The World Bank
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 05:43
Despite a weaker than expected global economy, with a number of major countries showing mixed performances, growth prospects for Africa remain positive and the region’s GDP growth is projected to rise to 5.2% in 2015-16 and 5.3% in 2017.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 06:16
A new review of Africa’s policies and institutions shows that 20% of countries improved their policies to boost growth and cut poverty.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 00:00
IFC was or should have been aware of a series of public allegations and negative perceptions in relation to its client
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 07:56
Signaling a renewed focus on boosting economic growth and lifting people out of devastating poverty in Africa’s hard-hit Sahel region, two international development agencies announced major financial pledges: $1.5 billion from the World Bank Group in new regional investments over the next two years, in addition to significant country programs; and €5 billion ($6.75 billion) from the European Union to six countries in the region over the next seven years.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 00:00
The report, called "Economic Mobility and the Rise of the Latin American Middle Class", found that the middle class in the region grew to an estimated 152 million in 2009, compared to 103 million in 2003.
Friday, May 9, 2008 - 00:00
During his first official visit as World Bank president to Colombia, Mr. Zoellick met today with President Alvaro Uribe and members of his cabinet to discuss the Bank’s new Country Partnership Strategy for Colombia
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 00:00
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick will visit Mexico and Colombia next week to learn first hand how these two middle-income countries are moving forward in implementing ambitious development strategies