World Bank aiming to connect 250 mn Africans to energy grid by 2030
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank has significantly scaled up its ambition to connect Africans to the electricity grid by ...
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Debt and climate back on IMF, WB spring meetings agenda
Washington (AFP) - The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are due to open Tuesday, ...
World Bank estimates damage to Gaza critical infrastructure at $18.5 bn
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank says the Israel-Hamas war has caused damage of around $18. 5 billion to Gaza's ...
World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the ...
IMF chief Georgieva says she would be ‘honored’ to serve 2nd term
Washington (AFP) - IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday she would be "honored" to helm the Washington-based financial institution for ...
Gaza economy shrank by more than 80% in 4th quarter due to conflict: World Bank
Washington (AFP) - The Israel-Hamas war has had a "catastrophic" impact on Gaza's infrastructure and caused its economy to contract ...
World Bank endorses new Afghanistan approach which could unlock $300 mn
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank's executive board endorsed a new approach to its relationship with the people of Afghanistan ...
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