Tag: World Bank Group

World Bank Group, Partners launch new initiative to expand A2F for MSMEs, drive growth, jobs in MENA

MSMEs are the backbone of MENA economies, comprising nearly 90% of private…

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees

Egypt’s economic growth to pick up in 2020 supported by monetary policy easing: WBG

Government’s promotion initiatives and improved security support tourism sector, says report

Hagar Omran Hagar Omran

Egypt’s high interest rates exert pressure on budget: WBG

Social conditions remain difficult, inflation eroded real income, says report

Hagar Omran Hagar Omran

IFC invests close to $200m in Egypt, eyes opportunities in infrastructure, manufacturing sectors

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, invested close…

Nehal Samir Nehal Samir

Future of cash: will it become obsolete?

Transforming Egypt into a digital society starts with online payments

Ahmed Lamloum Ahmed Lamloum

Egypt achieved universal access to electricity: WB’s Year in Review

13% of world’s population still live without electricity, says report

Hagar Omran Hagar Omran

“Agreement will bring the total number of benefiting citizens to 1.7 million,”: Nasr

Egypt signs infrastructure agreement with WB worth $300m

Hagar Omran Hagar Omran

We annually invest about $17bn in region: WB’s vice president for Africa

African countries recommended to heavily invest in infrastructure, energy, ICT

Hagar Omran Hagar Omran

Egypt needs 7% growth to reduce unemployment rate, restrain population growth, improve incomes: Mohieldin

Targeted growth should be 6-7%, which requires direct investments of 25-30%

Nevine Kamel Nevine Kamel

Business practice environment

A few days ago, the World Bank Group released its Doing Business…

Medhat Nafie Medhat Nafie