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Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro

Facing Challenges with a Strong Commitment to Reform

The World Bank continues to work with the Government of Montenegro and other development partners in providing financial...

World Bank Predicts Strong Growth for Western Balkans by 2025

The World Bank projects that the economic growth of the Western Balkans will reach 3.7% in 2025, driven...

Nicola Pontara, World Bank Country Manager for Serbia

Clear Recipe for Success

Very clear steps exist that would enable Serbia to boost its economic growth rates. They imply the implementing...

Nicolas Marquier, Regional Manager for the Western Balkans at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Financing the Future

IFC, the largest global development institution, has provided almost $1 billion in financing to Serbia’s private sector over...

Nicolas Marquier, Regional Manager for the Western Balkans at the IFC

Financing the Future

IFC, the largest global development institution, has provided almost $1 billion in financing to Serbia’s private sector over...

31st Kopaonik Business Forum Kicks Off Amid Global Uncertainties

The prestigious Kopaonik Business Forum, now in its 31st year, commenced on the Serbian ski resort of Kopaonik,...

Lorry Drivers Lose 3,000 Years Annually Waiting at Western Balkans Borders

Lorry drivers currently squander approximately 26 million hours – equating to nearly 3,000 years – waiting at the...

Nicola Pontara, World Bank Country Manager For Serbia

Serbia Has The Potential To Accelerate Growth

Serbia’s potential for accelerated growth lies in enhancing its public institutions and governance, investing in human capital development...

American Ajay Banga The Only Candidate For The New President Of The World Bank

The U.S. candidate, Ajay Banga, an American of Indian origin, is the only one nominated to succeed the...

Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager For Bosnia And Herzegovina, And Montenegro

Helping Hand In Tough Times

The World Bank stands ready to support the Government of Montenegro by providing technical, international best practice expertise...

World Bank: Serbia Has The Lowest Unempl­oyment Rate In The Western Balkans

Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina lead the number of unemp­loyed in the Western Balkans, while Serb­ia has the...

Serbia 11th In The World In The World Bank Report

According to the latest global report of the World Bank, which comparatively monitors the progress in the field...

By Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-general Of The Wto, Former Managing Director At The World Bank

Fixing The Food Trade

In addition to getting food from where it is abundant to where it is needed, trade supports jobs,...

World Bank’s Malpass Says War In Ukraine May Trigger Global Recession

World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday suggested that Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on food...

Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager For BiH

No Easy Answers

Following its strong recovery in 2021, the Montenegrin economy is again facing headwinds that are coming both directly,...

World Bank: Global Crisis Will Slow Serbia’s Economic Growth In 2022

Serbia's economic growth will slow to 3.2 percent in 2022 due to global crises, although earlier forecasts had...

IMF Predicts 3.5% Growth In Serbia

The International Monetary Fund predicts 3.5% growth in Serbia's GDP this year, with 4% for 2023. Serbia's growth forecast...

Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager For Bosnia-Herzegovina And Montenegro

Three Pillars Of Stability And Growth

The strength and resilience of the economic recovery over the medium term depends on the government’s growth strategy....

News

Nippon’s Takeover of US Steel Redraws Global Lines

Japanese giant Nippon Steel was reported to have sealed a $14.9bn deal to acquire US Steel, agreeing to major...

Labour Costs Climb Steadily Across Eurozone and EU in Early 2025

Labour costs across the eurozone and wider European Union have continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of...

Marko Čadež Elected to WCF General Council

Marko Čadež, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, has been elected to the General Council...

Regional Summit in Bečići Highlights the Importance of Financial Cooperation

The XII Regional Summit of Governors, Ministers of Finance, and Directors of Tax Administrations was ceremoniously opened in Bečići,...

EBRD Backs Serbia’s Clean Air Agenda

In a move poised to reshape Serbia’s environmental trajectory, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has granted a...