world news COVID-19: Extreme poverty set for first rise in 20 years - World Bank The World Bank expects that COVID-19 could push an additional 88 million to 115 million into extreme poverty this year. 07/10/2020
View Snap parliamentary elections could kick-start a new democratic era in Azerbaijan ǀ View Our institutions will have to change and better adapt themselves to the basic needs of our population, such as clean air, clean water and clean energy. This will only be possible with a new political mind-set and with a greater role for younger generations. 10/12/2019
the global conversation IMF managing director forecasts growth 'slowdown' in the next year "In two years’ time, the world has moved from synchronized upswing – in other words, accelerating growth – to a synchronized slowdown", she said. 10/10/2019
USA Ivanka Trump passed on World Bank job The White House senior adviser said she's "happy with the work" she's doing. 18/04/2019
World World Bank sees more growth for the euro area in 2018 The economy in the euro area grew by 2.7 percent, more than the World Bank had expected. The ECB's stimulus measures are likely to continue leading to more growth in 2018 10/01/2018
Business Global economy looking good says IMF chief IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about the future of the world economy and believes the long-awaited global recovery is taking place. 12/10/2017
world news More than 20,000 girls married illegally every day Figure revealed in research released to mark International Day of the Girl 10/10/2017
Business IMF and World Bank: Trump trade face-off The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are upbeat on working successfully with the Trump administration. 20/04/2017
Business Ukraine's largest bank, Privatbank, nationalised Privatbank, Ukraine's largest private bank, is being nationalised to protect the country's financial system. 19/12/2016
World World Bank warns popularist politics will drag on global growth Populism has a negative impact on the long term economic outlook of Europe and Central Asia but short term growth is expected to accelerate in the region – according to a new report from the World… 22/11/2016
the global conversation Austerity obsession is pushing EU into crisis warns Stiglitz Joseph E. Stiglitz is a titan of world economics, the fourth most-cited, and extensively published and translated. The Nobel prizewinner holds positions in several of the world's leading universities, 06/10/2016
Business World Bank says extreme poverty is falling, but income inequality needs attention The World Bank says fewer people are living in extreme poverty, but governments need to focus more on the gap between rich and poor. 03/10/2016
Europe News 65 million people displaced by conflict worldwide: World Bank report The number of people displaced by conflict worldwide stands at 65 million, according to a new World Bank report. 21/09/2016
USA IMF urges 'growth-friendly' spending from member countries The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged member nations to boost “growth-friendly” spending in light of the Syrian refugee crisis. At the 17/04/2016
Business World Bank, IMF say growth lower and warn of new Greek crash The World Bank and IMF, at their Spring meeting are urging Greece’s creditors to rethink their policies after studies concluded austerity was 15/04/2016
Business The World Bank and IMF fear Brexit will add uncertainty to a fragile global economy The World Bank and the IMF have been meeting in Washington with the possibility of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union high on the agenda. 14/04/2016
China World Bank rival launched in Beijing The Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led 17/01/2016
World The World Bank pushes for a greener economy With the opening of COP21 in Paris, climate change is at the heart of international debates. Euronews’ Gregoire Lory took the occasion to speak to 02/12/2015
Business World Bank cuts growth forecast for East Asia and Pacific The World Bank has cut its growth forecasts for this year and next in the developing East Asia and Pacific, due to the risk of a sharp slowdown in 05/10/2015
world news Extreme poverty likely to drop below 10% - World Bank The World Bank revised its benchmark for measuring extreme poverty and said the number of people under the mark is likely to fall below 10% of the world's population. 05/10/2015
USA IMF and Athens dig in as Greek debt dominates Washington talks The head of the International Monetary Fund has rejected suggestions that Greece could obtain a delay on debt repayments it needs to make next month 17/04/2015
the global conversation Conflict 'one of the greatest drags on global growth' says World Bank President Euronews' Isabelle Kumar takes the global economic pulse at the 2015 World Economic Forum with the President of the World Bank, Dr Jim Yong Kim. 23/01/2015
Business Arcelormittal feels the heat The slowdown in the global economy continues to weigh heavy on those who produce raw materials. The World Bank has cut its growth forecasts for the 08/10/2012
focus A new perspective on Africa It is time to look at Africa with fresh eyes. There is a spirit of optimism on this continent of over a billion people. The World Bank says 15/06/2012
