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World Bank
October 07, 2020
Why the World Bank Torched its ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Ranking
By James Guild
In addition to encouraging bad economic policy-making, the ranking incentivized nations to game the system.
September 29, 2020
Southeast Asian Economies Face Generational Downturn from COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
A new World Bank report predicts sharp economic contractions that could produce a wave of "new COVID poor."
August 17, 2020
China, the World Bank, and African Debt: A War of Words
By Deborah Brautigam
Will the rising hostility between the United States and China make a comprehensive approach to debt relief more difficult in Africa?
March 31, 2020
World Bank Sees Coronavirus Outbreak Hitting Asia Hard
By Associated Press
The World Bank estimates COVID-19 will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other East Asian-Pacific countries.
January 09, 2020
Across Asia, Economic Outlook Precarious
By Catherine Putz
Slowing growth in East Asia is matched with small recoveries in South and Central Asia in the latest World Bank forecast.
March 06, 2019
Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road
By Sophie van der Meer
Is Beijing really seeking to buy political influence abroad?
March 01, 2019
World Bank Optimistic About Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek and World Bank officials are all humming the same tune: There's no going back from reforms. Is it that simple?
November 07, 2018
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
By Ahmad W. Majidyar
Climbing 16 places, the World Bank names Afghanistan as a top improver in its latest Doing Business report.
November 01, 2018
India Rises in Ease of Doing Business Rankings, But Reforms Still Pending
By Aman Thakker
India continues to lag in several factors, underscoring the need for further reforms.
July 13, 2017
World Bank and ILO Whitewash One of the World’s Most Brutal Regimes
By Kristian Lasslett
The ILO’s fieldwork was undertaken hand-in-glove with Uzbek state minders, undermining its veracity.
May 12, 2017
Kazakhstan Set for Economic Recovery, But What Next?
By Catherine Putz
As Astana enters an upturn, sustaining reform momentum will be vital as will confronting corruption.
March 30, 2017
China-led AIIB Sees Membership Expansion: What's Next?
By Ankit Panda
13 new countries were approved as members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank earlier this month.
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