World Bank's new chief wants 'better bank' before pushing for bigger bank
By David Lawder MANDEVILLE, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga wants to focus on improving the development lender
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Exclusive-World Bank chief to 'push' its balance sheet, vows to protect 'AAA' rating
By David Lawder KINGSTON, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that he will "push" the lender's
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World Bank's new chief Banga to sharpen focus on projects with measurable impact
By David Lawder LIMA World Bank President Ajay Banga wants the lender to focus on more "scalable, replicable"
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World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets, new chief says
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The World Bank must use "informed risk-taking" to encourage private investors to get more
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New World Bank chief to kick off global tour with Peru, Jamaica stops
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank Group's new president, Ajay Banga, will visit Peru and Jamaica next
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World Bank to conduct rapid assessment of damages after destruction of Ukraine dam
WASHINGTON The World Bank will support Ukraine by conducting a rapid assessment of damages and needs after the
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World Bank lifts 2023 global growth forecasts, but cuts next year's outlook
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth forecast as the U.S.
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U.S. Treasury's Yellen urges new World Bank chief to 'get the most' of balance sheet
WASHINGTON U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday told incoming World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to "get
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World Bank seeks grants, new capital to fight global crises
By Karen Lema MANILA The World Bank will press for more grants and new capital from member countries,
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World Bank's Malpass: risk of U.S. default adds to woes facing slowing global economy
By Andrea Shalal NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) -The risk of a U.S. default is adding to problems facing the slowing global
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