US leverages UN, IMF and World Bank to advance revamped ‘America First’ agenda
President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda brought uncertainty into the international system this year, but the multilateral institutions…
new data on health, debt, and more
On December 16, 2025, the World Development Indicators (WDI) database was updated, bringing new insights and refreshed data…
France Reaffirms Support for World Bank Climate Finance Goals Despite U.S. Pressure
• France’s new development minister Eleonore Caroit says Paris will continue backing the World Bank’s 45% climate finance…
World Bank warns developing world ‘not out of danger’ as debt costs hit record
By Libby George LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – The gap between developing nations’ debt servicing costs and new…
IMF gold sales among measures to tackle debt, says report for G20 | Nation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Tuesday a G20-commissioned report proposing the sale of some of the IMF’s…
How diversification could redefine ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In the bustling factories of Dhaka and Gazipur, millions of workers stitch together the fabric of Bangladesh’s economic…
Pakistan faces imminent climate and economic breakdown as IFIs warn of alarming inaction
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 8 (ANI): A grim picture of Pakistan’s environmental and economic future emerged at the 28th…
IMF, WB for unified debt management office in Bangladesh to curb fiscal risks
The proposal was presented at a workshop titled “Establishing a Debt Management Office”, held at the Finance Division…
North Macedonia and Bulgaria to Sign Agreement for Cross-Border Railway Tunnel
The ceremony will include representatives from the European Commission, EU and NATO diplomatic missions in Bulgaria, and major…
How the World Bank views the future of the Serbia
The Western Balkans is making progress and reducing its developmental lag compared to the more advanced economies of…
World Bank estimates USD 216 billion needed to rebuild Syria after civil war
DAMASCUS: Rebuilding Syria after over a decade of civil war is expected to cost about $216 billion, the World Bank…
Estimated €185bn needed to rebuild Syria after 14 years of civil war, World Bank says
Published on 21/10/2025 – 19:25 GMT+2 Rebuilding Syria after over more than a decade of civil war is…