This paper studies the impact of a World Bank program aimed at promoting access to finance for micro, small, and medium-size enterprises in Ecuador. A staggered difference-in-differences method is used...
The Bangladesh Development Update provides an assessment of the state of the economy in Bangladesh, poverty trends, the economic outlook, risks, and key reform challenges. It covers real sector developments;...
Ratings for the Second Pandemic Response and Growth Recovery Development Policy Loan Project for Panama were as follows: outcome was moderately satisfactory, relevance to prior actions was satisfactory...
Well-functioning capital markets can foster economic growth and allocate resources efficiently. Firms can tap into a broader funding base by issuing debt and equity in capital markets, often at cheaper...
Well-functioning capital markets can foster economic growth and allocate resources efficiently. Firms can tap into a broader funding base by issuing debt and equity in capital markets, often at cheaper...
The ratings for the Modernization of Road Transport Corridors Project for Tunisia were as follows: the overall outcome rating is moderately unsatisfactory, the Bank performance is rated moderately unsatisfactory...
The development objective of Palestinian Health System Reform Project for West Bank and Gaza is to contribute to improvements in the efficiency, sustainability, and quality of the Palestinian health system...
Bajo el tema general de “Poner fin a la pobreza en un planeta habitable: Generar impacto con urgencia y ambición”, durante el 21.er período de reposición de los recursos de la Asociación Internacional...
La vingt et unième reconstitution des ressources de l’Association internationale de développement (IDA21), qui a pour objectif général d’« Éliminer la pauvreté sur une planète vivable en produisant de...
Viet Nam’s real GDP growth reached 7.1 percent in 2024, driven by a strong rebound in exports, outpacing most regional peers. External demand strongly rebounded in 2024 after a contraction in 2023. Final...
Tăng trưởng GDP của Việt Nam được dự báo sẽ giảm xuống còn 6,8% vào năm 2025 trước đó ổn định ở mức 6,5% vào năm 2026 (Bảng 0.1). Sự phục hồi của xuất khẩu trong năm 2024 dự kiến sẽ giảm bớt vào năm 2025...
The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network's Toolkit on Sustainable Finance Taxonomies was developed to support member countries to develop the national enabling frameworks for sustainable finance. It...
Despite far-reaching banking sector reforms over the past few years, financial intermediation in Tajikistan continues to lag behind structural peers and the Caucasus and Central Asia region. At the same...
This paper reviews the impact of financial inclusion on economic development outcomes. It highlights the benefits of financial inclusion, including greater savings, improved resilience to economic shocks...
The financial sector has a core role to play in increasing investments and supporting enterprise growth and entrepreneurship in non-mining productive sectors in Mongolia. This study endeavors to identify...
Interest Bearing Notes is a product of the Finance and Private Sector Research Team in the World Bank's Development Research Group. It reports on research by the team, as well as non-World Bank research...
Worldwide, account ownership increased by 50 percent in the 10 years spanning 2011 to 2021, to reach 76 percent of the global adult population. The goal of financial inclusion is not just for more adults...
The objective of the Economic and Financial Governance Project for Djibouti is to improve tax administration efficiency, enhance transparency in expenditure management, and increase citizen access to digital...
The development objective of the Financial Sector Development Project for Kosovo is to enhance financial stability and inclusion in Kosovo through strengthening capacity of the deposit insurance fund...