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The World Bank serves as an international financial institution granting loans to developing countries. The recipients have to pledge structural reforms in return.

The World Bank's official objective No. 1 is to reduce poverty. This page collates recent DW content on the lender's activities.

Trump's World Bank chief choice 07.02.2019

US President Donald Trump has announced long-time Treasury official David Malpass as his pick to lead the World Bank. The choice of Malpass, a critic of the development lender, is seen as an indication of the administration's desire to rein in the institution.
USA Trump schlägt David Malpass als neuen Chef der Weltbank vor

US nominates World Bank critic David Malpass to lead World Bank 06.02.2019

The US president has nominated a senior Treasury official to lead one of the world's most important lending institutions. Malpass is a controversial choice and has criticized the very organization he may soon lead.
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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim bows out as the development lender looks for relevance 31.01.2019

Jim Yong Kim is officially leaving as president of the World Bank on February 1. His departure comes three years ahead of schedule and reveals the lender's confusion about its role in a globalized world.
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DW Business – Europe & Asia 09.01.2019

Building boom to bust as Turkey’s economy slows - Bangladesh garment workers continue protest - World Bank warns of 'darkening skies'
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DW Business – Europe 09.01.2019

World Bank warns 'storm clouds are brewing' - German factory production falls for third month - Fewer Chinese companies at this year's CES

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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim resigns 07.01.2019

The 59-year-old will be leaving the World Bank on February 1 to join an unnamed company. Jim Yong Kim's second term at the head of the development bank was scheduled to end in three years.
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Africa’s debt crisis: Who is to blame? 08.12.2018

While domestic corruption and mismanagement are part of the problem, activists say the situation is complex. The international community is also to blame for the enormous mountain of debt threatening African economies.
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UN chief says world is 'way off course' on climate change 03.12.2018

As nations gathered in Katowice, Poland for the COP24 climate conference, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the event with a warning that the world is losing direction when it comes to climate change.
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George H.W. Bush viewed Germany as friend and partner, says ex-World Bank boss 01.12.2018

The former US president supported German unification when others would not. He did so because he believed German democracy had succeeded, Bush's point man for German unification, Robert Zoellick, told DW.

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EU to review its financial support for Tanzania over human rights concerns 16.11.2018

Tanzania's President Magufuli is facing growing international pressure and sanction over the repression of civil society, the media and gays. The EU says it will review its financial support, as others cut the flow.

China changes tack to become more export-oriented 06.11.2018

More than 3,500 companies from around the world are at the China International Import expo. But is it just a stroke of luck that the IMF and World Bank delegations are in the country at the same time?
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Africa's new debt crisis 24.10.2018

Africa is groaning under its worst debt burden since 2001. On the continent where many countries faced bankruptcy in the 1990s, once again the outlook is grim. This time around, help is harder to find.

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World Bank report: Poverty rates remain high in Africa 17.10.2018

The latest extreme poverty estimates from the World Bank revealed that Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world. Development expert Francisco Ferreira says it's not too late to turn things around.

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Is fintech the latest weapon in the fight against poverty? 17.10.2018

The financial technology sector is expected to overcome long-standing barriers to financial inclusion in poor countries. The IMF and the World Bank are calling on policymakers to "embrace the promise of fintech."
Indonesien Erdbeben & Tsunami | Zerstörung in Palu, Sulawesi

World Bank offers financial assistance to disaster-hit Indonesia 14.10.2018

Some of the World Bank loan would be directed towards 150,000 families affected by the earthquakes and tsunami that hit Lombok and Sulawesi islands. Indonesia is still reeling from the quakes that killed 2,000 people.
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Opinion: A toxic cocktail for the world economy 12.10.2018

It seems like bad news is springing up from many major economies. Although it's too early to talk of a doomsday scenario, the risks should no longer be ignored, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
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