Many people in low income countries remain inadequately covered by social services. Learn how the right social assistance and labor market policies can encourage economic growth and self-reliance.

Streamlining access to property ownership supports entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, allowing them to focus on innovation ...

CONAKRY, April 4, 2025 - The World Bank Group has approved a $200 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Guinea Water and Sanitation Project (PEAG). The project, ...

As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges—how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including ...

This year, the World Bank Thailand honors three remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping Thailand’s future. Through a special Q&A feature on our website, we highlight their stories, ...

Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who have been impacted by Friday’s devastating earthquake that has caused a tragic loss of life and destruction of critical infrastructure in ...

Kigali, April 1, 2025 – Rwanda's real GDP grew by 8.9% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched today by the World ...

Streamlined access to property ownership encourages growth and job creation in the Western Balkans. This family-run business story from Serbia shows how digitized land records and easier access to ...

Presentation of the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard at the Data Playground of the World Bank's 2024 Annual Meetings.

LUSAKA, April 1, 2025 – Access to electricity in Zambia has risen from 30% in 2017 to currently nearly 50%. Whilst half of the population is connected, the remaining half will require new energy ...

Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. Without sufficient intervention, a 1°C rise in temperature could ...

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2025—The World Bank Board has approved $500 million in funding to create inclusive jobs and revitalize the economy in areas that were devastated by the February 2023 earthquakes ...