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  • Published on 03:18 GMT

    Former World Bank president: China’s huge transformation from poverty is amazing

    China's transformation in the past decades was fascinating, said Former World Bank president Robert Zoellick during an interview with China Daily during a recent visit to Shanghai. Recalling his brief visit to China four decades ago, where he …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    South Sudan projected to experience universal poverty in 2025 World Bank

    People walk through the UN base outside Bentiu, South Sudan, September 17, 2015. AFP, Tristan McConnell Juba: South Sudan is projected to experience universal poverty in 2025, driven by a combination of factors such as a decline in oil production and …

    Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    World Bank Unveils Liberia Country Economic Memoradum, calls for Economic Diversification

    Monrovia, Liberia – The World Bank has launched its Liberia Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), a comprehensive report advocating for a shift from resource dependency to a diversified and sustainable economy. The unveiling, held at the Cape Hotel in Mamba …

    Source: GNN Liberia - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    World Bank estimates Lebanon’s post-war reconstruction and recovery needs at $11 billion

    🔊 Listen to Post The World Bank estimates that Lebanon requires approximately $11 billion for recovery and reconstruction following the recent war The 2025 Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) estimates that $3–5 billion must come from public …

    Source: NOW Lebanon - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    11 million South Sudanese faced extreme poverty in 2024 – report

    At least 92% of South Sudan’s estimated 11 million people lived below the extreme poverty line in 2024, according to a new World Bank report published on Thursday. According to the World Bank, being “below the extreme poverty line” means living on less …

    Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    WB approves $1.7 billion loan package for Armenia

    March 13, 2025 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The World Bank will provide Armenia with comprehensive financial support aimed at economic development and governance improvements as part of a new five-year partnership program for 2025-2029. The program was …

    Source: PanARMENIAN.Net - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    World Bank director engages Nigerian creatives

    MADhouse by Tikera Africa has hosted the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Ndiamé Diop, for a talk on “Creativity and Youth Development as a Driver for Economic Growth & Development”. The discussion focused on the World Bank’s role in …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    World Bank: Tajikistan leads in remittance share of the economy

    09:36, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In 2024, remittances from Tajik labor migrants accounted for 45% of Tajikistan’s GDP, according to the World Bank (WB) report “The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe and Central Asia.” The World Bank’ …

    Source: Asia Plus - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    World Bank says PHL needs reforms in education, health

    THE PHILIPPINES should focus on reforms that will improve learning and health outcomes, as well as boost private sector competitiveness to sustain economic growth, a World Bank official said on Monday. “I see the Philippines has good opportunities. But of …

    Source: Business World - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 11, 2025

    BoN pours cold water on World Bank fears of uncompetitive industry

    The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says the local banking industry has a modern, financially sound, and stable financial system. Central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka says the central bank has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing access …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    Sanitation in Uganda: Combating Disease and Poverty

    GREELEY, Colorado — Diseases from unsanitary drinking water continue to take lives in Uganda. Diarrhea alone kills an estimated 33 children daily due to waterborne illnesses. Poor hygiene practices, often linked to poverty, contribute to high disease rates …

    Source: Borgen Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 10, 2025

    Sobering World Bank report warns of urgent need for public spending reform

    The lender proposes a structured framework built around three strategic priorities, eight actions and six reforms 10 March 2025 - 05:44 by Jana Marx Public spending has failed to deliver the desired impact on long-term economic growth and poverty …

    Source: BusinessLIVE - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    Only from turbulence will change come

    For several months, I had seen a visible and palpable shift in global dynamics, all pointing to a build-up of turbulence. It is not as though turbulence is not a part of life, but this time, the turbulence seemed to follow a predetermined direction – for …

    Source: Inquirer - Center-left
  • Published on 03:28 GMT

    How China helps Africa redefine its place on the world stage

    Workers at the third-phase road project of Namibia's capital international airport. CHEN CHENG/XINHUA In the context of Immanuel Wallerstein's world-systems theory — which claims that rich core capitalist societies succeed by exploiting poorer …

    Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    Rev. Baxton Maulidi Sounds Alarm Over Malawi’s Soaring MWK16 Trillion Debt: Calls for Urgent Action!

    Malawi’s economic woes are deepening, with the country’s public debt ballooning to a staggering MWK16 trillion (about US$9 billion). Rev. Baxton Maulidi, the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability Champion, has …

    Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    Budget 2025: The First Step Towards a Children’s Budget

    Thursday, 13 March 2025 – The revised 2025 National Budget contains the single biggest fiscal investment in early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa’s history. Real Reform for ECD calls on all parties in Parliament to support this first, critical …

    Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
  • Published on 00:45 GMT

    Editorial Roundup: United States

    Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ March 9 The Washington Post says Americans need the CFPB Ever since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened in 2011 with a mandate to regulate financial institutions, its …

    Source: WHEC 10 - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2025

    Poverty as constraint to Nigeria’s greatness

    Nigeria faces a daunting task in its aspiration to be Africa’s leading economy, given the current level of poverty in the country. A high rate of poverty implies a high rate of people who are excluded from active participation in the production process. …

    Source: Daily Trust - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 13, 2025

    Nigeria cuts connectivity gap by 57% in a decade

    Nigeria has closed its connectivity gap by 57.97 percent between 2013 and 2024. The number of unconnected clusters, areas with little to no network services, has fallen from 207 to 87, benefiting 13.8 million people. In 2013, the number of people living in …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral

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