Tag: World Bank

World Bank Urges Skills Reforms To Drive Jobs And Economic Growth In Africa

The World Bank is urging education and skills reforms to address labour…

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Women Shut Out, Economies Stalled: World Bank Sounds Alarm on Enforcement Gaps

Weak enforcement of women’s economic rights is limiting workforce participation, costing global…

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East Legon at Night: Inside the 24-Hour Economy of Ghana’s Illicit Sex Trade

An economic field report on East Legon’s nightlife, showing how Ghana’s 24-hour…

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World Bank Flags Efficiency Gaps as Ghana Leads Region in Financial Services Readiness

Ghana tops regional peers in financial services readiness, but the World Bank…

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World Bank Sees Sluggish Global Growth in 2026 Despite Resilience

The Global Economic Prospects report, released this week, highlights that while nearly…

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Global Economy Defies Trade Strains but Faces Slowest Growth Decade Since 1960s, World Bank Says

World Bank says global economy remains resilient but faces its weakest growth…

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World Bank Calls on Developing Countries to Build AI Foundations for Jobs, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

The World Bank urges developing countries to strengthen AI foundations in connectivity,…

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IMF flags Three Key Challenges Facing Ghana’s US$3 Billion Programme

The IMF has identified delays in tax system rollout, earmarked fund reforms…

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Rising Non-tariff Barriers Threaten Market Access for African Exporters – World Bank

The World Bank warns that rising non-tariff barriers and global standards are…

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Are Weak Financial and Environmental Standards Undermining Growth in Countries Like Ghana?

The World Bank warns weak financial and environmental standards in developing economies…

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Ghana, World Bank Complete Mid-Term Review of Digital Acceleration Project

The World Bank delegation was led by Stephen Davenport and Natalija Gelvanovska-Garcia,…

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Global Standards Reshaping Trade to the Advantage of Wealthy Nations—World Bank

The World Bank warns global standards now shape trade and innovation, benefiting…

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