How's the M'sian economy doing? Our World Bank take on headline macro: 1. M’sia’s 2022 growth among HIGHEST in E. Asia 2. Recovery BROAD-BASED 3. 2022 Govt revenue HIGHER vs 2021 4. Inflation coming DOWN 5. Un- and under- employment both going DOWN All true headlines BUT...

A big thank you to The Business Times for this wide-ranging interview on our last fiscal year in #Singapore, where we committed record amounts of funding that will help to address challenges in emerging markets and developing economies around the world: businesstimes.com.sg/esg/esg-lifts-…

Asia has a 'real interest' in speeding up the energy transition: International Finance Corporation #asia #ifc #climate #malaysia cnb.cx/3OV1c6g

🇲🇾 IFC is pleased to welcome Marcel Rached as Resident Representative, #Malaysia, where we recently established a presence to support 🇲🇾’s efforts to foster greater sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. Learn more about our work in Malaysia: wrld.bg/JO9Y50PIHPO

Our (World Bank) 6-monthly take of the M’sian economy: G-rowth: ⬇️ 3.9% in 2023; ⬆️ 4.3% in 2024 R-inggit: ⬇️ ‘cos of…find out below ;-) O-utput: 10% >than pre-Covid level W-ages: growing, except for “squeezed middle” S-ubsidies: also growing! Breakdown of M’sia “GROWS” 🧵

A big thank you to the Joint Committee on Climate Change, Bank Negara Malaysia and SC Malaysia for hosting us at this successful event. We are committed to supporting you in mobilizing more private capital for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. #JC3Conf2023

.@Kasturi_CW is one of Sri Lanka's first female CEO, shattering stereotypes and transforming her community. On Talking Development, she shares with Managing Director Anna Bjerde the pivotal role sports have played in her leadership journey. wrld.bg/6LQ150Q7gvf

انتخابي رئيسا لمحكمة العدل الدولية مسؤولية كبرى في تحقيق العدالة الدولية واعلاء القانون الدولي. وأول ما يحضر إلى ذهني ايضاً في هذه اللحظة هو همي الدائم ان تعود مدينتي بيروت، أماََ للشرائع كما هو لقبها، وان ننجح كلبنانيين في إقامة دولة القانون في بلادنا وان يسود العدل بين أبنائه.

Access to finance is a major challenge for many women-owned SMEs across the 🌏. To me, #AccelerateEquality means more women entrepreneurs can access capital. I believe that investing in women, like female entrepreneurs, is an investment in our future. #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

This year, I am celebrating #WomensDay by advocating for equal pay for equal work. I am proud to be a part of The World Bank Group's push to #AccelerateEquality for a more prosperous and livable world! worldbank.org/womensday #IFC #worldbankgroup #Malaysia

🔔 IFC’s Katia Daude Gonçalves joined other #WomensDay partners today SGX Group for the #RingtheBell event in Singapore. Capital markets play a vital role in helping to overcome barriers to women's employment and leadership. #IFCGender #GenderBell #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

Ramadan Kareem. Wishing you a happy Ramadan filled with joy, reflection, and moments of peace.

Reflecting on this year’s #InternationalWomensDay, it’s crucial to recognize the progress made toward #GenderEquality in East Asia and Pacific. But disparities remain. Let’s continue to #AccelerateEquality and empower every woman to reach her full potential!

⏰Last chance to apply! Calling all graduate students interested in making a difference around the world. Apply to the #IFCImpactChallenge2024 for an opportunity to collaborate and showcase new innovations. Application deadline is April 15th ➡️ wrld.bg/FfrK50RfayL

We look forward to continuing our support for Malaysia’s development agenda by growing our presence and investment program in the country. Thank you to Ministry of Finance🇲🇾 and Bank Negara Malaysia for the discussion. #WBGMeetings

Our (World Bank) headline take on the M'sian economy 1. GROWTH: 4.3% for 2024; shade < regional avg of 4.5% 2. JOBS: Migrant workers crowd-in jobs for M'sians. Real problem for M'sians? ~4-in-10 M'sians work < skill levels 3. POVERTY: ~16k families still s.t. hardcore pov 🧵

Today, IFC & #Egypt’s Universal Healthcare Insurance Authority partner to expand coverage for Egyptians. Together, we will improve healthcare quality and encourage private sector investments in #Egypt’s health sector. #IFCinEgypt

Minister Zeina Toukan led Jordan’s delegation at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Arab Fund in Kuwait. A five-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) was launched with a $690M financing ceiling, and a $65M agreement was signed for the Sheikh Sabah Port Liquefied Natural Gas Project

انتهت جلسة #مجلس_الوزراء قرابة الساعة الثانية وقد ادلى وزير الإعلام بول مرقص بالمعلومات الرسمية آلاتية: عقد مجلس الوزراء جلسة ثالثة له هذا الأسبوع في السرايا كبير برئاسة دولة رئيس مجلس وزراء ومشاركة السيدات والسادة الوزراء بغياب وزيرة البيئة ، استكمل المجلس درس مشروع قانون

The 1st private radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to be developed in #Jordan and the #MiddleEast, advancing cancer care, job creation, & local manufacturing, following an agreement between IFC and Experia. experia.jo/Event/event_de…