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World Bank lends Tunisia $400m for social reforms

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The World Bank Tuesday announced the intent to provide $400 million to Tunisia in view of backing social reforms. Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa, made the announcement to Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden during a visit. The World Bank official also indicated that the US-based institution will help […]
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Modest Rebound Continues in MENA, New Sources of Growth & Job Creation Needed

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A new World Bank report forecasts growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to reach 2.8% by 2020, but calls for a regional push toward a new digital economy that would generate higher levels of growth. Growth in the MENA region is projected to rebound to an average of 2% in 2018, up […]
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Morocco, WB Discuss Preschool Education, Social Welfare

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Morocco and the World Bank started Monday in Rabat discussions on a set of issues, on top of which preschool education and the consolidated social register that will identify families deserving to benefit from social assistance programs. The discussions are held during the visit World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa […]