Syria to receive $100m grant for financial sector modernisation
Most outlets reported the approval of a $100 million grant from the World Bank to modernise Syria’s financial sector, noting the funding comes through the International Development Association. Arab News Pakistan added that Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh stated the grants are non-repayable and do not create a financial burden, while Daily Times did not mention this detail.
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World Bank approves $100m grant to modernise Syria financial sector
The World Bank has approved a $100 million grant to help Syria modernise its financial sector. The funding comes through the International Development Association. It will support a project designed to create a safer and more digital financial system. The World Bank said the project will improve transaction security, efficiency and transparency. It will also […]
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Syria to build digital financial sector with new World Bank funding
DAMASCUS: Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh has said all World Bank grants to the Syrian Arab Republic are non-repayable and create no financial burden for the country’s treasury. He attributed international trust to Syria’s transparent and well-governed management of prior development funds. On Friday, the World Bank’s board of executive directors approved an additional $100 millio...
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