International Relations in India & Beyond
India has issued a “notice of modification” to Pakistan, blaming the country for “intransigence” in the implementation of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), which was signed by the two nations in 1960, with the...
Poverty And Corruption In South Asia An article written more than ten years back (FORBES Poverty and corruption) highlighted the nexus between corruption and poverty. The article stated “poverty invites corruption, while corruption deepens...
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to developing countries for the purpose of promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. The World Bank was established in 1944 as...
The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for India and the whole South Asian region on Wednesday, citing worsening supply bottlenecks and rising inflation risks caused by the Ukraine crisis. The international lender...
The World Bank issued dire forecasts for Ukraine as Russia’s invasion impacts both the country and its neighbors, warning in a report released Sunday of an even bleaker economic outlook if the conflict drags...
Sri Lanka’s main opposition party on Friday asked the government to resolve an economic crisis or face a no-confidence motion, as leaders of businesses from garments to tea and other industries warned that exports...
Perhaps never in world history has the global workforce been impacted as quickly and strongly as it is happening in the third decade of the 21st century. Several factors have influenced the functioning of...
As Nigeria marks its 61st anniversary of independence, its citizens are stuck in a general anomie of despondency. This is as a result of general insecurity in the country, rising unemployment and high-cost of living. It is also...
As Myanmar’s economic slump deepens after February’s military coup and parts of its financial system freeze up, many in the strife-torn country are turning to online groups to bypass official channels to trade currencies....
Washington-based global lender the World Bank, through concessional lending arms, has gone to bat for Bangladesh to foster its development initiatives since 1972; committing more than $30 billion by backing priorities in economic, social...
