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Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns

Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam's GDP To Grow 5.5% In 2024, 6.0% In 2025

The World Bank projects positive economic growth for Vietnam, highlighting resilience and potential for development in key sectors like manufacturing and s...

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World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism funding after claims of killings and evictions

Plan to expand Ruaha national park has been beset by allegations of abuse, leading bank to withhold final $50m of $150m budget

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World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme

Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020

The Guardian - UK

Most difficult global outlook since 1930s heralds end of US-led world order

IMF has revised up growth forecasts but medium-term prospects remain poor as globalisation goes into reverse

The Guardian - UK

IMF: Latam Economies Resilient, Need More Growth

IMF and World Bank report highlights resilience of Latin America and Caribbean economies and calls for policies to stimulate higher and inclusive growth.

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Japan And South Korea Unite Against Weak Currencies

Japan and South Korea consider collaborating on addressing weak currencies, urged by IMF and World Bank.

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Japan's Finance Minister Warns Of Excessive Yen Movements

Japan's finance minister warns about yen volatility in global market, stressing stability for economic growth.

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IMF Report: Sub-Saharan Africa Incomes Lagging Global Growth

IMF and World Bank report highlights challenges and solutions for economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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UN Official Warns Of Widening Development Gap Risks

Learn about the widening development gap and the urgent need for international cooperation to promote equitable growth and prevent global destabilization.

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World Bank President Ajay Banga Addresses Global Economic Challenges

World Bank and IMF address global economic challenges, focusing on poverty, climate, and conflict. Initiatives include expanding electricity and healthcare...

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Battle For Development Funding Intensifies At IMF/World Bank Meetings

The recent IMF/World Bank meetings highlighted the competition for development funding among member countries, with debates on allocation, terms of loans, ...

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ECB's Centeno: Tight Policy Despite Two Rate Cuts

ECB's President Centeno maintains a cautious monetary policy stance post rate cuts, balancing growth and inflation concerns amidst global economic discussions.

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IDB To Collaborate With Multilateral Banks On Joint Goals Statement

IDB collaborates with IMF and World Bank to align goals for global economic impact and sustainable development.

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World Bank Aiming To Connect 250 Mn Africans To Energy Grid By 2030

The World Bank has significantly scaled up its ambition to connect Africans to the electricity grid by 2030, from 100 million to more than 250 million, the Bank's president said Wednesday.

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Climate finance and debt relief loom large at World Bank, IMF meetings

The urgent issues of climate financing and global inequality will underpin this week’s spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – coming amid growing calls for a shake-up of those institutions to avoid a climate-driven “economic catastrophe”.

The Guardian - UK

Billions more in overseas aid needed to avert climate disaster, say economists

Pressure piles on World Bank and IMF to steer countries to low-carbon transition at spring summit

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Yellen Urges Mitigation Of China's Clean Energy Overproduction

IMF, World Bank, and Treasury Secretary Yellen raise concerns over China's overproduction of clean energy goods, urging for measures to address market dist...

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on debt and developing countries: time to offer some relief

Editorial: Many low-income nations are having to spend more on interest payments than vital sustainability goals. That needs to change

International Business Times

Pakistan And IMF Discussing New Multi-billion-dollar Program, Finance Minister Says

Pakistan has initiated discussions with the IMF over a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement to support its economic reform program, its new finance minister told AFP on Monday.

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US Treasury Notes Progress In Multilateral Bank Reforms

US Treasury acknowledges progress in IMF and World Bank reforms, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements in multilateral financial institutions.

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Yellen To Press China On Growth During IMF, World Bank Meetings

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to address China's economic growth concerns at upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings, fostering international economic co...

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World Bank Warns Of 'Historical Reversal' For Poorest Nations

World Bank and IMF warn of 'historical reversal' in development for poorest nations due to COVID-19 impact.

The Guardian - UK

Covid pandemic made poorest countries even worse off, World Bank warns

Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’

International Business Times

Debt And Climate Back On IMF, WB Spring Meetings Agenda

The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are due to open Tuesday, with two clear objectives: help countries combat climate change, and assist the most indebted nations.

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