Post-crisis restrictions on international banking can blunt growth prospects in developing...
Growing restrictions imposed on foreign banks operating in developing countries since the 2007/9 global financial crisis are hampering better growth prospects by limiting the...
Zambia Makes Steady Progress in Financial Inclusion but Many Women Still...
Mary Banda runs a small restaurant in Kamwala market, one of Lusaka’s oldest markets. She uses the proceeds from her business to feed her...
Reducing Risks in Developing Countries is Key to Spur Investment and...
A stable business environment, effective regulations, and political stability are among the key drivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries, according to...
Better Global Prospects Yield Favorable Outlook for Developing East Asia Pacific
Projected growth of 6.4 percent provides more space to address longer-term challenges
Bangkok, October 4, 2017: Improved global growth prospects and continued strong domestic demand...
World Bank Visits Slavonia to Identify Growth Constraints
Zagreb, September 7-9, 2017– A World Bank team, led by the new Country Manager, Elisabetta Capannelli is undertaking a visit to Slavonia to discuss...
Economic Growth in Thailand Gains Momentum, Forecast Rise to 3.5% for...
Digital economy has great potential to create new opportunities
BANGKOK, August 24, 2017 – Economic growth in Thailand is gaining momentum, with global growth and a...
Myanmar and World Bank Sign Agreement for Budget Support to Accelerate...
NAY PYI TAW, 18 August 2017 — The Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the World Bank today signed a US$200 million credit for...
Jewel of the Nile loses its sparkle
Fears for a forsaken Egypt as Africa’s fourth largest economy mirrors a Greek tragedy, threatening trade and jeopardising foreign investment
By Darren Parkin
NERVOUS investors are...
