Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle ...

The World Bank said it is committing $1 billion to help the Democratic Republic of Congo prepare for the development of the ...

India's sharp decline in poverty contrasts with Pakistan's deepening crisis, highlighting the impact of governance and ...

The World Bank said on Thursday it would resume funding to Uganda, nearly two years after the global lender suspended new ...

Dar es Salaam. An estimated 1.9 million Tanzanians are expected to benefit from improved disaster preparedness and response capabilities, following the approval of $300 million (about Sh790 billion) ...

India’s extreme poverty drops to 5.3% as World Bank flags Pakistan’s 42.4% poverty rate and rising food insecurity.

India has made remarkable progress in reducing extreme poverty. World Bank data shows nearly 270 million people moved out of ...

The funding will be allotted to the projects, in Pune and Thane, through two special purpose vehicles, Birla Estates said in ...

The World Bank’s latest global poverty update reveals a dramatic decline in extreme poverty across India between 2011-12 and ...

India has significantly reduced poverty. Extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15 per day) fell from 16.2% in 2011-12 to ...

The new poverty line, adjusted for inflation and global economic conditions, raised the bar by 15% compared to the previous ...