Minsk, May 15, 2017 – The economy in Belarus started stabilizing in the first quarter of 2017, supported by exports and sectoral output growth, according to the latest World Bank Economic Update on Belarus....
Date: May 15, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Oil prices to average $55 per barrel in 2017, rise next year WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017— The World Bank is forecasting higher prices for industrial commodities, principally energy and metals, in 2017 and...
Date: April 26, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Tight supply, strong demand boosts energy, metals prices WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017— The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening...
Date: January 24, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, November 17, 2016 – A Third Poverty Reduction Support Development Policy Operation (PRSDPO-III) intended to boost economic transformation in Liberia, critical for achieving inclusive growth...
Date: November 17, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2016— After slowing to 3 percent in 2015, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to fall further to 1.6 percent in 2016, the lowest level in over two decades. The sharp...
Date: September 29, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
MAPUTO, May 3, 2016 - After several consecutive years of accelerating growth, Mozambique’s economic performance eased to its slowest pace since 2009, whilst the economy remains increasingly exposed to...
Date: May 3, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2016— Economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa slowed in 2015, with GDP growth averaging 3.0 percent, down from 4.5 percent in 2014. This means that the pace of expansion decelerated...
Date: April 11, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
NAIROBI, March 31, 2016—Kenya’s economy is projected to grow at 5.9% in 2016, recording an improvement over the 5.6% estimated for 2015, says a new World Bank Group economic report released today. The...
Date: March 31, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2015— Sub-Saharan Africa countries are continuing to grow, albeit at a slower pace, due to a more challenging economic environment. Growth will slow in 2015 to 3.7 percent from 4.6...
Date: October 5, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Impending rise in US interest rates could reduce capital flows, spur financial market volatility in developing countries WASHINGTON, June 10, 2015 – Developing countries face a series of tough challenges...
Date: June 10, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2015 – Well-supplied markets are continuing to drive down prices of commodities, across the board, says the latest issue of the World Bank’s Commodity Markets Outlook (CMO), released...
Date: April 22, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2015 – Rapid expansion of oil supply from unconventional sources, a significant change in OPEC’s policy stance, and weak global demand are driving the recent plunge in oil prices,...
Date: March 5, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2015 – This year may well see a rare occurrence for world commodity markets – a decline in all nine key commodity price indices, says the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook,...
Date: January 22, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, January 13, 2015 – Following another disappointing year in 2014, developing countries should see an uptick in growth this year, boosted in part by soft oil prices, a stronger U.S. economy,...
Date: January 13, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, October 16, 2014 – Prices of most commodities, particularly oil, are expected to remain weak for the remainder of this year and through much of 2015, says the World Bank’s latest issue of Commodity...
Date: October 16, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Changing global outlook highlights the need for structural reformsto sustain growth and share prosperity MANILA, October 7, 2013 – Developing East Asia is growing at a slower pace but the Philippines expects...
Date: October 7, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
QUESTION: [in Spanish] DR. KIM: Thank you very much for that question. You know, one of the most remarkable aspects of the last five years has been the speed with which Latin Americans responded...
Date: July 4, 2013
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 – Risks from advanced economies have eased and growth is firming, despite ongoing contraction in the Euro Area. However, the pick-up in developing countries will be modest because...
Date: June 12, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
While food and agricultural commodities inflation may have harmful fiscal impacts -- especially during crises -- fiscal policy remains one of the main tools to promote crisis recovery, economic growth...
Date: October 11, 2011
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
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