World Bank’s PROGREEN Trust Fund Extended to 2031
ASIATODAY.ID, PARIS – The World Bank and three development partners—Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—announced the extension of PROGREEN, a ...
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Half a Million Students to Benefit from New World Bank Support for Education in Sri Lanka
ASIATODAY.ID, COLOMBO — An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new ...
New US$930 Million Project to Extend and Modernize Railways in Iraq
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$930 million financing to help improve Iraq’s ...
Indonesia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite Global Headwinds
ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, despite ...
How Philippines Reduces Global Uncertainty and Risk
ASIATODAY.ID, MANILA – Stimulating private sector growth and job creation will enable the Philippines to enhance inclusive growth in the ...
GCC: Growth on the Rise, but Smart Spending Will Shape a Thriving Future
ASIATODAY.ID, RIYADH — Economic growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is projected to increase in the medium-term to 3.2% ...
Radical Changes Needed in Debt Transparency Practices for Developing Economies
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON — More developing economies are turning to off-budget and more complex borrowing arrangements in response to a tighter ...
World Bank to Scale-Up Regional Energy Integration in ASEAN
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON — The World Bank approved an additional $7.7 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the ...
Air Pollution Is the Number One Health Risk Factor in Nepal
ASIATODAY.ID, KATHMANDU — Air pollution is the number one risk factor for death and disability in Nepal. Single-sector solutions are ...
FDI Flows to Developing Economies Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON — Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living ...