Recent improvements in survey methodologies have increased measured consumption in many low- and lower-middle-income countries that now collect a more comprehensive measure of household consumption. Faced...
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;...
Statement by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund at the 111th Meeting of the Development Committee held on April 24, 2025. The world economy is at a pivotal juncture. At the center...
Statement by H.E. Mario Marcel at the 111th Meeting of the Development Committee held on April 24, 2025. While the global economy has demonstrated resilience through modest yet consistent growth and gradually...
Statement by H.E. Mr. Jan Jambon at the 111th Meeting of the Development Committee held on April 24, 2025. The global economic landscape is facing headwinds from heightened uncertainty, adverse trade policy...
Manufacturing returned to growth in December after weak external demand and extreme weather events reduced production in previous months. Firms consequently maintained positive production prospects on...
The Tourism Watch is a quarterly report produced by the World Bank which monitors global and regional tourism sector performance, outlook, and highlights policies aimed at enhancing the sector’s economic...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic development...
Malawi’s economic recovery remains fragile due to the slow implementation of macroeconomic adjustment reforms and a series of recent shocks. Food insecurity remains a major concern due to weak harvests...
Economic conditions have deteriorated further in the past six months, with recent devastating floods adding to ongoing challenges associated with armed conflict and macroeconomic volatility. In conjunction...
Food price inflation in Laos has surged into double digits since mid-2022, surpassing global and regional trends. High food prices impact the welfare of both consumers and agricultural producers. Holding...
Economic growth in Q3 reached a two-year high and surpassed expectations, fueled by a rebound in tourism, exports, and public investment. However, high frequency indicators indicate a slowdown in private...
This note examines the critical role of reviewing the benefit level at regular intervals to improve benefit adequacy as well as to preserve the purchasing power of social protection benefits over time...
This paper examines the implications of the IMF’s April 2024 macro-fiscal forecast updates on government health expenditure (GHE) across 170 economies through 2029, covering nearly all years remaining...