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World Bank Group Report: EU-Turkey Customs Union Boosts Trade, But Needs StrengtheningAfter Almost 20 Years: Report Assesses Economic Impacts and Future PossibilitiesISTANBUL, April 08, 2014 - The Turkey-European Union Customs Union (CU) has brought greater benefits than a simple free trade agreement (FTA) would have, but more can still be done to improve trade between the parties, according to a new World Bank Group report released today. In ...

World Bank: Achieving Roma Inclusion is Smart Economics for RomaniaSocial and economic inclusion of Roma will contribute to shared prosperity in RomaniaBUCHAREST, April 7, 2014 — A new World Bank report The Diagnostics and Policy Advice for Supporting Roma Inclusion in Romania examines the social and economic barriers most Roma in Romania face throughout their entire lives. This comprehensive study was prepared at the request of the Ministry ...

Project Signing: $210 Million World Bank Support to Bangladesh for Building Modern Food Storage and Strengthening Distribution SystemSteel silos to store grain to feed people affected by extreme-weather disasterDHAKA, April 7, 2014 - The government of Bangladesh today signed a $210 million financing agreement with the International Development Association (IDA), the part of the World Bank that helps the worlds poorest countries, to construct a ...

Cambodias Economy Remains Strong at 7.4% in 2013- Structural Reforms Key to Long-Term Growth and Prosperity- Cambodias Economy Remains Strong at 7.4% in 2013SINGAPORE, April 7, 2014 - Developing countries in the East Asia Pacific region will see stable economic growth this year, bolstered by a recovery in high-income economies and the markets modest response so far to the Federal Reserves tapering of its quantitative easing, according to the ...

Africas Growth Set to Reach 5.2 percent in 2014 With Strong Investment Growth and Household SpendingWASHINGTON, April 7, 2014-Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to rise from 4.7 percent in 2013 to a forecasted 5.2 percent in 2014. This performance is boosted by rising investment in natural resources and infrastructure, and strong household spending, according to the World Banks new Africas Pulse, a twice-yearly analysis of the ...

East Asian Economies Expected to Grow at a Stable Pace in 2014Structural Reforms Key to Long-Term Growth and ProsperitySINGAPORE, April 7, 2014 - Developing countries in the East Asia Pacific region will see stable economic growth this year, bolstered by a recovery in high-income economies and the markets modest response so far to the Federal Reserves tapering of its quantitative easing, according to the East Asia Pacific Economic Update ...

East Asian Economies Expected to Grow at a Stable Pace in 2014Structural Reforms Key to Long-Term Growth and ProsperitySINGAPORE, April 7, 2014 - Developing countries in the East Asia Pacific region will see stable economic growth this year, bolstered by a recovery in high-income economies and the markets modest response so far to the Federal Reserves tapering of its quantitative easing, according to the East Asia Pacific Economic Update ...

World Bank Advises on How to Improve Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialization in PolandThe World Bank today launched the "Review of national and regional research and innovation strategies for smart specialization (RIS3) in Poland report at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development. The main goal of the Review is to provide insights on how to improve the current Research and Innovation Strategies (RIS3), to better guide and increase ...

Bulgaria Appoints World Bank to Advise on Water and Sanitation Strategy ImplementationThe Bulgarian Government today signed an agreement with the World Bank for the delivery of analytical and advisory services in support of the implementation of the countrys Water Supply and Sanitation Strategy 2014-2023, which was approved by the Government on April 2nd. Todays agreement was signed by Minister of Regional Development Desislava Terzieva and ...

Reforms Critical For Ukraine to Improve Living StandardsUkraine should implement a series of urgent economic reforms in the near future to enable it to achieve strong economic growth and create good quality jobs in the next few years, says a new World Bank Economic Update for Ukraine. Delaying the reforms is no longer an option because macroeconomic instability and stagnating growth are beginning to take a toll on the ordinary citizens in ...

New Funding to Help Poor Countries Manage DebtA successful multi-donor trust fund launched a new phase today with commitments from donors for close to US$20 million. The Debt Management Facility II (DMF II) program builds on previous success in debt-management advisory work and marks the beginning of a new partnership between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The partnership will be dedicated to strengthening the capacity ...

World Bank Vice President Optimistic about Bangladeshs FuturePhilippe Le Houérou, World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, today emphasized the World Banks strong support for the people of Bangladesh and said he is optimistic about the countrys prospects for ending poverty and achieving shared prosperity. Le Houérou made his comments after concluding his first visit to Bangladesh since his appointment in July 2013. "Against the ...

Reforms Should Continue To Shelter Moldova From External Risks And Ensure Inclusive Growth, Says World BankMoldovas economy registered a record-high 8.9 percent GDP growth in 2013, driven by a good harvest year and increased private consumption fueled by remittances and wage growth. Despite this performance the economy remains vulnerable to risks linked to a volatile external environment and challenges affecting the countrys financial sector, ...

World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Confirms Romanias Achievements, Emphasizes the Need for Sustained Reform and Inclusive GrowthWorld Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Laura Tuck visited Bucharest this week to take stock of the ongoing partnership between Romania and the World Bank, and the economic prospects and challenges for Romania. Mamta Murthi, Country Director for Central Europe and the Baltic Countries, ...

Kyrgyz Republic: Business Climate Improved, But Corruption Remains Key Problem - New World Bank-EBRD StudyAccording to the Kyrgyz Republics firms, the countrys business climate has significantly improved since 2008, but corruption remains one of the key obstacles in doing business, says the 2013 Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey (BEEPS), launched in Bishkek today. A joint initiative of the European Bank for Reconstruction ...

Up to $2.5 Trillion Needed for South Asia Infrastructure-World BankSouth Asia needs to spend as much as $2.5 trillion on infrastructure by 2020 to bring its power grids, roads and water supplies up to the standard needed to serve its growing population, a World Bank report says. The report, "Reducing Poverty by Closing South Asias Infrastructure Gap, is the first analysis of the regions infrastructure needs by the World Bank. It says the ...

Russian Economic Report 31: Confidence Crisis Exposes Economic WeaknessRussias economy is navigating an economic downturn with real GDP growth slowing to an estimated 1.3 percent in 2013 from 3.4 percent of 2012. The lack of more comprehensive structural reforms has led to the erosion in businesses and consumers confidence, which became the decisive factor for the downward revision of the World Banks November growth projections for Russia, says ...

China: A New Approach for Efficient, Inclusive, Sustainable UrbanizationReport Makes the Case for Market-Based Allocation of Land, People and CapitalA new report recommends that China curb rapid urban sprawl by reforming land requisition, give migrants urban residency and equal access to basic public services, and reform local finances by finding stable revenues and by allowing local governments to borrow directly within strict central rules.As ...

Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report: The Gap PersistsThe gap between the countries that perform best and worst in trade logistics is still quite large, despite a slow convergence since 2007, according to a new World Bank Group report released today. This gap persists because of the complexity of logistics-related reforms and investment in developing countries, and despite the almost universal recognition that poor supply-chain efficiency is ...

New World Bank Tool Enhances Access and Communication of Climate and Disaster Risk DataWith an increasingly unpredictable climate and rising numbers of natural disasters, the need for accurate and actionable data for the project of building resilience is growing. In response, the World Bank has launched the Open Data for Resilience Initiative (OpenDRI) Field Guide, a practical manual for governments and other organizations aimed at setting ...