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Lebanese economic recovery in 2025 will be undone by 2026 conflict, World Bank report shows
The report, titled “A Conflict-Torn Economy,” estimated that Lebanon’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.2% in 2025, marking its strongest growth since 2019.
Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid
Bennett, Liberman meet with World Bank president
In order to strengthen economic cooperation between Israel and World Bank activities around the world, Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman met World Bank president David Malpass.
World Bank provided over $4.75 billion to the MENA region in 2021
Some of the money will go toward vaccines as the delta variant wreaks havoc on the Middle East.
World Bank: Gaza war caused $570 million in Palestinian damages
Operation Guardian of the Walls caused millions of dollars in damages to Gaza, claimed the World Bank, which is hoping to mobilize donors.
What is Israel's population like in 2021?
Happy celebrations, Center or periphery.
Poorer nations begin slicing educational funding amid coronavirus
For comparison, before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, wealthier countries had been spending an average of $8,500 per child compared to $48 in lower income countries.
Palestinian COVID vaccine plan faces large funding gap, World Bank says
The Palestinians began vaccinations this month and have received small donations from Israel, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
World Bank provides Lebanon with $34M to buy vaccines
As new infections rise in the region, Jordan announced that it is vaccinating refugees alongside the rest of the population
Sudan welcomes US move to clear $1 bln in arrears to World Bank
The move allows Sudan to access $1.5 billion annually in funds from the International Development Association (IDA), which is an arm of the World Bank.
Jewish philanthropist, former Gaza envoy James Wolfensohn dies at 86
Wolfensohn was his entire life also devoted to Jewish giving. The family foundation he set up, administered by his children, gave to a broad array of Jewish causes across denominations.
World Bank warns of $760m. Palestinian Authority funding deficit in 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the PA could be forced to cut basic services, including medical ones, unless it found a way to make up the shortfall.