World Bank in Belarus

Population	9.513 million	2015
GDP	$54.61 billion	2015
GDP growth	-3.9%	2015
Inflation	13.5%	2015

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A high rate of economic growth in Belarus – an average of about 8% annually from 2001 to 2011 – has helped reduce poverty almost seven-fold. A favorable external environment supported the economic growth in Belarus. Read Overview »

Country Office Contacts

Minsk, +375-17 359-19-50 6 Rumyantseva Street, 220034 Minsk, Belarus
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Washington, +1 202-458-2736 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433

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Belarus Has To Make an Extra Effort To Change Investors’ Perceptions

September 6, 2016 — An interview with Young Chul Kim, the World Bank Country Manager for Belarus, about the opportunities for sustained growth that exist in Belarus and the changes the country is making in order to attract more foreign investment. Read More »

Unleashing Productivity and Employment Growth

April 28, 2016 — The economy of Belarus is expected to contract by 3 percent in 2016 and by 1 percent in 2017 as the external shocks have an enduring impact on the economy. Read More »

Modernization of Public Financial Management in Belarus

March 28, 2016 — The Public Financial Management Modernization Project will improve policy alignment of the budget, consolidate cash balances, improve budget transparency and lay foundations for implementation of an Integrated Financial Management Information System. Read More »

WHAT'S NEW

PRESS RELEASE

New World Bank Country Director Visits Belarus to Discuss Development Agenda

Sep 13, 2016
OPINION

Belarus Has To Make an Extra Effort To Change Investors’ Perceptions

Sep 06, 2016
COUNTRY ASSISTANCE STRATEGY DOCUMENT

Belarus - Performance and learning review of the country partnership strategy for the period FY2014 - 17

Jun 30, 2016

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PROJECT

Forestry Development Project

A new project is designed to enhance silvicultural management, reforestation and afforestation, increase the use of felling residues, and increase the overall contribution of forests to sustainable development.

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REPORTS

Golden Aging: Prospects for Healthy, Active and Prosperous Aging in Europe and Central Asia

This report looks at the challenges of aging populations but also identifies opportunities to help foster more active, healthy, and productive societies.