Tag: world_bank

Bessent Urges IMF and World Bank to Refocus on Core Missions, End Upstream Gas Ban

14 Oct 2026 12:09 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells the IMF and World Bank to return to core missions, retire the upstream gas financing ban, resume graduations, and rein in bloated board budgets.

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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Pledges Partnership of Equals at Accra Reset Event

21 Sep 2026 7:29 p.m. · Source: UK Government

Ed Miliband tells Accra Reset event the UK is shifting from donor to investor, backing locally led reform and fairer finance as it prepares for its G20 presidency.

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