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Georgia predicted to have serious economic growth

Georgia predicted to have serious economic growth

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Georgia to a 7.6% for 2024, surpassing the rates of European countries and the country's regional neighbours, the Georgian Economy Ministry said. In its …

Uzbekistan among 3 fastest growing economies in 2024

Uzbekistan among 3 fastest growing economies in 2024

The World Bank now forecasts that Uzbekistan's GDP will grow 6% in 2024, 5.8% in 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, according to the bank's latest Global Economic Prospects review. The bank's previous forecast in June predicted more …

Armenia to receive budget loan from World Bank

Armenia to receive budget loan from World Bank

The World Bank will provide Armenia with a loan worth more than 90 million euros through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The funds will be used to cover the budget deficit.

Ilham Aliyev meets World Bank and OSCE leadership in Munich

Ilham Aliyev meets World Bank and OSCE leadership in Munich

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held meetings with Senior Managing Director of the World Bank Axel van Trotsenburg and Secretary General of the OSCE, Deputy President of the Foundation Council, Munich Security Conference Helga Maria …

World bank: oil price could hit $150

World bank: oil price could hit $150

The World Bank reported that oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the conflict between Israel and Hamas widens, which could result in increased food prices worldwide. The World Bank’s …

Underwater digital bridge to connect Tbilisi and Bucharest

Underwater digital bridge to connect Tbilisi and Bucharest

In 2023, Georgia will prepare documents necessary for laying a 1,200-kilometer digital cable to Romania. The World Bank is financing the project. Today, Georgia’s Cabinet of Ministers informed about the plans to …

World Bank slashes global growth forecast for 2023

World Bank slashes global growth forecast for 2023

The World Bank on Tuesday trimmed its global growth forecast for 2023 from 3% to 1.7%. The decrease is due to monetary policy tightening to tame elevated inflation, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by the Ukraine war, the bank …

World Bank pledges loan for Jordan’s water security project

World Bank pledges loan for Jordan’s water security project

The World Bank has promised to provide Jordan an investment loan of $400 million to fund its National Water Carrier Project, the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Transmission initiative, according to the Jordan News Agency on …