Banco Mundial

The economic outlook for the 23 countries that make up the World Bank's Europe and Central Asia unit is gloomy. To improve things, the unit's chief economist Asli Demirguc-Kunt suggests a push for financial inclusion.

El organismo multilateral advierte que los ciclos de desaceleración económica golpean con más fuerza a los sectores más pobres

BRASÍLIA - O Banco Mundial cortou a previsão de crescimento da América Latina de 1,7% para 0,9% em 2019 (1,9% caso excluída a Venezuela) e alertou que o baixo avanço na região pode gerar retrocessos em indicadores sociais. Os analistas afirmam que momentos de piora na atividade afetam números como os de emprego, mas que políticas redistributivas podem atuar para limitar o agravamento da pobreza em momentos de crise.

WASHINGTON — The Treasury official nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next president of the World Bank has cleared a major hurdle, with nominations for the position closing with no other candidates emerging.

Un nouvel indice de la Banque mondiale mesure l’évolution du cadre juridique favorisant l’inclusion économique des femmes depuis une décennie dans 187 pays.

Avowed sceptic of multilateral institutions to visit Asia to seek backing

08/01 - 10:58 - Choice of next president will test institution’s legitimacy and relevance

WASHINGTON — The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries.

Sum available for 2021-25 represents doubling of current five-year plan