Artykuł World economy to 'shrink' in 2009

forecast - prognoza
gloomy - ponury, posępny, smutny
The bank's forecast is gloomier than other estimates, which still foresee some growth.

bystander - świadek, widz
When this crisis began, people in developing countries, especially those in Africa, were the innocent bystanders in this crisis

volatile - zmienny, niestabilny, niestały, niepewny
the World Bank voiced its concerns that aid flows will become more volatile as the economy slows