Honduras's real GDP reached its
pre-crisis level in 2021, led by remittance-fueled private
consumption, post-hurricane reconstruction, and robust
export demand. Poverty...
Type: BriefReport#: 170646Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Panama’s strong rebound in 2021 brought
real GDP above its pre-crisis level. Poverty is estimated to
decline to almost pre-crisis levels, in part due to Panama’s
mitigative...
Type: BriefReport#: 170650Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Paraguay’s economic recovery is
constrained by adverse climate developments and global
uncertainty. The ongoing drought is reducing agricultural
yields and hydroelectric...
Type: BriefReport#: 170651Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Egypt undertook exchange rate, monetary
and fiscal measures in response to adverse global
developments (including soaring prices and tightening
financial conditions),...
Type: BriefReport#: 170707Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The reopening of Fiji’s borders to
tourism in December 2021 marked a major step towards
economic recovery. The economy is expected to reach the
pre-pandemic level by...
Type: BriefReport#: 170588Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the
economic recovery is expected to continue in 2022, mainly
supported by industry and services, with growth projected to
accelerate...
Type: BriefReport#: 170586Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Malaysia, the economy is projected to
expand by 5.5 percent in 2022, supported by a recovery in
domestic demand and an expansion in exports. Downside risks
to growth...
Type: BriefReport#: 170591Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Thailand, the economy expanded by
just 1.6 percent in 2021 as tourism remained dormant and a
surge in COVID-19 cases hit economic activity. Economic
activity is expected...
Type: BriefReport#: 170599Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Backed by a rebound of services and
dynamic construction sector, real GDP growth in Benin is
estimated to have reached 6.6 percent in 2021, in-line with
pre-COVID trends....
Type: BriefReport#: 170529Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The economy grew by an estimated 7.0
percent in 2021 (4.2 percent in per-capita terms), with
investment-led growth in services, gold mining, and
manufacturing. Due to...
Type: BriefReport#: 170531Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The challenges presented by the COVID-19
pandemic and the energy crisis on São Tomé and Príncipe have
been further aggravated by flooding and landslides from
severe...
Type: BriefReport#: 170911Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The South African economy rebounded by
4.9 percent in 2021, driven by a more favorable global
environment and less severe economic impact of domestic
COVID-19 waves....
Type: BriefReport#: 170917Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
After a successful vaccination campaign
and a solid economic rebound, Ecuador is expected to
continue its reform to secure fiscal sustainability and
foster growth. The...
Type: BriefReport#: 170640Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Economic growth in Grenada rebounded
from the sharp economic contraction of 2020, supported by
the resumption of tourism and construction projects. Higher
growth will...
Type: BriefReport#: 170642Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The resulting commodity shocks from the
war in Ukraine are on balance positive for Qatar’s economy,
the largest LNG exporter in the world. Preparations for the
World...
Type: BriefReport#: 170718Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The United Arab Emirates led the world
with a successful vaccination program, which, together with
the gradual phasing out of OPEC+ oil production cuts and
monetary...
Type: BriefReport#: 170723Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
After contracting in 2020, Sierra
Leone’s economy grew by 3.1 percent in 2021, driven mainly
by agriculture and mining. The fiscal deficit remained
elevated, despite...
Type: BriefReport#: 170915Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The South African economy rebounded by
4.9 percent in 2021, driven by a more favorable global
environment and less severe economic impact of domestic
COVID-19 waves....
Type: BriefReport#: 170917Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
The Tanzanian economy is on a gradual
recovery path. GDP growth increased from 2.0 percent in 2020
to an estimated 4.3 percent in 2021. As employment and
nonfarm business...
Type: BriefReport#: 170919Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Gabon’s economy expanded by an estimated
1.5 percent in 2021, driven by the booming mining and
forestry sectors. The fiscal balance deteriorated slightly
in 2021. Public...
Type: BriefReport#: 170891Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
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