Manufacturing and industrialization have long been the development strategy for many countries in Asia.
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May 29, 2026
The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. Read More
April 13, 2026
The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group met today as part of the coordination group they established in early April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. Read More
April 8, 2026
The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Food Programme (WFP) met to discuss the global economic and food security impacts of the war in the Middle East. Read More
Nepal's concerted economic reforms have secured macroeconomic stability after years of shocks. The challenge now is turning those gains into stronger, more inclusive growth
The positive outlook provides Peru with a new opportunity to address structural issues and achieve stronger medium-term growth
Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy options
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