COVID response in developing world opens doors to fight climate change, with startups well-positioned to make an impact and a profit; World Bank president to meet Bennett Wednesday

Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment finds there was US$380 million in physical damage and an additional US$190 million in economic losses; Israel called on to upgrade border crossing

Report predicts country's economy will shrink by 10% in the coming year after the currency recently lost 85% of its value; says there is 'no clear turning point on the horizon'

During his time as World Bank president, Wolfensohn was notable for his strategy of partnering with developing nations; helped shepherd Israel’s exit from Gaza

Report says unemployment in the West Bank is at 18.2% and at 48.5% in hard-hit Gaza

Senior official at financial institution warns economic fallout from COVID-19 could drive tens of millions into extreme poverty, lead to 'wave of defaults'

Global financial institution says PA faces 'monumental task' following economic deterioration caused by measures aimed at stemming outbreak

Poorer countries rocked by plummeting commodity prices, drop in remittances, skyrocketing debt and weak safety nets, with dire consequences for global public

Progress made in tax reforms, access to credit, ease of cross-border trade and corporate registrations, study says

Global body warns that Ramallah government faces a financing gap that could exceed $1.8 billion for 2019, driven by declining aid flows and unresolved transfer of taxes from Israel