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July 14, 2025
Trade growth forecasts, 75 years partnering with Türkiye
MAIN FEATURE
Global Trade: Sharp Slowdown Is Underway. Global trade has remained resilient but it’s now slowing down. After a strong start to the year, annual trade growth is forecast to decelerate from 3.4 percent in 2024 to around 1.8 percent in 2025.
EDITOR’S PICK
Powering Progress in Türkiye for 75 Years. On July 7, 1950, the World Bank approved its first loan for Türkiye to improve the country’s agricultural infrastructure. This historic partnership continues today, having spurred economic growth and created jobs.
How IDA Is Mobilizing the Private Sector to Drive Jobs. The International Development Association’s (IDA) Private Sector Window has catalyzed over $31 billion in commercial investments in low-income and fragile countries and is expected to create 3 million jobs.
Microfinance Fuels Pakistan’s Women Entrepreneurs. In Pakistan 5.6 million women are leveraging microfinancing to help them succeed in business and life. But the microfinance sector has only tapped into a quarter of its potential market size.
WATCH AND LISTEN
De-Risking Development: Why Guarantees Matter. This Development Podcast episode delves into the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency’s work with the private sector and how it provides investors with the confidence to support development.
