IMF, World Bank to step up cooperation on climate, debt, digital transition
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Thursday issued a rare joint statement
2023-09-08 01:23
World Bank, IDB to deepen cooperation on Amazon, Caribbean, digital access
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank agreed on Thursday to deepen their cooperation on
2023-09-01 01:19
World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
ABUJA The World Bank is aiming to help fund construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa's
2023-08-06 02:30
World Bank chief Banga unveils new plans to boost lending 'firepower'
By Andrea Shalal World Bank President Ajay Banga unveiled new plans on Tuesday to stretch the bank's balance
2023-07-18 11:59
World Bank chief names CEOs to aid climate finance 'lab' effort
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank on Monday named the 15 chief executive officers including financiers and
2023-07-11 01:20
World Bank raises Thailand 2023 growth outlook to 3.9% as tourists return
BANGKOK Thailand's economy is projected to grow 3.9% this year, up from a previous forecast of 3.6%, helped
2023-06-28 18:16
World Bank's new chief wants 'better bank' before pushing for bigger bank
By David Lawder MANDEVILLE, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga wants to focus on improving the development lender
2023-06-15 20:18
Exclusive-World Bank chief to 'push' its balance sheet, vows to protect 'AAA' rating
By David Lawder KINGSTON, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that he will "push" the lender's
2023-06-14 18:27
World Bank's new chief Banga to sharpen focus on projects with measurable impact
By David Lawder LIMA World Bank President Ajay Banga wants the lender to focus on more "scalable, replicable"
2023-06-13 18:19
World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets, new chief says
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The World Bank must use "informed risk-taking" to encourage private investors to get more
2023-06-12 01:28
New World Bank chief to kick off global tour with Peru, Jamaica stops
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank Group's new president, Ajay Banga, will visit Peru and Jamaica next
2023-06-09 02:18
World Bank to conduct rapid assessment of damages after destruction of Ukraine dam
WASHINGTON The World Bank will support Ukraine by conducting a rapid assessment of damages and needs after the
2023-06-08 06:46