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World Bank loans $600mn to boost Philippines’ recovery

Updated on: 12 December,2021 09:16 AM IST  |  Manila
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According to Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, these reforms are crucial for addressing immediate and long-term barriers to growth, paving the way for inclusive recovery

World Bank loans $600mn to boost Philippines’ recovery

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The World Bank on Saturday approved a $600 million loan to support the Philippine government's reform programme to position the Southeast Asian country for a competitive and resilient economic recovery. The World Bank said the loan will support ongoing government reforms for promoting private investment, reducing the cost of doing business, and expanding broadband services to encourage investments in information and communications technology, reports Xinhua news agency.


According to Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, these reforms are crucial for addressing immediate and long-term barriers to growth, paving the way for inclusive recovery. “Reforms that promote competition in broadband and mobile telecommunications will benefit a large portion of undeserved populations by increasing coverage and quality of service, increasing their access to markets, as well as access to remote education and health services,” Diop said.


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