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The World Bank serves as an international financial institution granting loans to developing countries. The recipients have to pledge structural reforms in return.

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How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

Donald Trump's policies could push the US currency higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations.
BusinessNovember 18, 2024
A man begs for money

Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions

Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions

Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
BusinessOctober 18, 2024
Protesters gather during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024.

Kenya: What's behind the deadly protests?

Kenya: What's behind the deadly protests?

Kenyans are unhappy about rising living costs and have accused the president of making false promises. DW delves deeper.
PoliticsJune 26, 2024
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Will Israel-Hamas war affect India's economy?

Will Israel-Hamas war affect India's economy?

The growing conflict in the Middle East has raised geopolitical concerns about stable prices and oil supply.
BusinessNovember 6, 2023
Humanitarian aid being distributed among refugees in Bunia, Congo

China or US: Who's delaying debt relief to developing world

China or US: Who's delaying debt relief to developing world

China has been widely blamed for the delayed global response. Beijing disagrees and puts the onus on the US.
BusinessOctober 11, 2023
A hand full of parched soil, dried out because of drought in Tunesia

Moroccan farmers turn to drip irrigation during drought

Moroccan farmers turn to drip irrigation during drought

Morocco is investing in cutting-edge irrigation systems to save its agricultural industry from sustained drought.
BusinessOctober 9, 202305:39 min
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Sri Mulyani: A reformer working for Indonesia's women

In a DW interview, the Indonesian Finance Minister tells how she became one of the most powerful women in SE Asia.
EqualityJuly 11, 2021
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