Malaysia: Bridging the Development Divide Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to be here with you today to mark this important milestone. The opening of the World Bank’s Malaysia Knowledge...
Date: March 28, 2016
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
WASHINGTON, September 30, 2015 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$21 million loan for the Third Public Sector Modernization Project (PSMP III) for Armenia. This project will...
Date: September 30, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
The political and security transition continues to take a heavy toll on Afghanistan’s economy. The World Bank Afghanistan Economic Update April 2015 notes that economic growth in Afghanistan has slowed...
Date: May 2, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2014 – Today, in Washington, DC, Mr. Andris Vilks, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, and World Bank President Jim Kim signed a formal agreement to facilitate the sharing...
Date: May 20, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
SOFIA, February 19, 2014 – The World Bank Group Executive Director Mr. Frank Heemskerk, representing Bulgaria at the Board of Directors, visited Bulgaria to discuss with the government the existing partnership....
Date: February 20, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Joint Press Release by World Bank and the Ministry of Telecom of the Russian Federation WASHINGTON, November 14, 2013 – The World Bank and the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian...
Date: November 14, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, October 15, 2013 – The World Bank today signed a US$4.6 million grant agreement to establish a regional innovation hub for the World Bank Sahel and West Africa Program (SAWAP) that supports...
Date: October 15, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Rabat, June 4, 2013 - A new World Bank-CMI-EIB and ISESCO report titled “Transforming Arab Economies: Traveling the Knowledge and Innovation Road” shows how an economy based on innovation and knowledge...
Date: June 4, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Bangkok, December 13, 2011 – The World Bank and GFDRR (Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery), with development partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and over 40 other government...
Date: December 13, 2011
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
World Bank East Asia Update emphasizes opportunity to refocus on long-term reforms East Asia and Pacific Region, November 29, 2011 - Growth is still strong in developing East Asia, but continues to moderate...
Date: November 29, 2011
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Key FindingsReal GDP growth in East Asia remains strong, but it is moderating. Manufacturing exporters is the group most affected by the global economic slow-down. Growth in Thailand is estimated at 2.4%...
Date: November 22, 2011
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Vientiane, Lao PDR, November 14, 2011 – Over the past decade, Lao PDR has experienced a boom in economic growth. Per capita incomes have more than doubled since 1990, raising the country from a low-income...
Date: November 14, 2011
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Opening Remarks forBeyond Recovery: Tunisia’s Knowledge-Based Approach to Long Term Growth and Job CreationRobert B. ZoellickPresident, World Bank GroupWashington DCOctober 6, 2010Prime Minister Ghannouchi,...
Date: October 6, 2010
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Batticaloa, June 15, 2010 ─ The World Bank Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Batticaloa Municipal Council and the Eastern University of Sri Lanka today establishing a Development Resource...
Date: June 17, 2010
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Naoko IshiiCountry Director for the World Bank in Sri Lanka and the Maldives Opening RemarksThe Launch of the Joint Knowledge Sharing Partnership between the Marga Institute and the World Bank. March 8,...
Date: March 8, 2010
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
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