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World Bank
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.
February 15, 2017
More, Better Jobs: Tajikistan’s Employment Problems
By Catherine Putz
New World Bank report highlights that Dushanbe is underutilizing a growing workforce.
November 16, 2016
Slight Improvements in 'Monetary Welfare' in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
A World Bank survey program finds small improvements in well-being in Tajikistan, but remittances remain an issue.
October 05, 2016
Head South for Asia’s New Economic Powerhouse
By Anthony Fensom
The World Bank pegs South Asia as a “global growth hotspot."
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