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World Bank Slashes Growth Projections Due to Tariff ‘Discord’
Economy // June 10, 2025

The World Bank says tariff-related discord is threatening 80 years of global prosperity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID
Economy // June 11, 2024

A new report from the World Bank has good news and bad news about the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access
International // March 08, 2024

The global push for digital transformation is gaining momentum, with global institutions increasingly taking part in shaping the landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Are Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts a Smart Option for Global Financing?
Blockchain // February 28, 2024

Proponents of blockchain’s underlying technical capabilities are determined to shake off its cryptocurrency-centric associations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access

March 08, 2024
The global push for digital transformation is gaining momentum, with global institutions increasingly taking part in shaping the landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

World Bank Uses Data, Digital Tools to Support Female Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets

February 16, 2022
“Societies aren’t fully tapping their potential if they’ve got half of the population on the sidelines.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

High Tech Microlending — And Why Chickens Hatch Great ROI

June 08, 2020
The World Bank distributes about $25 billion a year to countries through governments that identify areas where investment is needed and capital can be deployed to build infrastructure. Get the...

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Google and World Bank Partner on AI-Powered Services in Emerging Markets

October 14, 2025
Google and the World Bank partnered to work with governments to build artificial intelligence-powered public digital infrastructure in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

World Bank Slashes Growth Projections Due to Tariff ‘Discord’

June 10, 2025
The World Bank says tariff-related discord is threatening 80 years of global prosperity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID

June 11, 2024
A new report from the World Bank has good news and bad news about the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

IMF, World Bank and BIS Collaborating on Uses of Tokenization

November 28, 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have reportedly joined forces to explore the concept of tokenization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...