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Tomislav Donchev and Antonella Bassani
Advisory
Bulgaria and World Bank Partner to Boost Small Businesses, Strengthen Education Outcomes
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/05/08/bulgaria-and-world-bank-partner-to-boost-small-businesses-strengthen-education-outcomes
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Jason Pellmar
ANNOUNCEMENT
Jason Pellmar Announced as World Bank Group Country Manager for Bulgaria
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/07/01/jason-pellmar-announced-as-world-bank-group-country-manager-for-bulgaria
Bulgaria
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IFC Activities in Central and Eastern Europe
https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/central-and-eastern-europe
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BY THE NUMBERS: BULGARIA

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OVERVIEW:
BULGARIA
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THE LATEST FROM BULGARIA

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Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=Bulgaria
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Country Partnership Framework
World Bank Group Bulgaria Country Partnership Framework
World Bank Group Bulgaria Country Partnership Framework
The CPF FY25-29 for Bulgaria aims to enhance competitiveness and social inclusion while promoting a low-carbon and more sustainable economy.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/df59cc9c-520b-4001-be3d-a90eb509322d
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/df59cc9c-520b-4001-be3d-a90eb509322d
Rethinking Municipal Finance: Bulgaria Subnational Public Finance Review
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099062525063022714
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Bulgaria Country Economic Memorandum: A Path to High Income
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099050001172322623/p17633801baaa90c60b01e02c6d23fe30db
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Country Economic Memorandum
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Conceptualizing and Measuring Energy Poverty in Bulgaria
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099011006262428993/idu1273e6f361f48d14b621abcc16393247a6a3b
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Jason Pellmar
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