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Indian Economy To Grow At 7.5% In 2024, Projects World Bank
The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.5% in 2024, the World Bank said, revising its earlier projections for the same period by 1.2%.
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Jobs In South Asia Lagging Behind Growing Population, Says World Bank
Job creation in South Asian economies is not keeping pace with the rise in the working age population, putting the region on a path that risks "squandering its
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World Bank Slashes India, South Asia's Economic Growth Forecast Over Ukraine Crisis
World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for India and South Asia citing worsening supply bottlenecks, rising inflation risks due to Ukraine crisis
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World Bank Forecasts Worst Economic Slump In South Asia In 40 Years
The region, comprising eight countries, is likely to show economic growth of 1.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent this year
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Coronavirus "Perfect Storm Of Adverse Effects" For South Asia: World Bank
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.
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US Expresses Concern Over Threat From ''Theocratic Groups'' In South Asia
The US House of Representative in a release has expressed strong concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by "theocratic groups" operating in South Asia.
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Bangladesh, Nepal Estimated To Grow Faster Than India: World Bank
Bangladesh and Nepal are estimated to grow faster than India in 2019, according to the World Bank, which said that overall growth in South Asia is projected to slow down this fiscal in line with a global downward trend.
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India To Retain Top Position In Remittances With USD 80 Billion: World Bank
India will retain its position as the world's top recipient of remittances this year with its diaspora sending a whopping USD 80 billion back home, the World Bank said in a report on Saturday.
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Orderly Rupee Depreciation To Increase Competitiveness, Says World Bank Official
The remarks by Martin Rama, the Chief Economist for the South Asia region at the World Bank, came as the rupee hit an all-time low of 74.45 against the US dollar on Thursday. Elevated oil prices, a recent hike in agricultural support prices, and further exchange rate depreciation, could keep the inflation outlook challenging, possibly resulting in ...
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Education Reforms: What East Asian Countries Are Doing Correct
Some of the best education systems in East Asia are gradually shifting 'from a uniform, teacher-centered, exam-oriented pedagogy towards diverse, student-centered learning pathways that aim to instill capabilities for lifelong learning.'
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PM Modi-Imran Khan Rivalry Means $ 35 Billion Lost In Trade: World Bank
India and Pakistan's bitter rivalry is costing them $35 billion worth of annual trade, the World Bank said in a report.
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India Has Potential To Triple Its Trade With South Asia, Says World Bank
India has the potential to more than triple its trade with its South Asian neighbours to $62 billion against its actual trade of $19 billion, said a World Bank report released in Kolkataon Monday.
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Climate Change Could Cost India 2.8 Per Cent Of GDP By 2050: World Bank
Rising temperature and climatic changes could be a substantial threat to India's growth by 2050, according to a World Bank Report. The changes in temperatures and rainfall patterns may decrease India's GDP by 2.8 per cent and depress the living standards of nearly 50 per cent of the country's population, said the "South Asia's Hotspots -- The Impac...
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Note Ban Will Have Positive Impact In Long Term, Says World Bank
Eliminating tax evasion and corruption is typically a demanding process involving multiple measures overtime, the World Bank said.
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Remittances To India To Decline By 5 Per Cent In 2016: World Bank
India, the world's largest remittance recipient in 2015, may receive a remittance of USD 65.5 billion this year, a drop of 5 percent, the World Bank has said in a new report citing weak economic growth in remittances-source countries and cyclic low oil prices.
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Indian Economy To Grow At 7.5% In 2024, Projects World Bank
The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.5% in 2024, the World Bank said, revising its earlier projections for the same period by 1.2%.
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Jobs In South Asia Lagging Behind Growing Population, Says World Bank
Job creation in South Asian economies is not keeping pace with the rise in the working age population, putting the region on a path that risks "squandering its
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World Bank Slashes India, South Asia's Economic Growth Forecast Over Ukraine Crisis
World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for India and South Asia citing worsening supply bottlenecks, rising inflation risks due to Ukraine crisis
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World Bank Forecasts Worst Economic Slump In South Asia In 40 Years
The region, comprising eight countries, is likely to show economic growth of 1.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent this year
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Coronavirus "Perfect Storm Of Adverse Effects" For South Asia: World Bank
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.
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US Expresses Concern Over Threat From ''Theocratic Groups'' In South Asia
The US House of Representative in a release has expressed strong concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by "theocratic groups" operating in South Asia.
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Bangladesh, Nepal Estimated To Grow Faster Than India: World Bank
Bangladesh and Nepal are estimated to grow faster than India in 2019, according to the World Bank, which said that overall growth in South Asia is projected to slow down this fiscal in line with a global downward trend.
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India To Retain Top Position In Remittances With USD 80 Billion: World Bank
India will retain its position as the world's top recipient of remittances this year with its diaspora sending a whopping USD 80 billion back home, the World Bank said in a report on Saturday.
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Orderly Rupee Depreciation To Increase Competitiveness, Says World Bank Official
The remarks by Martin Rama, the Chief Economist for the South Asia region at the World Bank, came as the rupee hit an all-time low of 74.45 against the US dollar on Thursday. Elevated oil prices, a recent hike in agricultural support prices, and further exchange rate depreciation, could keep the inflation outlook challenging, possibly resulting in ...
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Education Reforms: What East Asian Countries Are Doing Correct
Some of the best education systems in East Asia are gradually shifting 'from a uniform, teacher-centered, exam-oriented pedagogy towards diverse, student-centered learning pathways that aim to instill capabilities for lifelong learning.'
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PM Modi-Imran Khan Rivalry Means $ 35 Billion Lost In Trade: World Bank
India and Pakistan's bitter rivalry is costing them $35 billion worth of annual trade, the World Bank said in a report.
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India Has Potential To Triple Its Trade With South Asia, Says World Bank
India has the potential to more than triple its trade with its South Asian neighbours to $62 billion against its actual trade of $19 billion, said a World Bank report released in Kolkataon Monday.
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Climate Change Could Cost India 2.8 Per Cent Of GDP By 2050: World Bank
Rising temperature and climatic changes could be a substantial threat to India's growth by 2050, according to a World Bank Report. The changes in temperatures and rainfall patterns may decrease India's GDP by 2.8 per cent and depress the living standards of nearly 50 per cent of the country's population, said the "South Asia's Hotspots -- The Impac...
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Note Ban Will Have Positive Impact In Long Term, Says World Bank
Eliminating tax evasion and corruption is typically a demanding process involving multiple measures overtime, the World Bank said.
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Remittances To India To Decline By 5 Per Cent In 2016: World Bank
India, the world's largest remittance recipient in 2015, may receive a remittance of USD 65.5 billion this year, a drop of 5 percent, the World Bank has said in a new report citing weak economic growth in remittances-source countries and cyclic low oil prices.
