World Bank Updates Global Governance Indicators With New Country-Level Data
Washington: The World Bank has updated its Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) dataset, providing new country-level information on governance across economies...
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Guinea-Bissau Prepares for Presidential Election Amid Political Uncertainty
Guinea-Bissau is preparing for a new presidential election as political parties and national institutions work toward another important stage in...
World Bank Approves New Support for Developing Economies Facing Economic and Climate Pressures
Washington: The World Bank is expanding its support for developing economies as countries face a combination of economic uncertainty, infrastructure...
World Bank Updates Global Governance Indicators With New Development Data
Washington: The World Bank has released an updated set of global governance and development indicators, providing researchers, policymakers and institutions...
Egypt Investment Minister Highlights Economic Policies and Investment Priorities
Egypt is continuing efforts to strengthen its investment environment and expand economic opportunities, with the country’s Investment and Foreign Trade...
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Takes Democratic and Economic Agenda to UN Stage
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly to outline his government's...
Work Experience Can Build Human Capital as Powerfully as Formal Education
Education is widely recognized as a foundation for developing human capital, but new analysis from the World Bank highlights another...
World Bank Group Reports Record Private Capital Mobilization in FY26
The World Bank Group has reported a record year for mobilizing private investment in developing economies, highlighting a major expansion...
Solomon Islands Farmers See 56% Income Increase Through Climate-Resilient Agribusiness
Farmers in the Solomon Islands are demonstrating how climate adaptation can generate economic opportunities alongside protection from environmental risks, with...
Rising Aid Costs Put Greater Pressure on the World’s Poorest Countries
The international development system is facing growing pressure as the cost of delivering aid increases while administrative complexity and fragmented...
Macron Highlights Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as a Gateway Between France and North America
French President Emmanuel Macron has used his visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to highlight the French territory’s economic potential and its position...
World Bank Highlights Urgent Need for Better Budget Planning to Tackle Global Water Crisis
Washington: The World Bank has highlighted the growing importance of stronger public financial planning as countries face increasing pressure to...
Global Poverty Remains a Major Challenge as Millions Continue to Live on Extremely Low Incomes
Global Development: New international poverty estimates show that extreme poverty continues to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, highlighting...
UNDP and World Bank Launch New Framework to Mobilize Finance and Support Job Creation
Global Development: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank Group have launched a new cooperation framework aimed...
Boudh Banking Review Meeting Focuses on Credit Growth and Economic Development
Boudh, Odisha | September 18, 2026: A district-level review of banking operations and credit-linked economic activities was conducted in Boudh,...
World Bank Backs Faster Debt Restructuring for Senegal
The World Bank has expressed support for accelerating Senegal’s efforts to restructure its debt, signaling a push for a more...
IMF Article Calls for a Broader View of Global Innovation
Washington, September The global debate over technological innovation often concentrates heavily on the world's two largest economies, potentially overlooking the...
How Work Experience Can Build Human Capital and Boost Productivity
Washington, September Education is widely recognized as an important source of human capital, but new analysis highlighted by the World...
Pakistan Approves Rs 116 Billion Development Projects Under Uraan Pakistan
Pakistan has approved a new package of development projects with a combined value of Rs 116 billion, marking a significant...
High Public Debt, EU Accession and Asia’s Growth: Key Themes in This Week’s Economic Outlook
Washington, September 12, 2026: High public debt is emerging as an increasingly complicated factor for governments and central banks attempting...
Lithuania Unveils Nearly €800 Million Family Support Package
Lithuania’s government has announced a package of measures worth nearly €800 million aimed at strengthening financial security for families and...
Romania Records More Than Half a Billion Euros in Latest Energy Recovery Plan Payments
Romania has recorded more than half a billion euros in payments and authorised amounts during the latest reporting week under...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Economic Negotiators for Global Challenges
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China to improve the capabilities of government officials responsible for negotiating international economic agreements and...
World Bank: 826 Million People Still Living in Extreme Poverty Worldwide
Washington, September 12, 2026: Despite decades of progress in reducing poverty, an estimated 826 million people around the world still...
UNDP Highlights Regional Push to Strengthen Trade and Economic Integration in Africa’s Great Lakes Region
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a new regional initiative aimed at strengthening trade, investment, livelihoods and economic...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services Through New AI and Data Initiatives
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is accelerating the digital transformation of government services as authorities expand the use of artificial intelligence,...
UNCTAD Releases New Data on Sustainable Finance and Infrastructure Investment
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is releasing new analysis on sustainable finance and infrastructure investment on...
UAE Launches Major AI Transformation of Government Services
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious government-technology programmes, placing artificial...
Kiribati Launches New Coconut Oil Project to Boost Outer-Island Livelihoods
TARAWA — Kiribati has launched a new initiative designed to increase the value of locally produced coconuts while creating new...
Nauru Pushes Economic Self-Reliance as Government Highlights Stronger Growth Strategy
YAREN — Nauru is placing greater emphasis on economic self-reliance as the government seeks to reduce dependence on traditional aid...
UNDP and Visa Launch Financial Inclusion Initiative for Women and Youth in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and Visa have joined forces to expand financial inclusion and economic...
UNDP and Liberia Partners Develop New Framework for Sustainable Growth
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Liberia and development partners are working on a new approach aimed...
India: Government Unveils Major Development Programme as PM Begins Gujarat and Maharashtra Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8, 2026, with a wide-ranging programme focused...
UNDP Warns Land Degradation Is Becoming a Major Threat to Food, Livelihoods and Economic Opportunity
Ulaanbaatar, September 8, 2026: Land degradation is emerging as a major development challenge, threatening agricultural production, livelihoods, economic opportunity and...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
Karratha Looks Beyond Mining as New Economic Opportunities Emerge
KARRATHA, Western Australia: Karratha is seeing growing attention around efforts to broaden its economy beyond its traditional dependence on the...
Poland’s Enterprise Development Agency to Showcase Innovation and Business Support at Karpacz Economic Forum
WARSAW, September 4, 2026 — Poland’s enterprise development authorities are preparing for a major economic gathering in Karpacz, where innovation,...
New Zealand Invests More Than $3.4 Million to Strengthen Māori Businesses and Create Jobs
WELLINGTON, September 4, 2026 — The New Zealand Government is investing more than NZ$3.4 million through its Māori Development Fund...
New Zealand Expands Pacific Role as It Joins Regional Leadership Group
WELLINGTON, September 4, 2026 — New Zealand has taken on a larger role in Pacific regional affairs after joining the...
