Global growth is projected to slow to 2.3 percent in 2025, nearly half a percentage point lower than the rate that had been ...

Conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, driving up extreme poverty ...

The Joint MDB Water Security Financing Report 2024 marks a milestone in collective action by ten Multilateral Development ...

Slovenia has announced a 30% increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the world's poorest countries. The ...

The table below lists the WBG client countries that are recognized as Small States and members of the Small States Forum (SSF), as well as those classified by the United Nations as Small Island ...

Of all data generated today, less than 1 percent is analyzed and used, resulting in a significant missed opportunity to capitalize on data for social and economic growth. Because of its agility, ...

Nature-based tourism can help countries achieve their economic development goals while promoting biodiversity conservation. Learn how the World Bank Group is investing in projects that help countries ...

World Bank assessment finds conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else, intensifying acute ...

The World Bank's Sanctions System Tackling Corruption Through a Two-Tier Administrative Sanctions Process Promoting good governance and tackling corruption are critical to achieving sustainable ...

Key Messages This is an opportune moment to realize the catalyzing potential of the Middle Corridor. New data and economic modeling in the report support the viability of the Middle Corridor. A ...

Gender equality is central to the World Bank’s mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. In Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE), where women and girls face unique disadvantages ...

Since February 2022, working with development partners, the World Bank has mobilized $38 billion in financial commitments and pledges for Ukraine, of which over $29 billion had been disbursed as of ...