The FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar in
November and December 2022 provided a near-term boon to the
economy despite tightening global financial conditions and
declining...
Type: BriefReport#: 181431Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
Real GDP is expected to fall in 2023 as
the fiscal and monetary contraction in 2022 takes effect,
resolving macroeconomic imbalances accumulated during the
Covid-recovery....
Type: BriefReport#: 181299Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
While Guatemala continued to grow above
the LAC average in 2022, poverty is estimated to exceed
pre-pandemic levels. External shocks affected its prudent
macroeconomic...
Type: BriefReport#: 181308Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
The Comoros’ recovery has
been hindered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For the fourth consecutive year, growth remained below
pre-Cyclone Kenneth levels....
Type: BriefReport#: 181355Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
In Maldives, the economy has recovered
to pre-pandemic levels and, with rising tourist arrivals, is
expected to maintain a strong growth and poverty reduction
trajectory....
Type: BriefReport#: 181429Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
Lesotho’s economy expanded by
a modest 1.8 percent in 2022 due to domestic political
uncertainties and external shocks. GDP growth is projected
to accelerate...
Type: BriefReport#: 181370Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
Growth in 2023 is projected to
decelerate due to a global economic slowdown, still high
inflation and the lagged effect of monetary tightening.
Despite the improved...
Type: BriefReport#: 181297Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
Kenya’s recovery remains
strong despite multiple shocks, but high inflation and
prolonged drought slowed down poverty reduction. Growth is
projected to remain...
Type: BriefReport#: 181369Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
India has been one of the
fastest-growing major economies in the world, but growth in
FY23-24 will moderate on the back of global spillovers and
slower consumption growth....
Type: BriefReport#: 181428Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
In Sri Lanka, the economy contracted
significantly in 2022, leading to the worst poverty levels
since 2009 and reversing some past human capital gains. Debt
restructuring...
Type: BriefReport#: 181433Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
A severe drought depressed growth in
2022. This, combined with high inflation, is estimated to
have increased extreme poverty. As weather conditions
normalize, the economy...
Type: BriefReport#: 181316Date: April 1, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to strengthen the inclusion
of persons with disabilities in Suriname. This note was
prepared to accompany...
Type: BriefReport#: 190161Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to strengthen the inclusion
of persons with disabilities in Grenada. This note was
prepared to accompany...
Type: BriefReport#: 191060Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to strengthen the inclusion
of persons with disabilities in Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines. This note...
Type: BriefReport#: 191602Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
On March 31, 2023, the World Bank Group
(WBG) held a closed-door discussion with International
Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and representatives
of think tanks...
Type: BriefReport#: 192248Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to strengthen the inclusion
of persons with disabilities in Saint Lucia. This note was
prepared to accompany...
Type: BriefReport#: 191063Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
Mauritania is highly exposed to
recurrent and extreme droughts resulting in food security
crises. The Government of Mauritania, with support from the
World Bank, has...
Type: BriefReport#: 184225Date: March 31, 2023Author:
Van Der Borght,Rafael ;
Ishizawa Escudero,Oscar Anil ;
Lefebvre,Matthieu Boris
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points for the inclusion of persons
with disabilities in Guyana. This note was prepared to
accompany the operationalization...
Type: BriefReport#: 191065Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to include personswith
disabilities in Dominica. This note was prepared to
accompany theoperationalization...
Type: BriefReport#: 191059Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
The objective of this note is to
identify national entry points to include persons with
disabilities in Jamaica. This note was prepared to accompany
the operationalization...
Type: BriefReport#: 191064Date: March 31, 2023Author:
World Bank
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