The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

The Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum Sources of Growth Study emphasizes opportunities to boost growth in the country through digitalization, improved transport connectivity, and better ...

Investing in skills development across key sectors of the economy is crucial to accelerating the growth of Rwanda’s private sector and achieving the country’s economic targets, as outlined in Vision ...

MALE’, September 17, 2024 – The Maldives’ economy relies heavily on tourism and fisheries, two sectors that comprise nearly half of the nation’s GDP and employment. These crucial industries are facing ...

Channa Pak’s journey from waste picker in an urban slum in Phnom Penh, to being one of 3,523 Community Accountability Facilitators in Cambodia exemplifies the transformative power of social ...

For me, this moment marks the culmination of a journey that began over a year ago—when I first started at the World Bank and promised to visit every region where we operate. It’s a journey that has ...

There are gaps in access to technology between men and women in Central American countries and the Dominican Republic. Do you want to understand what they are? We detail it in this infographic.

Washington, September 10, 2024 - The World Bank today approved a US$70 million grant (just over CFAF 41 billion) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve access to basic ...

Healthy longevity means the state of good physical, cognitive, and social functioning throughout a person's lifespan. There's an opportunity to leverage an aging population for health, societal, and ...

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable ...

Launched in June 2024, the World Bank’s Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Europe and Central Asia (E3) is a $1.5 billion initiative that is projected to save more than 63 TWh and 18.7 MtCO2e over the ...