World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006The World Bank reports that the 26 poorest countries are more indebted than ever, facing increased vulnerability to natural disasters and s...
World Bank says 26 poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006The World Bank reports that the 26 poorest countries are more in debt than ever since 2006. These nations are still struggling economically...
World Bank preparing $1.5 billion aid package for UkraineThe plan still needs full approval by the World Bank's board of directors in coming weeks, a World Bank spokesperson said.
World Bank's Malpass upbeat on prospects for progress on debt reliefMalpass last month said IDA countries faced official bilateral debt service obligations of $14 billion through the end of 2020.
IMF, World Bank call for suspension of debt payments by poorest nations to battle Covid-19The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Wednesday called for governments to put a hold on debt payments from the world's poorest ...
It is time to re-orient the World BankA new World Bank leadership can provide it with the impetus needed to face new global realities
Ireland keen to woo Indian startups, offers tax benefitsThe Investment and Development Agency along with sister firms like Enterprise Ireland is looking forward to helping Indian startups and ent...
Key for India is to be as good in policymaking as in cricket: Onno Ruhl, World Bank"People tell me why India is unique and that it cannot have 24x7 water. I don’t think that’s true. I think it’s just a matter of setting th...
World Bank will continue to give India concessional aidIndia needs these long-term cheap funds to balance its rising reliance on short-term borrowings to fund its high CAD that touched 4.8% of G...
India could lose World Bank soft loans; Middle-income tag to make it ineligible for IDA fundingIndia stands to lose over $2 billion in low-interest funds for many of its welfare schemes, besides missing out on social initiatives.
- India largest recipient of World Bank loans in 2009-10
The World Bank, through its lending arms IBRD and IDA, committed USD 9.3 billion in financial assistance to India in the 2009-10 fiscal, mo...
- IFC to infuse $1 bn into India
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, plans to invest $1 billion in India this year. The investment co...
- India seeks $3.2 bn from World Bank to recapitalise PSU banks
The government has sought a $3.2 billion loan from the World Bank to infuse capital into public sector banks, the Lok Sabha was informed on...
- World Bank sees 3.0% global contraction in 2009
World Bank said global economy is set to shrink roughly 3.0% this year, worse than previously estimated as credit crisis hammers economies....
- Government approves merger of IDA with basic pay for CPSE staff
Government on Wednesday decided to merge 50 per cent industrial dearness allowance with the basic pay of employees of profit-making central...
- World Bank mulls NRS 1,600 crore aid for Nepal
Nepal is set to receive a massive grant of NRS 1,600 crore from the World Bank for poverty reduction and rural infrastructure expansion.
- World Bk Prez says India an inspiration to Africa
Praising India for its success in undertaking development initiatives, World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz has said the country is an inspi...