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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently forecasted Bangladesh's economic growth for the current fiscal year to 5.5 percent, surpassing the projections of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. This forecast was presented on Tuesday at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, where the
Cabinet officials
The Australian government is bracing itself for the challenges posed by a slowing global economy, high inflation, and the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine. Finance Minister will depart for the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting and IMF - World Bank 2023 Spring Meetings
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank spring meetings in Washington will be attended by Finance Minister Gintare Skaiste, where she will engage in discussions on the prospects for global economic development, fiscal and monetary policy, and financial assistance for Ukraine and other nations affected by the Russian war.
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The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for developing countries in East Asia, citing concerns over a slowing global recovery and rising trade tensions. Despite low oil prices and a continued economic recovery in developed economies, the region is expected to grow at a slower pace this year. The
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The Philippines' economy is exhibiting a shift towards more inclusive growth, with a reduction in poverty rates, according to the World Bank (WB). Despite a downward revision in its 2015 GDP forecast to 6.5 percent, the bank remains optimistic about the country's economic prospects, citing its
Banking industry
World Bank and UN officials cautioned on Sunday that the world could be on the brink of a pandemic of avian influenza, with the potentially devastating economic consequences of a severe flu pandemic among humans estimated to be a significant threat to the global economy. According to the World Bank,
Banking industry
The World Bank has been accused of colluding with the authoritarian regime in Singapore after scores of poverty campaigners were detained, interrogated, or deported by police as they tried to attend the financial institution's annual meetings. Critics, including leaders of Action Aid and other campaign groups, have condemned
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President Bush has nominated Paul D. Wolfowitz, a key figure in the administration's war cabinet, to lead the World Bank, marking a significant shift in his career trajectory. As Deputy Secretary of Defense, Wolfowitz was a vocal advocate for regime change in Iraq and a proponent of the
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President Bush has called on Congress to work together to permanently solve the Social Security system's funding gap, despite polls showing declining public support for his proposal to establish private accounts. Bush acknowledged that his plan does not address the long-term cash shortfall in the system, but rather
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The Government of China, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, has launched the Energy Conservation Project, a US$ 85 million initiative to transform coal-fired boilers and reduce energy consumption. The project seeks qualified and experienced suppliers to provide advanced technology and equipment for various subprojects,
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The North East Housing Reconstruction Unit, in partnership with the International Development Association, seeks technical audit and quality assurance consultants to assess the technical quality of housing reconstruction works undertaken in Sri Lanka's war-torn North East region. The program's objective is to provide a safe and
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The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced a consulting services tender to improve supervisory capacities and prudential regulations for banks through a grant from the International Development Association (IDA). The project aims to formulate policies to improve the SBV examination of banks, implement a CAMELS-based rating system, and train
