Two military coups in August 2020 and
May 2021 and growing insecurity in Mali have resulted in a
stagnant economy, with negligible per capita growth in 2021
and projected...
Type: BriefReport#: 170903Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Mozambique’s economy recovered
moderately in 2021. Growth reached 2.2 percent, driven by
agriculture and a gradual rebound in demand. Yet, the
poverty rate remains high...
Type: BriefReport#: 170906Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Somalia’s economy is showing modest
signs of recovery with real GDP growth estimated at 2.2
percent in 2021, following a contraction of 0.3 percent in
2020. Increased...
Type: BriefReport#: 170916Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
GDP is estimated to have expanded by 5.6
percent in 2021, as tourist arrivals to the islands
rebounded thanks to vaccination efforts in The Bahamas and
easing travel...
Type: BriefReport#: 170630Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
After a steep economic contraction in
2020, Saint Lucia’s growth picked up in 2021 as tourism
started to recover. Real GDP and poverty are projected to
reach 2019 levels...
Type: BriefReport#: 170653Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
After decelerating to 3.4 percent in
FY20, real GDP growth in Bangladesh rebounded to 6.9 percent
in FY21. While pandemic disruptions are waning, GDP growth
is projected...
Type: BriefReport#: 170728Date: 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
In Chad, GDP contracted by 1.2 percent
in 2021 (4.2 percent per capita) - the second consecutive
year of recession – due to a temporary suspension of oil
production,...
Type: BriefReport#: 170536Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Burundi, economic growth is estimated
at 1.8 percent in 2021 from 0.3 percent in 2020, driven by
agriculture and a recovery in services. Industrial growth
was subdued...
Type: BriefReport#: 170532Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
This PEI In Practice Brief provides an
overview of volumes 1 and 2 of PEI In Practice on Economic
Inclusion in urban areas. Links to both volumes are provided
for additional...
Type: BriefReport#: 170765Date: April 21, 2022Author:
Avalos,Jorge Eduardo ;
Chaudhary,Sarang ;
Clay,Timothy Joseph Peter ;
Dutta,Puja Vasudeva
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the
volcanic eruption and COVID-19 significantly impacted GDP
growth in 2021. Poverty is expected to have further
increased due to...
Type: BriefReport#: 170654Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
After registering a
stronger-than-expected recovery in 2021, the Saudi Arabian
economy is on an accelerated growth path in 2022; driven by
higher oil and non-oil activities...
Type: BriefReport#: 170719Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Afghanistan’s economic conditions
continue to deteriorate following the political crisis of
August 2021. Cessation of international grant support is
driving a major...
Type: BriefReport#: 170727Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, real GDP
growth is expected to decelerate to 2.9 percent in 2022
after rebounding to 6.5 percent in 2021. Meanwhile,
inflation surged to 7...
Type: BriefReport#: 170608Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
An increased import bill and a decline
in official aid flows have led to a weakening of the balance
of payments and a significant drawdown in reserves in
Ethiopia. Growth...
Type: BriefReport#: 170890Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
In Guinea a slowdown in bauxite
production and a modest recovery in services slowed growth
to 3.1 percent in 2021. The fiscal deficit narrowed,
reflecting lower capital...
Type: BriefReport#: 170896Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Economic growth in Ghana rebounded to
4.1 percent in 2021, but significant macroeconomic
imbalances remain. The fiscal deficit and debt remained
elevated, and inflation...
Type: BriefReport#: 170894Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Renewed insecurity prevented the Central
African Republic’s (CAR) economy from rebounding in 2021.
The outlook is subject to downside risks arising from a
reversal in...
Type: BriefReport#: 170535Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Namibia’s growth rebound in 2021 is
estimated to have been weaker than expected. The outlook for
2022 is favorable boosted by an improved pandemic situation
and strong...
Type: BriefReport#: 170907Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
Somalia’s economy is showing modest
signs of recovery with real GDP growth estimated at 2.2
percent in 2021, following a contraction of 0.3 percent in
2020. Increased...
Type: BriefReport#: 170916Date: April 21, 2022Author:
World Bank
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