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World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty

Donald Trump · United States

World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty

54% Center coverage: 26 sources

While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.See the Story

Former World Bank President David Malpass: The Fed has the rates too high

David Malpass · United States

Former World Bank President David Malpass: The Fed has the rates too high

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David Malpass, Purdue School of Business See the Story

IMF Turns Down Pakistan’s Proposal to Subsidize Power for BTC Mining: Reports

IMF · Pakistan

IMF Turns Down Pakistan’s Proposal to Subsidize Power for BTC Mining: Reports

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Secretary of Power Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan said that the IMF was concerned about market distortions.See the Story

Pakistan Pursues Strategic Partnerships, Reform Agenda at FfD Conference - Profit by Pakistan Today

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb holds high-level meetings on trade, climate, and development finance in SpainUnited Nations See the Story

Mathew Verghis Replaces Diop as Country Director of World Bank for Nigeria

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. According to a press release issued by the Bank on Friday, Mr. Verghis succeeds Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has transitioned to a new role within the Washington-based institution. The statement noted that Mr. Verghis,... The post World Bank Appoints Mathew Vergeis As Country Director For Nigeria appeared first on New Telegraph.World Bank · Nigeria See the Story

India Now Among World’s Most Equal Nations, Ahead of US and China: World Bank

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The World Bank's Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief reports that 171 million Indians were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023.Narendra Modi · India See the Story

Syria rules out external debt as economy rebounds post-Assad - EUROPE SAYS

Syria will not seek foreign loans or turn to international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the World Bank, theEconomy · Syria Read Article

World Bank Warns Nigeria, Others as Investors Shun Debt-ridden Economies - Economi Confidential

World Bank Warns Nigeria, Others as Investors Shun Debt-ridden Economies The World Bank has warned that foreign private capital is retreating from developing economies such as Nigeria and others due to rising debt levels and weak growth prospects, and called for urgent debt reforms. The warning came in a blog post titled “The Looming […] The post World Bank Warns Nigeria, Others as Investors Shun Debt-ridden Economies appeared first on Economi…World Bank · Nigeria Read Article

Wolrd Bank approves $55m in additional financing to Discos

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved additional $55 million to Distribution Companies (Discos) under the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project, sources told Business Recorder. “The delegate authority of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved, on June 27,2025, the International Development Association (IDA) additional financing in the amount of $55 million to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the El…World Bank · Islamabad Read Article

An Alien at the Un Summit in Seville

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As an extraterrestrial, I attended the UN Financing for Development summit where President Pedro Sánchez and the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, spoke as activists, while the ultracapitalists of the IMF and the World Bank rose up like the manamases. And, for cherry, I met the Infanta Cristina who charges millions of dollars from a foundation against poverty The Seville Conference ends with a bittersweet flavor for the …Pedro Sánchez · Seville Read Article

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank Sign USD 1 Billion Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reform and Inclusive Growth

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank Sign USD 1 Billion Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reform and Inclusive GrowthWorld Bank · Ethiopia Read Article

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