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World Bank

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.

Sri Lanka's 'organic' move has failed

Sri Lanka's 'organic' move has failed 03.05.2022

When Sri Lanka banned chemical fertilizers a year and a half ago, the government said it was part of an effort to make the country a global leader in the production of organic food.. the real reason: to save money.

IMF, World Bank ask for emergency help

IMF, World Bank ask for emergency help 21.04.2022

As the war in Ukraine wreaks havoc on the global economy, governments are asked to support their weakest. Both, the IMF and World Bank, ask for targeted programs to alleviate the pain and for long-term investments.
Central banks have tough job keeping inflation in check

Central banks have tough job keeping inflation in check 15.04.2022

Despite inflation spike, some central banks are being slow to respond. High indebtedness and uncertainty in the current economic recovery are just part of the problem says World Bank Chief Economist Carmen Reinhart.
Ukraine economy in deep depression

Ukraine economy in deep depression 13.04.2022

The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's economic output will almost halve this year, slumping 45% as a result of the war with Russia. DW discussed that with Dmytro Los, chairman of Ukraine Business & Trade Association.
Ukraine economy badly affected by war

Ukraine economy badly affected by war 11.04.2022

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues unabated, Ukraine's economy is taking a major hit, says the World Bank's Anna Bjerde. But many other regions are also being affected amid supply chain disruptions.
DW Business - Europe & Asia

DW Business - Europe & Asia 11.04.2022

World Bank says Ukrainian GDP to drop almost half - Brain drain hits pandemic weary Hong Kong

Taliban U-turn over girls' education risks broader repercussions 31.03.2022

The World Bank has put on hold some $600 million worth of projects in Afghanistan because the Taliban walked back on their promise of allowing all girls to go to school. The reversal has left schoolgirls with no other option than to march for their rights.

DW Business - America

DW Business - America 15.02.2022

Putin urges pipeline approval amid Ukraine tensions - World Bank: Developing countries face growing risks - Cinema industry facing post-pandemic struggle
Hidden debt a concern for developing nations

Hidden debt a concern for developing nations 15.02.2022

World Bank Group President David Malpass warns that developing countries in particular are facing a large pile of debt as they struggle to leave the coronavirus crisis and recession behind.
World Bank warns of debt crisis for developing nations

World Bank warns of debt crisis for developing nations 15.02.2022

Developing economies were hit hardest by the global economic recession brought by the pandemic. A looming debt crisis could make things much worse, according to a new report.
Analysts forecast grim 2022 economic outlook for Africa

Analysts forecast grim 2022 economic outlook for Africa 13.01.2022

African economies are beginning to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Despite making some gains in 2021, it could be difficult for nations to grow their economies in 2022, it seems.

World Bank identifies slowing growth 12.01.2022

As COVID-19 continues to harm economies globally, it's the developing and emerging economies that are suffering most says the lender's Franziska Lieselotte Ohnsorg.
DW Business - Europe & America

DW Business - Europe & America 11.01.2022

World Bank sees rising risks to global recovery - Fed's Powell says inflation may force faster taper - Researchers aim to make cows climate-friendly
World Bank: Global economy losing steam as COVID persists

World Bank: Global economy losing steam as COVID persists 11.01.2022

Continued uncertainty and income inequality are two reasons why world economic growth looks set to slow in 2022. Last year's output increases are not enough to keep the pace, according to a report from the World Bank.
Coronavirus digest: German police officers injured in COVID protest

Coronavirus digest: German police officers injured in COVID protest 12.12.2021

A protest against COVID-19 restrictions in Germany turned violent. The WHO and World Bank say the pandemic has pushed half a billion people into poverty. Follow DW for the latest.
Afghanistan: Donors back release of $280 million in aid

Afghanistan: Donors back release of $280 million in aid 11.12.2021

International donors have decided to transfer funds to two UN agencies to support nutrition and health in Afghanistan, the World Bank has announced. The country faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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