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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”.

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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 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

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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.

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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’

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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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Rising Debt Costs Threaten Nations' Solvency Amid Climate Spending

IMF and World Bank report warns of rising debt costs in emerging markets and the need for climate spending, urging proactive measures to prevent financial ...

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Are the octogenarian IMF and World Bank sprightly enough for the job?

Fragile recovery, low growth, global debt, AI, the climate … The organisations founded in 1944 have lots to talk about this week

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World Bank Chief Advocates Internal Reforms At Spring Meetings

Learn about the World Bank's focus on internal reforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development.

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IMF, World Bank, And IDB Reports Signal Expanded Lending Potential

IMF, World Bank, and IDB reports emphasize increasing emergency capital to support countries in responding to crises and promoting sustainable development.

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US Treasury Warns Of Financial Strains In Developing Countries

US Treasury raises alarm on financial strains in developing countries, urging global support for economic stability.

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World Bank Forecasts Growth In Western Balkan Economies

World Bank report highlights positive economic growth in Western Balkans, emphasizing need for sustained reforms for continued development.

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World Bank Introduces Accountability Scorecard For Measuring Performance

The World Bank introduces a new scorecard to enhance accountability, transparency, and governance, focusing on financial management, project impact, and st...

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Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Insufficient To Reduce Poverty: World Bank

Learn about the World Bank's report on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and the need for more inclusive policies to reduce poverty.

The Guardian - UK

World Bank’s funding of ‘hog hotel’ factory farms under fire over climate effect

Environmental and animal welfare groups call on lender to phase out support for ‘industrial’ livestock operations

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