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World Bank launches innovation challenge to strengthen public financial oversight in Morocco

The World Bank has launched the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026, inviting technology companies from around the world to develop innovative digital solutions that can improve public financial oversight and strengthen government accountability in Morocco. Organized in partnership with the Swiss State......

Morocco and World Bank Launch 10-Year Partnership to Boost Growth and Employment

Morocco and the World Bank have launched a new 10-year partnership framework aimed at supporting the country's long-term economic transformation, strengthening the private sector, and creating more employment opportunities. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to building a more competitive,......

World Bank says family responsibilities continue to limit women's participation in Morocco's labor market

The World Bank has identified greater female participation in Morocco's labor market as a key driver of long-term economic growth, emphasizing that social and family responsibilities continue to prevent many women from entering or remaining in the workforce. In its Country Partnership Framework......

African Development Bank and World Bank strengthen partnership to address Africa’s economic challenges

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their cooperation in addressing Africa’s most pressing economic challenges, following a high-level meeting held in Abidjan. The strengthened partnership aims to improve research coordination and support more effective......

World Bank approves $650 million to support Morocco’s digital transformation and climate resilience

The World Bank has approved $650 million in financing for Morocco to support the country's digital transformation agenda and strengthen its resilience to climate-related, technological, and economic challenges. The funding package consists of two separate programs designed to advance key national......

World Bank warns Iran war could push 60 million into hunger

A potential escalation of conflict involving Iran could drive an additional 60 million people into acute food insecurity, according to World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill. The warning comes as global economic shocks from the conflict begin to ripple across energy, agriculture, and trade systems. Gill......

Lebanese finance minister Yassine Jaber heads to Washington for IMF and World Bank meetings

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has travelled to Washington to take part in the annual spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), which will be held from April 13 to 18. He is leading a Lebanese delegation that also includes the Minister of Economy Amer......

Middle East war expected to weigh on IMF and World Bank economic forecasts

Global finance leaders are preparing to meet in Washington this week as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cast uncertainty over the global economy, adding pressure to already fragile recovery prospects. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are expected to revise downward......

World bank warns of downside risks to India’s growth outlook

The World Bank has cautioned that risks surrounding India’s projected economic growth remain tilted to the downside, despite a generally stable macroeconomic environment. India’s economy is expected to grow by around 6.6% in the 2026–2027 fiscal year, maintaining its position among......