World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group, which is part of the United Nations system.

The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty. However, according to its Articles of Agreement, all its decisions must be guided by a commitment to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade and to the facilitation of Capital investment.

World Bank Group

The World Bank is not to be confused with the World Bank Group, an extended family of five international organizations:

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

International Development Association (IDA)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)

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Pakistan’s power sector causes $18bn loss a year: report

Dawn 13 Dec 2018

Pakistan’s power sector suffers from inefficiencies that cost the economy $18bn or 6.5 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year 2015, said a new World Bank report ... household incomes by at least $4.5bn a year, said Senior Economist in the World Bank Fan Zhang who launched the report....

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Pakistan incurs $17.7bln power sector losses

The News International 13 Dec 2018

Power sector’s inefficiencies cost the Pakistan’s economy $17.7 billion (6.5 percent of GDP) during the fiscal year of 2014/15, a World Bank’s report said on Wednesday, underscoring the need of reforms to overcome distortions....

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Nigeria Needs Digital Skills to Grow Economy, Says DBI Boss

This Day 13 Dec 2018

On Nigeria’s low investment in human capital development, citing the recent World Bank report on Nigeria that the country is still battling with low investment in human capital development, Adinde said digital skills acquisition would change the narrative and position Nigeria with comparative advantage that is driven by technology....

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Whistleblower Releases Detailed Report Alleging Fraud at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

Longview News-Journal 13 Dec 2018

12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Everett Stern, the whistleblower who uncovered major financial crimes at one of the world's largest banks, today released a detailed report accusing the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) of fraud ... "The questionable, perhaps illegal act, went unnoticed for seven years," the Report states....

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Global pharmaceutical robots market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 13.2% over the forecast period of 2018-2024

Market Watch 13 Dec 2018

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Global prebiotic ingredients market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10.63% over the forecast period of 2018-2024

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Global processed food and beverage preservatives market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.08% over the forecast period of 2018-2024

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India retains its position as World’s top recipient of remittance

The Siasat Daily 12 Dec 2018

According to the latest World Bank report, it has recorded a 22.5 per cent jump from last year’s figure ... outflows from some GCC countries like the UAE, which reported a 13 per cent growth in outflows for the first half of 2018, by World Bank Migration and Development Brief....

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World sees huge uptake in sustainable energy policies

The Himalayan 12 Dec 2018

... tripled — from 17 to 59 — between 2010 and 2017, and many of the world’s largest energy-consuming nations have significantly improved their renewable energy regulations since 2010, as per RISE 2018, a new World Bank report charting global progress on sustainable energy policies....

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Ease of doing biz: DIPP to help states in ranking districts

The Times of India 12 Dec 2018

After carrying out the exercise for States, DIPP has suggested it for districts ... In July, Andhra Pradesh was ranked the best state in ease of doing business ranking prepared by the World Bank and DIPP ... As per the latest World Bank Doing Business report, India has jumped 23 places to be at 77th position out of 190 economies ... ....

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In his own tweets: What new RBI governor Shaktikanta Das thinks

The Times of India 12 Dec 2018

New Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das is an active user of Twitter, a sharp contrast to the outgoing chief Urjit Patel who was publicity shy and rarely gave interviews ... On banking (September 16) ... On central banks (October 18) ... Huge improvement in India’s global ranking in Ease of Doing Business report of the World Bank....

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In His Own Tweets: What RBI’s Governor Shaktikanta Das Thinks

Yahoo Daily News 12 Dec 2018

(Bloomberg) -- India’s new central bank governor Shaktikanta Das is an active user of Twitter, a sharp contrast to the outgoing chief Urjit Patel who was publicity shy and rarely gave interviews ... On Banking (Sept ... On Central Banks (Oct ... Huge improvement in India’s global ranking in Ease of Doing Business report of the World Bank....

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What new RBI governor Shaktikanta Das thinks - In his own tweets

Live Mint 12 Dec 2018

Shaktikanta Das, former economic affairs secretary, on Wednesday assumed charge as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor ... “Assumed charge as Governor, Reserve Bank of India ... Assumed charge as Governor, Reserve Bank of India ... On Banking (September 16) ... Huge improvement in India"s global ranking in Ease of Doing Business report of the World Bank....