1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (358+ words) Under this thematic area, the Vienna Development and Knowledge Center supports institutional strengthening by facilitating knowledge exchange on national and regional competition policy, market regulation, investment ecosystems, and public sector governance. Strong and well functioning market institutions are fundamental to…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (142+ words) About the World Bank Group This conflict comes as an additional shock to a region already suffering from low productivity growth, limited private sector dynamism and persistent labor market challenges " underscoring the urgent need to strengthen governance and macroeconomic fundamentals…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (489+ words) World Bank India Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Economies Even As Growth Slows Amid Middle East Conflict; Outlook Vulnerable to Risks and Uncertainty NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 " Growth in India is projected at 6. 6% in FY27, as higher energy prices caused by the Middle…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (251+ words) The World Bank's latest economic outlook explores growth prospects for South Asia and provides analysis on how the region can benefit from the green energy transition. South Asia remains the fastest-growing EMDE region, driven entirely by India. Excluding India, growth…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (419+ words) Africa Economic Update April 2026 World Bank Africa Economic Update April 2026 Making Industrial Policy Work in Africa Sub-Saharan Africa's economic recovery from successive global shocks is losing momentum, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward from those published in October 2025. Geopolitical spillovers…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (295+ words) Five-year framework aims to support Viksit Bharat NEW DELHI, January 30, 2026 The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Government of India today announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to help accelerate India's next phase of growth and support its vision…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (120+ words) Fiscal policy, used by governments to mobilize tax revenue and manage spending, is central to macroeconomic stability, growth, and job creation. Public Finance Reviews (PFRs) are a core World Bank tool for analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of a country's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (679+ words) How do you build industrial policies that harness public financial support to boost key economic areas, while maintaining a level playing field and avoiding market distortions? After several decades when state intervention in industry was largely out of favor across…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (374+ words) Krafchik's presentation highlighted how countries with similar systems on paper can have very different outcomes. The difference often comes down to local politics, power dynamics, and incentives. Reform windows may open during crises, but success depends on strong coalitions and…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (43+ words) Thailand's growth is projected to slow to 1. 6 percent in 2026 before edging up to about 2. 3 percent in 2027 as global and domestic demand conditions stabilize while FDI in new industries begin to materialize. " " 2569: " - " 1. 6 ". . 2569 " 2. 3 ". . 2570 " " (FDI) " - " 2569 " 2568 " " " "...