A South Korean banking veteran has been appointed as the new director of risks at the World Bank Group. This significant appointment places a Korean national in a key leadership role within the international financial institution.

A new World Bank Group report suggests that Morocco could generate 1.7 million additional jobs and boost its real GDP by nearly 20% above baseline projections by 2035 if it implements structural reforms.

Kofi Arko Nokoe, Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, has announced his participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group under the Young Parliamentarians Initiative (YPI).

The head of the Bank of Korea is scheduled to participate in the upcoming G20 and IMF-World Bank Group meetings in Washington D.C.

The World Bank Group has debarred three African PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) entities for 21 months due to collusive and fraudulent practices linked to a major Ethiopia-Kenya electricity project.

The former Features Editor of THISDAY, and World Bank Group consultant, announced the publication in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday. The post Journalist Adeola Akinremi publishes…

Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, called for a fundamental shift in education systems to prepare young Africans for the labor market, addressing a growing mismatch between skills and employment opportunities.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has advised Indonesia to focus on fostering more productive firms to enhance its economic growth and development.

The Ministry of Finance of Thailand, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund have underscored significant progress toward the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — The World Bank Group is preparing to launch its 2026-2031 partnership strategy with Kazakhstan as the country completes a previous phase of cooperation that delivered 14 projects worth $4.2 billion. The new framework aims to support Kazakhstan’s transition beyond a state-dominated, resource-driven growth model, said World Bank Country Manager for Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan… The post World Bank Count...

Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov met with Valérie Levkov, World Bank Group Vice President for Infrastructure, to discuss expanding cooperation on modernizing and investing in the country's energy sector.

Tina Nenshi Gada, a professional with experience at Citibank, Vanguard, and the World Bank Group, discusses how reading Keith Ferrazzi's "Never Eat Alone" helped her become a top voice on LinkedIn and grow her personal brand.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting lives and livelihoods, and is expected to lead to an increase in food prices globally. This warning followed a meeting on April 8 between leaders of the IMF, World Bank Group, and other programs.

The World Bank Group announced it will provide financial assistance to client governments in the Middle East to help them address challenges arising from the ongoing conflict, including significant cost increases.

The World Bank Group has committed to investing over $3 billion in Ghana’s economy to boost growth, with a focus on key sectors such as agriculture, energy, education, and private sector development.

The World Bank Group has cautioned that an estimated 1.2 billion young people are expected to enter developing nations' labor markets in the next decade, raising concerns about a growing global employment gap as many may lack necessary skills.

Paschal Donohoe, World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15 – 20, 2026.

Romanian Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated that Romania is not facing a crisis but a paradigm shift, moving from a consumption-based economy to one driven by competitiveness, during a debate organized by the government and the World Bank Group.

A new report by the World Bank Group ranks countries by life expectancy, highlighting Monaco as having the highest life expectancy globally, with variations largely due to environmental factors.

Uzbekistan has become part of a global initiative led by the World Bank Group, aiming to enhance water security for one billion people by 2030.

A delegation from Serbia will participate in the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, scheduled to take place from April 13 to 18 in Washington.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is seeking stronger collaboration with town planners as the state has been chosen by the World Bank Group for a pilot Nigerian Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme.

Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic recovery, job creation, education, and long-term private sector growth.

The Majority in Ghana's Parliament has assured the World Bank Group that it will hold its own administration accountable, emphasizing strict oversight as key to sustaining economic gains.

The World Bank Group has called on Ghana and other developing nations to take urgent and decisive action to tackle the growing youth employment crisis, as a large number of young people are expected to enter the labor market.

The World Bank Group Managing Director, Mr. Donohoe, is scheduled to visit Ghana and Liberia to meet with their respective presidents and hold high-level discussions with government officials on key development priorities.

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu held meetings in Washington with representatives from the World Bank Group and the Carlyle Group investment fund. The Carlyle Group is reportedly set to acquire Lukoil's assets.