraud In Doing Business | World Bank China Data Scandal Good For India

World Bank Audit Find China Fraud In Doing Business | World Bank China Data Scandal Good For India

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XON76MsiiLc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Using Chinese stooges…

4 years ago
IMF chief caught in controversy for helping China to get higher rank in World Bank listIMF chief caught in controversy for helping China to get higher rank in World Bank list

IMF chief caught in controversy for helping China to get higher rank in World Bank list

<p> <strong>World Bank leaders, including then-Chief Executive Kristalina Georgieva, applied "undue pressure" on staff to raise China's rank in the…

4 years ago

World Bank evacuates its staff from Kabul to Islamabad

<p> The World Bank has evacuated its staff and their families from Kabul to neighbouring Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, according to…

4 years ago