Macroeconomics examines economic performance—output, inflation, interest and exchange rates—guiding monetary and fiscal policies that support equity and sustainable growth.

Growth is the essential ingredient for sustained poverty reduction. The Macroeconomics and Growth Research Program focuses on identifying the contribution of policies and institutional changes to the …

In turn, prudent fiscal policy will help to stabilize the macroeconomic environment by providing an anchor for price and exchange rate stability, bolstering economic growth and job creation. The Government …

Dec 2, 2025 · Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to rebound with an estimated 6.6 percent GDP growth largely supported by the recovery in agriculture, iron and steel manufacturing, and services, …

The Philippines has been among the dynamically emerging markets in the region with its sound economic fundamentals and highly-skilled workforce. Various challenges to sustained and inclusive …

Oct 27, 2023 · The new economic update for Sierra Leone points to worsening food insecurity against the backdrop of magnified economic vulnerabilities due to external shocks and domestic economic …

Aug 14, 2025 · The report emphasizes that significant risks could undermine Ghana’s macroeconomic stability and growth prospects. These include delays in completing external debt restructuring and …

Jan 30, 2025 · Malawi’s economic recovery remains fragile due to lagging implementation of macroeconomic reforms and a series of exogenous shocks impacting the country according to the …

The World Bank’s work in Kenya supports the government’s Vision 2030 development strategy, which aims to accelerate sustainable growth, reduce inequality, and manage resource scarcity.

The World Bank’s lending program in Zimbabwe is inactive due to arrears and the role is now limited to technical assistance and analytical work through Trust Funds.