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The World Bank approves a new financial intermediary fund consisting of grants from the United States, Japan, Canada, and other countries coupled with interest from frozen Russian assets to give to Ukraine as part of a $50 billion loan.
2024-10-10

The World Bank's board of governors elects American business executive Ajay Banga as the next President of the World Bank Group.
2023-05-3

Kyrgyzstan signs an agreement with the World Bank to purchase vaccines developed by Sinopharm.
2021-05-12

The World Bank delays its decision on granting a US$500 million loan to Tanzania, in response to pressure from activist groups over the country’s policy of banning pregnant students from attending state schools.
2020-01-27

Sudanese Finance Minister Ibrahim el-Badawi says Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is to ask the World Bank for US$2 billion. Sudan has been unable to do business with either the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund because it is featured on the United States' State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The US Congress is unlikely to remove Sudan before next year, el-Badawi further announces, saying he has been told the process is complicated.
2019-09-24

The World Bank urges the People's Republic of China to undertake financial reforms to keep economic growth on track.
2015-07-1

The World Bank states that the Philippines can end poverty in a single generation.
2015-01-15

The World Bank announces plans to select a new President to replace Robert Zoellick when his term expires in June.
2012-02-17

Bangladesh receives a loan from the World Bank to strengthen regional co-operation on wildlife protection.
2011-06-4

The World Bank pledges to loan an additional $100 million to Pakistan.
2010-09-1