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South Asia Economic Update

South Asia must ramp up action to curb the health emergency, protect its people, and set the stage now for fast economic recovery.

PLASTIC FREE RIVERS AND SEAS FOR SOUTH ASIA

CURBING MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION

The World Bank, Parley for the Oceans, and SACEP will help South Asia curb marine plastic pollution and ramp up eco-innovation.

International Women's Day

South Asia Women in the Workforce Week

A week-long campaign to help build a better and more equal workforce for all South Asian women.

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South Asia At-A-Glance

Amid the global economic fallout triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, South Asia will likely experience its worst economic performance in the last 40 years, with temporary contractions in all eight countries. Our latest estimates show that regional growth will fall to a range between 1.8 and 2.8 percent in 2020, down from a 6.3 percent growth projected six months ago.

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