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REPORT
REPORT
Economic Growth to Slow in Europe and Central Asia as Risks Rise
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/04/08/economic-growth-to-slow-in-europe-and-central-asia-as-risks-rise

Reforms to Build a More Dynamic Private Sector Can Bolster Job Creation and Resilience

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PRESS RELEASE
World Bank to help Bulgaria Improve the Efficiency of its Railways, Bolstering Governance and Modernizing its Workforce
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/09/world-bank-to-help-bulgaria-improve-the-efficiency-of-its-railways-bolstering-governance-and-modernizing-its-workforce
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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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PROJECTS & RESULTS

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

RESEARCH
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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
Artificial Intelligence In Bulgarian School Education
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/c349b65a-8b6e-4a0c-935e-4c1e2e577ab5/content
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Rethinking Municipal Finance: Bulgaria Subnational Public Finance Review
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099062525063022714
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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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