700m women subject to domestic violence worldwide More than 700 million women worldwide are subject to physical or sexual violence from their husbands or partners, many with little right to protection, the World Bank has said. News • 15 May 14
700m women subject to domestic violence worldwide More than 700 million women worldwide are subject to physical or sexual violence from their husbands or partners, many with little right to protection, the World Bank has said. News • 15 May 14
Economic cost of Crimea seizure mounts for Russia The economic impact of annexing Crimea from Ukraine could drive Russia into a sharp recession this year, the World Bank has warned. Business • 26 Mar 14
Economic cost of Crimea seizure mounts for Russia The economic impact of annexing Crimea from Ukraine could drive Russia into a sharp recession this year, the World Bank has warned. Business • 26 Mar 14
World Bank sees stronger growth in 2014 The World Bank has raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years as advanced economies started to pick up pace. Business • 15 Jan 14
World Bank sees stronger growth in 2014 The World Bank has raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years as advanced economies started to pick up pace. Business • 15 Jan 14
Ireland tops business tax efficiency poll Ireland has the most efficient tax system, for businesses at least, in the EU, new research shows. Business • 22 Nov 13
Ireland tops business tax efficiency poll Ireland has the most efficient tax system, for businesses at least, in the EU, new research shows. Business • 22 Nov 13
G20 finance officials seek ways to boost growth Finance leaders of the G20 economies have gathered to debate how best to rein in debt levels and the potential dangers from the latest round of aggressive easing of monetary policy from the world's central banks. Business • 19 Apr 13
G20 finance officials seek ways to boost growth Finance leaders of the G20 economies have gathered to debate how best to rein in debt levels and the potential dangers from the latest round of aggressive easing of monetary policy from the world's central banks. Business • 19 Apr 13
Global food prices down in recent months Global food prices have declined in recent months as lower demand for cereals and improved supplies pushed prices down, the World Bank has said, warning that prices were still near record peaks and volatile. Business • 28 Mar 13
Global food prices down in recent months Global food prices have declined in recent months as lower demand for cereals and improved supplies pushed prices down, the World Bank has said, warning that prices were still near record peaks and volatile. Business • 28 Mar 13
World Bank raises China growth forecast The World Bank raised its 2013 economic growth forecasts for China and developing East Asia today. Business • 19 Dec 12
World Bank raises China growth forecast The World Bank raised its 2013 economic growth forecasts for China and developing East Asia today. Business • 19 Dec 12
Global food prices stable but still high Global food prices remained stable, though close to 2008 record levels, the World Bank said today. Business • 30 Nov 12
Global food prices stable but still high Global food prices remained stable, though close to 2008 record levels, the World Bank said today. Business • 30 Nov 12
No country immune to climate change - World Bank All nations will suffer the effects of a warmer world, but it is the world's poorest countries that will be hit hardest by food shortages, rising sea levels, cyclones and drought. Business • 19 Nov 12
No country immune to climate change - World Bank All nations will suffer the effects of a warmer world, but it is the world's poorest countries that will be hit hardest by food shortages, rising sea levels, cyclones and drought. Business • 19 Nov 12
World Bank highlights global warming dangers The world's poorest countries will be hit hardest by food shortages, rising sea levels, cyclones and drought, the World Bank has said in a report on climate change. News • 19 Nov 12
World Bank highlights global warming dangers The world's poorest countries will be hit hardest by food shortages, rising sea levels, cyclones and drought, the World Bank has said in a report on climate change. News • 19 Nov 12
IMF gives bleak assessment of stalled recovery Plagued by uncertainty and setbacks, the world economy has weakened further and will grow more slowly over the next year, the International Monetary Fund has said in its latest forecast. Business • 09 Oct 12
IMF gives bleak assessment of stalled recovery Plagued by uncertainty and setbacks, the world economy has weakened further and will grow more slowly over the next year, the International Monetary Fund has said in its latest forecast. Business • 09 Oct 12
World Bank cuts Asia growth outlook for this year The World Bank cut its growth forecast for Asia in a new sign of the impact of weakening global demand and warned China's cooling economy faces the risk of a "more pronounced slowdown". Business • 08 Oct 12
World Bank cuts Asia growth outlook for this year The World Bank cut its growth forecast for Asia in a new sign of the impact of weakening global demand and warned China's cooling economy faces the risk of a "more pronounced slowdown". Business • 08 Oct 12
New World Bank chief Kim signals changes to come The head of the World Bank has said he is preparing broad reforms at the development lender to make it more effective in ending global poverty. Business • 05 Oct 12
New World Bank chief Kim signals changes to come The head of the World Bank has said he is preparing broad reforms at the development lender to make it more effective in ending global poverty. Business • 05 Oct 12
World Bank report highlights some jobs worth more As countries around the world struggle with high unemployment, the World Bank has cautioned that economic growth alone cannot create jobs that improve people's lives and reduce conflict, contrary to conventional wisdom. Business • 02 Oct 12
World Bank report highlights some jobs worth more As countries around the world struggle with high unemployment, the World Bank has cautioned that economic growth alone cannot create jobs that improve people's lives and reduce conflict, contrary to conventional wisdom. Business • 02 Oct 12
Rising food prices a concern says World Bank The World Bank said it stood ready to help governments respond to an increase in grain prices that has again put the world's poorest people at risk. Business • 30 Jul 12
Rising food prices a concern says World Bank The World Bank said it stood ready to help governments respond to an increase in grain prices that has again put the world's poorest people at risk. Business • 30 Jul 12
Kim takes over top job at World Bank Korean American physician Jim Yong Kim took over as the new World Bank chief today. Business • 02 Jul 12
Kim takes over top job at World Bank Korean American physician Jim Yong Kim took over as the new World Bank chief today. Business • 02 Jul 12
Korean-American Kim secures World Bank job The World Bank has named Korean American physician Jim Yong Kim as its next chief. Business • 16 Apr 12
Korean-American Kim secures World Bank job The World Bank has named Korean American physician Jim Yong Kim as its next chief. Business • 16 Apr 12
World Bank set to decide new president on Monday The World Bank will meet on Monday to decide which of three candidates will be its 12th president, sources say. Business • 12 Apr 12
World Bank set to decide new president on Monday The World Bank will meet on Monday to decide which of three candidates will be its 12th president, sources say. Business • 12 Apr 12
