Tag: World Bank

700 million Women Remain Unbanked Globally Despite Gains in Financial Inclusion, World Bank Finds

Commonwealth Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Account ownership among women in both low- & middle-income economies (LMICs) increased to 73% in 2024, up 7 percentage...

Is the World Bank’s Latest Funding the Turning Point for Education Reform in Sri Lanka?

Commonwealth Education Roshan Abayasekara -
The World Bank’s continued partnership with Sri Lanka reflects its long-standing commitment to education, with recognition that education is...

No World Bank, No Problem’: Soludo Unveils Bold Debt-Free Vision for Anambra in London

Commonwealth Diaspora Warsha De Silva -
Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ In a compelling display of transparency and strategic outreach, Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo...

Africa’s Energy Future: Is Nigeria LNG’s Green Strategy the Key to Industrial Growth?

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As Africa seeks to unlock its immense energy potential to drive economic development and industrial progress,...

Will Pakistan Overtake Asia’s Giants? Minister Predicts Explosive Economic Growth!

Asia Sarojini P -
Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan is poised to become Asia’s fastest-growing economy within the next 22 years, according to Federal...

How the 1991 Rupee Devaluation Transformed India into an Economic Powerhouse

Asia admin -
(Commonwealth_India) In a recent discussion on India’s economic evolution, Arvind Panagariya, the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, emphasized...
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The Future of Data is Local: Why Countries Must Adopt This Game-Changing Approach!

Commonwealth Desk Piumi Fernando -
Commonwealth_ This article is the second installment in a three-part series exploring effective strategies for data management. The initial...

China to Invest $1 Billion in Pakistan’s Healthcare Sector: A New Chapter in Bilateral Ties

Asia Sarojini P -
Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ In a significant development, China has announced its plan to invest $1 billion in Pakistan’s healthcare...

Historic Agreement Between Israel and Hezbollah—What Lies Ahead for the Region?

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
Israel and Hezbollah have announced a historic ceasefire, effectively ending 13 months of conflict along the Lebanese-Israeli border. US...

Zimbabwe’s Bold Move to Compensate White Farmers: A Turning Point for Economic Recovery?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate white former farmers $331 million for land seized during...

Africa’s Pulse: Economic Growth Slows Amidst Conflict and Natural Disasters

Commonwealth Business Suraj Atapattu -
Africa (Commonwealth) _ The World Bank announced on Monday that it has reduced its prediction for sub-Saharan Africa's economic...

Strengthening South Asia: Commonwealth Secretariat and World Bank Join Forces

Commonwealth Desk Piumi Fernando -
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the World Bank’s South Asia Region have embarked on a new collaborative venture aimed at...

Enhancing Female Workforce Participation Could Boost India’s Manufacturing Output

Asia admin -
(Commonwealth_ India) The World Bank’s recent South Asia Development Update highlights that India's manufacturing output could see a significant...

What’s behind Nigeria’s Power Sector Seeing Major Gains?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu1, has announced that over 40% of electricity consumers in...

Green Finance for Sri Lanka

Commonwealth Business Suraj Atapattu -
Sri Lanka (Commonwealth) _ In order to focus on green finance, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has entered...

Eight spots for Indian-origin trailblazers on TIME

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Eight individuals of Indian origin have secured spots on Time magazine’s esteemed '100 most influential people...