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Learning from Korea's 'Miracle'

On a visit to the Republic of Korea, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called the country “an exceptional example of an aid recipient turned donor. Read More »
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Many Entrepreneurs, Few Innovators

Latin America has plenty of small firms, but most of them stay small and never hire workers. A new report explores the reasons why. Read More »
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Investors Wary of Developing Countries

But despite continued global economic and political turbulence, nearly half expect to increase their investments in the next year. Read More »
Food Prices Still Near Historic Highs

The latest Food Price Watch report says food prices vary greatly among countries, driven partly by weather-related concerns over wheat production. Read More »
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Nearly $1 Billion for Typhoon Haiyan Reconstruction

The World Bank Group is mobilizing nearly $1 billion in financing and deploying global disaster experts to support the Philippines. Read More »
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Michael Trucano

Dec 11, 2013

Channeling Caribbean diaspora dollars back home

Qahir Dhanani

Dec 11, 2013

Prospects Weekly: Business surveys point to further firming in global activity, Developing country goods trade deficits have narrowed substantially in the second half of the year, Business surveys point to further firming in global activity

Global Macroeconomics Team

Dec 11, 2013

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