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Partnership with World Bank Group backs Papua New Guinea’s efforts to create more jobs
Papua New Guinea is rich in natural resources but faces significant challenges to turn this wealth into better living conditions for all Papua New Guineans A […]
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Current deficits in nutrition, learning, and on-the-job skills are costing children born today half of their future earnings – World Bank
Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labor earnings, according to a new […]
Share UsGlobal economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty -World Bank
The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report released here […]
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Mahama administration pays US$1.470 bln to clear energy sector debt
The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over The […]
Share UsWorld Bank’s New Outcome Bond Supports Clean Cooking Initiative in Ghana
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) on Friday priced its latest outcome bond, a USD 200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond […]
Share UsDeveloping countries’ debt outflows hit 50-year high during 2022-2024 says World Bank
Developing countries paid out $741 billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing between 2022 and 2024—the […]
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ECOWAS holds validation workshop for the draft regional e-government strategy
The meeting brought together senior officials, digital economy experts and representatives from ministries, regulatory bodies, and institutions across all ECOWAS Member States The ECOWAS Commission, […]
Share UsWorld Bank raises Kenya’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.9 pct
The World Bank on Monday lifted Kenya’s 2025 economic growth projection to 4.9 percent, an upward revision from 4.5 percent in May, citing the faster-than-expected […]
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West, Central African countries commit to accelerating digital transformation to unlock inclusive growth, job creation
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Ministers responsible for digital affairs in West and Central Africa, at the end of a two-day summit on Tuesday, adopted the […]
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