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Ajay Banga

June 12, 2026

Global growth to decline to 2.5% in 2026 over Middle East crisis: World Bank

The World Bank’s latest report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajay Banga
April 16, 2026

World Bank unveils initiative to improve water security for one billion people

It noted that water plays a central role in health, food systems, and energy, supporting an estimated 1.7 billion jobs globally.

World Bank
December 6, 2025

World Bank, countries announce progress in improving health care for 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group, global partners and countries, on Saturday, announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1

WORLD BANK
October 18, 2025

World Bank says AgriConnect helping small farmers move from subsistence to surplus

President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, said this on Friday in Washington, during the plenary of the annual meetings of the group.

Cross River Farmers
October 18, 2025

World Bank unveils plan to boost private investment, drive job growth

Mr Banga said that the World Bank had identified five sectors with the potential to create jobs.

October 14, 2025

World Bank outlines strategy for job creation

World Bank has outlined a three-part strategy focused on unlocking private-sector potential to facilitate job creation.

World bank
June 6, 2025

World Bank calls for impact-driven partnerships to tackle Africa’s needs

The World Bank has called for more impact-driven partnerships to address Africa’s development challenges.

Akinwumi Adesina and World Bank president, Ajay Banga
October 24, 2024

World Bank announces strategic shift in agribusiness, doubles financial commitment

Mr Banga said the increase in agricultural productivity and incomes would help create jobs, boost revenues, and improve the quality of food and nutrition.

WORLD BANK
April 18, 2024
World Bank and African Development Bank
October 30, 2023

Marrakech hosts World Bank, IMF annual meetings after earthquake

“The meetings will be conducted in a way that does not hamper the relief efforts and respects the victims and Moroccan people.”

IMF & WORLD BANK