On April 18, 2023, the World Bank Group (WBG) held a virtual roundtable discussion with The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting women’s rights in conflict-affected areas,...
Type: BriefReport#: 192247Date: April 18, 2023Author:
World Bank
The economy expanded moderately as private consumption and tourism improved. However, lingering soft global demand continued to weigh on manufacturing goods exports. Inflation slowed and returned to the...
Type: BriefReport#: 181592Date: April 18, 2023Author:
World Bank
The Global Tax Program Health Taxes Knowledge Note Series focuses on topics linked to implementation of health taxes, or excise taxes on tobacco, alcoholic drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages. The purpose...
Type: BriefReport#: 184436Date: April 18, 2023Author:
Blecher, Evan Harold ;
Bloom, Danielle Elena ;
Drope, Jeff ;
Lane, Christopher ;
Ozer, Ceren ;
Prinz, Daniel
This report argues that Digital Transformation (DTs) are an essential element of a good-jobs strategy for African countries. The evidence shows that internet use has significant inclusive job impacts on...
Type: BriefReport#: 181556Date: April 17, 2023Author:
World Bank
Tanzania’s economy has maintained its growth momentum, expanding by 4.6 percent in 2022, up from 4.3 percent in 2021. GDP per capita rose by 1.4 percent in 2022 and the international poverty rate dropped...
Type: BriefReport#: 181390Date: April 13, 2023Author:
World Bank
On April 13, 2023, the World Bank Group’s (WBG) Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality (UFGE) held an in-person partner dialogue on the WBG’s Gender Strategy 2024-30. This was part of the WBG and International...
Type: BriefReport#: 192253Date: April 13, 2023Author:
World Bank
Economic growth is estimated at 1.8 percent in 2022, a slight deceleration over 2021, driven by industry and services. Agriculture contracted due to insufficient rainfall and delays in fertilizer distribution....
Type: BriefReport#: 181350Date: April 12, 2023Author:
World Bank
On April 12, 2023, the World Bank Group (WBG) held a discussion on the WBG Gender Strategy 2024-2030 with representatives from civil society, academia and others who focus sexual orientation and gender...
Type: BriefReport#: 192258Date: April 12, 2023Author:
World Bank
Following a protracted recession that started in 2015, the Republic of Congo’s (ROC) economy grew by an estimated 1.5 percent in 2022.Higher commodity prices stemming from Russian invasion of Ukraine are...
Type: BriefReport#: 181357Date: April 12, 2023Author:
World Bank
Strong agriculture and services output resulted in higher-than-expected GDP growth estimated at 6.4 percent in FY22. But growth remains lower than pre-COVID-19 levels and the economy remains vulnerable...
Type: BriefReport#: 181362Date: April 12, 2023Author:
World Bank
A severe drought will curtail growth in 2023, derailing reserve accumulation and fiscal revenues. Inflation has reached historical highs and continues to deter progress in poverty reduction. Growth is...
Type: BriefReport#: 181292Date: April 11, 2023Author:
World Bank
While economic activity had stabilized in mid-2022, attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure starting in October have caused disruptions and undermined the recovery. GDP declined by 29.2 percent in 2022...
Type: BriefReport#: 181330Date: April 11, 2023Author:
World Bank
On April 11, 2023, the Center for Global Development (CGD) and WeProsper hosted the event, “Updating the World Bank Group’s Gender Strategy: The Critical Role for Social Protection.” This was part of the...
Type: BriefReport#: 192240Date: April 11, 2023Author:
World Bank
Dominica’s economy continues to perform well as tourism rebounds following its abrupt stop in 2020. Nonetheless, poverty is expected to remain elevated compared to pre-COVID-19 levels due to the impact...
Type: BriefReport#: 181302Date: April 11, 2023Author:
World Bank
Vaccine inequity received increased global attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Building regional vaccine development and manufacturing capabilities is an important step toward vaccine security...
Type: BriefReport#: 191137Date: April 10, 2023Author:
Harimurti, Pandu ;
Mutasa, Ronald Upenyu ;
Newmarch, Giles Edward ;
Ramana, Gandham N.V. ;
Schäferhoff, Marco ;
Seiter, Andreas ;
Zimmerman, Armand
According to the GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) 2022 update for the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, 18 countries in groups A and B are exhibiting significant focus on GovTech initiatives to...
Type: BriefReport#: 181254Date: April 10, 2023Author:
Blanco, Charles Victor ;
Dener, Cem ;
Giray, Cagla ;
Hartmann, Johannes Till ;
João Ricardo Vasconcelos ;
Johns, Kimberly D. ;
Kim, Youngseok ;
La Cascia, Joseph Huntington ;
Nii-Aponsah, Hubert ;
Okahashi, Asami ;
Siregar, Freida
As of January 2023, more than 7.18 million Venezuelans have fled their country; making it the second largest movement of migrants and vulnerable people after the recent Ukrainian crisis. Of these, over...
Type: BriefReport#: 197356Date: April 5, 2023Author:
World Bank
On average, firms operated at 67 percent of their capacity in December 2022 - a recovery to levels last reported in March 2022. Three-quarters of firms reported that the kyat depreciation against the US...
Type: BriefReport#: 181440Date: April 3, 2023Author:
World Bank
The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced mobility and economic activity, disrupting the lives of people around the globe. This brief presents estimates on the crisis’ impact...
Type: BriefReport#: 181166Date: April 3, 2023Author:
Khamis, Melanie ;
Newhouse, David Locke ;
Palacios-Lopez, Amparo ;
Pape, Utz Johann ;
Prinz, Daniel ;
Weber, Michael
GDP grew by an estimated 11 percent in 2022, slightly less than in 2021, but remains below its 2019 level. Growth was driven by the recovery of services, particularly by tourism. The fiscal accounts started...
Type: BriefReport#: 181293Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
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