During the United Nations Press Conference on #IDA21, I took the opportunity to talk about some points of the recently launched #GEP2025 report: ✅Global growth is projected to stabilize at 2.7% in 2025-26, ✅Developing countries are expected to hold steady at around 4% during 2025-26.

My World Bank colleague, M. Ayhan Kose, succinctly outlines the risks confronting the global economy and what developing economies should do to navigate them. Global Economic Prospects - January 2025 worldbank.org/en/news/video/… via World Bank

The global economy has defied dire expectations so far. Here are three reasons why it could do so again. The Brookings Institution brookings.edu/articles/3-rea…

Thrilled to join the discussions at #AlUlaCEME2025. It brings together a distinguished group of finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers, and leaders from the public and private sectors in emerging markets to foster a global dialogue on key economic issues.

In his opening remarks at #AlUlaCEME2025, Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan called for pragmatism and farsightedness in dealing with problems facing the #developing world—especially #indebtedness, government #efficiency, and #privatesector competitiveness.

At #AlUlaCEME2025, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim discusses the Kingdom’s plans for harnessing the potential of generative #AI to speed up #productivity. AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies

This was a challenging op-ed to write in which I try to answer the 1.8 trillion ringgit Q: What are the untapped growth drivers for M'sia? Hope u read & share what u think! __________ Unlocking new growth drivers: Services, Subnational, Sustainability Opinion By Apurva

David Dollar Memorial Prize extended paper submission deadline to April 4! Submit policy-relevant research using the #WorldBankEnterpriseSurveys data, to win $3,000 + travel to the WBES Symposium. More information: enterprisesurveys.org/en/david-dolla… #DavidDollarPrize

My World Bank colleague, Somik Lall, outlines what developing economies can do to achieve a synchronized form of development—one that connects progress in megacities with progress in smaller cities, towns, and villages. open.spotify.com/episode/2bdPNh…

When you’re in a hole, it's wise to stop digging. My column in Project Syndicate today. project-syndicate.org/commentary/glo…

On June 5, I’ll be discussing how firm-level data can support productivity and job growth with Roberta Gatti. Join me at the #EnterpriseSurveys Symposium: wrld.bg/R7pi50W1WmN

From my World Bank colleague M. Ayhan Kose and me: a summary of the state of the global economy today. Most of the developing world is turning into a development-free zone blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/most… via World Bank

For three years, the world's attention has been focused on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. But it's wise to take a broader look: as World Bank 's latest report points out, 70% of people trapped in conflict and instability are Africans. worldbank.org/en/research/pu…

The new #GlobalFindex report shows how far we’ve come in financial inclusion: 8 in 10 adults worldwide now have access to a financial account. Still, 1 in 5 lack access to financial services. Progress is real, but the gap remains. Learn more: wrld.bg/2vWa50Wq2p6

Financial access is just the beginning of the journey to improving financial health. As the #GlobalFindex launches, UNSGSA Queen Máxima calls for tools that help families manage expenses, protect against shocks & invest in their future. Explore the data: globalfindex.worldbank.org

World Bank’s 2025 Global Findex Report, released today, reveals the correlation between digital connectivity and financial inclusion. Digital tools are making financial systems more inclusive and effective around the world, enabling people to save and invest. Data from the report

Financial inclusion has the power to improve lives and transform economies. Ajay Banga shares how digital tools, public infrastructure, and better policies can turn that potential into reality. Explore the #GlobalFindex report: wrld.bg/f56N50WqNLJ

A delight to join my old friend Navin Girishankar on his "Better America" podcast.

This is pretty much a blueprint for rebuilding Ukraine's enterprises and entrepreneurship. The University of Chicago Somik Lall Becker Friedman Institute for Economics bfi.uchicago.edu/working-papers…