World Bank Search - documentsMGQ2NjMwM2YyYzBjZGUxZmJjOTBjZGQ5MWE2N2M3ZWM2NjZjOWQ0OQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2024/03/11/improving-public-finances-for-service-delivery-in-pakistan-s-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-provincePakistanFinanced by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Mobilization and Public Resource Management project aimed to mitigate fiscal challenges arising from the integration of the former tribal areas of Pakistan into the province.regions:South Asia,country:Pakistan,subject:poverty,subject:governance in public sector,subject:economic growthEnglishSouth AsiaImproving Public Finances for Service Delivery in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ProvincePoverty,Governance In Public Sector,Economic GrowthP162302/content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2024/03/11/improving-public-finances-for-service-delivery-in-pakistan-s-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-province2024-03-11T14:56:46ZtrueSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKResultsResultsSouth Asia, SARIDANmQzOTAxN2NlY2JjYTViMDkwNTM4Yjk0YzRhZmM5YTdhOWRmYzM4Yw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/03/04/clearherpath-meet-women-who-are-blazing-a-trail-in-south-asia-s-workforceBangladesh,Bhutan,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri LankaIn South Asia, only 1 in 4 women are in the workforce. This means that many millions of women aren’t getting the chance to realize their potential and pursue a career or job outside the home, earn an income for themselves and their families and contribute to their communities and economies.south asia,subject:jobs and development,subject:gender,country:Bangladesh,country:Bhutan,country:India,country:Maldives,country:Nepal,country:Pakistan,country:Sri LankaEnglish#ClearHerPath: Meet women who are blazing a trail in South Asia’s workforceJobs And Development,Gender/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2024/03/04/clearherpath-meet-women-who-are-blazing-a-trail-in-south-asia-s-workforce2024-03-06T12:00:00Zcq5Bangladesh,Bhutan,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri LankaBD,BT,IN,MV,NP,PK,LKFeature StoryFeature StorySouth Asia, SARMTcxNTQ5YzE4YzA0MDVkYzQ5NmM3ZTk4NmU2NmE2NzdiNDljYWE1MQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/12/19/pakistan-world-bank-approves-350-million-in-financing-to-support-fiscal-and-competitiveness-reformsPakistanWASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $350 million in financing for the Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) Operation, which aims to strengthen fiscal management and promote competitiveness for sustained economic growth.country:Pakistan,regions:South AsiaEnglishSouth AsiaPakistan: World Bank Approves $350 Million in Financing to Support Fiscal and Competitiveness Reforms/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/12/19/pakistan-world-bank-approves-350-million-in-financing-to-support-fiscal-and-competitiveness-reforms2023-12-19T10:38:13ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKPress Release WASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $350 million in financing for the Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) Operation, which aims to strengthen fiscal management and promote competitiveness for sustained and inclusive economic growth. “Pakistan needs urgent fiscal and structural reforms to restore macroeconomic balance and lay the foundations for sustainable growth,” says Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “RISE-II completes a first phase of tax, energy and business climate reforms geared to raising additional revenues, improve the targeting of expenditures and stimulate competition and investment.” The operation contributes to better fiscal management by improving fiscal policy coordination, enhancing debt transparency and management, strengthening the taxation of property, and improving the financial viability of the power sector. The operation also aims to foster growth and competitiveness by reducing the cost of tax compliance, improving financial sector transparency, encouraging the use of digital payments, and promoting exports by lowering import tariffs. “Based on the foundations laid through RISE II and parallel support by other IFIs, Pakistan has the opportunity to tackle long-standing structural distortions in its economy after the upcoming general elections. Failing to use this opportunity would risk plunging the country back into stop and go economic cycles,” says Derek H. C. Chen, Task Team Leader of the operation. WASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $350 million in financing for the Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) Operation, which aims to strengthen fiscal management and promote competitiveness for sustained and inclusive economic growth. “Pakistan needs urgent fiscal and structural reforms to restore macroeconomic balance and lay the foundations for sustainable growth,” says Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “RISE-II completes a first phase of tax, energy and business climate reforms geared to raising additional revenues, improve the targeting of expenditures and stimulate competition and investment.” The operation contributes to better fiscal management by improving fiscal policy coordination, enhancing debt transparency and management, strengthening the taxation of property, and improving the financial viability of the power sector. The operation also aims to foster growth and coPress ReleaseSouth Asia, SAROGU4MzUwMTIwNTI5YWZkNjA0ODUyZDQyZWM3YWQ1ODA1N2JhYzliMQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/speech/2023/12/01/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-lums-university-lahore-pakistanPakistanForty percent of children under five suffer from stunted growth. The rates exceed fifty percent in some of the poorest districts of Punjab, and even sixty percent in rural Sindh. These are shocking statistics and compare to rates we find in much poorer countries. It means that a large part of the country’s population is not reaching their physical and cognitive potential. As you will hear shortly, the root causes lie in lack of access to clean water and sanitation, lack of birth spacing, poor nutrition and insufficient access to health services. We know that the environment and unhygienic living conditions many mothers and children are exposed to in the first 1000 days from conception, are a major cause.regions:South Asia,country:PakistanEnglishSouth AsiaWorld Bank Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser's Speech at the LUMS University, Lahore, Pakistan/content/wb-home/en/news/speech/2023/12/01/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-lums-university-lahore-pakistan2023-12-01T13:21:20ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKSpeeches and Transcripts Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. After Islamabad and Karachi, I am very happy to be in Lahore today, as part of our series of events to launch the World Bank policy notes on key reform priorities a new government should address. These Notes have been the object, over the past months, of many consultations across the country – including in Punjab - as part of our Reforms for a Brighter Future initiative. I would like to thank the Pakistan Institute for Development Economics (PIDE) for partnering with us on this initiative, and the Lahore University of Management Sciences for hosting us today. The engagement of so many around the country has been amazing. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed. This is a critical moment for Pakistan as you are facing one of the worst economic crises of the country’s history. It follows the catastrophic floods that hit last year, which were a sad reminder of how exposed Pakistan is to climate change. In the background, a silent Speeches and TranscriptsSouth Asia, SARM2VjMmNlZWJhYmRjOTI1MTVkZjIyMzFjY2I3NDUwYTFkODU0OTJkNw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/speech/2023/11/30/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-pakistan-reforms-for-a-brighter-future-pPakistanThis is a critical moment for Pakistan as you are facing one of the worst economic crises of the country’s history. It follows the catastrophic floods that hit last year, which were a sad reminder of how exposed Pakistan is to climate change. In the background, a silent human capital crisis is weighing heavily on Pakistan’s development, and some of the poorest districts in rural Sindh are the worst affected.country:Pakistan,regions:South AsiaEnglishSouth AsiaWorld Bank Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser's Speech at the Pakistan Reforms For A Brighter Future Policy Note Launch in Karachi/content/wb-home/en/news/speech/2023/11/30/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-pakistan-reforms-for-a-brighter-future-p2023-11-30T15:57:11ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKSpeeches and Transcripts Excellencies, Honorable Secretaries, Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. I am delighted to be back in Karachi. I am in Pakistan this week is to launch the World Bank policy notes that have been the object, over the past months, of many consultations across the country, including here, as part of our Reforms for a Brighter Future initiative. I would like to thank the Pakistan Institute for Development Economics (PIDE) for partnering with us on this initiative. The engagement of so many around the country has been amazing. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. This is a critical moment for Pakistan as you are facing one of the worst economic crises of the country’s history. It follows the catastrophic floods that hit last year, which were a sad reminder of how exposed Pakistan is to climate change. In the background, a silent human capital crisis is weighing heavily on Pakistan’s development, and some of the poorest districts in rural Sindh are the worst affected. WSpeeches and TranscriptsSouth Asia, SARYTgxMmMyM2Q4MzM0YjcwMWQ4MDk3MzYzMWI2ODc3ZGI0NTUxNjVmYQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/speech/2023/11/28/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-pakistan-reforms-for-a-brighter-future-pPakistanISLAMABAD, November 28, 2023—The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, is in Pakistan to reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to support the people of Pakistan. He launched a series of Policy Notes that outline critical policy shifts required for a productive, sustainable, resilient, and healthy Pakistan.country:Pakistan,regions:South AsiaEnglishSouth AsiaWorld Bank Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser's Speech at the Pakistan Reforms For A Brighter Future Policy Note Launch/content/wb-home/en/news/speech/2023/11/28/world-bank-regional-vice-president-for-south-asia-martin-raiser-s-speech-at-the-pakistan-reforms-for-a-brighter-future-p2023-11-28T14:03:00ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKSpeeches and Transcripts Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. I am happy to be back in Pakistan to launch the World Bank policy notes that have been the object, over the past months, of many consultations across the country as part of our Reforms for a Brighter Future initiative. I would like to thank the Pakistan Institute for Development Economics (PIDE) for partnering with us on this initiative. The engagement of so many around the country has been great. I want to thank everyone who contributed very much. This is a critical moment for Pakistan as you are facing one of the worst economic crises of the country’s history. It follows the catastrophic floods that hit last year, which were a sad reminder of how exposed Pakistan is to climate change. In the background, a silent human capital crisis is weighing heavily on Pakistan’s development. We are convinced there is a feasible path to get out of this crisis. This possible path is what I am here to talk about. My team has subtitled the BrightSpeeches and TranscriptsSouth Asia, SARYjIzZDk2ZWViNmNmM2U1NjdmMDhjZDc5NTU2YTg1ODc4MzkzMzE3Nw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/11/28/world-bank-vice-president-visits-pakistan-launches-policy-notes-on-key-reform-areasPakistanISLAMABAD, November 28, 2023—The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, is in Pakistan to reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to support the people of Pakistan. He launched a series of Policy Notes that outline critical policy shifts required for a productive, sustainable, resilient, and healthy Pakistan.country:Pakistan,regions:South AsiaEnglishSouth AsiaWorld Bank Vice President Visits Pakistan, Launches Policy Notes on Key Reform Areas/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/11/28/world-bank-vice-president-visits-pakistan-launches-policy-notes-on-key-reform-areas2023-11-28T12:09:44ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKPress ReleasePress ReleaseSouth Asia, SARYTM3OGE2NjFkYjRlMjc5OTdmMWFlN2Y0YjI0MzVjYjVlOTcyNjNmNQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/11/01/promoting-responsible-tourism-in-pakistan-s-northPakistanThis year, the World Tourism Day celebrated private sector’s role in developing sustainable tourism through green investments. The World Bank’s tourism sector interventions in Pakistan are well aligned with that ambition and continue to contribute towards private sector’s resilience and competitiveness, responsible tourism, economic inclusion of communities and public-private partnerships.country:Pakistan,regions:South Asia,subject:cultural heritage and sustainable tourismEnglishSouth AsiaPromoting Responsible Tourism in Pakistan’s NorthCultural Heritage And Sustainable Tourism/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2023/11/01/promoting-responsible-tourism-in-pakistan-s-north2023-11-07T13:31:00ZSouth Asiacq5PakistanPKFeature StoryFeature StorySouth AsiaYjc2MmUxNjQ3N2IxMGNiMjdkNTY3Y2Q3MTY3N2I4ODgzNjE4MDRhNw2http://www.shihang.org/zh/news/press-release/2023/10/03/world-bank-expects-solid-growth-but-risky-outlook-for-south-asiaAfghanistan,Bangladesh,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri Lanka世界银行在其半年度地区经济展望中指出,今年南亚预计增长5.8%,这一增速虽高于其他发展中国家地区,但不及疫情前,也不足以支持实现发展目标。regions:South Asia,country:Afghanistan,country:Bangladesh,country:India,country:Maldives,country:Nepal,country:Pakistan,country:Sri Lanka,subject:green-growth,subject:energy efficiency,subject:sustainable economic growthChineseSouth Asia世界银行预计南亚增长稳健但存在风险Green-growth,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Economic Growth/content/wb-home/zh/news/press-release/2023/10/03/world-bank-expects-solid-growth-but-risky-outlook-for-south-asia2023-10-04T02:30:00ZSouth Asiacq5Afghanistan,Bangladesh,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri LankaAF,BD,IN,MV,NP,PK,LKPress Release能源转型为更快、更清洁的增长创造机会 2023年10月3日,华盛顿—世界银行在其半年度地区经济展望中指出,今年南亚预计增长5.8%,这一增速虽高于其他发展中国家地区,但不及疫情前,也不足以支持实现发展目标。 今天发布的最新一期南亚发展简报《迈向更快、更清洁的增长》预测,随着疫后经济反弹消退,货币紧缩、财政整顿和全球需求减少等因素对经济活动造成压力,2024年、2025年增长将放缓至5.6%。 由于财政状况脆弱等原因,增长前景面临下行风险。2022年,南亚国家的政府债务平均占GDP的86%,违约风险上升,借贷成本提高,私营部门信贷被分流。此外,中国经济增长进一步放缓,气候变化导致更加频繁和严重的自然灾害,可能也会影响地区前景。 世行南亚副行长芮泽表示:“虽然南亚稳步向前迈进,但大多数国家的增长速度还不够快,无法在一代人内达到高收入门槛。各国当务之急在于管理财政风险,集中精力采取措施加快增长,包括促进私营部门投资,抓住全球能源转型带来的机遇。” 2023/2024财年,占本地区经济总量大部分的印度有望保持在6.3%的强劲增长水平。得益于旅游业强劲反弹,2023年马尔代夫经济产出预计将增长6.5%,2023/2024财年尼泊尔有望回升至3.9%。南亚数个国家仍在遭受近期货币危机余波的影响。孟加拉国2023/2024财年经济增长率将放缓至5.6%。巴基斯坦预计2023/2024财年增速仅为1.7%,低于人口增长率。斯里兰卡在经历了严重衰退后呈现出复苏的迹象,预计经济在2023年收缩3.8%后,2024年将增长1.7%。 受制于财政困难,各国政府支持经济充分利用全球能源转型的空间有限。尽管能源转型常被视为发展中国家的额外负担,但对南亚来说,如果能源转型能带来更多企业投资、减少空气污染并减少对进口燃料的依赖,那么能源转型可能会为未来经济增长和创造就业提供机会。即使财政空间有限,各国也可以通过市场监管、信息宣传、拓宽融资渠道和可靠电网服务,鼓励企业采用更节能的技术。 世行南亚首席经济学家弗兰齐斯卡·奥恩佐格说:“南亚产出的能源强度约为全球平均水平的两倍,在采用更先进节能技术方面颇为滞后。在全球能源快速转型的背景下,提高能效是南亚在环境和经济两方面目标取得进展的契机。” 能源转型也将对南亚劳动力市场产生重大影响。南亚近十分之一的劳动者从事污染密集型工作。这些工作岗位集中在技能较低的非正式工人手中,他们更容易受到劳动力市场变化的影响。虽然能源转型有助于创造更多新的就业机会,但也可能使一些工人搁浅在衰落行业。报告建议采取广泛的政策来保护这些工人,包括提供更多的高质量教育培训、融资和市场机会;促进劳动者流动;加强社会安全网。 世界银行今天还发布了阿富汗、孟加拉国、印度、马尔代夫、尼泊尔、巴基斯坦和斯里兰卡的最新发展简报。 资料来源:世行宏观贫困展望和工作人员计算结果。 注:(e)=估计,(f)=预测。GDP按2015年价格和市场汇率计算。巴基斯坦按要素成本报告。阿富汗国民账户统计数据未公布。为测算本地区各日历年度的GDP总量,财年数据被换算成日历年数据,具体方法是取用孟加拉国、不丹、尼泊尔、巴基斯坦四国连续两个财年的平均值(没有四国的季度GDP数据)。能源转型为更快、更清洁的增长创造机会 2023年10月3日,华盛顿—世界银行在其半年度地区经济展望中指出,今年南亚预计增长5.8%,这一增速虽高于其他发展中国家地区,但不及疫情前,也不足以支持实现发展目标。 今天发布的最新一期南亚发展简报《迈向更快、更清洁的增长》预测,随着疫后经济反弹消退,货币紧缩、财政整顿和全球需求减少等因素对经济活动造成压力,2024年、2025年增长将放缓至5.6%。 由于财政状况脆弱等原因,增长前景面临下行风险。2022年,南亚国家的政府债务平均占GDP的86%,违约风险上升,借贷成本提高,私营部门信贷被分流。此外,中国经济增长进一步放缓,气候变化导致更加频繁和严重的自然灾害,可能也会影响地区前景。 世行南亚副行长芮泽表示:“虽然南亚稳步向前迈进,但大多数国家的增长速度还不够快,无法在一代人内达到高收入门槛。各国当务之急在于管理财政风险,集中精力采取措施加快增长,包括促进私营部门投资,抓住全球能源转型带来的机遇。” 2023/2024财年,占本地区经济总量大部分的印度有望保持在6.3%的强劲增长水平。得益于旅游业强劲反弹,2023年马尔代夫经济产出预计将增长6.5%,2023/2024财年尼泊尔有望回升至3.9%。南亚数个国家仍在遭受近期货币危机余波的影响。孟加拉国2023/2024财年经济增长率将放缓至5.6%。巴基斯坦预计2023/2024财年增速仅为1.7%,低于人口增长率。斯里兰卡在经历了严重衰退后呈现出复苏的迹象,预计经济在2023年收缩3.8%后,2024年将增长1.7%。 受制于财政困难,各国政府支持经济充分利用全球能源转型的空间有限。尽管能源转型常被视为发展中国家的额外负担,但对南亚来说,如果能源转型能带来更多企业投资、减少空气污染并减少对进口燃料的依赖,那么能源转型可能会为未来经济增长和创造就业提供机会。即使财政空间有限,各国也可以通过市场监管、信息宣传、拓宽融资渠道和可靠电网服务,鼓励企业采用更节能的技术。 世行南亚首席经济学家弗兰齐斯卡·奥恩佐格说:“南亚产出的能源强度约为全球平均水平的两倍,在采用更先进节能技术方面颇为滞后。在全球能源快速转型的背景下,提高能效是南亚在环境和经济两方面目标取得进展的契机。” 能源转型也将对南亚劳动力市场产生重大影响。南亚近十分之一的劳动者从事污染密集型工作。这些工作岗位集中在技能较低的Press ReleaseSouth Asia, SARNzIxNDg2ZTRmYWYwMTY1Y2QyMzhkZTNjZDVjNzhmMDYzOTZmYTVlMQ2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2023/10/03/world-bank-expects-solid-growth-but-risky-outlook-for-south-asiaAfghanistan,Bangladesh,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri LankaL’Asie du Sud devrait enregistrer une croissance de 5,8 % cette année selon le dernier bulletin semestriel de la Banque mondiale consacré à la conjoncture économique régionale.regions:South Asia,country:Afghanistan,country:Bangladesh,country:India,country:Maldives,country:Nepal,country:Pakistan,country:Sri Lanka,subject:green-growth,subject:energy efficiency,subject:sustainable economic growthFrenchSouth AsiaAsie du Sud : la Banque mondiale anticipe des perspectives de croissance solide, mais teintées d’incertitudesGreen-growth,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Economic Growth/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2023/10/03/world-bank-expects-solid-growth-but-risky-outlook-for-south-asia2023-10-03T14:30:00ZSouth Asiacq5Afghanistan,Bangladesh,India,Maldives,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri LankaAF,BD,IN,MV,NP,PK,LKPress ReleasePress ReleaseSouth Asia, SAR