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Vietnam Seeks Path to Higher Economic Growth

A joint World Bank-Vietnam study will look at the steps Vietnam needs to take to become a modern, industrialized country in a single generation Read More »
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Help for Typhoon-Hit Areas of the Philippines

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim praised the courage and resilience of communities affected by Typhoon Yolanda and pledged $62 million in assistance as part of a proposed $508 million project to boost the incomes of farmers and fishermen nationwide. Read More »
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Wealthier China 'Determined to Get Healthier'

In a visit to China, Bank Group President Kim announced plans for a major study aimed at helping the country develop new models of health care delivery. Kim also discussed urbanization, climate change, and financial inclusion with President Xi Jinping. Read More »
Adding Up the Benefits
of Climate-Smart Development

Government policies that encourage low-carbon transportation and energy efficiency could increase global economic output by more than $1.8 trillion per year, and also save lives, reduce crop losses, and tackle climate change. Read More »
World Bank Lowers Projections for Global Economic Outlook

The severe winter in the United States and the crisis in Ukraine have delayed an expected pick-up in economic activity, says the Global Economic Prospects report. Developing countries are headed for a third year of sub-5% growth. Read More »