Global economic growth is forecast to ease to a weaker-than-expected 2.6% in 2019 before inching up to 2.7% in 2020, the World Bank says in its June 2019 Global Economic Prospects.
Beyond financing, The World Bank’s IDA is present in all poor countries, works across all sectors, and supports a country’s development objectives.
World Bank Group President David Malpass reflects on the urgency of our mission, and the challenges ahead after a recent visit to Africa.
To enhance the overall climate resilience of Small Island Developing States, the World Bank has increased assistance to the transport sector there.
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