Despite Strong Growth, South Asia Remains Vulnerable to Shocks

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024—Growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0% in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India and recoveries in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But persistent structural challenges threaten to undermine sustained growth, hindering the region’s ability to create jobs and respond to climate shocks, says the World Bank in its twice-a-year regional outlook. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/04/02/despite-strong-growth-south-asia-remains-vulnerable-to-shocks