Finance & Economics

Nigeria: World Bank to Support Flood Management, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure in the City of Ibadan

The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$200 million IDA* credit for Nigeria to improve Oyo State’s disaster risk management capabilities, strengthen community-based resilience capacity, and provide support for risk assessment...

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WB/Guatemala: More Resources Available for Children’s Health and Nutrition in 83 Vulnerable Municipalities

The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$340 million loan to support the Government of Guatemala’s plans to increase fiscal space and provide greater opportunities to vulnerable populations in the country.

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Millions of Ugandans to Benefit from Pension Reforms

Improving Uganda’s pension systems can help reduce old age vulnerabilities, promote social transformation and accelerate economic development, according to the fourth Uganda Economic Update report launched.

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of the Congo

On June 9, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Guinea: WB Supports Improved Electricity Access and Reliability for Families and Businesses

The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$50 million for Guinea to help improve electricity services for the country’s businesses and families. The project will benefit an estimated 1.5 million people and will promote small...

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New US$50 Million Project to Help Tunisia Find New Export Markets and Move up the Value Added Chain

Exports could be an engine of growth and job creation in Tunisia, but the sector is dominated by labor intensive industries that produce low value-added goods, which have not created the quantity and quality of jobs needed by the Tunisian economy. A...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Honduras

On June 9, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Honduras.

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation and Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussion with the Dominican Republic

On May 28, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation and Second Post-Program Monitoring discussion with the Dominican Republic.

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World Bank Group Launches Stakeholder Consultations for Egypt's New Country Partnership Framework

The World Bank Group (WBG) launched consultations with diversified group of stakeholders in preparation for its new partnership framework with Egypt, which will guide the Group’s engagement in the country during the period of 2015-2019.

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U.S. recovery could be strengthened by key reforms, OECD says