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ISA targets $1 trn in solar funds by 2030; S Asia in phase-1 of world grid

Talks will also revolve round the $1 trillion Solar Investment Roadmap for 2030, and approval of a blended financial risk mitigation facility

ISA targets $1 trn in solar funds by 2030; S Asia in phase-1 of world grid
Updated On : 18 Oct 2021 | 10:39 PM IST

FM discusses post-pandemic recovery, other issues with World Bank chief

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the post-pandemic economic recovery and preparations for the upcoming Climate Change Conference among other issues with World Bank President David Malpass

FM discusses post-pandemic recovery, other issues with World Bank chief
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 12:15 PM IST

India offers spectrum of opportunities: FM Sitharaman tells CEOs

Sitharaman, 62, is currently in the American capital to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

India offers spectrum of opportunities: FM Sitharaman tells CEOs
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 8:50 PM IST

World Bank chief highlights 'tragic reversal' in development amid pandemic

World Bank Group President David Malpass said on Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic is pushing up poverty and debt levels in low-income countries, highlighting a "tragic reversal" in development.

World Bank chief highlights 'tragic reversal' in development amid pandemic
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 8:04 AM IST

IMF chief says data-rigging scandal won't hamper IMF-World Bank cooperation

Georgieva, who was cleared of wrongdoing in the matter by the IMF's executive board on Monday, had sharply criticized a report prepared by law firm WilmerHale for the World Bank's board

IMF chief says data-rigging scandal won't hamper IMF-World Bank cooperation
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 2:19 AM IST

Members to reach $100-bn target for shifting reserves, says IMF chief

The IMF chief said the fund was putting in place measures to increase transparency about the use of any SDRs.

Members to reach $100-bn target for shifting reserves, says IMF chief
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 11:05 PM IST

Indian economy is recovering from Covid-19 crisis: World Bank President

Last week, the World Bank projected the Indian economy to grow at 8.3 per cent this year.

Indian economy is recovering from Covid-19 crisis: World Bank President
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 8:22 PM IST

Asian Development Bank boosts 2019-2030 climate financing goal to $100 bn

The bank also plans to boost its private sector operations to attract more private sector capital to finance new climate technologies and innovations, using $12 billion from its balance sheet

Asian Development Bank boosts 2019-2030 climate financing goal to $100 bn
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 1:35 AM IST

Poor countries' debt rose 12% to record $860 bn in 2020: World Bank

The World Bank has called for urgent efforts to reduce debt levels

Poor countries' debt rose 12% to record $860 bn in 2020: World Bank
Updated On : 12 Oct 2021 | 7:52 AM IST

Growth is biggest challenge for emerging economies: World Bank economist

"With growth comes jobs, with growth and jobs comes recovery."

Growth is biggest challenge for emerging economies: World Bank economist
Updated On : 12 Oct 2021 | 3:01 AM IST

IMF board to meet Sunday for more talks, Georgieva's future at stake

A decision on Georgieva's future at the global lender is not expected until Monday, as finance ministers and other senior officials from many of the IMF's 190 member countries gather in Washington

IMF board to meet Sunday for more talks, Georgieva's future at stake
Updated On : 11 Oct 2021 | 2:25 AM IST

IMF board seeks more details on probe into World Bank report on China

The Doing Business report assesses regulatory environments, ease of business startups, infrastructure and other business climate measures.

IMF board seeks more details on probe into World Bank report on China
Updated On : 09 Oct 2021 | 2:02 PM IST

Georgieva's future at IMF still unclear after marathon board meeting

Some European governments backed the Bulgarian economist to remain IMF chief at Friday's marathon meeting, according to people familiar the matter.

Georgieva's future at IMF still unclear after marathon board meeting
Updated On : 09 Oct 2021 | 9:10 AM IST

India expected to grow by 8.3% in 2021-22: World Bank

South Asia's average annual growth is forecast to be 3.4 per cent over 2020-23

India expected to grow by 8.3% in 2021-22: World Bank
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 3:53 PM IST

WB flags under-reporting of Covid deaths in India, other S Asian nations

World Bank retains India's GDP growth projection at 8.3% for FY22, cautions any global slowdown due to Covid waves may pull it down

WB flags under-reporting of Covid deaths in India, other S Asian nations
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 1:02 PM IST

IMF chief Georgieva facing data-rigging allegations defends actions

The head of the International Monetary Fund has said a report alleging she had a role in data-rigging at the World Bank when she was a top official there was not an accurate representation of events

IMF chief Georgieva facing data-rigging allegations defends actions
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 8:32 AM IST

Needn't wait for widespread Covid vaccination to reopen schools: World Bank

World Bank's Education team has noted that experiences from countries around world where schools have reopened suggest that with adequate mitigation strategies, schools pose low risks

Needn't wait for widespread Covid vaccination to reopen schools: World Bank
Updated On : 03 Oct 2021 | 5:23 PM IST

IMF board to grill investigators, Georgieva on data-rigging claims: Report

IMF executive board will intensify its probe of MD Kristalina Georgieva this week by separately interviewing her and investigators who said she pressured World Bank staff to alter data to favor China

IMF board to grill investigators, Georgieva on data-rigging claims: Report
Updated On : 03 Oct 2021 | 11:22 AM IST

World Bank lifts China view, slashes Asia outlook on Delta wave

Pandemic may do lasting damage in Asia Pacific, says lender

World Bank lifts China view, slashes Asia outlook on Delta wave
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 1:12 AM IST

World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia, Pacific

While China's economy is projected to expand by 8.5%, the rest of the region is forecast to grow at 2.5%, nearly 2 percentage points less than forecast in April 2021, the World Bank said

World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia, Pacific
Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 9:10 AM IST