World Bank

Africa: World Bank - Africa Losing Billions of Dollars to Trade Barriers

10 Feb 2012

[This Day] A new World Bank report has disclosed that African countries are losing out on billions of dollars in potential trade earnings every year because of high trade barriers with neighbouring countries.

World Bank Urges African Leaders To Challenge AU On Trading Changes

10 Feb 2012

ACCRA, Feb 10 (BERNAMA- NNN-GNA) -- The World Bank has called on African leaders scheduled to attend a regional integration summit in Ethiopia to challenge the African Union (AU) to pursue changes to escape the current straightjacket of trade fragmentation.

World Bank's Zoellick: Battling poverty critical

9 Feb 2012

The World Bank's influence on developing economies around the globe extends beyond financial help to providing expertise and guidance in gender equality and other areas vital to battling poverty, its leader said during an appearance on Thursday at Carnegie Mellon University.