World Bank

Despite subsidies and social programmes, inflation has driven 5% rise in poverty

Export-to-GDP ratio is among most important indicators to gauge level of development

Aims to bolster social protection system, support underprivileged

Seeks to encourage private sector participation in management of DISCOs

Report says monetary policy expected to remain tight to contain inflation

Trade deficit shrinks over 40% reaching $1.7 billion in December

Board members deem 10% tax-to-GDP ratio insufficient to meet growing expenditure

VP Martin Raiser gets on-ground briefing

World Bank says women, educated populace more concerned about climate change impacts

World Bank says women, educated populace more concerned about climate change impacts